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Jan 28 2026ENVIRONMENT

How Bath Restaurants Can Save Money and the Environment

Bath's restaurants are spending a lot on disposable packaging. They use about 5, 798 disposable items every month. That's a big bill, costing over $736 each month. Plus, they spend 101 hours managing these disposables. That's a lot of time and money. Switching to reusable packaging could save these

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Jan 28 2026SPORTS

Stanford's Step Forward: Honoring Katie Meyer and Boosting Student-Athlete Mental Health

A deal has been reached between Stanford University and the family of Katie Meyer, a former soccer star who tragically took her own life in 2022. The university faced a lawsuit after Meyer's family claimed that disciplinary actions from Stanford contributed to her distress. Meyer, a talented goalie

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Jan 28 2026ENVIRONMENT

NOAA's New Role: Helping Industry Dig Up the Ocean Floor

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is stepping into a new role. Instead of focusing on science, it's now helping private companies find minerals on the ocean floor. This shift is part of a push to start deep-sea mining in the Pacific Ocean. Deep-sea mining is a controversial

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Jan 28 2026HEALTH

Breathing Easier: New Ways to Fight Asthma

Asthma is more than just tight airways. It's a disease driven by inflammation. Modern treatments are shifting focus. They now target the root cause, not just symptoms. Combination inhalers are leading the way. These inhalers pair anti-inflammatory meds with bronchodilators. This approach offers bett

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Jan 28 2026ENVIRONMENT

Recycling in Alachua County: What You Need to Know

Alachua County is doing pretty well with recycling, ranking fifth in Florida in 2024. But there's still a big problem: people putting the wrong stuff in recycling bins. This messes things up and makes recycling more expensive. So, what can you actually recycle? Bottles, cans, cardboard, and paper a

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Jan 28 2026BUSINESS

Chevron and Iraq: A Battle Over Oilfield Terms

Chevron is in talks with Iraq to take over the West Qurna 2 oilfield from Lukoil. This field is huge, making up about 0. 5% of the world's oil supply and nearly 10% of Iraq's output. The U. S. put sanctions on Lukoil because of Russia's actions in Ukraine. These sanctions made it hard for Lukoil to

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Jan 27 2026POLITICS

A Deadly Strike and a Fight for Justice

In October, a U. S. military strike targeted a boat in the Caribbean, killing two Trinidadian men. Chad Joseph, 26, and Rishi Samaroo, 41, were on their way home from Venezuela. Their families say they were just workers, not drug smugglers. The U. S. claims the boat was linked to terrorism and drug

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Jan 27 2026ENVIRONMENT

Fighting Ice with Food: Unusual Ways to Keep Roads Safe

In the battle against icy roads, cities are getting creative. They're mixing beet juice, molasses, and even pickle brine with salt to keep roads safe. This might sound strange, but it's working. Salt has been the go-to for melting ice on roads for years. It's cheap and effective. But it's not great

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Jan 27 2026FINANCE

Micron's Big Move: Stock Soars as Singapore Expansion Plans Unveiled

Micron Technology is making waves in the stock market. The company's shares are climbing, and there's a good reason why. They've just announced a massive investment in Singapore. Over the next decade, they plan to spend around $24 billion on a new wafer fabrication facility. This isn't just any faci

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Jan 27 2026HEALTH

Living Well in a Stressful World: Taking Control of Your Health

In today's fast-paced world, stress is a constant companion for many. It's not just an emotional issue; it's taking a toll on our bodies and minds. The book "The Silent Storm" sheds light on how chronic stress is harming our health and how big companies and institutions are profiting from it. The h

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