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Jan 23 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Polygamy Perspectives: Janelle and Christine Brown's Diverging Views

Janelle Brown and Christine Brown, once part of the same polygamous family, now have different takes on the practice. Janelle, who left polygamy in 2022 after nearly 30 years, disagrees with Christine's new husband, David Woolley. David has spoken out against polygamy, saying it's used to control wo

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Jan 23 2026EDUCATION

A School Boss Drops a Rap to Share Weather News

In a small town in South Carolina, the head of a school district decided to share important weather news in a fun way. Instead of a regular announcement, he rapped the news to parents. He changed the words of a famous song to tell everyone that schools would be closed on Monday because of ice. He ev

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Jan 23 2026BUSINESS

GM's Big Shift: Bolt EV Out, Buick In

Big changes are coming to GM's factories. The Chevy Bolt EV, a budget-friendly electric car, will soon be gone. Its factory in Kansas will instead make a Buick SUV from China and a Chevrolet Equinox from Mexico. Why the switch? It's all about money and politics. Building cars in China and Mexico go

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Jan 23 2026BUSINESS

Tesla's Future Bets: Why Musk's Latest Warnings Matter

Tesla's CEO, Elon Musk, has recently shared some sobering news about the company's upcoming products. He warned that the production of the Cybercab robotaxi and the Optimus humanoid robot will be much slower than many people expect. Musk explained that since these products are entirely new, with man

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Jan 23 2026POLITICS

Ukraine's Power Struggle: How Attacks on Substations Could Plunge the Country into Darkness

Ukraine's power grid is under siege, and the stakes are high. As winter tightens its grip, Russia has been relentlessly targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure. The country's power supply is hanging by a thread, with half of its generating capacity already lost. Nuclear power is the backbone of U

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Jan 23 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Bees, Brains, and Bold Theater: A Play About Saving the Buzz

Bees are in big trouble. Their numbers are dropping fast. In just 22 years, things could get really bad. This is the starting point for a new play called "The Apiary. " It's a mix of science fiction and theater. The play asks big questions. Like, how far should we go to save a species? The play is

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Jan 23 2026HEALTH

What's the Deal with Product Labels?

Product labels are full of fancy words. "Scientifically proven, " "dermatologist approved, " "lab-tested" – these phrases pop up everywhere. But what do they really mean? Not as much as one might think. Companies use these terms to sound more credible. It's a way to gain trust. But not all claims a

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Jan 23 2026EDUCATION

Olmsted Falls Schools: Big Plans, Bigger Questions

In Olmsted Township, Ohio, big changes are on the horizon for the local schools. The Olmsted Falls City School District is working on a master plan to decide whether to renovate existing buildings or build new ones. This plan is expected to be ready by spring, and the district is involving the commu

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Jan 23 2026EDUCATION

A Break for Some Student Loan Borrowers: What You Need to Know

The Education Department has decided to pause certain collection actions for some federal student loan borrowers. This move gives those in default a bit of a break while the government works on updating loan repayment and forgiveness programs. This pause means that actions like wage garnishment and

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Jan 23 2026EDUCATION

High School Band Takes Center Stage at Music Conference

A high school band is set to shine at a big music event. The Ottawa Township High School Wind Ensemble has been chosen to perform at the Illinois Music Education Conference (IMEC) in Peoria. This is a pretty big deal. Only four high school bands from across Illinois get this chance each year. The p

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