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Jan 19 2026EDUCATION

Indiana's Big Move to Improve College Grants

Indiana is shaking things up with its college grant program. The state's higher education commission wants to hear from everyone about how they hand out the Frank O'Bannon Grant. This grant is a big deal for students from low-income families, giving out around $168 million to about 37, 000 students

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Jan 19 2026EDUCATION

A Leader's Mark: Sal Frias Gym Honors a Dedicated Educator

Sal Frias never sought fame when he entered the education field over two decades ago. His motivation was simple: he believed in students and the power of public schools. Frias thought, \"One caring adult can change a life. Everything I do is about serving students and supporting those who teach them

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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

Greenland Stands Strong as Europe Unites Against Trump's Tariffs

Greenland is grateful for Europe's unwavering support amid U. S. President Donald Trump's aggressive moves. Trump has targeted the Arctic island with trade penalties, aiming to pressure Denmark into selling it. This has sparked a wave of solidarity from European nations. France, Germany, Britain, a

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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

Uganda's Internet Returns, But Social Media Stays Blocked

Uganda's internet is back on, but not all the way. After a few days of being cut off, people could reconnect to the web late on Saturday night. However, social media platforms remain blocked. This happened right after President Yoweri Museveni won his sixth term in office. He's been in power for ove

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Jan 19 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Chaos: Dogecoin's Moment and Bitcoin's Future

The crypto world had quite the week. It all started with a Senate bill that could have been a big deal for Dogecoin. The idea was to give Dogecoin the same rules as Bitcoin. This made Dogecoin and Shiba Inu jump up by 5% on Tuesday. But then, the bill hit a snag and didn't go anywhere. This caused a

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Jan 19 2026CRYPTO

Why is the U. S. Bitcoin Reserve Taking So Long?

The U. S. government has been working on setting up a Bitcoin reserve since March 2025. The plan is to use Bitcoin that has been seized by federal agencies. However, the process is taking longer than expected. The White House crypto advisor, Patrick Witt, recently talked about the delays. He mentio

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Jan 19 2026HEALTH

Nanotech and Prostate Cancer: Can Curcumin and Piperine Really Help?

Prostate cancer is a tough nut to crack. It often becomes resistant to treatments, and the side effects can pile up. So, scientists are always on the lookout for new ways to fight it. Curcumin and piperine are two natural compounds that have shown promise. They can target cancer cells directly. But

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Jan 19 2026BUSINESS

Santa Fe Brewing Takes a Bold Step with New Mexico's First Non-Alcoholic Beer

Santa Fe Brewing, a well-known name in New Mexico's craft beer scene, has just launched something new and exciting. They've created the first non-alcoholic beer brewed in the state. This isn't just any non-alcoholic beer, though. It's a Pilsner called Santa Fe NA, and it's made using a special yeast

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Jan 19 2026ENTERTAINMENT

How a Sci-Fi Legend Saw the Future of Space Movies

Isaac Asimov, a big name in science fiction, had a lot to say about the movie "2001: A Space Odyssey. " In 1977, he shared his thoughts in a magazine, praising the film for its realistic take on space. He believed it was a game-changer, moving sci-fi from kid-friendly stories to something more serio

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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

The Reading Brain: What Science Says About Learning

The science of reading is fascinating. It shows how our brains learn to read. Most people can talk and listen easily. But reading is a new skill. Our brains use parts for listening, speaking, and seeing to read. For some, it's harder to connect these parts. Research shows that 5% of students learn

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