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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 2026POLITICS

The Big Price Tag of Using National Guard for Domestic Issues

The National Guard's role in domestic affairs has become a hot topic. Recent data shows that keeping troops in cities like Washington D. C. , Memphis, and New Orleans could cost a lot. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates that these deployments could cost around $93 million every month. T

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Jan 29 2026EDUCATION

Standards Matter: How High Expectations Can Boost Education for All

Over the last ten years, a big test has been happening in American schools. Some places tried to make things fair by making school easier. They cut back on tough classes, made grading less strict, and got rid of some tests. Others did the opposite. They kept high standards and used teaching methods

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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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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

France Finally Joins EU in Labeling Iran's Guards as Terrorists

France has had a change of heart. After long hesitation, it now supports adding Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to the EU's terrorism list. This shift comes as EU foreign ministers meet to discuss new sanctions against Iran for its harsh crackdown on protests. The IRGC, created afte

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

Minneapolis Shooting: What Really Happened?

In a recent incident in Minneapolis, a man named Alex Pretti lost his life after being shot by federal officers. The initial reports from the U. S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) left out a crucial detail: Pretti was not holding a gun when he was shot. This is interesting because earlier statem

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

Home Battles: Palestinians Face Forced Moves in East Jerusalem

In the heart of East Jerusalem, a tense situation is unfolding. Kayed Rajabi and his neighbors are fighting to keep their homes. An Israeli group, Ateret Cohanim, wants them out. They claim the land belongs to them. Rajabi and others say they won't go without a fight. Rajabi's home is in Silwan, ne

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