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Jan 22 2026BUSINESS

Reno's Big Baseball Bargain: Why a Fresh Deal Matters

Reno's city leaders are looking at a new plan for the Reno Aces baseball team. This isn't just about baseball. It's about money, jobs, and the future of the city. Right now, the deal between the city and the Aces is messy. It's like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole. The city owns the land

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Jan 22 2026HEALTH

A New Hope in the Fight Against Colon Cancer

Scientists have created new molecules to fight colorectal cancer. These molecules target a specific pathway in cells that is often overactive in cancer. The most promising molecule, called L20, stops cancer cells from growing and spreading. L20 works by sticking to a protein called STAT3. This prot

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Jan 21 2026POLITICS

Worcester's Smoking Bar Standoff: Health vs. Business

Worcester City Council is pushing back against health rules that limit new tobacco shops. They want the public health board to relax a rule that stops new tobacco stores from opening within 500 feet of existing ones. This rule was put in place to stop underage smoking and prevent tobacco shops from

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Jan 21 2026HEALTH

Why Spine Issues are a Big Deal for Health Care

Spine problems are a major reason why people keep going back to doctors. This is a big deal because it means health care systems are under a lot of pressure. Researchers have been trying to figure out who is most likely to need a lot of medical help because of spine issues. They want to predict whic

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Jan 21 2026EDUCATION

A New Learning Hub Rises in Knoxville

Knoxville is buzzing with a major construction project that's hard to miss if you drive on I-40. This isn't just any building; it's a big deal for the Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT). They're putting up a massive new structure right on their campus, smack dab between the Liberty Stree

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Jan 21 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Time Traveling Steampunk Adventure: inXile's Bold New Xbox RPG

inXile Entertainment is cooking up something big with Clockwork Revolution. This isn't just another game; it's a time-bending steampunk RPG that's been six years in the making. The studio's head, Brian Fargo, calls it their most ambitious project yet. Imagine a city called Avalon, where your choices

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Jan 21 2026BUSINESS

A New Giant Food Hub Coming to Fremont

A big change is coming to Fremont! H Mart, a well-known Asian supermarket chain, is planning to open its biggest U. S. store there. This isn't just any store; it's a massive two-story building packed with more than just groceries. Think of it as a food lover's paradise with a food hall, casual eater

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Jan 21 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A New Sphere of Fun and Jobs in Maryland

A new entertainment spot is coming to Maryland. It's called Sphere and will be built in National Harbor. This place is near Washington, D. C. and is visited by over 15 million people every year. The Sphere will have 6, 000 seats. It will also have a big LED screen on the outside. This screen is like

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Jan 20 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI in Gaming: A Double-Edged Sword?

The gaming world is buzzing with debates about generative AI. Some love it, others hate it. Razer's CEO, Min-Liang Tan, thinks AI has a place in gaming. He believes that even though there's a lot of low-quality AI-generated content out there, some truly amazing art can still come from it. Razer is

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Jan 20 2026SCIENCE

Tilapia Muscle Cells: A Leap for Lab-Grown Fish Meat

Scientists have created a new type of muscle cell from a special kind of tilapia. They named it ONM, short for Oreochromis niloticus muscle. These cells were grown using a technique called explant. The cells did well in a special growth environment. They thrived in an L-15 medium with 5% fetal bovin

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