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Jan 17 2026LIFESTYLE

Winter Car Care: Simple Steps to Keep Your Vehicle Running Smoothly

As the mercury dips, it's time to give your car some extra attention. A local mechanic shares some easy tips to keep your vehicle in top shape during the cold months. First things first, check your battery. Most batteries last around four years. If your car is slow to start, the lights are dim, or

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Jan 17 2026WEATHER

Weekend Weather Watch: Chilly Start, Sunny Finish

The weather in the D. C. area is set to be quite the rollercoaster this weekend. Things kick off with a chilly start on Saturday, featuring a mix of snow and rain. The best chance of seeing any snowfall is in the northwest suburbs, where temperatures will hover just above freezing. Don't expect a bi

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Jan 17 2026WEATHER

Snowy Saturday: When Will It End?

A chilly Saturday unfolded across Massachusetts, with snowflakes dancing in the air for many. The snowfall began overnight, and while some areas saw a break by morning, others were still under a blanket of white. By midday, Central and Western Massachusetts were still getting snow. Some spots in Fr

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Jan 17 2026WEATHER

Michigan's Winter Whiplash: Snowy Surprises Ahead

Michigan is in for a wild weather ride this weekend. Most places will see light, on-and-off snow showers, with just an inch or two of accumulation. But don't be fooled—some areas are in for a real snow dump. An unusual, heavy lake-effect snow band is expected to stretch from Muskegon, Pentwater, an

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Jan 17 2026EDUCATION

North Texas Private Schools Embrace State Funding

A significant shift is happening in North Texas' education landscape. Over 250 private schools in the area have enrolled in a new state program. This program allows them to receive public funds. The program is similar to school vouchers. It was approved by Governor Greg Abbott last year. Starting in

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Jan 17 2026EDUCATION

Houston Takes the Lead in Texas' School Voucher Program

Texas is about to start a big new school voucher program called the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA). This $1. 1 billion initiative, supported by Governor Greg Abbott, will start taking applications on February 4. Families have until March 17 to apply, but there's a cap of 90, 000 students fo

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Jan 17 2026EDUCATION

Colorado Kids: Where Are They Going?

In Colorado, public schools are seeing fewer kids. About 10, 000 students left, which is a 1. 2% drop. That's a big change, but not as big as during the pandemic. Back then, 30, 000 students left. So, why are kids leaving now? One reason is that fewer kids are in the age group for school. But that'

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Jan 17 2026CRIME

Britain's Train Crime Wave: Who's Behind It?

Britain's trains, once seen as safe and orderly, are now facing a serious crime problem. New data shows that foreign nationals are involved in a large number of arrests on trains and subways. In fact, they make up 80% of theft arrests and 40% of violent crime suspects. This is a big deal because mig

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Jan 17 2026HEALTH

The Hidden Crisis: How COVID-19 Made Domestic Abuse Worse and What We Can Do

Domestic abuse is a big problem that hurts many people. It got even worse during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lots of studies have talked about this, but we need a big picture view to understand it better. This review aims to bring together all the information we have to see how domestic abuse changed dur

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Jan 17 2026TECHNOLOGY

Police Tracking: Where Do We Draw the Line?

In a world where technology is everywhere, a big question arises: how much should police be allowed to dig into our phones? The Supreme Court is currently tackling this issue, focusing on something called geofence warrants. These warrants let law enforcement gather location data from all phones in a

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