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Jan 03 2026ENVIRONMENT

Cities Getting Hotter: The Surprising Truth About Urban Plants

Cities are getting hotter, and plants are supposed to help. But it's not that simple. In some places, plants can make things worse. This is a big deal because more than half the world's people live in cities. And cities are getting hotter because of something called the urban heat island effect. Sc

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Jan 03 2026HEALTH

AI in Healthcare: A Closer Look at Patient Services

AI-powered customer relationship management (CRM) systems are becoming more common in healthcare. These tools aim to make patient services better. But, there's not much real-world proof showing how these systems affect costs, patient commitment, or access to care. Many healthcare organizations are

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Jan 03 2026BUSINESS

Greg Abel: The New Captain of Berkshire Hathaway

Greg Abel is now the boss at Berkshire Hathaway. He took over from Warren Buffett, who ran the company for a very long time. Abel is 63 years old. He has been with Berkshire since 2000. Before that, he was the CEO of MidAmerican, a utility company. At Berkshire, he helped turn MidAmerican into a bi

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Jan 03 2026HEALTH

A Mysterious Illness Strikes Young Welder

In a shocking turn of events, a young welder from Louisiana found himself fighting for his life due to a rare and deadly form of anthrax. This is not just any ordinary case; it's the ninth instance of "welder's anthrax, " a condition that only came to light in 2022. The victim, an 18-year-old with n

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Jan 03 2026FINANCE

What's Driving the Stock Market's Hot Streak?

The stock market has been on a roll, and experts are wondering how long this winning streak can last. The S&P 500, a key indicator of the market's health, hit a whopping 39 record highs last year, adding to the 57 it reached the year before. That's a lot of highs! Overall, the market grew by 16. 4 p

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Jan 03 2026CELEBRITIES

A Young Life Lost: Tommy Lee Jones' Daughter Passes Away

In a sad turn of events, Victoria Jones, the daughter of famous actor Tommy Lee Jones, was found dead in a San Francisco hotel on New Year's Day. She was just 34 years old. The news has left many people shocked and heartbroken. The incident happened at the Fairmont San Francisco hotel. Emergency se

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Jan 03 2026SPORTS

Team USA's Olympic Hockey Squad: A Mix of Experience and New Blood

The U. S. Olympic hockey team has been announced, and it's a mix of familiar faces and fresh talent. The roster is mostly made up of players who competed in the 4 Nations Face-Off last year, where the U. S. made it to the final but lost to Canada in overtime. Three new additions to the team are Tag

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Jan 03 2026POLITICS

Tensions Rise: Trump and Iran in a War of Words

In a recent online post, President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Iran. He declared that the U. S. is "locked and loaded" and ready to act if Iran harms peaceful protesters. This statement came as protests in Iran grew, with reports of several deaths on Thursday. Trump did not explain how th

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Jan 03 2026POLITICS

Indonesia's Legal Leap: A Mixed Bag of Progress and Concern

Indonesia has finally bid farewell to its old Dutch colonial criminal code. This change is a big deal because the country has been using this outdated law for over 80 years. The new penal code, known as the KUHP, is a massive 345-page document that aims to reflect modern Indonesian values and cultur

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Jan 03 2026POLITICS

A New Mayor, New Orders: Housing and Controversy in New York City

New York City's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, wasted no time making his mark. On his first day in office, he revoked several executive orders from his predecessor, Eric Adams. These orders, signed after Adams' federal indictment, included one that expanded the definition of antisemitism and another tha

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