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Jan 02 2026BUSINESS

Economists Predict 2026: Inflation, Jobs, and Growth

In 2025, a group of economists, led by Joseph Davis at Vanguard, made predictions that turned out to be quite accurate. They forecasted an unemployment rate of 4. 4%, an average of 97, 500 new jobs per month, and a 3% increase in the Consumer Price Index. As the year comes to a close, these numbers

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Jan 02 2026HEALTH

Flu Season Hits Hard: What's Going On and How to Stay Safe

The flu is making a big comeback this holiday season. Numbers from the CDC show a huge jump in cases. Over 7. 5 million people got sick by late December. That's a lot! More than 81, 000 people ended up in the hospital. Sadly, 3, 100 people died, including eight kids. The flu is spreading fast. Almo

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Jan 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

The Problem With Celebrating Marty Mauser: A Film That Misses the Mark

The movie "Marty Supreme" has sparked a lot of talk, but not all of it is good. Set in the 1950s, it tells the story of Marty Mauser, a table tennis player who rises to fame despite his many bad qualities. The acting is great, with Timothée Chalamet playing Marty and Gwyneth Paltrow as an ex-Hollywo

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Jan 02 2026SPORTS

The Comeback Kid: Philip Rivers' Unexpected NFL Return

Philip Rivers, at 44, surprised many when he chose to return to the NFL after a five-year break. His comeback with the Indianapolis Colts was short but impactful. He started three games, giving the team a fighting chance, but ultimately, the Colts missed the playoffs. Rookie Riley Leonard will take

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Jan 02 2026SCIENCE

Space's Big Steps and Hidden Gems in 2026

Space is becoming a bigger part of our daily lives. Rockets are being reused more often, and satellites are now fully operational. People can connect directly to devices from space, and regular folks are going to space, not just government astronauts. Governments are also planning big space projects

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Jan 02 2026CELEBRITIES

Jennifer Lopez's Journey as a Mom: Twins Ready for College

Jennifer Lopez is a famous singer, actress, and businesswoman. She is also a proud mom to her 17-year-old twins, Max and Emme. These twins are about to start college soon. Lopez shared her feelings about this big change in her life. In a recent interview, Lopez talked about how she feels about her

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Jan 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Netflix and AMC Team Up for Big Screen Fun

AMC Theatres and Netflix have been working together to bring popular shows to the big screen. This started with a successful Halloween event featuring "KPop Demon Hunters, " which drew a lot of people to AMC theaters. The collaboration continued with the series finale of "Stranger Things" shown in 2

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Jan 02 2026POLITICS

Kharkiv Under Fire: A City's Resilience Amidst Chaos

Kharkiv, a city near Ukraine's border with Russia, has once again become a target. This time, a residential building took a direct hit. The strike left many hurt and the building in shambles. Officials reported at least 25 injured, but numbers might change as rescuers dig through the wreckage. Pict

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Jan 02 2026POLITICS

Florida's Fight for Fair Voting Lines

Florida's voting districts are in the spotlight again. The state's rules for drawing these lines are being tested. In 2010, Florida voters made a big decision. They approved the Fair Districts Amendments. These rules aim to stop politicians from manipulating voting districts to favor their party. Bu

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Jan 02 2026SCIENCE

How City Trees Change Mosquito Life

In cities, leaves falling into water containers can be a mixed bag for mosquito larvae. These leaves can either help or harm the young mosquitoes, but scientists are still figuring out why. Two common city trees, Tipuana tipu and Handroanthus heptaphyllus, were studied to see how their leaves affect

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