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Jan 29 2026BUSINESS

Streaming Gains and Growing Pains

The streaming service Peacock has seen a significant increase in its user base, adding 3 million new subscribers in the last quarter of 2025. This brings its total subscriber count to 44 million. However, this growth comes with a cost. The company reported a substantial loss of $552 million during t

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Jan 29 2026TECHNOLOGY

Apple's Big Change: Pro Apps Bundle Discontinued

Apple has made a significant shift in how it offers its professional apps. The company has stopped selling the "Pro Apps Bundle for Education, " which was a popular deal for many users. This bundle included apps like Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Motion, Compressor, and MainStage at a discounted price o

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Jan 29 2026CELEBRITIES

The Pill Problem: Bill Cosby's Quaalude Confession

In a surprising turn of events, Bill Cosby revealed under oath that he had multiple prescriptions for quaaludes. These were not for his own use, but rather to give to women he wanted to have sex with. He claimed he never took any of the pills himself. This shocking admission came during a deposition

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

Bruce Springsteen's New Anthem for Minneapolis

Bruce Springsteen has released a new track, "Streets of Minneapolis, " aimed at the people of Minneapolis. The song criticizes President Trump's immigration enforcement actions in the city. It was written and recorded quickly over the weekend, following a second fatal shooting by federal immigration

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

A Sudden Movie Cancellation in South Africa

A movie about Melania Trump, the former First Lady, was supposed to hit theaters in South Africa this Friday. But, out of nowhere, the local distributor, Filmfinity, decided to pull the plug. Thobashan Govindarajulu, the head of sales and marketing for Filmfinity, announced this decision but kept mu

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Jan 29 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Nintendo's Switch 2: A Game of Compromises

Dispatch, a game that made its debut on Switch 1 and 2 on January 28, had to make some changes to fit Nintendo's standards. The original version allowed players to turn off certain explicit content, but the Switch versions automatically censor everything without giving players a choice. The game's

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

U. S. Changes Course on Critical Minerals Price Support

The U. S. government is changing its approach to critical minerals. It is no longer planning to set minimum prices for these important resources. This shift comes after realizing that Congress did not approve the necessary funds and that setting prices is a complex task. Key officials from the Trum

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

Bruce Springsteen's New Song: A Cry for Justice in Minneapolis

Bruce Springsteen, the legendary rock star, has just dropped a new protest song. It's called "Streets of Minneapolis. " This song is all about two people who lost their lives in Minneapolis. Their names are Alex Pretti and Renee Good. They were shot by U. S. Customs and Border Protection agents and

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Jan 29 2026CRIME

Crime's Hidden Toll on Nigeria's Health Workers

In Nigeria, crime is not just a problem for safety. It is also hurting the health sector. Doctors and nurses are being targeted. They are being kidnapped. This is making it hard for them to do their jobs. The country is ranked third in Africa for crime. It is eleventh in the world. But how this crim

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Jan 29 2026CRIME

A Young Witness and a London Crime

In a surprising turn of events, a young man from the United States played a crucial role in solving a crime thousands of miles away in London. The witness, known for his family's political connections, saw something troubling during a late-night video call. He quickly contacted the police, leading t

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