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Jan 29 2026WEATHER

Stay Informed: How to Share Closures with WIS

In the Midlands, when bad weather hits, many places like schools, churches, and businesses might close or change their hours. WIS helps keep everyone in the loop by letting people report these changes easily. First, you need an online account with WIS to report a closure. If you don’t have one or f

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Jan 29 2026BUSINESS

Starbucks' Global Coffee Adventure: More Stores, More Flavors

Starbucks has big plans to grow its business around the world. The company wants to double its international presence, aiming for 40, 000 stores outside North America. This is a huge goal, but Starbucks is already doing well internationally, with a $8 billion a year business that is growing fast. O

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Jan 29 2026HEALTH

Mind and Kidneys: A Hidden Connection

People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) often face more than just kidney problems. Mental health issues, especially depression and anxiety, are quite common among them. These conditions can make kidney disease worse and harder to manage. They can also lead to more hospital visits and a lower qualit

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Jan 29 2026EDUCATION

South Carolina's Voucher Program: A Rocky Road Ahead

South Carolina's school voucher program is off to a shaky start. The Education Oversight Committee was supposed to release a report on how voucher students are performing. But they missed the deadline. Why? The Supreme Court changed the rules. Now, parents have to collect the data instead of schools

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Jan 29 2026FINANCE

ASML: Can Europe's Tech Titan Keep Soaring or Is a Fall Looming?

ASML, a Dutch company that makes machines for other companies to make chips, has been on a wild ride. Its stock went up and down in one day. First, it hit a new high. Then, it dropped. Why? Investors are worried if ASML can keep up with all the orders it's getting. The company's tools are super impo

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Jan 29 2026TECHNOLOGY

OpenAI's Plan to Create a Bot-Free Social Network

OpenAI is working on a new social network. It wants to make sure only real people can join. This is to stop bots from causing trouble. Bots are fake accounts that spread bad information and spam. The team making this network is small. They are thinking about using special tech to check if users are

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Jan 29 2026CELEBRITIES

Ray J's Health Scare: A Wake-Up Call

Ray J is facing a tough time right now. He was in the hospital not long ago because he had pneumonia and heart problems. He shared this news with his fans on Instagram, saying he almost didn't make it. He thanked everyone for their support and prayers, which he believes helped him pull through. Eve

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Jan 29 2026CELEBRITIES

Rob and Patricia Schneider's Marriage Ends After 15 Years

Patricia Schneider, a Mexican actress and TV producer, has taken the first step to end her marriage to comedian Rob Schneider. She filed for divorce in Arizona last month, as shown in court papers seen by TMZ. The couple, who have two daughters together, Miranda Scarlett (13) and Madeline Robbie (1

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Jan 29 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Nintendo Switch Gains Classic Disney Games

The Nintendo Switch is finally getting the Disney Afternoon Collection. This set of classic games was released on other platforms in 2017, but it skipped the Switch. Now, it's coming to both the Switch 1 and Switch 2. The price is set at 2, 300 yen in Japan. That's about 11 GBP or 14 USD. The price

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Jan 29 2026BUSINESS

CBS Evening News: Changes and Challenges

CBS Evening News is undergoing significant changes. The network has started offering buyouts to some of its staff. This move is part of a broader strategy to reduce costs and reshape the news program. The buyouts were proposed by Kim Harvey, the executive producer of the show. This news comes just

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