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Jan 06 2026POLITICS

Why Congress Needs a Wake-Up Call

Congress has a big problem: people don't like it. With only 23. 7% approval, it's clear that many folks think Congress isn't doing a great job. But before you dismiss their $174, 000 salary as too high, consider what the job actually involves. Members of Congress are often away from home, working l

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Jan 06 2026WEATHER

Unusual Warmth: Spring-Like Weather Hits Early in Parts of the U. S.

In the middle of winter, some places in the U. S. are getting a taste of spring. This is happening in parts of the Central and Eastern states. The weather is expected to stay warm through the weekend. Temperatures will go up to the 60s and 70s. This is surprising because these areas had a cold and s

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Jan 06 2026POLITICS

Democrats Shine Spotlight on Election Threats and January 6 Aftermath

House Democrats are set to hold a forum to discuss the ongoing threats to elections and public safety, five years after the January 6 riot at the U. S. Capitol. This event, organized by the minority party, aims to highlight concerns about election integrity and the impact of former President Donald

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Jan 06 2026FINANCE

Crypto's Big Moment: Why Rules and New Ideas Are Changing the Game

Goldman Sachs, a major player on Wall Street, thinks the crypto world is about to get a big boost. They believe clearer rules and new ways to use crypto are making it easier for big companies to jump in. Right now, the biggest worry for these companies is not knowing what the rules are. But things

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Jan 06 2026HEALTH

How Genes Can Change the Way Your Cholesterol Medicine Works

High cholesterol is a big deal. It can lead to serious heart problems and other health issues. One common medicine, atorvastatin, helps lower cholesterol. But did you know that your genes can change how well this medicine works? Scientists have found that certain genetic differences can affect how

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Jan 05 2026CRYPTO

Ethereum ETFs Start Paying Out: What It Means for Investors

Grayscale's Ethereum ETFs have just made history. They've paid out their first rewards to investors. This is a big deal because it's the first time a U. S. ETF has done this. The payout is small, just $0. 083178 per share. But it's a sign of things to come. These ETFs stake Ethereum, which means th

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Jan 05 2026SCIENCE

Sun's Fiery Show: How Scientists Tracked a Record-Breaking Solar Storm

The Sun, our closest star, has been putting on quite a show lately. In 2024, scientists got a front-row seat to one of the most active solar regions in decades. This wasn't just any solar activity; it was a massive, complex magnetic structure that caused some of the strongest solar storms in years.

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Jan 05 2026HEALTH

Cholesterol Levels: A 30-Year Journey in a Hungarian Village

In a small village in southern Hungary, a unique study has been tracking cholesterol levels over 30 years. This long-term look shows how lifestyle, diet, and medicine have shaped heart health in this community. The study reveals that cholesterol levels have shifted over time. In the early years, le

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Jan 04 2026HEALTH

How ALKBH5 and NEAT1 Team Up to Fuel Head and Neck Cancer

ALKBH5, a protein that removes a specific chemical tag from RNA, is known to make head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) more aggressive. But how exactly it does this has been a mystery. Now, researchers have uncovered a new pathway involving ALKBH5, a long non-coding RNA called NEAT1, and tw

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Jan 04 2026HEALTH

Checking Blood Pressure at Home: Is It Reliable?

Home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) is a common practice. It helps doctors understand how a person's blood pressure changes over time. This change is called blood pressure variability (BPV). BPV is important. It can tell us about the risk of heart problems. But there's a problem. We don't know if

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