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Jan 29 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebs Turning a Year Wiser on January 29, 2026

January 29, 2026, is a special day for many stars. Let's dive into some of the famous folks celebrating their birthdays today. Oprah Winfrey, the iconic TV host, is ringing in her 72nd birthday. She's not just any host; she's won multiple Daytime Emmys, including a big Lifetime Achievement Award ba

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Jan 29 2026EDUCATION

South Carolina's Voucher Program: A Rocky Road Ahead

South Carolina's school voucher program is off to a shaky start. The Education Oversight Committee was supposed to release a report on how voucher students are performing. But they missed the deadline. Why? The Supreme Court changed the rules. Now, parents have to collect the data instead of schools

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

Senate Republicans Face Tough Choices to Avoid Government Shutdown

The Senate is set to vote on six funding bills that could prevent a partial government shutdown. These bills cover essential agencies like the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Treasury, and Defense. However, a recent incident where a U. S. citizen was killed by federal immigration agents has c

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Jan 29 2026CRYPTO

South Dakota Takes Another Shot at Bitcoin Investments

South Dakota is trying again to put some of its money into Bitcoin. A lawmaker there, Logan Manhart, has brought back a bill that would let the state invest up to 10% of its public funds in Bitcoin. This is the same idea he tried last year, but it didn't work out then. Last time, the bill failed be

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

Celebrities Rally Fans to Challenge ICE Funding

In a bold move, several high-profile celebrities have taken to social media to rally their fans against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). They are urging supporters to contact their representatives and demand that funding for ICE be cut. Ariana Grande, with her massive following of 372 mil

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

Science Under Siege: The Impact of Trump's Policies on Research

The Trump administration's goals have been clear from the start: shrink the federal government, boost presidential power, tighten immigration, and challenge universities for their perceived leftist ideologies. These aims have hit American science hard. Billions in research grants have been cut or fr

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Jan 28 2026TECHNOLOGY

Ethereum's Busy Network and Other Crypto Updates

Ethereum is having a moment. It's processing more transactions than ever before, with over 2. 8 million transactions in a single week. This is a big deal because it shows the network is handling more activity without skyrocketing fees. The staking exit queue has also dropped to zero, meaning people

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Jan 28 2026FINANCE

Mississippi's Cannabis Cash Conundrum: Where Should the Extra Money Go?

Mississippi is facing a unique situation with its medical cannabis program. The state has been collecting more money than expected from taxes on medical cannabis sales. This has led to a question: What should be done with the extra cash? The Mississippi Attorney General has weighed in on this issue

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Jan 28 2026POLITICS

Louisiana Faces Winter's Wrath and Seeks Protection

Louisiana is dealing with a tough winter that has already taken eight lives. The state is urging people to stay careful as the cold weather continues to cause problems. The deaths happened because of hypothermia, car crashes on icy roads, and power outages that led to oxygen deprivation. Even as the

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Jan 28 2026POLITICS

When the U. S. Government Stops Working: What You Need to Know

The U. S. government might soon shut down. This happens when Congress can't agree on spending plans. Right now, the argument is about immigration. Democrats want more control over how money is spent on immigration enforcement. Republicans want to keep things as they are. If they can't reach a deal b

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