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Jan 17 2026HEALTH

Cutting Pregnancy Weight Gain: Where to Begin and What It Costs

Pregnancy is a time when women gain weight. But too much weight can cause problems. Doctors and researchers are looking for ways to help. They want to find the best way to keep weight gain in check. And they want to know if it's worth the cost. First, they looked at different groups of women. Some

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Jan 17 2026POLITICS

Texas Governor Tightens Medicaid Fraud Checks

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has asked state health officials to check for possible fraud in Medicaid. This is part of a bigger plan to stop fraud in government programs. Abbott has already started two other fraud prevention projects. All three are connected. Abbott mentioned Minnesota's Medicaid fra

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Jan 17 2026ENVIRONMENT

Gray Whales in Trouble: A Climate Crisis Story

Gray whales, once a success story of marine conservation, are now facing a severe crisis. These gentle giants, known for their incredible migrations, are struggling to find enough food. Their main diet, tiny shrimp-like creatures called amphipods, is disappearing due to changing ocean conditions. Th

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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 2026ENVIRONMENT

Offshore Wind Farms: Mapping the Seafloor for a Greener Future

Offshore wind farms are a big deal in the fight against climate change. They offer a clean way to generate electricity, reducing the need for fossil fuels. Brazil, with its vast coastline, has a lot of potential in this area. But setting up these wind farms isn't easy. The seafloor is a complex plac

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Jan 16 2026POLITICS

A Closer Look at the Fed Chair Investigation

A recent probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has stirred up quite a bit of controversy. The investigation is about a renovation project that went over budget by a lot. Powell has denied any wrongdoing and believes the probe is politically motivated, aimed at pressuring him to lower intere

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Jan 16 2026OPINION

Helping Hands: Free Legal Aid Comes to Alaska on MLK Day

Every year, people in Alaska get a special chance to sort out legal troubles without spending a dime. This happens on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, thanks to free legal clinics popping up in different parts of the state. These clinics are a big deal because they help folks who might otherwise struggle

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Jan 16 2026SCIENCE

Brain Waves and Thinking Power: What Makes Some Older Adults Sharper?

Ever wondered why some older folks seem to have a sharper mind than others? It might have something to do with their brain waves and how they handle tougher thinking tasks. A recent study looked into this by comparing two groups of older adults: those with high cognitive reserve (HCR) and those with

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Jan 16 2026CELEBRITIES

Tichina Arnold: A Look Back at Her Early Hollywood Romance and Career

Tichina Arnold, known for her roles in popular TV shows, once had a brief but intriguing relationship with actor Brian Austin Green. This was a secret romance that took place when they were both starting out in Hollywood. Arnold shared her side of the story on a podcast, revealing that Green was the

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Jan 16 2026WEATHER

Snow Day Shutdown: Libraries Hit Pause in Northeast Ohio

In Northeast Ohio, a heavy snowfall brought life to a standstill. The Cuyahoga County Public Library made a quick decision. They shut down all 27 of their branches. This happened on a Thursday. The reason? Dangerous travel conditions due to lake effect snow. The library didn't just close the doors.

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