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Jan 18 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrities and Cardi B: Why She Keeps Her Distance

Cardi B, a well-known rapper, has opened up about her hesitations when it comes to mingling with other famous people. She's not just shy; she's also worried about how meeting them might change her view of them. Cardi values loyalty highly, and she's noticed that relationships in the celebrity world

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Jan 18 2026EDUCATION

Missouri Schools Get New Report Cards: What's the Plan?

Missouri is shaking things up in education. The state is creating a new way to grade schools. This is after Governor Mike Kehoe gave an order. The Missouri Department of Education has until June to make a plan. The new system will use letter grades from A to F. It will be based on how well students

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Jan 18 2026EDUCATION

The Ups and Downs of Learning from Home

Remote learning has been a hot topic since the pandemic hit. It was a tough time for many families, especially those with young kids. Kelly Marsh, a mom from Sewickley, had to juggle her toddler and kindergartner's online classes while working part-time. It was stressful, to say the least. Research

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Jan 18 2026POLITICS

Power Unchecked: A Leader's Dangerous Path

A leader's words and actions often reveal their true intentions. In recent times, a prominent figure has been making bold statements that challenge the very foundations of governance. This individual, who holds significant power, has declared that they are not bound by international law or any other

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Jan 18 2026OPINION

A Different Kind of Evil

A long time ago, someone found a German soldier's diary at a flea market in New York. It was hidden among other things, but the person noticed it because they were Jewish. The diary had photos of the soldier's life. There were pictures of him with his family, friends, and even a girlfriend. But ther

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Jan 18 2026SCIENCE

How Skin Germs Can Help Solve Crimes

Skin is more than just what we see. It's home to tiny creatures called microbes. These microbes can tell a story. Scientists wanted to see if these microbes stay the same over time. They also wanted to see if they could match a person to their microbes. Fifteen young adults helped with this study.

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Jan 18 2026CRIME

Joliet's License Plate Cameras: Privacy Concerns or Crime-Fighting Tools?

Joliet is home to over 80 Flock cameras. These cameras capture license plates and other data. This information helps police solve crimes. A local resident, Sam Coffey, wants to remove these cameras. He worries about the data they collect. Coffey believes the cameras track everyone who drives by. Th

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Jan 18 2026POLITICS

Minnesota Leaders Face Federal Scrutiny Over Immigration Enforcement

The Department of Justice is looking into Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. They are accused of making it hard for federal officers to do their jobs. This is about immigration enforcement in the state. The investigation started after Walz and Frey made public statements.

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Jan 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Marcello Hernández: The Rising Star from SNL

Lately, it's been a while since a "Saturday Night Live" cast member became a huge star. Pete Davidson got some attention, but his big break didn't really take off in movies. Kate McKinnon has been in some big films, but they weren't really about her. Shane Gillis found success after leaving the show

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Jan 17 2026HEALTH

A Mom's Fight for a Normal Life After a Horrible Crash

A mom's life took a dramatic turn after a car crash. Lacy Cornelius Boyd was on a family trip with her husband and daughter. They were heading home from the Grand Canyon. Suddenly, their car hit black ice. The car spun out of control and crashed head-on into another vehicle. Boyd's injuries were se

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