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Jan 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

TikTok's New Age Check: A Step Towards Safer Teen Use?

TikTok is introducing a new way to check users' ages in Europe. This move aims to keep kids under 13 off the platform. The app will use different clues to guess if a user is too young. These clues include what the user posts and how they act on the app. If the app thinks a user might be under 13, a

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Jan 16 2026POLITICS

Chicago's Money Managers Need a Boost

Chicago is facing a big money problem. In 2027, the city might be short on cash by $1. 17 billion. That's a lot of money! The people in charge, called aldermen, are already working on next year's budget. But they have a big challenge ahead. A few years ago, the city created a team called COFA. This

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Jan 16 2026POLITICS

Myanmar and Gambia Clash in Global Court Over Rohingya Crisis

Myanmar recently made a bold statement at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). They argued that Gambia failed to prove its claims of genocide against the Rohingya people. This case is huge and has been going on since 2019. Gambia, a Muslim-majority country in West Africa, brought this case to t

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Jan 16 2026POLITICS

Iran's Nuclear Puzzle: What's Really Going On?

Iran's nuclear program has been a hot topic for years. Recently, tensions have eased a bit after some promises were made. But let's dive into what's really happening with Iran's nuclear sites. First, let's talk about the places where Iran enriches uranium. There are three main sites: two at Natanz

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Jan 16 2026POLITICS

Europe's Mixed Signals: Some Want to Talk to Russia, Others Say Not Yet

Russia noticed something interesting. Some big countries in Europe, like Italy, France, and Germany, seem to want to talk to Russia about Ukraine. This is a big deal for Russia. They think it shows these countries are starting to see things their way. But not everyone in Europe agrees. The UK, for

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Jan 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

Wikipedia's Big Birthday: 25 Years of Free Knowledge and New AI Deals

Wikipedia just hit the big 25! This online encyclopedia, built by volunteers, now has 65 million articles in 300 languages. To celebrate, it teamed up with big tech companies like Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft. These companies will use Wikipedia's info to make their AI smarter. Wikipedia started smal

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Jan 16 2026HEALTH

Tuberculosis: The Path to Smarter, Shorter Treatments

Tuberculosis is a tough nut to crack. Doctors need to understand the patient's unique profile to treat it effectively. This includes looking at their health background, the severity of the disease, the amount of bacteria present, how the bacteria respond to drugs, and the patient's immune response.

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Jan 16 2026SCIENCE

Unlocking the Power of Cognitive Models with EMC2

Cognitive models are like secret codes that help us understand how people make choices. EMC2 is a tool in R that makes working with these models easier. It guides users through five steps to build and analyze these models using Bayesian statistics. First, EMC2 helps translate complex cognitive mode

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Jan 16 2026FINANCE

Navigating Late-Life Divorce: Financial and Emotional Considerations

Divorce rates among older Americans are rising. In 1990, only 8. 7% of U. S. divorces involved adults over 50, but by 2019, that number jumped to 36%. This trend, known as "gray divorce, " is driven by factors like growing apart, empty nests, and increased togetherness in retirement. Financial conc

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Jan 16 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Faces Wanted for Baywatch Revival

Fox Entertainment and Fremantle are on the hunt for new talent to bring the classic show Baywatch back to life. They're looking for a diverse group of actors to play various roles, from lifeguards to beachgoers, and even bartenders. The open casting call is set for February 18 at the Marina Del Rey

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