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Jan 24 2026WEATHER

South Carolina Braces for Weekend Ice Storm

South Carolina is getting ready for a big ice storm this weekend. The Department of Transportation (DOT) is taking action to keep roads safe. They are spreading salt on highways to prevent ice from building up. In some areas, ice could be half an inch thick. Even though driving is risky, treating ro

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Jan 24 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Climber Alex Honnold Takes a Rain Check on Taipei 101 Challenge

Alex Honnold, a well-known rock climber, had to postpone his daring climb up the Taipei 101 skyscraper. The reason? Bad weather. He was supposed to climb this super tall building without any ropes on Saturday. But it was raining in Taipei, so the organizers decided to wait until Sunday. They said sa

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Jan 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

Protecting Student Data: A New Approach to AI Privacy

Big fines are being handed out to companies like Meta, Amazon, and Microsoft for mishandling data. These fines show that regulators are serious about data privacy. Many companies follow a standard five-step plan to protect data when using AI. But this plan has a big flaw. It assumes that data will l

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Jan 24 2026SCIENCE

Plastic Trouble: How Tiny Particles Can Harm Our Brains

Microplastics are everywhere. They're in our water, our food, and even the air we breathe. But what happens when these tiny plastic bits get into our bodies? A recent study looked at how different types of microplastics affect brain cells, especially the ones that protect our nervous system. The st

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Jan 24 2026BUSINESS

Platinum Prize for a Green Future

A company in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, has just hit a big milestone. SACO AEI Polymers got the top prize from EcoVadis. This prize shows they are among the best in the world when it comes to being green and fair. The prize is called Platinum. It is given to companies that do great in four big areas: ta

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Jan 24 2026POLITICS

South Dakota's New Plan to Punish Church Disruptions

South Dakota's Governor, Larry Rhoden, has proposed a new law that could land people in prison for interrupting religious services. This idea came after a protest inside a church in Minnesota. The protest happened shortly after a tragic shooting in Minneapolis. The governor wants to change the rule

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Jan 24 2026EDUCATION

A New Hub for Science and Tech at William & Mary

William & Mary has just opened a shiny new building for science and tech students. It's called the Integrated Science Center 4, and it's part of a bigger plan to boost research and learning. The building is a big deal because it's the first new school in 50 years! The new building is home to comput

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Jan 24 2026ENVIRONMENT

Bees in Trouble: How a Common Fungicide Affects Their Reproductive Health

Bees are super important for our environment. They help plants grow by pollinating them. But, a common fungicide called iprodione might be causing problems for Chinese honeybees. This fungicide is used to protect crops from fungal diseases. However, it can also harm bees, especially the male ones, c

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Jan 24 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A New Crime Drama with a Twist

A new crime drama is coming to Prime Video. It is called \"Dirty\". This show is about a young detective named Eva Bennett. She goes back to Manchester. There, she works with her mother. Her mother is a high-ranking police officer. This is not just any case. It is a homicide investigation. But there

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Jan 23 2026POLITICS

Minnesota Stands Up Against ICE Raids: A Day of Solidarity

In Minnesota, a strong wave of protest is building against the recent surge in ICE activities. Community leaders, religious figures, and labor unions have come together to organize a "Day of Truth & Freedom. " This day of action is a response to the killing of Renee Good, an unarmed woman shot by a

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