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Jan 29 2026TECHNOLOGY

A New Chapter for Halide

Big news in the world of photography apps! Sebastiaan de With, the co-founder of Halide, is making a big move. He's joining Apple's design team. But don't worry, Halide isn't going anywhere. Halide just launched Mark III, a new version of their popular app. People are really liking it. They worked

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Jan 29 2026CRYPTO

Washington Talks: Banks and Crypto Firms Meet to Fix Stalled Rules

Big names from banks and crypto companies are meeting at the White House. They want to fix a problem. Rules for crypto in the U. S. are stuck. The meeting is on February 2. It's about finding a way forward. The White House wants to help. They think they can make a deal. But talks have been tough. D

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Jan 28 2026POLITICS

Billionaires Stand Up Against ICE and Minnesota Violence

Big names are speaking out against recent events in Minnesota. Bruce Springsteen dropped a new track, \"Streets of Minnesota, \" honoring those lost. He didn't hold back, calling ICE agents \"Trump's federal thugs. \" Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn, thinks now's the time for leaders to use th

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Jan 27 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Blizzard's Big Plans for 2026: What's Next for Their Games?

Big things are happening at Blizzard Entertainment! They just spilled the beans on a bunch of exciting events coming up in the next two weeks. This is all part of their big celebration for turning 35 years old. First up, they're kicking things off with a World of Warcraft showcase. This is where th

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Jan 25 2026HEALTH

Grand Rapids Hospital Gets a Major Upgrade

Big changes are coming to Grand Rapids! Corewell Health is planning a huge expansion of the Butterworth Hospital campus. They want to build a new 180-bed tower across from the hospital. This tower will be massive, with 621, 000 square feet of space. It will have modern operating rooms and a larger e

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Jan 25 2026WEATHER

Brace Yourself: A Chilly Weekend Ahead for Kingston and Surroundings

Eastern Ontario, including Kingston, is in for a rough ride this weekend. A harsh Arctic air mass is moving in, bringing heavy snow and bitter cold. The weather service is urging everyone to get ready. Snow bands will form around Lake Ontario, dumping a lot of snow, especially to the east and north

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Jan 25 2026CRYPTO

Crypto: Banks' New Frenemy?

Big banks are finally waking up to crypto. They see it as a big deal, maybe even a threat to their business. This is what the head of Coinbase, Brian Armstrong, shared after a big meeting in Davos. He didn't name names, but he said a top boss from one of the world's biggest banks told him crypto is

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Jan 24 2026POLITICS

China's Military Shake-Up: What's Happening at the Top?

Big changes are happening in China's military. Two top generals have been removed from their positions. This is part of a larger effort by President Xi Jinping to clean up the military. The generals, Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli, are accused of serious misconduct. But details about what they did wron

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Jan 24 2026CRYPTO

Big Changes in How Big Players Handle Their Crypto

Big companies are starting to see self-custody in a new light. For a long time, they thought managing crypto keys and using personal hardware was too risky. But now, things are changing. Better tools and safer hardware are making self-custody a real option for big players. They can keep control of

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Jan 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

Protecting Student Data: A New Approach to AI Privacy

Big fines are being handed out to companies like Meta, Amazon, and Microsoft for mishandling data. These fines show that regulators are serious about data privacy. Many companies follow a standard five-step plan to protect data when using AI. But this plan has a big flaw. It assumes that data will l

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