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Jan 21 2026EDUCATION

School Policy Sparks Debate: Who Benefits?

A long-standing policy in Los Angeles, designed to address past segregation issues, is now facing legal scrutiny. The policy, in place since the 1970s, aims to support students in predominantly Hispanic, Black, or Asian schools by providing smaller class sizes and additional resources. Critics argu

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Jan 21 2026HEALTH

A Young Heart's Unexpected Twist: Stents and Surgeries

In the world of heart repairs, doctors have a few tricks up their sleeves. One of these is using a tiny balloon to open up blocked paths in the heart. Sometimes, though, this balloon trick does not work well. So, they try placing a small metal tube, called a stent, to keep the path open. But, as wit

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Jan 21 2026BUSINESS

A Fresh Start for Genesis Health: Nursing Homes Find a New Owner

Genesis Health, a company that runs nursing homes, just got the green light to sell its facilities. The buyer is NewGen Health, a company from California. This deal is worth $1 billion. It's a big change for Genesis Health, which has been struggling with money problems. The sale got approved by a j

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Jan 21 2026CELEBRITIES

Meghan Markle's Netflix Shift: From Series to Social Snippets

Meghan Markle is making a big change in her Netflix projects. Her lifestyle series, "With Love, Meghan, " is no longer in the works. This show was all about cooking and gardening. It seems the work was too much. Now, Meghan is focusing on smaller content for her lifestyle brand, As Ever. Meghan's t

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Jan 21 2026HEALTH

Decoding Digital Hearts: How Big Events Shape Online Feelings and Ideas

Between 2024 and 2025, major world events sparked huge conversations online. This gave researchers a chance to see how culture affects how people express feelings and share information on social media. It's like a big puzzle. One piece is how people feel. The other is what they know. Both are import

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Jan 21 2026CELEBRITIES

Family Feud: Stars Weigh In on Beckham Drama

The Beckham family drama has sparked a wave of reactions from celebrities, with many taking sides in the public feud. Brooklyn Beckham, 26, recently took to social media to air his grievances, accusing his parents, David and Victoria Beckham, of causing tension in his marriage to Nicola Peltz. The r

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Jan 21 2026WEATHER

When Ice Hits the Roads: Smart Moves for Safe Driving

North Texas is bracing for a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain this week, bringing the coldest weather of the season. Roads could become slippery, making driving risky. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch from Friday afternoon to late Saturday night. Driving in icy cond

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Jan 21 2026BUSINESS

Streaming Giants Clash Over Warner Bros. Discovery

A high-stakes showdown is unfolding in Hollywood as Netflix and Paramount battle for control of Warner Bros. Discovery. Netflix has upped the ante with an all-cash offer, aiming to secure a $72 billion merger and outmaneuver Paramount's hostile takeover attempt. The latest move comes after Netflix

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Jan 21 2026FINANCE

Massachusetts Takes Aim at Online Sports Betting Platform

A recent court decision has put a damper on Kalshi, a major player in the prediction market game. A judge has ruled that the company must stop taking bets on sports events within Massachusetts. This move comes after the state's Attorney General, Andrea Campbell, took legal action against Kalshi, acc

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Jan 21 2026CRIME

Elgin's Crime Numbers Show Hopeful Trends

In 2025, Elgin experienced a significant drop in gunfire incidents, with a 63% decrease compared to the previous year. This drop is a big deal because gunfire cases had been on the rise since 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The city saw just 24 incidents involving shots fired in 2025, down from

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