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Jan 29 2026BUSINESS

Streaming Gains and Growing Pains

The streaming service Peacock has seen a significant increase in its user base, adding 3 million new subscribers in the last quarter of 2025. This brings its total subscriber count to 44 million. However, this growth comes with a cost. The company reported a substantial loss of $552 million during t

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Jan 29 2026EDUCATION

South Carolina's Voucher Program: A Rocky Road Ahead

South Carolina's school voucher program is off to a shaky start. The Education Oversight Committee was supposed to release a report on how voucher students are performing. But they missed the deadline. Why? The Supreme Court changed the rules. Now, parents have to collect the data instead of schools

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Jan 29 2026TECHNOLOGY

Apple's Big Change: Pro Apps Bundle Discontinued

Apple has made a significant shift in how it offers its professional apps. The company has stopped selling the "Pro Apps Bundle for Education, " which was a popular deal for many users. This bundle included apps like Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Motion, Compressor, and MainStage at a discounted price o

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Jan 29 2026EDUCATION

Classrooms Invite Visitors: A New Learning Experience

Visitors are now welcome in classrooms, marking a shift in how learning environments are perceived. This change opens up new possibilities for interaction and engagement. It's not just about students and teachers anymore. The idea is to create a more dynamic space where different perspectives can co

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Jan 29 2026TECHNOLOGY

OpenAI's Plan to Create a Bot-Free Social Network

OpenAI is working on a new social network. It wants to make sure only real people can join. This is to stop bots from causing trouble. Bots are fake accounts that spread bad information and spam. The team making this network is small. They are thinking about using special tech to check if users are

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

Trump's Billion-Dollar Peace Club: Who's Really Paying?

Trump's Board of Peace, first mentioned in September during a Gaza ceasefire, has taken a strange turn. Initially, it was supposed to focus on Gaza's peace and reconstruction. But now, the plan is much bigger. The board's goal is to promote stability and peace anywhere in the world. Members can join

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

Minnesota Judge Calls Out ICE for Ignoring Court Orders

In Minnesota, a federal judge has made a strong statement against ICE. He said they have broken nearly 100 court orders. This is a big deal. The judge, Patrick J. Schiltz, is not happy. He thinks ICE is acting like they are above the law. ICE has been very active in Minnesota. They have been follow

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Jan 29 2026SCIENCE

Ancient Teenager's Unique Story Uncovered Through DNA

Deep in a cave in Italy, scientists made an astonishing discovery. They found the remains of a teenager who lived 12, 000 years ago. This young person had a rare condition that affected her bones. Her arms and legs were much shorter than usual. This condition is called acromesomelic dysplasia, Marot

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Jan 29 2026SCIENCE

Hidden Earthquake Risks: What Lies Beneath California's Coast?

Deep beneath California's north coast, a seismic puzzle is unfolding. Scientists have uncovered hidden fault lines, revealing that the earthquake risk in the region might be much higher than we thought. The Mendocino Triple Junction, a hotspot where three tectonic plates meet, is more complex than p

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Jan 29 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Box Office Showdown: New Releases Battle for Spotlight

The box office is heating up with a trio of new movies vying for attention. Send Help, a thriller about a tech boss stranded on an island, is expected to lead the pack with a strong opening weekend. The film, directed by Sam Raimi, has received glowing reviews and is set to debut in over 3, 400 thea

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