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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

Senate Republicans Face Tough Choices to Avoid Government Shutdown

The Senate is set to vote on six funding bills that could prevent a partial government shutdown. These bills cover essential agencies like the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Treasury, and Defense. However, a recent incident where a U. S. citizen was killed by federal immigration agents has c

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Jan 29 2026BUSINESS

Amazon's Big Job Cuts and the AI Factor

Amazon is letting go of about 16, 000 corporate workers. This is the second big round of job cuts in just a few months. The company says it wants to use AI to do some of the work instead. They also want to make things simpler and get rid of extra layers in the company. Amazon didn't say which parts

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Jan 29 2026SCIENCE

How Cells Learn to Make Better Antibodies

Inside the body, there are tiny factories called germinal centers. Their job is to make top-notch antibodies. These antibodies help fight off germs. Recently, scientists found a special group of cells called pre-plasma cells in mice. These cells are like apprentices learning to become full-fledged p

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Jan 29 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Minneapolis Rocks for a Cause: Tom Morello Leads Benefit Show

Tom Morello, the famous guitarist from Rage Against the Machine, has something big planned in Minneapolis. He's putting on a surprise concert at First Avenue. The show will have some other great bands too, like Rise Against, Al Di Meola, and Ike Reilly. There's even a mystery guest coming. This isn

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Jan 29 2026FINANCE

Powell's Parting Words: Stay Neutral, Stay Strong

Jerome Powell, the head of the Federal Reserve, has some advice for whoever takes his place when his term ends in May. He says, "Stay out of politics. " This is important because the Fed needs to make decisions based on what's best for everyone, not just a few people. Powell believes that if the Fed

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

Minneapolis Police: Stuck in a Tough Spot

Minneapolis Police are in a tough spot. They are caught between the Trump administration and the city's residents. The federal government says the police are not helping enough. But many locals feel the police are not doing enough to protect them. The police chief, Brian O'Hara, has made it clear.

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

U. S. and Iran: A Tense Standoff

In a bold move, the U. S. president escalated tensions with Iran, hinting at a potential strike. This isn't the first time the U. S. has shown its military might. Just a few months ago, a similar show of force was seen near Venezuela. A massive naval and air force is now positioned near Iran. This

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Jan 29 2026CRIME

A Tragic Flight Ends in Colombia's Mountains

In a shocking turn of events, a small plane met a tragic end in the rugged mountains of northern Colombia. The Beechcraft 1900, operated by the state-run airline Satena, was carrying 15 people when it crashed. Sadly, everyone on board lost their lives. The plane was on its way from Cúcuta to Ocaña,

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

Minneapolis Under Siege: Stories of Fear and Resilience

Minneapolis has become a city on edge, with residents grappling with fear and uncertainty in the face of increased ICE activity. The tension is palpable, affecting everyone from young children to long-time residents. Teachers like Elizabeth, who works at a majority Hispanic school, see the impact on

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Jan 29 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Marvel Spotlight: A Fresh Take on Superhero Stories

Marvel has introduced a new way to tell superhero stories. It's called Marvel Spotlight. The idea is to focus on characters and their personal journeys, rather than big, world-ending events. Two shows have been released under this label so far: Echo and Wonder Man. Both are different from the usual

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