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Jan 01 2026BUSINESS

Amazon's New Hub in Ottawa: What It Means for Jobs and Deliveries

Amazon has set up a new delivery hub in Ottawa. This move is part of their plan to get packages to customers faster. The facility is not huge, but it's big enough to make a difference in the area. Work on the building started last year. It took about a year to finish. Now, it's up and running, help

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Jan 01 2026CELEBRITIES

Taylor Swift's Tribute to Kobe Bryant Sparks Heartfelt Reaction

Taylor Swift made a heartfelt gesture that touched the Bryant family. She wore a Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation sweatshirt during the final episode of her Disney+ docu-series. This sweatshirt honors Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, who tragically passed away in 2020. Vanessa Bryant, Kobe'

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Jan 01 2026OPINION

Florida's Bear Hunt: A Questionable Conservation Strategy

Florida's approach to managing its black bear population has sparked controversy. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recently approved a three-week hunt without any monitoring or check stations. Critics argue that this decision contradicts both scientific recommendations and

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Jan 01 2026TECHNOLOGY

Earbuds of the Future: More Than Just Music?

Apple has applied for a patent that could change the way we think about earbuds. This isn't about a new product hitting the shelves tomorrow. Instead, it's about a future where earbuds might do more than play music. They could monitor brain activity and other body signals. The patent talks about us

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Jan 01 2026ENVIRONMENT

A New Era of Celebrations: Greece and Cyprus Go Quiet for New Year's

Greece and Cyprus are making a big change for New Year's Eve in 2026. Instead of loud fireworks, they are opting for quieter celebrations. This shift is all about making the festivities more enjoyable for everyone, especially kids and pets. Athens started this trend last year with "quiet" fireworks

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Jan 01 2026ENVIRONMENT

Invasive Plants: The Hidden Impact on Tiny Forest Friends

Forests in eastern North America are facing a silent crisis. Invasive plants, like the Amur honeysuckle, are taking over. They're pushing out native plants, changing the forest floor. This change might seem small, but it has big effects. It's not just about the plants. It's about the tiny creatures

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Jan 01 2026EDUCATION

Young Coders from Akron Shine in National Tech Showdown

Akron Public Schools (APS) has something to celebrate! Their computer science students just won big in a national competition. Led by their teacher, Sam Appleby, two teams from APS took home first and third place in the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for Ohio’s 13th Congressional District. This co

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Jan 01 2026EDUCATION

Valencia's Jazz Singers Aim for Big Stage

Valencia High School's jazz choir, Two N' Four, is making waves. They've been invited to sing at the 2026 Jazz Education Network International Conference in New Orleans. This is a big deal! It's like the Olympics for jazz education. The choir needs to raise $7, 500 for flights. Every member should g

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Jan 01 2026HEALTH

OHIP Faces Legal Challenge Over Vaccination Claims

OHIP, Ontario's health insurance program, is in a legal battle. They want to challenge a recent court decision. This decision stopped them from charging for mass vaccinations. The issue is about who should pay for these services. The court said OHIP can't bill for vaccinations given to large groups

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Jan 01 2026SCIENCE

The Mysterious Visitor That Changed Astronomy in 2025

In 2025, something unusual happened in space. A visitor from another star system, named 3I/ATLAS, showed up in our solar system. It didn't act like any comet we've seen before. Scientists were puzzled. They expected it to behave in a certain way, but it didn't. At first, telescopes picked up faint

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