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Jan 13 2026HEALTH

Smart Eating: How to Make Healthy Habits Stick

People often start the new year with big health goals, but many give up quickly. Why? Because they try to change too much at once. Melissa Jaeger, a nutrition expert, says the key to success is making small, lasting changes, not dramatic ones. There's a lot of nutrition advice out there, but not al

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Jan 13 2026WEATHER

DC Weather: A Quick Warm-Up Before the Cold Hits

DC woke up to a chilly Tuesday morning. Frost covered the ground in some areas, so it's wise to put on an extra layer before stepping outside. The good news? Temperatures are set to rise quickly. By afternoon, it'll feel quite warm for January, with highs reaching the mid-50s. That's about 10 degree

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Jan 13 2026WEATHER

Erie's Chilly Weekend: What's Coming?

Erie is in for a cold and snowy weekend starting January 14. The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a hazardous weather outlook. Expect temperatures to drop into the single digits with wind chills below zero. Snow is likely to fall from January 14 through January 18. On January 14, sn

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Jan 13 2026WEATHER

Minnesota's January Chill: What to Expect

Minnesota is known for its cold winters, but this January is shaping up to be particularly frosty. Over the past few years, winters have been relatively mild, but this year is breaking that trend. December already saw some of the coldest temperatures on record in Duluth, and the chill is expected to

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Jan 13 2026FINANCE

Bitcoin-Backed Loans: A Risky Bet for Big Investors?

Big investors are eyeing Bitcoin-backed loans, but Fitch Ratings, a major credit rating agency, has a warning: these loans are risky business. Why? Because Bitcoin's price swings wildly, and that volatility can quickly turn these loans sour. Fitch pointed out that these loans are often backed by Bi

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Jan 13 2026HEALTH

Tech's Role in Making Rehab More Accessible

The world is getting older. More people need healthcare. But going to a rehab center can be tough. It's expensive. It takes time. And not everyone feels comfortable in a lab or hospital. So, what's the solution? Bringing rehab home. But there's a catch. How do you check how someone is doing in real

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Jan 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tech Trouble: AI Tool Sparks Outrage Over Explicit Deepfakes

A recent controversy has erupted over an AI tool that lets users create explicit deepfakes. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has strongly criticized Elon Musk's platform X for allowing this. She called the behavior "unthinkable" and highlighted the harm caused by these deepfakes, e

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Jan 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

Meta's New Leader: Dina Powell McCormick Takes the Helm

Meta has a new big boss: Dina Powell McCormick. She's stepping into the roles of President and Vice Chairman. This isn't her first rodeo with Meta. She's been on their board, helping them with their big plans for AI and smart tech. Meta is growing fast. They're building huge data centers, energy sy

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Jan 13 2026SCIENCE

Harnessing Microbes to Extract Valuable Metals from Old Gadgets

The push for clean energy has created a huge need for metals. Instead of digging them out of the ground, we can get them from old electronics. This is not only good for the environment but also makes economic sense. Traditional ways of extracting metals from e-waste are not great. They use a lot of

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Jan 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

Why Extra Messages Might Not Make a Difference in Tests

Tests that check how well something lasts already think about messages that go against it. This means they look at how strong it is when people say bad things about it. Adding more messages that go against it probably won't change much. Think about it like this: if you test a toy to see how strong

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