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Jan 23 2026BUSINESS

Methanol: The Clean Fuel Shaking Up Ships and Factories

Methanol is becoming a big deal. By 2031, it could be worth $43 billion. That's a big jump from $34. 16 billion in 2025. Why? Because ships and factories are starting to use it more. Ships love it because it's cleaner and easier to handle than other fuels. In 2024, 166 new ships were ordered to run

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Jan 23 2026BUSINESS

Weight Loss Pills: Novo's Wegovy Makes a Splash in First Week

Novo Nordisk's new weight loss pill, Wegovy, is off to a strong start in the U. S. Analysts say it was prescribed over 18, 000 times in its first full week. This is a big deal because it shows people are interested in a pill they can take instead of a shot. The race to make the best weight loss pil

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Jan 23 2026HEALTH

Visions of the Departed: A Look into Dreams of Loved Ones

Dreams about people who have passed away are more common than you might think. These dreams, often called visions of the departed, happen to many people. They can feel very real and meaningful. A recent study looked at a lot of reports about these dreams. They found that most of these reports were p

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Jan 23 2026CRYPTO

Strive's Big Bitcoin Bet: A Closer Look

Strive, a financial firm launched in 2022, is aiming to gather up to $150 million by selling special shares called Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock, labeled SATA. This money will be used to pay off some of its debts and buy more Bitcoin. The company has a subsidiary called Semler Sc

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Jan 23 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin and Gaming: A New Way to Pay

A company called ZBD has just raised a huge amount of money. They got $40 million to build better ways to pay in video games. This money will help them grow and improve their services. ZBD is all about making payments easier for game developers. They want to let gamers send money to each other, ear

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Jan 23 2026BUSINESS

Cancer Treatment Breakthrough: Hoth Therapeutics Shows Promise

Hoth Therapeutics has shared some exciting news from their ongoing cancer trial. The company is testing a treatment called HT-001 on patients who are also taking EGFR inhibitor therapy. The results so far are quite impressive. In the trial, every patient who could be evaluated showed a positive res

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Jan 23 2026HEALTH

Gaming for Recovery: How Tiny Skin Patches Could Change Stroke Rehabilitation

Stroke survivors often struggle with movement. Traditional rehab tools are big and need experts. This is a problem. A new idea uses small, skin-friendly patches. These patches stick to joints and muscles. They track hand and finger movements. The patches send out tiny electrical signals. These signa

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Jan 23 2026CRYPTO

Crypto's Big Move: How Traditional Finance is Catching Up

Cryptocurrencies have come a long way since they first hit the scene. Now, even traditional finance companies are taking notice. The U. S. government passed the GENIUS Act last year, showing just how mainstream digital assets have become. Ben Zhou, CEO of Bybit, says that if traditional firms don't

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Jan 23 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Markets on Edge: What's Shaking Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana?

Crypto markets are in a bit of a pickle right now. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana are all feeling the heat. A well-known analyst, who goes by DonAlt, thinks that political news is messing with the usual market patterns. Bitcoin's recent attempt to bounce back hit a snag. It couldn't break through a

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Jan 23 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Tulsa's Music Hub Shuts Down After 50 Years

A beloved music store in Tulsa is closing its doors after half a century. Starship Records & Tapes has been a staple in the community, offering a wide range of music to locals. The store's closure marks the end of an era for music enthusiasts in the area. The store first opened its doors in the 197

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