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Jan 17 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebs Turning a Year Older on January 17, 2026

January 17, 2026, marks the birthday of many famous faces. From comedy to music, acting to sports, these individuals have left their mark in various fields. Steve Harvey, the well-known comedian, will be celebrating his 69th birthday. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2013, a reco

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Jan 17 2026SCIENCE

Unravel the Cosmos: Test Your Space Smarts with This Week's Puzzle

Space enthusiasts, get ready to put your knowledge to the test! Every seven days, a treasure trove of cosmic wonders unfolds, from mind-blowing research on the International Space Station to breathtaking snapshots from the James Webb Space Telescope. But how much of this stellar information have you

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Jan 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Captains at the Helm of Star Wars: What's Next?

After more than 13 years, Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down from her role at Lucasfilm. Dave Filoni is taking over as president and chief creative officer, with Lynwen Brennan as co-president. This change comes after a mixed bag of successes and controversies under Kennedy's leadership. Kennedy joi

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Jan 17 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin ETFs See Big Money Exit in Late 2025

In late 2025, Bitcoin ETFs faced a tough time. Investors pulled out a lot of money. Over November and December, they took out $4. 57 billion. This was the worst two-month stretch ever for these funds. Bitcoin's price also dropped. It fell by 20% during this period. This showed that big investors we

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Jan 17 2026CRYPTO

Mutuum Finance: A New Player in Crypto Lending

Mutuum Finance, a fresh face in the crypto world, is making waves with its decentralized lending protocol. The project has just wrapped up a security review by Halborn Security, a big deal for any crypto venture. This review is crucial because it ensures that the platform can handle collateral, inte

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Jan 17 2026TECHNOLOGY

UK Cloud Services Get a Security Boost

Rackspace Technology has just earned a special badge for its UK cloud services. This badge, called VMware Sovereign Cloud Partner Status, shows that Rackspace can keep UK data safe and sound within the country. This is big news for organizations that need to keep their data under tight control. The

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Jan 17 2026ENVIRONMENT

The Eaton Fire: Who's Really to Blame?

The Eaton Fire, which tore through Southern California in January 2025, left a trail of destruction. It took 19 lives and destroyed over 9, 400 homes and buildings. Southern California Edison (SCE), a major utility company, has admitted that one of its high-voltage transmission lines might have spar

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Jan 17 2026SCIENCE

How Plants Adapt: The Surprising Story of Wood Density

Plants are amazing. They change and adapt to their surroundings. One key way they do this is by adjusting the density of their wood. This trait, wood density, is crucial for understanding how much carbon plants store and how they function in their ecosystems. A recent study gathered a massive amoun

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Jan 17 2026POLITICS

Iran's Protests: A Look at the Numbers and What's Next

Iran has seen a lot of unrest lately. Over 3, 000 people have died in the protests, according to a rights group based in the U. S. The protests started because people were struggling with money problems and grew into big demonstrations against the government. Things have calmed down a bit now, but t

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Jan 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Fresh Look at Faith in the New Knives Out Film

The latest "Knives Out" movie, "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, " shifts focus from the clever detective Benoit Blanc to Father Jud Duplenticy, a young priest played by Josh O'Connor. This film dives into the world of contemporary American Christianity, offering a fresh perspective on faith.

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