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Jan 16 2026POLITICS

Puerto Rico's Ex-Governor Gets a Break

President Donald Trump is planning to pardon Wanda Vázquez, the former governor of Puerto Rico. She admitted to breaking campaign finance rules last August, which involved a former FBI agent and a Venezuelan banker. Her sentencing was supposed to happen soon, with federal prosecutors asking for a ye

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Jan 16 2026SPORTS

Purdue Fans' Mixed Feelings as Indiana Football Soars

Purdue fans are going through a lot right now. Their biggest rivals, Indiana, are about to play in the national championship game. This is a big deal because Indiana's football team has never been this good before. For years, Purdue has been the better team in the state, especially in basketball. Bu

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Jan 16 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell's New Drama Series Drops Soon

A new drama series, The Madison, is coming to Paramount+ on March 14. This show is a bit different from other series by Taylor Sheridan. It only has six episodes, which is shorter than his usual 8 to 10 episodes. But don't worry, there's already a second season in the works. The story follows the C

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Jan 16 2026HEALTH

Drug Companies Raise Prices Despite Deals

Sixteen big drug companies made deals with the Trump administration to lower drug prices. But in January, all of them raised prices on some of their drugs. These deals were supposed to help Americans pay less for medicine and make other rich countries pay more. But according to a new report, these c

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Jan 16 2026HEALTH

Robots vs. Humans: The Gallbladder Surgery Showdown

Robotic surgery is making waves in the medical world. It's been around for a while, but it's still not as common as the traditional laparoscopic method. The main question is: does the extra cost of robotic surgery make sense? Surgeons have been using laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) for a long tim

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Jan 16 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Roald Dahl's Hidden Adventures: A Spy, a Writer, and More

Roald Dahl, the man behind beloved children's books, had a life full of surprises. He wasn't just a storyteller; he was also a spy, a pilot, and even a scientist. A new podcast, "The Secret World of Roald Dahl, " is set to explore these lesser-known parts of his life. The podcast, created by iHeart

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Jan 16 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Ubisoft's Big Shake-Up: What's Next for The Division?

Julian Gerighty, a key figure behind Ubisoft's The Division series, has moved on to EA's Battlefield Studios. This news comes hot on the heels of recent layoffs at Ubisoft, leaving fans wondering what's next for their favorite game. Ubisoft wants players to stay calm, saying the team behind The Div

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Jan 16 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Ace Combat 7 Takes Flight, Hits 7 Million Sales

Ace Combat 7 has reached a new height, selling over 7 million copies worldwide. This is big news for fans of the series, which has now sold over 21 million copies in total. To celebrate, Bandai Namco has shared a special wallpaper for fans to download. It's a nice touch for those who love the game

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Jan 16 2026ENVIRONMENT

Why Some People Ignore Science

In Arizona, where the sun blazes fiercely, a peculiar trend has emerged: a growing skepticism towards scientific findings. This shift isn't new, but it's becoming more noticeable. The heat is a daily reality, and so is the debate about its causes and consequences. Conversations with locals often ta

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Jan 16 2026HEALTH

Hidden Struggles: The Unseen Disability Crisis

Invisible disabilities are a big problem in Pakistan. These are conditions that aren't obvious but greatly affect how people live their lives. Think of things like partial hearing loss or learning differences. Zainab Wadood, a Deaf woman working in healthcare, highlights how these disabilities are o

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