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Jan 09 2026CRYPTO

No Pardon for Sam Bankman-Fried, Trump Says

Sam Bankman-Fried, the former head of FTX, is in prison for a huge financial scam. He got 25 years for stealing billions from customers. Now, he wants a pardon. But Donald Trump, the former U. S. president, says no way. Trump made this clear in a recent interview. He won't pardon Bankman-Fried or ot

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Jan 09 2026TECHNOLOGY

Big Money Moves: Startups Get Funded for AI, Health, and More

On January 8, 2026, investors poured money into startups working on AI, healthcare, and other cutting-edge tech. The big winners included xAI, which raised a whopping $20 billion to build advanced AI systems, and Cyera, which got $400 million to help companies keep their AI secure. In the world of

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Jan 09 2026EDUCATION

Cooper Union Tackles Campus Harassment

Cooper Union, a well-known school in New York, has agreed to make changes to address antisemitism and other forms of harassment on its campus. This decision comes after a legal battle with ten Jewish students who claimed the school did not protect them during a protest. The students said they were

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Jan 09 2026SCIENCE

Space Rocks Spinning Faster Than Ever Before

Astronomers have found a bunch of asteroids that are spinning super fast. One of them is really big and spins so quickly that it completes a full rotation in just about two minutes. This is a big deal because most asteroids are like loose piles of rocks. They are held together by gravity, not streng

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Jan 09 2026SPORTS

Who Will Win: Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall?

Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall were set to clash in a heavyweight unification bout in 2025. But Jones backed out of a $30 million deal and retired, at least for a while. Now, he’s back and aiming for a return at the White House, where he might finally face Aspinall. Dominick Cruz, a former UFC bantamwe

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Jan 09 2026OPINION

Anchorage's Child Care Dilemma: Learning from Minnesota's Mistakes

Anchorage is thinking about using local money to support child care. Some people say this is a bad idea because of a fraud scandal in Minnesota. But is this a fair comparison? Minnesota's problem was with federal money. The money went through many hands before reaching the day cares. When fraud was

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Jan 09 2026CRIME

When Cars Become Weapons

A sheriff from Florida has strong words about a recent incident in Minneapolis. Grady Judd, the sheriff of Polk County, shared his thoughts on a situation where an ICE agent shot and killed a woman. She allegedly used her car to attack the agent. Judd did not hold back. He said the mayor of Minneap

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Jan 09 2026FINANCE

Investors of agilon health, inc. (NYSE: AGL) - What You Need to Know

Investors who bought shares of agilon health, inc. (NYSE: AGL) between February 26, 2025, and August 4, 2025, might want to pay attention. A law firm is reaching out to these investors, suggesting they could be part of a class action lawsuit. The firm claims that during this time, the company made

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Jan 09 2026POLITICS

Health Care Help: House Takes a Stand

The House of Representatives recently made a big move. They voted to extend health care subsidies for people who get insurance through the Affordable Care Act. This vote was a surprise because it wasn't what the Republican leaders wanted. A group of Republican lawmakers teamed up with Democrats to m

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Jan 09 2026HEALTH

Flu Season Hits Hard: Hospitals Step Up Measures

Flu cases are on the rise across the country, and Hampton Roads hospitals are taking action. Starting now, anyone showing flu-like symptoms must wear a mask when entering healthcare facilities. This rule applies to emergency rooms, doctor's offices, and urgent care clinics run by major hospital syst

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