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Jan 13 2026WEATHER

Erie's Chilly Weekend: What's Coming?

Erie is in for a cold and snowy weekend starting January 14. The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a hazardous weather outlook. Expect temperatures to drop into the single digits with wind chills below zero. Snow is likely to fall from January 14 through January 18. On January 14, sn

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Jan 13 2026WEATHER

Minnesota's January Chill: What to Expect

Minnesota is known for its cold winters, but this January is shaping up to be particularly frosty. Over the past few years, winters have been relatively mild, but this year is breaking that trend. December already saw some of the coldest temperatures on record in Duluth, and the chill is expected to

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Jan 13 2026FINANCE

Bitcoin-Backed Loans: A Risky Bet for Big Investors?

Big investors are eyeing Bitcoin-backed loans, but Fitch Ratings, a major credit rating agency, has a warning: these loans are risky business. Why? Because Bitcoin's price swings wildly, and that volatility can quickly turn these loans sour. Fitch pointed out that these loans are often backed by Bi

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Jan 13 2026FINANCE

Bright Outlook for Investors in Early 2026

In early 2026, investors are expected to see a more optimistic environment. This is due to clearer policies and trends in the market. One major factor is the improving fiscal situation in the US. Deficits are still high but are decreasing compared to GDP. This stability helps keep long-term interest

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Jan 13 2026SPORTS

Seeing Clearly: How Vision Shapes Football Success

Football is more than just running and kicking. It's a game of quick decisions and sharp awareness. Players need to see things clearly and react fast. This is why vision is so important in football. Researchers looked at how well football players see. They checked things like how sharp their vision

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Jan 13 2026SPORTS

Draft Day Dreams: Who Will Shine in the 2026 NFL Draft?

The 2026 NFL Draft is shaping up to be an exciting event, with top college football players ready to make their mark in the professional league. The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to kick off the draft by selecting Fernando Mendoza, a standout quarterback from Indiana who won the Heisman Trophy this

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Jan 13 2026ENVIRONMENT

Smart Trees for a Greener Future: How AI Can Help Cities Fight Climate Change

Cities are looking for ways to fight climate change. One big idea is to plant more trees. But just planting trees anywhere isn't enough. The right spots can make a big difference. A new study shows how AI can help find the best places to plant trees in cities. This can help cities capture more carbo

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Jan 13 2026SCIENCE

Harnessing Microbes to Extract Valuable Metals from Old Gadgets

The push for clean energy has created a huge need for metals. Instead of digging them out of the ground, we can get them from old electronics. This is not only good for the environment but also makes economic sense. Traditional ways of extracting metals from e-waste are not great. They use a lot of

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Jan 13 2026SCIENCE

A Dead Star's Glowing Surprise: A Cosmic Puzzle

In the vast expanse of space, a peculiar sight has left astronomers scratching their heads. A white dwarf, the leftover core of a dead star, is putting on a dazzling light show. This isn't just any light show; it's a glowing shock wave that shouldn't exist. The star, RXJ0528+2838, is about 730 light

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Jan 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

Why Extra Messages Might Not Make a Difference in Tests

Tests that check how well something lasts already think about messages that go against it. This means they look at how strong it is when people say bad things about it. Adding more messages that go against it probably won't change much. Think about it like this: if you test a toy to see how strong

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