MICHAEL W SMITH

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Jan 18 2026SPORTS

West Virginia's Home Court Advantage: A Closer Look

West Virginia is gearing up to host Colorado in a rare matchup. This is only the third time these teams have faced off, and it's the first time Colorado has visited Morgantown. Predictions are leaning heavily in favor of West Virginia. The ESPN Basketball Power Index gives them an 82. 1% chance to

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Jan 18 2026POLITICS

The Trump Peace Board: A New Path or a Problem?

World leaders are carefully considering an invitation to join a new "Board of Peace" proposed by U. S. President Donald Trump. This initiative aims to tackle global conflicts, starting with the Gaza situation. However, there are concerns about how this board might affect the United Nations. Hungary

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Jan 18 2026HEALTH

How Weather Affects Heart Emergencies Outside Hospitals

Weather can play a big role in heart emergencies. But we don't have enough data to understand how it affects heart attacks outside hospitals. Researchers decided to look into this using complete national data. They wanted to see if weather changes link to heart emergencies. The study looked at weat

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Jan 18 2026BUSINESS

Warren Buffett's Life Lessons and Business Insights

Warren Buffett recently shared a wealth of wisdom in a two-hour CNBC special. He discussed everything from his approach to business and investing to personal anecdotes and life lessons. Buffett emphasized that finding good businesses doesn't require genius or complex formulas. He praised Greg Abel,

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Jan 18 2026FINANCE

Wall Street's Changing Tune on Climate Change

Wall Street's stance on climate change has taken a dramatic shift in recent years. Back in 2020, Larry Fink, the head of BlackRock, made headlines by vowing to use his company's massive funds to fight global warming. He called for a major overhaul in finance to tackle this issue. This bold statement

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Jan 18 2026SPORTS

Carrick's Clever Move: Casemiro's Future at United

Michael Carrick is making waves at Manchester United. He's not just leading the team; he's also shaping its future. Carrick's choice to start Casemiro in the recent derby was more than just a tactical decision. It was a step towards securing the Brazilian's future at the club. Casemiro is a key pla

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Jan 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

Why the U. S. is Racing Ahead in AI

Michael Kratsios, leading the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), recently spoke at a House hearing. He emphasized the U. S. government's focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and its plans to stay ahead in the global AI race. Kratsios highlighted two key initiatives: "Winnin

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Jan 16 2026CELEBRITIES

Awards, Snubs, and Honest Feelings: Celebrities Open Up

Winning awards is a big deal for many celebrities. It's not just about the trophy; it's about recognition and validation. But what happens when they don't win? Some celebrities have been very open about their disappointment, showing that it's okay to feel upset when things don't go their way. Take

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Jan 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

Wikipedia's Big Birthday: 25 Years of Free Knowledge and New AI Deals

Wikipedia just hit the big 25! This online encyclopedia, built by volunteers, now has 65 million articles in 300 languages. To celebrate, it teamed up with big tech companies like Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft. These companies will use Wikipedia's info to make their AI smarter. Wikipedia started smal

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Jan 16 2026BUSINESS

Building Homes: Tech Giant's Bold Plan to Fix WA's Housing Crisis

Washington state is in a housing jam. Microsoft, a tech heavyweight, has some ideas to help build more homes faster. They've shared four big suggestions with local leaders. First, they want to turn empty office parks and parking lots into places where people can live. Second, they think the process

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