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Jan 21 2026FINANCE

Anchorage's Money Problem: Time to Rethink Old Laws?

Anchorage is in a bit of a pickle. The city needs more money to cover things like schools, roads, and safety. But there's a law from way back in 1961 that stops Anchorage from taxing people's income. This law was made to keep income tax only at the state level. But times have changed, and Anchorage

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Jan 21 2026SPORTS

How Much Do UFC Fighters Really Earn?

UFC fighters risk a lot for their sport. They train hard, face injuries, and put their bodies on the line. But do they get paid enough? Some fighters think not. Jorge Masvidal, a former UFC welterweight, shared his thoughts on fighter pay. He noticed something odd during contract talks for a title

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Jan 21 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A New Sphere of Fun and Jobs in Maryland

A new entertainment spot is coming to Maryland. It's called Sphere and will be built in National Harbor. This place is near Washington, D. C. and is visited by over 15 million people every year. The Sphere will have 6, 000 seats. It will also have a big LED screen on the outside. This screen is like

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Jan 20 2026FINANCE

Russia's Money Woes: A Look at the 2025 Budget Deficit

Russia's 2025 budget deficit hit a significant 2. 6% of GDP, the largest gap since 2020. This means the country spent more than it earned, leading to a shortfall of 5. 6 trillion roubles. To put that into perspective, that's about $72. 12 billion. The main reason for this deficit? Oil and gas reven

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Jan 14 2026BUSINESS

Microsoft's Cloudy Future: What Investors Should Know

Microsoft, a tech giant, is facing some tough times. Big companies can also struggle, and stock prices can drop fast. History shows that even the strongest companies can see big changes in their stock prices. There are three main worries for Microsoft: 1. AI is costing Microsoft a lot of money. Th

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Jan 12 2026FINANCE

Moderna's Stock Takes a Rollercoaster Ride: What's Driving the Changes?

Moderna's stock has been on a wild ride lately. It started the day on a high note but then took a nosedive. This comes as no surprise, given the overall market downturn, with big players like the Dow Jones and S&P 500 also feeling the heat. So, why is Moderna's stock taking a hit? Well, the company

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Jan 09 2026SPORTS

West Valley City's Olympic Makeover: From Hockey to Skates

West Valley City is getting a major upgrade for the 2034 Winter Olympics. The Maverik Center, which once hosted hockey games, will now feature figure skating and short track speedskating. This change has the mayor excited, as she remembers enjoying figure skating more than hockey during the 2002 Gam

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Jan 06 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Portland Takes a Stand: New Fee for Big Venues to Boost Local Arts

Portland has just made a big move to support local arts. The City Council voted to make large entertainment venues chip in a small portion of their ticket sales. This money will go into a special fund to help out local artists and small venues. The new rule applies to places that can hold over 2, 0

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Jan 02 2026BUSINESS

Michigan's Cannabis Industry Faces a Steep Tax Hike

Michigan's cannabis industry is in for a rough ride as a new tax policy kicks in. Starting January 1st, a 24% wholesale tax joins the existing 10% retail tax and 6% sales tax. This means cannabis products are now hit with a total tax of 40%. This is a big deal for businesses like Green Acres Cannabi

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Jan 02 2026TECHNOLOGY

Faces at the Game: Why Fans Are Signing Up for High-Tech Scans

At the Intuit Dome, a surprising thing happened. The staff thought only a few fans would join their face-scanning program. They were way off. Three out of four people who came to the venue signed up. The Clippers say this isn't about watching fans for security. They call it "face authentication" ins

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