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Jan 08 2026SPORTS

Lamar Jackson: The Ravens' Big Decision

The Baltimore Ravens are on the hunt for a new coach. This is a big deal because it's their first search in 18 years. The main challenge? Finding someone who can work well with their star quarterback, Lamar Jackson. Jackson is 29 years old and has a lot of talent. He's the kind of player who can ch

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Jan 08 2026ENVIRONMENT

Scientists Brave Icy Waters to Study Antarctica's Melting Thwaites Glacier

A group of researchers on the icebreaker Araon recently arrived at Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier. This glacier is melting fast. The journey took 12 days from New Zealand. The trip was mostly smooth until the ship hit thick sea ice. The ice around Antarctica is very dense. The crew had to navigate c

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Jan 08 2026BUSINESS

Defense Companies Face New Rules on Money Spending

Defense companies might have to change how they spend their money. President Donald Trump said they can't give money to shareholders or buy back their own stock. This is until they make more military equipment and fix other problems. Trump also said defense company bosses can't make more than $5 mi

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Jan 08 2026POLITICS

Cheltenham's Election Delay Dilemma: Money or Democracy?

Cheltenham Borough Council, run by the Liberal Democrats, is asking the government to push back local elections by a year. This comes just after their leader, Sir Ed Davey, said delaying elections could break human rights laws. The council thinks holding elections now isn't practical because of mone

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Jan 08 2026POLITICS

Jan. 6: A Clash of Truths and Lies

Five years ago, chaos erupted at the U. S. Capitol. A mob, fueled by false claims of a stolen election, stormed the building. Over 100 police officers were hurt, and several people died. Now, the White House is trying to spin this story. They call the attackers "peaceful" and blame the police for th

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Jan 08 2026HEALTH

Smart Tech Helps Doctors Decide Who Needs Heart Scans First

Heart scans, or echocardiograms, are super important for checking heart health. But there are not enough of them to go around. This means doctors need a smart way to decide who needs a scan first. A new study used fancy computer learning tricks to help with this. The study looked at both health and

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Jan 08 2026POLITICS

A Big Ask: Trump Wants to Spend More on Military

The US might soon see a huge boost in military spending. President Trump wants to increase the defence budget to $1. 5 trillion by 2027. This is a big jump from the current $901 billion. He believes this will help build a stronger military. Trump says the extra money will come from tariffs. These ar

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Jan 08 2026POLITICS

A Narrow Escape: U. S. Troops Face Peril in Venezuela Mission

In a daring operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, U. S. forces encountered significant risks and close calls. The mission, dubbed Absolute Resolve, involved over 150 aircraft launched from 20 different bases in the region. The operation was not as smooth as President Trump's desc

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Jan 08 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI Chatbots and the Fight for Teen Mental Health

A significant legal battle has come to a close, involving the creators of AI chatbots and the impact these tools have on young people's mental health. Character. AI, along with its founders and Google, has settled several lawsuits that claimed their technology played a role in mental health crises a

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Jan 08 2026POLITICS

Iran in a Tight Spot: Trump's Actions Stir Fears and Protests

Iran is feeling the heat as President Trump's bold moves, like the recent operation in Venezuela, have put the country on edge. With protests spreading across Iran and the government struggling to keep control, Trump's threats to take action if protesters are harmed have added to the tension. Trump

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