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Jan 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

Verizon's Tiny Apology: $20 Credit After Major Outage

Verizon faced a huge problem on Wednesday. Over 1. 5 million people reported issues on Downdetector. The outage lasted for hours. Verizon said sorry by offering a $20 credit. But customers have to work to get it. First, Verizon said to use the myVerizon app. Then, they added you could call or chat

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Jan 16 2026BUSINESS

The Rich Get Richer: A Look at the Top 10 Wealthiest People Over the Last Decade

Over the past decade, the world's wealthiest individuals have seen their fortunes grow at an astonishing rate. In 2016, the combined net worth of the top 10 richest people was $559 billion. Today, that number has skyrocketed to $2. 6 trillion. Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, is now the riche

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Jan 16 2026POLITICS

Puerto Rico's Ex-Governor Gets a Break

President Donald Trump is planning to pardon Wanda Vázquez, the former governor of Puerto Rico. She admitted to breaking campaign finance rules last August, which involved a former FBI agent and a Venezuelan banker. Her sentencing was supposed to happen soon, with federal prosecutors asking for a ye

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Jan 16 2026POLITICS

U. S. Intelligence Chief Talks to Venezuela's Acting Leader

A top U. S. intelligence official recently met with Venezuela's interim president in Caracas. This meeting happened just days after the U. S. military took President Nicolás Maduro into custody. The visit was seen as a way to support the interim government, led by Delcy Rodríguez. The CIA director,

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Jan 16 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell's New Drama Series Drops Soon

A new drama series, The Madison, is coming to Paramount+ on March 14. This show is a bit different from other series by Taylor Sheridan. It only has six episodes, which is shorter than his usual 8 to 10 episodes. But don't worry, there's already a second season in the works. The story follows the C

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Jan 16 2026SPORTS

49ers' Road to Super Bowl: Injuries and Opportunities

The San Francisco 49ers are gearing up for a tough match against the Seattle Seahawks. The team is dealing with several injuries, but they are not letting that stop them. Jacob Cowing, a wide receiver, is almost ready to play. He has been practicing well for the past two weeks. The team has to decid

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Jan 16 2026POLITICS

Chilly Nights, Dark Streets: Power Struggles in Ukraine and Russia

In the heart of winter, Ukraine is facing a tough situation. Many people are left in the cold and dark due to repeated attacks on their energy systems. The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, has called it an energy emergency. Russian strikes have been hitting hard, especially in Kyiv. Thousand

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Jan 16 2026CELEBRITIES

ASAP Rocky's Journey: From Chaos to Creation

ASAP Rocky has been through a lot since his last album. He's been in movies, started a family with Rihanna, had some legal troubles, and even had unfinished songs leaked online. It's been a wild ride, full of ups and downs. Some people thought he might never make another album. But Rocky didn't see

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Jan 16 2026HEALTH

Drug Companies Raise Prices Despite Deals

Sixteen big drug companies made deals with the Trump administration to lower drug prices. But in January, all of them raised prices on some of their drugs. These deals were supposed to help Americans pay less for medicine and make other rich countries pay more. But according to a new report, these c

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Jan 16 2026HEALTH

A Young Life Lost to Flu: Lessons for Parents

In Utah, a family is grieving the loss of their lively 4-year-old, Ellie. She loved dressing up, playing in the mud, and dancing with her siblings. But a simple flu turned deadly, leaving her family heartbroken. Ellie's mom, Sarah, never thought the flu would hit her daughter so hard. Ellie was hea

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