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Jan 23 2026HEALTH

Visions of the Departed: A Look into Dreams of Loved Ones

Dreams about people who have passed away are more common than you might think. These dreams, often called visions of the departed, happen to many people. They can feel very real and meaningful. A recent study looked at a lot of reports about these dreams. They found that most of these reports were p

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Jan 23 2026POLITICS

Shifting Gears: U. S. Energy Loans Take a New Direction

The U. S. is making big changes to its energy loans. Nearly $84 billion in clean energy projects, approved under the previous administration, are being cut or revised. This move shows a clear shift in focus. Fossil fuels and nuclear energy are now getting more support. Meanwhile, subsidies for wind

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Jan 23 2026POLITICS

Utah Governor Sets Sights on Key Issues in State Address

Utah's governor, Spencer Cox, is all set to share his vision for the state in a big speech. This event marks the start of the 2026 legislative session. He plans to talk about some big topics. One is a new place for people who don't have homes. Another is making it easier to build houses. He also wan

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Jan 23 2026POLITICS

Finland's President Talks Tough on Trump's Russia Strategy

Finland's leader, Alexander Stubb, recently shared his thoughts on the Ukraine war. He believes U. S. President Donald Trump is applying significant pressure on Russia. Stubb thinks this is a good thing for Western countries. He made these comments at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

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Jan 23 2026CRIME

Arizona Takes Action: Elder Care Facility Owners Banned from Providing Services

Arizona's Attorney General, Kris Mayes, has reached a settlement that puts an end to a troubled chapter in elder care. The agreement bars the former owners of Heritage Village Assisted Living in Mesa from ever providing care to vulnerable adults again. This comes after years of complaints and allega

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Jan 22 2026SCIENCE

Astronaut Snaps Space Shot of Moon Rocket

Up in the sky, a lone astronaut spotted something cool from the International Space Station. It was NASA's new moon rocket, the Space Launch System, all ready on its launch pad. This rocket is special because it's the first one built for sending humans to the moon in over 50 years. The astronaut, Ch

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Jan 22 2026SCIENCE

Giant Kangaroos: Could They Really Hop?

In the past, Australia was home to massive kangaroos. These giants weighed up to 250kg. That's way more than today's biggest kangaroos, which max out at 90kg. Scientists have been wondering if these big guys could hop like their smaller cousins. Hopping is a big deal for kangaroos. It helps them mo

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Jan 22 2026POLITICS

The Rule of Law: A Fragile Foundation

Jack Smith, a former special counsel, recently spoke to Congress about his investigations into former President Donald Trump. He warned that the rule of law is not something to be taken lightly. It needs constant effort and dedication from everyone. Smith said that people often forget how important

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Jan 22 2026SCIENCE

How Our Brains and AI Think Alike

Ever thought about how your brain makes sense of words? It turns out, it's not so different from how AI does it. A recent study found that the way our brains process language is quite similar to how AI models understand words. This is a big deal because it changes how we think about language and the

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Jan 21 2026HEALTH

North Carolina's Big Move: Wiping Out Medical Debt for Millions

North Carolina made a bold move. It cleared medical debt for 2. 5 million people. This happened because of a deal with all 99 hospitals in the state. They agreed to cancel old debts and offer discounts to those who qualify. Dawn Daly-Mack, a nurse from Gaston, got a surprise. She found a letter in

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