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Jan 09 2026HEALTH

Speeding Up Health Checks: New Tech Comes to Illinois

Riverside Healthcare is bringing in fresh imaging tech to Illinois. This move aims to make health checks quicker and easier for patients. The new tech is part of a team-up with CIVIE, a company that helps run radiology services. This isn't just about new machines. It's about making the whole proces

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Jan 08 2026BUSINESS

U. S. Jobs Data: A Test for the Economy

The U. S. economy is under the spotlight as investors wait for important jobs data. Treasury yields saw a slight rise on Thursday, showing that people are paying close attention to what's happening in the job market and around the world. Treasury yields, which measure the return on government debt,

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Jan 08 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI Health Gadgets: Are They Really Helpful or Just Hype?

At the recent CES trade show, a variety of AI-powered health gadgets were showcased. These gadgets promised to improve health in unique ways, like a smart scale that scans your feet to monitor heart health and an egg-shaped device that tracks hormones to help with conception. However, experts are ra

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Jan 07 2026TECHNOLOGY

Wearables That Talk to Each Other: A New Wireless Breakthrough

Ever tried using multiple smart devices at once? It's a hassle. Smart glasses, watches, rings—they don't always play nice together. Bluetooth connections can be unreliable, especially in crowded places. But what if there was a better way for these devices to communicate? Enter Ixana, a startup from

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Jan 07 2026FINANCE

How AI and Humans Can Work Together in Finance

Finance teams are changing how they work. They are using AI to handle routine tasks. This lets them focus on more important things. AI can do things like closing books, forecasting, and reporting. It can also spot problems and give clear results. Humans still make the big decisions. They guide the A

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Jan 06 2026HEALTH

A Long Time in the Dark: Illinois' Data Leak

A big mistake happened in Illinois. The Department of Human Services accidentally put private health info on a public website. This wasn't a quick slip-up. It stayed there for over three years before anyone noticed. The data belonged to hundreds of thousands of people. Some were getting help for di

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Jan 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

Marvell's Big Move in AI and Data Centers

Marvell Technology has made a significant move to boost its AI and data center capabilities. The company announced it will acquire XConn Technologies. This deal is all about enhancing Marvell's switching silicon lineup. XConn brings expertise in advanced PCIe and CXL switch products. Marvell aims to

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Jan 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

How MOBIA is Making AI Work for Businesses and Healthcare

MOBIA Technology Innovations and MOBIA Health Innovations have joined forces to create a new team focused on data and AI. This team, called the Data & AI Enablement Practice, is all about helping companies and healthcare organizations use AI in a smart and responsible way. They want to help these or

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Jan 05 2026HEALTH

Flu Season Hits Hard: What You Need to Know

The flu is spreading fast across the United States. Recent data shows that more people are visiting doctors with flu-like symptoms than ever before. This is the highest rate recorded since 1997. Flu-like symptoms include fever, cough, and sore throat. Most of these visits are from kids and young ad

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Jan 05 2026WEATHER

Berks County's Chilly December: A Look at the Numbers

Berks County saw a colder-than-usual December in 2025, with temperatures dipping below average for much of the month. The average temperature at Reading Regional Airport was 31. 7 degrees, which is 4 degrees lower than the usual 35. 7 degrees. This makes it the 34th coldest December in the past 130

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