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Jan 25 2026HEALTH

New Mexico's Medicaid Leadership Shake-Up: What's Next?

New Mexico's Medicaid and Behavioral Health Services divisions have seen another change at the top. Alanna Dancis, the state's chief medical officer, is now stepping in as interim director after Dana Flannery's sudden resignation. This is the second leadership shift in less than two years, raising q

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Jan 25 2026POLITICS

Mortgage Market Shake-Up: New Rules, More Risk

The housing finance world is buzzing with changes. Bill Pulte, the head of federal housing finance, has given Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac the green light to buy way more mortgage bonds. Initially, the limit was $40 billion for each, but now it's up to $225 billion. That's a huge jump! This move coul

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Jan 25 2026BUSINESS

AGAE: Keeping an Eye on the Game

AGAE, a company in the gaming and entertainment world, has noticed some news about Frank Ng, who used to be its CEO. Ourgame International Holdings Limited, another company, recently talked about legal stuff involving Ng. AGAE is paying attention to this. They will watch how things play out in any

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Jan 24 2026POLITICS

Minneapolis Under Siege: Federal Enforcement Sparks Outrage

In Minneapolis, tensions are high after reports of a shooting involving federal law enforcement. Authorities are still looking into what happened. People are being told to stay calm and avoid the area near 26th Street W and Nicollet Avenue. Governor Tim Walz has had enough. He wants the Trump admin

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Jan 24 2026WEATHER

A Muddy Challenge: New Zealand's Race Against Time

In New Zealand, a race against time is unfolding. A landslide struck a popular campground on the North Island's east coast. Six people are still missing, including two teens. The search for survivors is far from easy. Heavy rains caused the disaster at Mount Maunganui, near Tauranga. Rescuers face

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Jan 24 2026RELIGION

The Psychedelic Path: A Look into Oakland's Unique Church

In Oakland, California, there's a church that's not like the others. The Zide Door Church of Entheogenic Plants is all about psilocybin mushrooms. Pastor Dave Hodges leads this group, and he's not afraid to take risks for his beliefs. This church is part of a growing trend. People are exploring new

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Jan 23 2026POLITICS

When Government Workers Broke the Rules and Put Your Data at Risk

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Over the past year, employees within this department have been caught accessing and sharing sensitive personal data of millions of Americans without proper authorization. The Trump administration has

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Jan 23 2026WEATHER

Arkansas Braces for Winter Storm: Guardians on Standby and Counties on Alert

Arkansas is getting ready for a big winter storm. The governor has called in the National Guard to help. They will work in teams to assist people stuck in their cars. These teams have special vehicles and tools to help. The storm is expected to bring a mix of snow and sleet. It will start Friday ni

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Jan 23 2026POLITICS

Utah Governor Sets Sights on Key Issues in State Address

Utah's governor, Spencer Cox, is all set to share his vision for the state in a big speech. This event marks the start of the 2026 legislative session. He plans to talk about some big topics. One is a new place for people who don't have homes. Another is making it easier to build houses. He also wan

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Jan 23 2026WEATHER

Ice and Snow: Midlands Braces for Winter Storm Disruptions

The Midlands is gearing up for a winter storm that could bring significant disruptions. Rain is expected to turn into freezing rain, making travel dangerous. This weather event is forecasted to impact the area starting Saturday and lasting through Sunday afternoon. Richland County is keeping a clos

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