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Jan 28 2026ENVIRONMENT

Recycling in Alachua County: What You Need to Know

Alachua County is doing pretty well with recycling, ranking fifth in Florida in 2024. But there's still a big problem: people putting the wrong stuff in recycling bins. This messes things up and makes recycling more expensive. So, what can you actually recycle? Bottles, cans, cardboard, and paper a

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Jan 28 2026BUSINESS

Chevron and Iraq: A Battle Over Oilfield Terms

Chevron is in talks with Iraq to take over the West Qurna 2 oilfield from Lukoil. This field is huge, making up about 0. 5% of the world's oil supply and nearly 10% of Iraq's output. The U. S. put sanctions on Lukoil because of Russia's actions in Ukraine. These sanctions made it hard for Lukoil to

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Jan 28 2026EDUCATION

A Century of Learning and Faith in Southwest Detroit

In the heart of Southwest Detroit, a school stands as a testament to time, education, and faith. Holy Redeemer Catholic School has been a cornerstone of the community since 1882, serving generations of families. The school's principal, Sister Kateri Burbee, has been a steady presence for the past ni

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Jan 28 2026WEATHER

Boston Braces for Bitter Cold: What You Need to Know

Boston is getting ready for a really cold week. Temperatures will drop to single digits at night and even go below zero on Friday night. But it will feel even colder because of the wind chill. On Wednesday morning, it could feel like -5 degrees. By the end of the week, an arctic air mass will make i

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Jan 28 2026ENVIRONMENT

Dallas Steps Up to Protect Pets in the Cold

Dallas Animal Services was busy during the recent cold snap. They got 401 calls about pets left out in the freezing weather. Most of these calls were about dogs without proper shelter. Daniel Alvarado, who oversees field operations, shared that officers checked on 341 of these cases. They gave out 6

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Jan 28 2026WEATHER

Chilly Weather Puts a Pause on School in Northern Virginia

Northern Virginia's schools are taking a break due to icy roads. Many school districts have decided to close their doors for a day. This includes Stafford, Spotsylvania, Loudoun, Arlington, Fauquier, and Prince William counties. Fairfax County joined the list later, announcing their schools will als

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Jan 28 2026HEALTH

How Gut Health Might Be the Key to Preventing Alzheimer's

Recent research has uncovered a strong link between gut health and the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. This connection is based on the idea that the gut and the brain are closely linked, and problems in the gut can lead to inflammation and damage in the brain. Studies have shown that people

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Jan 28 2026CRIME

The CEO's Luxury Life: A Stark Contrast to Homeless Services

In a shocking turn of events, the head of a Los Angeles charity meant to help the homeless is now facing serious charges. Alexander Soofer, the CEO of Abundant Blessings, is accused of using millions of dollars meant for the homeless to fund his own lavish lifestyle. This includes buying expensive c

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Jan 28 2026CELEBRITIES

DaBaby's Mixed Messages: What's Really Going On?

DaBaby has fans and critics talking again, but this time it's not about his music. A group called the Cruel Kids Table, who are big supporters of former President Donald Trump, invited him to their Valentine's Day event in Washington, D. C. They called it "MAGA is in the Air. " But now, things are g

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Jan 28 2026POLITICS

Kurds Stand Guard as Syria's Fragile Truce Holds

In Syria's northeast, Kurds are keeping watch. They don't trust the shaky truce. They remember last year's violence. They want to protect their land. They want to keep their self-rule. In Qamishli, a city mostly Kurds call home, people are volunteering for night patrols. They carry guns. They say t

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