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Jan 22 2026ENVIRONMENT

Fixing Alaska's Fish and Wildlife Management Mess

Alaska's fish and wildlife management has been a hot topic for years. The current system, with its dual management approach, has caused a lot of confusion and problems. Hunters and fishermen often find themselves bewildered by conflicting rules on the same lands and waterways. This has led to poor e

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Jan 22 2026ENVIRONMENT

Reviving the Kennebec: Balancing Nature and Industry

The Kennebec River has been a vital resource for Central Maine for millennia. It has supported local communities, wildlife, and significant fish populations. Today, it also powers industries and offers recreational opportunities. Recently, The Nature Conservancy and Brookfield Renewable agreed to pu

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Jan 22 2026ENVIRONMENT

The Messy Truth Behind America's Factory Farms

America's factory farms, or CAFOs, produce a staggering amount of waste. This waste often ends up in our rivers and lakes, making them unsafe for swimming or fishing. The problem is that these farms are not held to the same environmental standards as other industries. Unlike factories, they don't ha

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Jan 22 2026EDUCATION

Finding Strength in Struggle: Van Gogh's Timeless Advice

Van Gogh is known for his art, but his letters show a man who fought hard to find happiness. He wrote over 200 letters. In them, he talked about his struggles and tried to find meaning in his pain. Most people know van Gogh as a troubled artist. But his letters show he was also a thinker. He wrote

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Jan 22 2026EDUCATION

Science Meets Storytelling: Three Authors Win Big

Three writers have been given $10, 000 each for their unique ability to mix science and literature. The National Book Foundation and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation just announced the winners of their fifth annual Science + Literature awards. The winning books are quite different from each other. Ki

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Jan 22 2026SCIENCE

Big Money for Big Ideas: UAE Funds Rainmaking Research

The UAE is putting its money where its mouth is when it comes to tackling water scarcity. The UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP) just handed out big checks to three brilliant minds with big ideas on how to make it rain. Each winner gets up to $1. 5 million over three years to

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Jan 22 2026HEALTH

Obesity and the Hidden Fire Inside Your Body

Obesity is not just about looking a certain way. It's a complex condition that messes with your body in ways you might not expect. One of the biggest problems it causes is something called inflammation. This is not the kind of inflammation you get when you have an infection. It's a sneaky, low-level

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Jan 22 2026CELEBRITIES

Phil Collins: Life After the Beats

Phil Collins, now 75, has shared some personal health updates. He mentioned having a live-in nurse to help manage his medication. This comes after years of health struggles, including five knee surgeries. Phil talked about these challenges in a recent interview with BBC Radio 2's Zoe Ball. He also

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Jan 22 2026POLITICS

California's Wealth Tax: A Bold Move or a Step Too Far?

California is thinking about a new tax. This one targets billionaires. It's called a wealth tax. The idea is to take a small cut from their total assets. Not just income. This has sparked a big debate. Some people see it as a fair way to share the wealth. Others think it's a dangerous move. David S

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Jan 22 2026FINANCE

What Will Shine Brightest in 2026: Gold, Bitcoin, or the S&P 500?

In a world full of investment choices, people are betting on which asset will shine the brightest by 2026. Polymarket, a platform for predicting market trends, has some interesting insights. According to their traders, gold has a 47% chance of being the top performer, while Bitcoin trails slightly a

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