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Jan 21 2026POLITICS

New York's Big Spend Plan: No New Taxes, More for Kids

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has unveiled a $260 billion budget plan. It's a big deal because it doesn't raise any new taxes. Instead, it puts more money into child care and schools. The state is doing this because Wall Street is making a lot of money right now. The plan includes $1. 2 billion mo

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Jan 21 2026BUSINESS

Netflix Makes a Bold Cash Move for Warner Bros. Discovery

Netflix has changed its game plan to buy a big part of Warner Bros. Discovery. This time, they're offering all cash, which might make the deal more appealing. Back in December, they had a different offer. It was a mix of cash and stock worth $83 billion. But now, Netflix is saying they'll pay that w

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Jan 21 2026POLITICS

Minnesota's Political Scene Heats Up with New Senate Candidate

A familiar face in sports broadcasting is stepping into the political arena. Michele Tafoya, known for her work in sports commentary, has decided to run for the U. S. Senate in Minnesota. She officially filed her paperwork with the Federal Election Commission and is set to announce her campaign soon

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Jan 21 2026POLITICS

U. S. Pulls Back from NATO: What's Next for Europe?

The United States is planning to reduce its involvement in certain NATO activities. This includes changes to the alliance's force structure and advisory groups. The move is part of a broader strategy to lessen U. S. military engagement in Europe. The decision comes as a surprise to many. NATO has l

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Jan 21 2026HEALTH

A Young Heart's Unexpected Twist: Stents and Surgeries

In the world of heart repairs, doctors have a few tricks up their sleeves. One of these is using a tiny balloon to open up blocked paths in the heart. Sometimes, though, this balloon trick does not work well. So, they try placing a small metal tube, called a stent, to keep the path open. But, as wit

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Jan 21 2026POLITICS

Ohio Stands Up: A Day of Protest Against Policies

People in Ohio showed their disapproval of certain policies. They did this by walking out of their daily routines. This happened in many places, including Columbus. The event was part of a bigger movement across the country. In Columbus, a group gathered near the Ohio Statehouse. They held signs an

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Jan 21 2026SPORTS

Baker Mayfield's Fiery Response to Kevin Stefanski's Remark

The NFC South just got a lot more interesting. It all started when a tweet from D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution sparked a feud. He called out Falcons' coach Kevin Stefanski's past struggles with quarterbacks in Cleveland. He mentioned Baker Mayfield and Deshaun Watson as exa

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Jan 21 2026FINANCE

Clear Street's Big Move: What You Need to Know

Clear Street, a tech-savvy finance company, has taken a big step. They've filed some important paperwork with the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This paperwork is for an initial public offering (IPO). That means they want to sell shares of their company to the public. They plan to list th

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Jan 21 2026ENVIRONMENT

Tech and Nature: Who Really Benefits?

Technology is often seen as a magic wand that creates wealth. But what if it's more like a straw, a siphon, and a sieve? These tools help us take resources from nature, concentrate them, and filter out what we don't need. But is this really making us richer, or just depleting the planet? For a long

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Jan 21 2026FINANCE

Tech Firm MNTN to Share Financial Results in February

On February 10, 2026, MNTN, a tech company specializing in performance marketing for Connected TV, will share its financial results for the fourth quarter and the entire year of 2025. This announcement will happen after the US stock markets close for the day. The company plans to host a live webcas

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