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Jan 21 2026FINANCE

Anchorage's Money Problem: Time to Rethink Old Laws?

Anchorage is in a bit of a pickle. The city needs more money to cover things like schools, roads, and safety. But there's a law from way back in 1961 that stops Anchorage from taxing people's income. This law was made to keep income tax only at the state level. But times have changed, and Anchorage

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Jan 21 2026BUSINESS

Streaming Giants Clash Over Warner Bros. Discovery

A high-stakes showdown is unfolding in Hollywood as Netflix and Paramount battle for control of Warner Bros. Discovery. Netflix has upped the ante with an all-cash offer, aiming to secure a $72 billion merger and outmaneuver Paramount's hostile takeover attempt. The latest move comes after Netflix

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Jan 20 2026HEALTH

Why Your Deodorant Struggles in Winter

People often think winter is a breeze for deodorant. After all, it's cold, so less sweating, right? Wrong. Winter can actually make body odor worse. Here's why. First, sweat doesn't disappear in winter. Your body still sweats to regulate temperature. But in winter, that sweat gets trapped under lay

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Jan 20 2026SCIENCE

New Tech Takes Flight in the World of UAP Research

VGTel, Inc. has just made some big moves in the world of space tech and UAP research. They've filed a patent for their new sensing technology. It's designed to track things in the sky and near space. The company recently met with government bigwigs to talk about how this tech could help with UAP stu

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Jan 20 2026EDUCATION

Weather Washes Out MLK Celebrations in Grand Rapids

A big event to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Grand Rapids had to be called off because of bad weather. This was the 40th year for this celebration at the Wealthy Theatre. The plan was for Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Valley State University, and Davenport University to work together t

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Jan 20 2026BUSINESS

BHP Faces Major Legal Hurdle After Dam Disaster

In a significant legal setback, a UK court has refused to allow BHP to challenge a previous decision that held the company accountable for the 2015 dam collapse in Brazil. This incident, one of the worst environmental disasters in Brazil's history, has led to massive legal consequences. The dam, lo

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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

U. S. Catholic Leaders Question Country's Global Stance

Top Catholic leaders in the U. S. have raised serious concerns about the country's actions on the world stage. They believe America's moral authority has been weakened. This is a big deal because these leaders usually stay out of political discussions. Three important archbishops made a strong stat

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Jan 19 2026BUSINESS

Who Will Save Spirit Airlines?

Spirit Airlines is in a tight spot. The budget airline filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy late last year. Now, the big decision-makers are the bondholders, like Ken Griffin's Citadel. They hold the purse strings and will decide if Spirit gets the money it needs to keep flying or if it's game over. The

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Jan 19 2026ENVIRONMENT

How a Nonprofit Newsroom is Changing the Climate Conversation

In a world where information is often hidden behind paywalls or cluttered with ads, there's a newsroom that's doing things differently. Inside Climate News (ICN) is a nonprofit organization that provides free access to its climate and environmental news. They don't charge subscription fees or bombar

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Jan 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Lara Trump's Musical Journey: From Criticism to Collaboration

Lara Trump, the former RNC Co-Chair and daughter-in-law of the former president, has been making waves in the music industry. Her latest venture is a collaboration with Egyptian superstar Mohamed Ramadan on a track titled "Sah-Sah. " The music video, filmed in Miami, shows Lara trading verses and da

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