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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 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Queen and Glastonbury: A Clash of Values

Brian May, the iconic guitarist of Queen, has made it clear that the band won't be playing at Glastonbury anytime soon. His reason? Politics. May has been vocal about his disagreement with Michael Eavis, the festival's founder, over badger culling. Badger culling is a hot topic in the UK. It's a go

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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 2026WEATHER

Weather Shifts: What's Next for the U. S. ?

The U. S. is currently feeling the effects of La Niña, a climate pattern that's been pushing colder air into the southern states. This isn't just a random cold snap; it's part of a bigger picture where cooler-than-average Pacific waters are changing the jet stream and messing with the polar vortex.

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Jan 16 2026POLITICS

Politicians and Crypto: A Question of Trust

Senator Elizabeth Warren has raised eyebrows by highlighting former Representative Carolyn Maloney's new job in the crypto world. Maloney recently joined the Coalition for Prediction Markets, a group that includes big names like Kalshi, Crypto. com, and Robinhood. The coalition's main goal is to pus

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Jan 16 2026BUSINESS

Oil Markets: A Storm Brewing?

Oil traders are in a tough spot. They're dealing with big problems in Venezuela, Iran, and the Black Sea. These issues have pushed oil prices up in the last three months. But there's still a lot of oil out there. This makes things confusing for investors. First, there was a big shake-up in Venezuel

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Jan 16 2026POLITICS

A High-Profile Exit: South Africa's Political Shake-Up

In a surprising move, Dion George, a well-known figure in South African politics, has stepped down from his roles in the Democratic Alliance (DA) party and as a national lawmaker. This decision comes after a period of growing tension within the party. George's departure was announced through a vide

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Jan 16 2026FINANCE

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: ELFA and CLFP Join Forces

In a move to boost the equipment finance industry, two big players have decided to join forces. The Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA) and the Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation have officially teamed up. This isn't just a handshake deal; it's a big step towards fil

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