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Jan 08 2026BUSINESS

Pittsburgh's News Landscape Takes a Hit

Pittsburgh is about to lose a major part of its news scene. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the city's biggest newspaper, is shutting down in May. The Block family, who own the paper, say they've lost over $350 million in the last 20 years. They regret the impact but say they're leaving with their head

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Jan 08 2026TECHNOLOGY

Mac Users Face Logitech App Meltdown

Logitech users on Mac faced a frustrating issue when the Logi Options+ app stopped working due to an expired security certificate. This problem caused custom buttons, gestures, and scrolling tweaks to stop functioning. The issue was not limited to the Options+ app; it also affected the G Hub softwar

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Jan 08 2026POLITICS

Tensions Rise as Yemen's Southern Separatists Snub Saudi Arabia's Peace Talks

In a bold move that has intensified the rivalry between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, the leader of Yemen's Southern Transitional Council (STC) chose not to participate in discussions aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in Yemen. The STC, which has been pushing for an independent s

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Jan 08 2026POLITICS

Oregon's Governor Changes Course on Transportation Bill

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has had a sudden change of heart about the transportation bill she recently pushed through. After a lot of effort to get it passed, she now wants to scrap the whole thing. This comes after Republicans successfully blocked the tax hikes that were supposed to fund the Oregon

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Jan 08 2026HEALTH

Small Molecules, Big Impact: Lilly's Bold Move to Tackle Inflammation

Lilly, a big name in medicine, is making a big move. They're buying Ventyx, a smaller company with a promising lineup of drugs. Ventyx's focus? Inflammation. They're working on small molecules that could treat a wide range of diseases caused by chronic inflammation. Think heart disease, brain disord

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Jan 08 2026POLITICS

A Reality Star's Bold Bid for L. A. Mayor

Spencer Pratt, a familiar face from reality TV, has thrown his hat into the ring for L. A. mayor. This move comes exactly a year after the devastating Palisades fire, which destroyed his home and many others. Pratt has been vocal on social media, blaming Mayor Karen Bass and Governor Gavin Newsom fo

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Jan 08 2026ENVIRONMENT

Scientists Brave Icy Waters to Study Antarctica's Melting Thwaites Glacier

A group of researchers on the icebreaker Araon recently arrived at Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier. This glacier is melting fast. The journey took 12 days from New Zealand. The trip was mostly smooth until the ship hit thick sea ice. The ice around Antarctica is very dense. The crew had to navigate c

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Jan 08 2026BUSINESS

Defense Companies Face New Rules on Money Spending

Defense companies might have to change how they spend their money. President Donald Trump said they can't give money to shareholders or buy back their own stock. This is until they make more military equipment and fix other problems. Trump also said defense company bosses can't make more than $5 mi

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Jan 08 2026FINANCE

Apple Card's Big Change: Chase Takes Over

Chase is stepping in to manage the Apple Card, with the switch happening in about two years. Users won't see many changes right away. They'll still get up to 3% cash back on purchases, use easy spending tools, and share accounts with family. Mastercard will keep handling the payments, so users can s

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Jan 08 2026POLITICS

South Korea Seeks China's Help to Cool Tensions with North Korea

South Korea's president, Lee Jae Myung, recently visited China. He had important meetings with Chinese leaders. He asked China to help ease tensions with North Korea. Lee believes China can play a big role in this. He thinks China can help restart talks and reduce hostilities. Lee met with China's

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