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Jan 28 2026BUSINESS

AI's Big Moment: Hype or Reality?

The stock market and the economy are buzzing with excitement about AI. A few big companies are leading the charge, and their CEOs are like rock stars. But is all this excitement real, or just hype? There are worries about money, debt, and competition from China. But the real problem might be someth

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Jan 28 2026EDUCATION

School Smells and Calendar Shifts: What's Up in Stonington?

At a recent meeting, the Stonington Board of Education had a lot on their plate. They approved the school calendar for 2026-27, but that wasn't the only thing they talked about. There were some serious concerns about the West Vine Street School, especially about bad smells that have been bothering p

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Jan 28 2026ENVIRONMENT

How Bath Restaurants Can Save Money and the Environment

Bath's restaurants are spending a lot on disposable packaging. They use about 5, 798 disposable items every month. That's a big bill, costing over $736 each month. Plus, they spend 101 hours managing these disposables. That's a lot of time and money. Switching to reusable packaging could save these

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Jan 28 2026BUSINESS

Amazon's Email Blunder: A Wake-Up Call for Businesses

A recent email mix-up at Amazon Web Services (AWS) has sparked a lot of discussion about leadership and communication in big companies. The email, sent by Colleen Aubrey, vice president of applied AI solutions at AWS, mistakenly announced layoffs to employees in the U. S. , Canada, and Costa Rica. T

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Jan 28 2026SPORTS

From Rags to Riches: Indiana's Football Triumph and What It Teaches Us

Indiana University's football team has done something amazing. They went from being the team with the most losses to winning the national championship. This happened in just two years under coach Curt Cignetti. They even beat some of the top teams in the country. How did they do it? Let's break it d

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Jan 28 2026ENVIRONMENT

Missoula's Cemetery Goes Green: A New Way to Rest

Missoula City Cemetery is looking at a big change. They want to start offering green burials. This means no fancy caskets or chemicals. Instead, they want to use simple, natural ways to lay people to rest. Green burials are not new. They have been around for a while. But they are not common. The id

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Jan 28 2026CRYPTO

Shiba Inu's Big Burn: What's Fueling the Fire?

The Shiba Inu cryptocurrency has been making waves recently, not just because of its price but also due to a massive increase in the number of coins being burned. In just one day, the burn rate skyrocketed by a staggering 2, 800%, with nearly 19 million SHIB tokens being taken out of circulation. Th

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Jan 28 2026BUSINESS

Vanguard's Global Growth: A Closer Look

Vanguard, a well-known investment firm, has recently hit a major milestone. They now manage over $1 trillion in assets outside the United States. This is a big deal because it shows how much they've grown in recent years. The company's international assets have doubled in the last five years. This

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Jan 28 2026BUSINESS

Smart Steps to Secure Your Home Purchase

Buying a home is a big deal. It's easy to think that the title company will handle everything. But, that's not always the case. Patrick J. Corbett, a title expert, warns that not all title companies offer the same level of protection. Some just do the bare minimum to meet lender requirements. This c

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Jan 28 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Payments: The New Normal for U. S. Shops?

Crypto is making waves in U. S. shops, and it's not just a trend. A recent study by the National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA) and PayPal shows that almost 40% of U. S. merchants now take crypto payments. This isn't just a fad; it's becoming a standard way to pay. The study asked 619 people who

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