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Jan 08 2026BUSINESS

Defense Companies Face New Rules on Money Spending

Defense companies might have to change how they spend their money. President Donald Trump said they can't give money to shareholders or buy back their own stock. This is until they make more military equipment and fix other problems. Trump also said defense company bosses can't make more than $5 mi

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Jan 08 2026FINANCE

Apple Card's Big Change: Chase Takes Over

Chase is stepping in to manage the Apple Card, with the switch happening in about two years. Users won't see many changes right away. They'll still get up to 3% cash back on purchases, use easy spending tools, and share accounts with family. Mastercard will keep handling the payments, so users can s

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Jan 08 2026HEALTH

Smart Tech Helps Doctors Decide Who Needs Heart Scans First

Heart scans, or echocardiograms, are super important for checking heart health. But there are not enough of them to go around. This means doctors need a smart way to decide who needs a scan first. A new study used fancy computer learning tricks to help with this. The study looked at both health and

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Jan 08 2026SCIENCE

A Glitch in the Space Plan: NASA's Unexpected Pause

NASA recently decided to push back a planned spacewalk. The reason? A medical issue with one of the astronauts. The agency kept details vague, citing privacy rules. They did say the situation is under control and promised updates later. Two astronauts, Mike Fincke and Zena Cardman, were supposed to

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Jan 08 2026ENVIRONMENT

Cadmium in Rice Fields: How Pollution is Building Up in Southern China

Cadmium, a toxic metal, is sneaking into rice fields in southern China. It's a big deal because it's making its way into the food chain. Scientists have been trying to figure out where it's coming from and how to stop it. They created a detailed model to track cadmium's journey. It shows that the m

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Jan 08 2026SPORTS

UConn Men's Basketball Faces Tough Challenge in Providence

The UConn men's basketball team is gearing up for a tough game against Providence. They are not happy with their recent performance. Despite winning, they played poorly against Marquette. Coach Dan Hurley said they were lucky to win. The team is now focused on improving. Hurley wants the players to

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Jan 08 2026POLITICS

House Votes to Extend Health Insurance Help

In a surprising move, the House of Representatives took a big step toward extending health insurance subsidies that expired last month. These subsidies, part of the Affordable Care Act, help about 22 million people afford their health insurance. The vote was close, with 221 in favor and 205 against

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Jan 08 2026SPORTS

Josh Jacobs: Can the Packers' Star Runner Shake Off Injuries for a Playoff Showdown?

Josh Jacobs, the Green Bay Packers' standout running back, is finally feeling like himself again. After struggling with a knee injury for nearly two months, Jacobs is optimistic about his performance in the upcoming NFC Wild Card game against the Chicago Bears. The Packers are hoping that a healthy

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Jan 08 2026HEALTH

Quickly Spotting Pancreatic Fat: A New Tech Breakthrough

Pancreatic fat is becoming a big deal in health. With more people struggling with obesity and metabolic issues, doctors need better ways to check fat levels without surgery. A new method uses special imaging to map fat in the pancreas. The goal is to do this quickly, in one breath, and get clear, us

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Jan 08 2026CRYPTO

Iran's Crypto Gambit: A Closer Look at the Reality

Iran has started taking cryptocurrency for its weapons sales. This is part of their plan to avoid international sanctions. The country's defense export center, Mindex, now says it accepts crypto payments. They sell all sorts of military gear, from rockets to communication tools. Iran has been selli

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