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Jan 26 2026CELEBRITIES

Hollywood Stars Rally Against ICE at Sundance

At the Sundance Film Festival, some big names in Hollywood took a stand against ICE. Natalie Portman shared her thoughts on the current state of the country. She wore pins that said "ICE Out" and "Be Good. " She said the actions of the government and ICE are some of the worst things happening in th

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Jan 26 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrities and the Silence on ICE Actions

Billie Eilish is not happy. She wants other famous people to speak up about what's happening in Minneapolis. ICE, the immigration enforcement agency, is causing a lot of trouble there. Eilish shared a photo on her Instagram Story with a simple question: "Hey, fellow celebrities, are you going to spe

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Jan 26 2026POLITICS

States Want to Bring in More Foreign Workers – Is It a Good Idea?

Oklahoma's Governor Kevin Stitt thinks President Trump should let states bring in more foreign workers. He believes this would help solve the immigration problem and make things less political. Stitt suggests creating a new type of worker visa that states can control. This way, employers can hire fo

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Jan 26 2026POLITICS

U. S. Exits WHO: A Shift in Global Health Leadership

In a move that has stirred up quite a bit of debate, the United States has officially stepped back from the World Health Organization (WHO). This decision comes a year after President Donald Trump first announced the intention to leave the global health body. The reason? The Trump administration cla

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Jan 26 2026ENVIRONMENT

Indonesia's West Java Landslide: A Growing Tragedy

In Indonesia, the death count from a landslide in West Java has climbed to 17. Many more are still missing. This disaster struck a village called Pasir Langu on Saturday morning. Heavy rain caused the earth to give way. The village is in a hilly area, about 100 km from Jakarta. Over 30 homes were bu

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Jan 26 2026POLITICS

A Billionaire's Mixed Messages on Immigration Shootings

Billionaire Bill Ackman has made headlines again, this time for donating $10, 000 to the family of Alex Pretti. Pretti was tragically shot by immigration agents in Minneapolis. This incident happened over the weekend. The news was shared by the Wall Street Journal. They said a spokesman for Ackman c

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Jan 26 2026WEATHER

When Winter Weather Wreaks Havoc on Travel Plans

A fierce winter storm hit the U. S. , causing major travel chaos. Thousands of flights were canceled, and many more were delayed. This happened because of heavy snow and freezing rain. The storm made it hard for people to get around. The U. S. National Weather Service warned that the storm would br

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Jan 26 2026HEALTH

Health Funding Freeze: A Brief Pause or a Cause for Concern?

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently put a temporary hold on $5 billion in public health grants. This move, which lasted only a few hours, was meant to check if the funded activities matched the current administration's goals. The HHS spokesperson, Andrew Nixon, explained that

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Jan 26 2026BUSINESS

Farmers Face Tough Choices as Health Insurance Costs Skyrocket

Farmers in the US are facing a tough situation. Their income is dropping. At the same time, the cost of health insurance is going up. This is because the extra help from the government to pay for insurance is gone. This help was part of the Affordable Care Act. It ended last year. Farmers like Jame

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Jan 26 2026SCIENCE

Why Measuring Air Quality in Car Repair Shops is Tricky

Isocyanates are bad news. They can irritate you and make you sensitive to stuff. Measuring how much of these chemicals are in the air at work, especially in places like car repair shops, is tough. They react fast and can be in the air as both vapor and tiny particles. A recent study looked at how we

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