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Jan 08 2026POLITICS

Chicago's Financial Future: Layoffs Loom as CFO Exits

Chicago is in a bit of a pickle. The city's top money manager is leaving, and the mayor is talking about possible job cuts. This is all happening after a recent budget showdown. The mayor, Brandon Johnson, is trying to stay positive about finding a new finance chief, but he's also warning that layof

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Jan 08 2026HEALTH

A New Way to Check Radiation Therapy Accuracy

Radiation therapy is a crucial treatment for cancer. It uses high-energy beams to target and destroy cancer cells. But, it's not as simple as it sounds. Doctors must plan carefully. They need to make sure the right dose of radiation goes to the right place. Traditional methods of checking this plan

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Jan 08 2026BUSINESS

The Leather Jacket Legacy: Jensen Huang's Style Statement

Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, is famous for his black leather jackets. These are not just any jackets. They are high-end fashion pieces. Some cost thousands of dollars. Huang has been wearing these jackets for years. He even jokes about it. He once said he is known as the guy in the leather jacke

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Jan 08 2026HEALTH

How Exercise Can Help People With Severe Obesity

People with severe obesity face many health challenges. A recent study looked at how exercise can help. The focus was on how different types of exercise affect health markers. These markers include things like body fat, fitness levels, and metabolic syndrome. The study divided people into groups ba

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Jan 08 2026HEALTH

Exploring the Impact of Spinal Cord Stimulation on Pain and Movement

Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) is a treatment that sends mild electric pulses to the spine. It's mainly used to help people with nerve pain, also called neuropathic pain. But how does it affect how much people move around and how confident they feel about managing their pain? That's what researchers

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Jan 08 2026HEALTH

Why Did the U. S. Government Drop Plans to Cut Alcohol Limits?

Last year, a group of health officials in the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) worked on a draft proposal. They wanted to cut the recommended alcohol limit for men in half. This meant men should have only one drink per day instead of two. Women's limits would stay the same. The go

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Jan 08 2026SPORTS

Manchester United's Next Boss: Who Can Steer the Ship?

Manchester United is in a tough spot. The club needs a new manager who can fix things fast. The last few managers didn't work out. Now, the board wants someone who can make an instant impact and build a strong future. There are three managers who could fit the bill. First, there's Thomas Tuchel. He

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Jan 08 2026POLITICS

Local Loyalty or Lowest Bid: A City's Dilemma

A recent decision by the Naples City Council has sparked discussions about where local governments should draw the line between cost savings and community support. The council awarded a $7. 5 million fleet services contract to an out-of-town dealership, despite a local business, Tamiami Ford, offeri

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Jan 08 2026HEALTH

How Tiny Gut Friends Influence Kids' Weight

In a big study, scientists looked at how tiny organisms in the gut might be linked to kids' weight. They checked out 1134 children between 3 and 6 years old. These tiny organisms are like a hidden world inside us, and they might play a role in how much we weigh. The study found that different types

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Jan 08 2026POLITICS

Béla Fleck Steps Back from Kennedy Center Shows

Béla Fleck, a famous banjo player with 18 Grammy Awards, has decided to cancel his upcoming shows with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center. He shared his decision on social media, explaining that performing there has become too political. Fleck believes the Kennedy Center should fo

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