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Jan 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

Verizon's Tiny Apology: $20 Credit After Major Outage

Verizon faced a huge problem on Wednesday. Over 1. 5 million people reported issues on Downdetector. The outage lasted for hours. Verizon said sorry by offering a $20 credit. But customers have to work to get it. First, Verizon said to use the myVerizon app. Then, they added you could call or chat

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Jan 16 2026POLITICS

Puerto Rico's Ex-Governor Gets a Break

President Donald Trump is planning to pardon Wanda Vázquez, the former governor of Puerto Rico. She admitted to breaking campaign finance rules last August, which involved a former FBI agent and a Venezuelan banker. Her sentencing was supposed to happen soon, with federal prosecutors asking for a ye

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Jan 16 2026POLITICS

U. S. Intelligence Chief Talks to Venezuela's Acting Leader

A top U. S. intelligence official recently met with Venezuela's interim president in Caracas. This meeting happened just days after the U. S. military took President Nicolás Maduro into custody. The visit was seen as a way to support the interim government, led by Delcy Rodríguez. The CIA director,

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Jan 16 2026SPORTS

Cold Challenge: Texans Face Chilly Patriots in Upcoming Playoff

The Houston Texans are about to step into a very different world this Sunday. Their usual games are played indoors, but now they're heading to Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. The weather there is expected to be quite harsh. Temperatures will hover around the low 30s, and with the wind chill, it mig

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Jan 16 2026POLITICS

Chilly Nights, Dark Streets: Power Struggles in Ukraine and Russia

In the heart of winter, Ukraine is facing a tough situation. Many people are left in the cold and dark due to repeated attacks on their energy systems. The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, has called it an energy emergency. Russian strikes have been hitting hard, especially in Kyiv. Thousand

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Jan 16 2026POLITICS

Local Leaders Postpone Press Event Amid ICE Rumors

In Maine, a planned press event was called off at the last minute. The reason? Concerns about security and the potential for unrest. Cumberland County District Attorney Jacqueline Sartoris had arranged a news conference with Portland Mayor Mark Dion. They wanted to address rumors about an upcoming U

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Jan 16 2026FINANCE

Credit Card Rates: A Battle Between Consumers and Banks

Credit card interest rates are a hot topic right now. President Trump has suggested a 10% cap on these rates. This idea has sparked a debate. On one side, there are people who think it will help consumers. On the other side, banks and credit card companies are against it. Banks say a rate cap will

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Jan 16 2026CELEBRITIES

Pamela Anderson's Uncomfortable Truth About Seth Rogen's Series

Pamela Anderson recently shared her discomfort with Seth Rogen's TV series "Pam and Tommy. " She felt uneasy sitting next to Rogen at the Golden Globes, stating she felt "yucky. " The series, which dramatized the theft and release of her private sex tape with ex-husband Tommy Lee, was made without h

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Jan 16 2026LIFESTYLE

From Science to Sculpture: Linda Graham's Artistic Journey

Linda Graham's path from science to art is a story of curiosity and discovery. She started college focused on zoology and chemistry, but her journey took an unexpected turn when she began experimenting with clay. This wasn't just a hobby; it became a way of life. Graham's artistic journey began in

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Jan 16 2026EDUCATION

Ted Byrd: The Quiet Hero Who Changed Lives Behind Bars

Ted Byrd was a man who knew how to fix things, both mechanical and human. He spent years as a mechanic, but later in life, he switched gears to become a teacher, focusing on a group often overlooked: inmates. His mission? To help them earn their GEDs and turn their lives around. Byrd believed in th

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