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Jan 13 2026POLITICS

Venezuela's Slow Prisoner Release: A Test of Trust

In Venezuela, the government's promise to free political prisoners is moving at a snail's pace, leaving families frustrated and skeptical. The son of a jailed opposition leader, Ramón Guanipa, has a message for President Trump: don't be fooled by the small number of releases so far. He believes Trum

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Jan 13 2026POLITICS

Kyiv Faces Chilly Challenge as Russia's Attacks Continue

In Kyiv, the struggle to bring back heat and electricity continues. This comes after Russia's recent strikes on energy sites. It's been over three days since the attacks, and many people are still in the cold. President Zelenskiy has a warning. He says Russia might launch more attacks soon. He want

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Jan 13 2026FINANCE

Ghana's Big Move to Fix Its Energy Money Problems

Ghana just took a huge step to clean up its energy money mess. In 2025, the country paid off $1. 47 billion in old energy debts. This big payment fixed a big problem with the World Bank and also paid back money owed to power companies. Ghana has been having a tough time with energy for a while. The

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Jan 13 2026ENVIRONMENT

Data Centers Face Growing Resistance

In the United States, a notable shift is happening. Many data center projects are being canceled. Last year, at least 25 projects were scrapped. This is a big jump from the previous year. Why is this happening? Local communities are pushing back. They are worried about the impact on energy and wate

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Jan 13 2026BUSINESS

Media Moves: Big Deals and Big Changes

In the world of media, things are heating up. Paramount is making a bold move to buy Warner Bros. Discovery. They even sued Warner Bros. to get more info about their deal with Netflix. Warner Bros. Discovery isn't having it, though. They said Paramount's offer isn't good enough and that their board

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Jan 13 2026SPORTS

Young Athletes Get a Health Boost in Cleveland

A new team-up in Cleveland is putting young athletes' health first. The Cleveland Force Soccer Club and University Hospitals Drusinsky Sports Medicine Institute are now working together. This means young soccer players can get top-notch medical care and advice. The goal? To keep them safe and help t

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Jan 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Night of Wins and Surprises at the 83rd Golden Globes

The 83rd Golden Globes was a celebration of diverse talent and unexpected victories. Brazil, Hamlet, and director Paul Thomas Anderson were among the big winners of the night. The historical drama "Hamnet, " which explores the personal life of William Shakespeare, won the top honor for best motion p

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Jan 12 2026POLITICS

Big Oil and Big Politics: Trump vs. Exxon in Venezuela

Venezuela has a lot of oil. Like, a lot. It's got the biggest reserves in the world. So, it's no surprise that big oil companies are interested. But it's not that simple. The country has had some issues, to say the least. Exxon Mobil, one of the biggest oil companies in the world, has been cautious

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Jan 12 2026BUSINESS

Alliance Entertainment and Amazon MGM Studios Team Up for Physical Media

Alliance Entertainment has struck a deal with Amazon MGM Studios Distribution. This deal makes Alliance the only company to distribute physical media for Amazon MGM Studios in the U. S. and Canada. This includes DVDs, Blu-rays, and other formats. The partnership covers both new releases and classic

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Jan 12 2026SCIENCE

How China's Yellow River Basin is tackling water, energy, and food challenges

The Yellow River Basin in China is a hotspot for managing water, energy, and food resources. These resources are all connected, and balancing them is crucial for sustainable development. A recent study took a deep dive into how these resources interact and change over time in this region. The study

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