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Jan 15 2026POLITICS

Iowa's Democrats Push for Change: Health Care Over School Vouchers

Iowa's Democrats have a bold plan. They want to use money from education savings accounts (ESAs) to help with health care. Right now, 41, 044 students use these accounts to pay for private school. That costs the state $327. 9 million. Democrats say they could use some of that money to help over 100,

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Jan 15 2026SPORTS

Kingston's Winter Sports Fest: A Fun Look at Local History

Kingston is getting ready for a fun-filled winter sports event. The Springer Market Square will be the place to be. It's all about celebrating sports and the city's history. The Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area (BIA) is behind this event. They want to make it a hit for everyone. First up

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Jan 15 2026HEALTH

Smart Needles for Faster Healing: A New Hope for Diabetic Wounds

Diabetes can cause serious skin problems. One big issue is wounds that won't heal. These wounds are hard to treat because they are often infected and the body's environment around the wound is not healthy. Scientists have come up with a clever solution. They made tiny needles that can help heal the

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Jan 15 2026POLITICS

Iran's Artists and Stars Stand Up for Change

Iran's government is facing a lot of heat from its own people and those living abroad. Many famous Iranians, like singers, actors, and filmmakers, are speaking out against the regime. They are using their platforms to raise awareness about the protests and the government's harsh response. One of th

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Jan 15 2026HEALTH

Sharing Data, Saving Lives: The Paul Fearn Award's Impact on Cancer Research

Data is like a puzzle piece. It can be used to solve big problems. But what if researchers keep their data to themselves? Progress slows down. That's why the National Cancer Institute (NCI) created the Paul Fearn Award. It celebrates researchers who share their data openly. This is not just about sh

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Jan 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

Big Moves in Tech Funding: January 14, 2026

January 14, 2026, was a big day for tech funding. Investors put a lot of money into AI, robotics, and cybersecurity. Skild AI got $1. 4 billion to build a "brain" for robots. This brain can control different types of robots, like humanoids and drones. The company wants to make robots smarter and mor

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Jan 15 2026ENVIRONMENT

California's New Science Advisor Takes on Environmental Challenges

California is stepping up its game in tackling environmental issues. A new role has been created to make sure science plays a big part in decision-making. Dr. Andrew D. Jones has been appointed as the first Science Advisor to the California Natural Resources Secretary. This is all part of a new prog

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Jan 15 2026HEALTH

Health Myths: What's True and What's Not?

People often believe things about health that aren't true. Some of these myths have been around for a long time. For example, many think that eating eggs raises cholesterol levels. But recent studies show that eggs don't have much effect on blood cholesterol. In fact, they might even be good for you

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Jan 15 2026POLITICS

Trump's Doubts on Pahlavi's Iran Leadership

In a recent Oval Office chat, President Trump shared his thoughts on various global issues. He mentioned Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran's last shah, saying he seems like a nice guy but isn't sure if Iranians would support him as a leader. Trump has been vocal about backing Iranian protesters but held

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Jan 15 2026POLITICS

America's Slipping Quality of Life: A Wake-Up Call

The United States often prides itself on being a global leader, especially in military strength. However, when it comes to the well-being of its citizens, the country has a lot of catching up to do. A recent study using the Social Progress Index shows that the U. S. ranks 32nd out of 171 countries i

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