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Jan 15 2026BUSINESS

Global Economy in 2026: How Businesses Can Stay Ahead

The world is changing fast, and businesses are feeling the pressure. Governments are rolling out new rules and incentives to keep industries competitive and push for greener technologies. But these changes are happening quickly, making it tough for companies to plan ahead. In the US, big tax breaks

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Jan 15 2026SCIENCE

Shining a Light on Cancer: A New Weapon in the Fight

Cancer is a tough opponent, but scientists are always looking for new ways to fight it. Recently, they've discovered something exciting: smart molecules that glow and can target cancer cells, even in places where oxygen is scarce. This is a big deal because many cancer treatments struggle in low-oxy

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Jan 15 2026POLITICS

How Different Voting Methods Shape Primary Elections

Primary elections are a big deal for democratic parties. They show that everyone's vote counts. But, the way these elections are run might not always be fair. Different methods can change who gets chosen. This piece looks at six different ways to count votes. It uses real data from a recent primary

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Jan 15 2026POLITICS

Canada and China: A Fresh Start in Diplomatic Relations

Canada and China are taking steps to mend their diplomatic relationship. This comes after a long period of tension. Prime Minister Mark Carney is in China for a four-day visit. This is the first visit by a Canadian prime minister in nearly ten years. During a meeting in Beijing, China's Foreign Min

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Jan 15 2026HEALTH

Weight Loss Drugs Get a Mental Health Clearance

The FDA has made a big change. They want to take off the suicide warning from popular weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound. This news comes after they looked at lots of data and found no link between these drugs and suicidal thoughts. These drugs, known as GLP-1, were first made to help peopl

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Jan 15 2026POLITICS

Russia's Leader Speaks on Global Tensions, Skips Key Issues

Russia's leader recently shared his thoughts on world events. He said things are getting riskier out there. He pointed out that old fights are getting worse. New trouble spots are popping up. But he stayed quiet on big issues like Venezuela and Iran. He talked to new ambassadors in Moscow. This was

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Jan 15 2026POLITICS

Iowa's Democrats Push for Change: Health Care Over School Vouchers

Iowa's Democrats have a bold plan. They want to use money from education savings accounts (ESAs) to help with health care. Right now, 41, 044 students use these accounts to pay for private school. That costs the state $327. 9 million. Democrats say they could use some of that money to help over 100,

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Jan 15 2026HEALTH

Smart Needles for Faster Healing: A New Hope for Diabetic Wounds

Diabetes can cause serious skin problems. One big issue is wounds that won't heal. These wounds are hard to treat because they are often infected and the body's environment around the wound is not healthy. Scientists have come up with a clever solution. They made tiny needles that can help heal the

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Jan 15 2026CRIME

Tightening Security at Reggie Lewis Center After Gun Scare

The Reggie Lewis Center is taking steps to beef up security after a tense situation at a recent track meet. On January 8th, during the Tri-Valley League track event, a group of Dedham High School athletes had a heated argument with three people not connected to the event. One of these individuals al

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Jan 15 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Golden Globes Viewers Keep Dropping: Why?

The Golden Globes Awards keep losing fans. This year, only 8. 66 million people watched. That is a 7% drop from last year. Last year, 9. 27 million people tuned in. That was also a drop from the previous year. In 2024, 9. 47 million people watched. The trend is clear. Viewers are losing interest. T

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