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Jan 13 2026FINANCE

Wall Street's Bumpy Ride: Markets Rise Despite Political Tensions

Wall Street saw a rebound on Monday, with major indexes reaching new highs. The S&P 500 added 0. 2% to its previous record, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average recovered from an early loss of nearly 500 points to gain 86 points. The Nasdaq composite also saw a 0. 3% increase. However, the market

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Jan 13 2026FINANCE

Holiday Shopping: Mixed Results for Retailers

The holiday shopping season of 2025 has wrapped up, and the results are in. Some retailers did well, while others fell short. Lululemon, a popular clothing brand, said its sales were close to the top of what they predicted. They expect to make about $3. 60 billion and earn around $4. 76 per share. B

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Jan 13 2026BUSINESS

A Big Move in the Skies: Two Budget Airlines Join Forces

In a surprising turn of events, Allegiant Air, a budget airline based in Las Vegas, has decided to buy Sun Country Airlines, another budget airline from Minneapolis. This deal is worth $1. 5 billion and includes both cash and stock. Allegiant will also take on about $400 million of Sun Country's deb

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Jan 13 2026HEALTH

New York City's Biggest Nurse Strike Ever: What's Happening and Why?

New York City is facing a major issue. Thousands of nurses have gone on strike. This is the biggest nurse strike in the city's history. It started because of a disagreement over a new contract. The nurses are asking for better pay and working conditions. They say the hospitals they work for are not

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Jan 13 2026BUSINESS

Kustom Entertainment's Big Shift: Focusing on Music and Tickets

Kustom Entertainment, Inc. has just sold its majority stake in Nobility Healthcare, LLC. This move is part of a bigger plan to focus more on live events and online ticketing. The company sold its 51% share to the current 49% owner for about $1. 45 million. This deal closed on January 8, 2026. The pa

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Jan 13 2026WEATHER

Chilly Days Ahead: What to Expect in South Carolina

South Carolina is in for a rollercoaster of temperatures this week. After a frosty start to Monday, things will warm up a bit, but not for long. Tuesday morning will be even colder, with temperatures dropping a few more degrees. By Wednesday and Thursday, mornings will be a tad warmer, but the wind

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Jan 13 2026POLITICS

Car Talk Breakdown: Why Top Auto Bosses Snubbed a Senate Invite

Senator Ted Cruz had big plans to talk about car prices with the bosses of major car companies. He wanted to discuss how rules to fight climate change might be making cars more expensive. But things didn't go as planned. Cruz invited the heads of Ford, Stellantis, and General Motors. He also invite

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Jan 13 2026CRIME

Marriage Isn't a Free Pass: Judge Rejects Defense in Rape Conspiracy Case

A federal judge has made it clear that marriage and monogamy don't shield someone from serious charges. Judge Valerie E. Caproni recently turned down a request from Alon Alexander, who wanted to use his 2019 engagement and marriage as a defense in his upcoming trial. Alexander, along with his brothe

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Jan 13 2026HEALTH

A Doctor's Dilemma: Vaccine Changes Spark Debate

Senator Bill Cassidy, a medical doctor from Louisiana, found himself in a tough spot during a recent interview. He was asked if he regretted supporting Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for a top health job. Cassidy, known for his calm demeanor, stumbled over his words. He didn't want to talk about his personal

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Jan 13 2026SPORTS

Kansas Basketball Drops in Rankings After Mixed Week

Kansas basketball is now ranked 25th in the latest USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll. This is a drop from their previous position at 21st. The Jayhawks had a tough week, winning one game and losing another. The Jayhawks are now 11-5 overall and 1-2 in the Big 12 conference. They had a big win at home a

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