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Jan 12 2026ENVIRONMENT

California's Solar Dilemma: Why This Old Plant Stays Open

In the vast Mojave Desert, the Ivanpah solar plant stands as a symbol of both innovation and controversy. This power plant, once hailed as a marvel of solar technology, is now a hot topic among energy experts and policymakers. The plant uses a unique method called solar thermal technology. It has a

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Jan 11 2026POLITICS

Unanswered Questions: A Man's Mysterious Decline in Detention

A man's family is left with more questions than answers after he was deported from the US in a vegetative state and passed away soon after. Randall Gamboa Esquivel, a Costa Rican, was in good health when he left his home country. He entered the US in December 2024 but was detained for re-entering wi

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Jan 11 2026POLITICS

Protests Erupt Nationwide Against ICE Actions

People across the U. S. took to the streets in many cities to protest against ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) last weekend. This wave of demonstrations was set up by a group of left-leaning organizations. The main event was organized by a coalition called "ICE Out for Good. " They planned

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Jan 11 2026POLITICS

Congress Faces New Hurdles in Checking ICE Facilities

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has rolled out a new rule. It says lawmakers must now give a week's notice before visiting ICE detention centers. This move comes after a court stopped a similar rule last year. Some Democrats were recently turned away from an ICE facility in Minneapolis. T

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Jan 11 2026BUSINESS

Why the US Wants to Cut Ties with China's Rare Minerals

The United States is pushing for faster action to reduce dependence on China for critical minerals. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to discuss this with finance officials from several countries. These nations together make up 60% of the global demand for these minerals. The urgency comes fr

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Jan 11 2026BUSINESS

Why the US Wants to Cut Ties with China's Rare Minerals

The US is pushing other countries to act fast on reducing their dependence on China for rare minerals. This is a big deal because these minerals are used in many important things, like defense tech, batteries, and renewable energy. A senior US official said that the US Treasury Secretary will talk

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Jan 11 2026POLITICS

What's Happening with ICE and Noem After Renee Good's Death?

A big debate is happening in Congress about what to do after an ICE officer shot and killed Renee Good in Minnesota. Good was driving her SUV after dropping off her 6-year-old at school when the incident happened. People are divided on what really went down. Some, like House Democratic leader Hakee

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Jan 11 2026BUSINESS

Homeownership: New Plans, Old Dreams

In a surprising shift, the Trump administration seems to be moving away from the idea of 50-year mortgages. Bill Pulte, head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, hinted that this option is no longer a top priority. Instead, the focus is on stopping big investors from buying up single-family homes.

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Jan 11 2026BUSINESS

A Fresh Look at Housing Affordability

Home loans are getting cheaper. This is big news for people who want to buy a house. But why is this happening? Let's break it down. The government is stepping in to help. They told two big companies, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, to buy lots of home loans. This is a lot of money. It's $200 billion.

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Jan 10 2026POLITICS

Rethinking Family Values: A Conservative Think Tank's Bold Proposal

A well-known conservative organization is pushing for big changes in how the U. S. government supports families. They want the government to do more to help couples get married and start families. Some of their ideas include a "marriage bootcamp" to help couples who live together get ready for marri

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