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Jan 15 2026SPORTS

Lakewood Ranch's Sports Teams Shine Bright in January 2026

Lakewood Ranch's sports teams had a fantastic start to the year. The girls soccer team, led by coach Cole Richardson, faced some big changes. They lost key players, including top scorer Olivia Hadad. But they found new talent, like freshmen Alyssa Pistone and Kiley Mulligan. Coach Richardson also ma

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Jan 14 2026BUSINESS

Businesses Feel the Heat as Prices Climb

Last November, businesses in the US faced a tough time. Prices for goods and services shot up, and this trend might mean that consumers will soon see higher prices too. The latest numbers show that wholesale prices went up by 0. 2% in November compared to the month before. This means that over a ye

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Jan 11 2026POLITICS

Latin America's Divided Reaction to U. S. Move

Latin America woke up to a storm on January 3rd. WhatsApp buzzed with urgent messages as leaders scrambled to respond to a bold U. S. action. President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela was captured, sending shockwaves through the region. The response was not unified. Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia, all le

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Jan 10 2026BUSINESS

Smart Ways to Use AI Without Messing Up Your Business

Business owners today are in a tough spot. They want AI to make things easier, but they're scared it might mess up important tasks. They worry AI could give wrong answers, upset customers, or break systems that took years to build. AI is everywhere now. In 2024, most companies used AI in some way.

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Jan 10 2026TECHNOLOGY

Cops and Computers: AI's New Role in Policing

Law enforcement has always been quick to adopt new tech, from scanners that read license plates to cameras that recognize faces. Now, AI is stepping into a big part of police work: writing reports. The U. S. Department of Justice says some police departments are using AI software linked to body came

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Jan 09 2026BUSINESS

Tech Titans Shift Focus Away from California

Larry Page and Sergey Brin, the masterminds behind Google, are loosening their ties to California. These two tech giants, who started Google from a garage in Menlo Park, have seen their company grow into a massive force in the tech world. But now, they are making moves that show they might be lookin

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Jan 09 2026POLITICS

Lawmakers Take a Stand: Challenging the President's Power

Lawmakers are stepping up to challenge the president's decisions. On Thursday, Republicans in the House planned to override two vetoes from the president's second term. These vetoes were on bills that seemed like no-brainers. One bill was about a pipeline to bring clean water to parts of Colorado. T

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Jan 09 2026TECHNOLOGY

Laifen's Tech Marvels: A Look at the New Wave Pro and Mini Hair Dryer

Laifen made a big splash at CES 2026 with some cool new gadgets. They showed off their latest personal care tools, with the Wave Pro Electric Toothbrush stealing the spotlight. This isn't just any toothbrush—it's packed with smart features and high-tech engineering. The Wave Pro toothbrush is a gam

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Jan 09 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Journey Through a Magical Maze: Labyrinth's Timeless Appeal

Labyrinth, a film that has been brought back to theaters, is a testament to the boundless imagination of its creator, Jim Henson. Released in 1986, this movie is a vibrant display of creativity that has stood the test of time. The story revolves around Sarah, a teenage girl who finds herself in a fa

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Jan 08 2026HEALTH

Why Did the U. S. Government Drop Plans to Cut Alcohol Limits?

Last year, a group of health officials in the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) worked on a draft proposal. They wanted to cut the recommended alcohol limit for men in half. This meant men should have only one drink per day instead of two. Women's limits would stay the same. The go

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