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Jan 11 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Celebrities Shine at Central Carolina Comic Con

The Central Carolina Comic Con is in full swing at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds. This two-day event has brought out a mix of stars from movies, TV, and wrestling. Fans are getting up close with their favorite personalities for autographs and photos. Lou Diamond Phillips was one of the highl

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Jan 11 2026CELEBRITIES

Leo's Big Night and Other Awards Season Fun

Leonardo DiCaprio was the center of attention at the BAFTA Tea Party in Los Angeles. This event, hosted by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, is a big deal during awards season. It's a chance for stars to mingle over tea, cocktails, and some tasty snacks like smoked salmon and Welsh ra

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Jan 11 2026BUSINESS

Chula Vista's Big Bet on Film Production

Chula Vista is making a bold move to become a major player in film production. The city is building a new entertainment complex to attract movie and TV production companies. This complex will have studios for filming, editing, and even podcasts. The goal is to create a hub for creativity and jobs in

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Jan 11 2026POLITICS

Actress Lea Thompson's Strong Words on Minnesota Shooting

Lea Thompson, known for her role in Back to the Future, recently shared her thoughts on the shooting of Renee Good in Minnesota. She expressed her anger and frustration on social media, stating that she is from Minneapolis and this incident hits close to home. Thompson questioned why people can shoo

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Jan 11 2026FINANCE

Newtek Business: Mixed Signals from Analysts

Newtek Business, a company listed on NASDAQ as NEWT, has been in the spotlight recently due to mixed signals from financial analysts. Two analysts, Tim Switzer from KBW and Crispin Love from Piper Sandler, both recommended a "Hold" rating for the stock. However, TipRanks – OpenAI, an AI-driven platf

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Jan 11 2026LIFESTYLE

South Jersey's Food and Drink Scene: What's New and What's Gone

South Jersey's food lovers are in for some changes. Costello's Pizzeria, a favorite spot in Historic Smithville's Village Greene, is closing its doors this weekend. This news might make some folks sad, but it's also a chance to explore other places. There are plenty of new spots to try. The area is

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Jan 11 2026HEALTH

How Nurses Shape Our Healthcare's Ability to Bounce Back

Nurses play a huge role in how well our healthcare system handles big health crises. A recent study dug into this by looking at how skilled nurses are and the kind of work environment they have. It turns out, both of these things matter a lot when it comes to how well our healthcare system can adapt

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Jan 11 2026POLITICS

America's Energy Grid: Why We Need to Speed Up Construction

Ohio is sitting on a goldmine of natural gas and oil. The state has the Utica and Marcellus shale formations, which are huge. In fact, Ohio is now the biggest oil producer east of the Mississippi River. It produces about 13 times more natural gas than it did a decade ago. But there's a problem. The

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Jan 11 2026ENVIRONMENT

Harnessing the Ocean's Power: Tidal Energy's Rise

Tidal energy is gaining attention as a dependable source of clean power. Unlike solar and wind, it's not affected by weather changes. This makes it a strong contender in the renewable energy mix. However, it's still in its early stages of commercial use. There are different types of tidal energy. T

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Jan 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

Wi-Fi Woes? Mesh Systems to the Rescue!

Wi-Fi troubles at home? You're not the only one. Big houses often have spots where the signal drops or moves slow. Mesh Wi-Fi systems can fix this. They work like a team of routers to cover your whole place. But they can be expensive. Some even need a subscription to use all their features. Let's t

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