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Jan 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

Who's on Top in the US Rocket Race?

The US rocket scene is heating up, and 2025 was a wild year for these companies. SpaceX is still the big boss, launching a whopping 165 rockets. They're like the reliable friend who always shows up, keeping the International Space Station stocked and running smoothly. But their giant Starship had so

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Jan 05 2026POLITICS

Senator Kelly Faces Backlash for Urging Troops to Resist

In a surprising turn of events, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has taken action against Senator Mark Kelly. The move comes after Kelly, a former Navy captain, participated in a video encouraging military personnel to refuse unlawful orders. This has sparked a heated debate about free speech and mili

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Jan 05 2026BUSINESS

Chick-fil-A's Big Birthday Bash: A Mix of Old and New

Chick-fil-A is celebrating its 80th birthday with a huge marketing campaign. The fast-food chain is bringing back retro styles and introducing new items to attract customers. This campaign is their biggest ever and includes collectible cups, special merchandise, and even a chance to win free food fo

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Jan 05 2026POLITICS

U. S. Oil Giants Left in the Dark on Venezuela Plans

Big oil companies in the U. S. were not in the loop when the Trump administration made moves in Venezuela. Exxon, ConocoPhillips, and Chevron were not told about the plans to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. This is interesting because President Trump said he had talked to these companie

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Jan 05 2026WEATHER

Berks County's Chilly December: A Look at the Numbers

Berks County saw a colder-than-usual December in 2025, with temperatures dipping below average for much of the month. The average temperature at Reading Regional Airport was 31. 7 degrees, which is 4 degrees lower than the usual 35. 7 degrees. This makes it the 34th coldest December in the past 130

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Jan 05 2026SCIENCE

Why Cutting Science Funding Could Hurt Future Breakthroughs

Science funding from the government has led to big wins in the past. Think about HIV treatments. These were made possible thanks to research done at universities with federal money. The 1980 Bayh-Dole Act was a big deal. It allowed schools and non-profits to patent their discoveries. This meant they

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Jan 05 2026SPORTS

Pedro Neto: A Stretch Too Far?

Gary Neville, a former Manchester United defender, recently made a bold statement. He claimed that Chelsea's Pedro Neto is just a "smidgen away" from being like Eden Hazard. This comparison, however, seems way off. First off, Neto is more similar to another Pedro who played for Chelsea. The one who

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Jan 05 2026CELEBRITIES

David Bowie's Journey: From Radical Icon to Family Man

David Bowie, a name that still echoes in the music world, left a lasting impact even after his passing a decade ago. His final album, "Blackstar, " released just days before his death, topped the charts for the first time in his career. Since then, his music has continued to influence new artists an

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Jan 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

Qualcomm's New Chip: Can It Compete?

Qualcomm has launched a new chip called the Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme. It's made using TSMC's 3nm N3X process, which is all about making things faster. But speed isn't everything. This chip is Qualcomm's first 3nm chip for laptops. It has some cool features, like a 192-bit memory bus and 128GB of

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Jan 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

Smart Tech for Smarter Living: Nework's 2025 Wins and 2026 Goals

Nework kicked off 2026 with a bang, celebrating a year packed with innovation and user love. Their 2025 highlights? Two standout products that made waves in classrooms, offices, and living rooms alike. First up, the NewBoard E Series Smart Board. This interactive gem comes in three sizes (55”, 65”,

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