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Jan 16 2026LIFESTYLE

Swift and Graceful: The Borzoi's Unique Story

The Borzoi, often called the Russian Wolfhound, is a dog breed known for its grace, speed, and a long history with Russian royalty. This breed was first created in the 1600s in Russia, where wealthy families raised them to hunt wolves in wide-open areas. Unlike other hunting dogs, Borzois relied on

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Jan 16 2026RELIGION

Baton Rouge Faith Events: Celebrations and Inspiration Ahead

Baton Rouge is buzzing with faith-based events in the coming weeks. First up, St. James Baptist Church is throwing a big party. They're celebrating their pastor, Rev. J. L. Franklin, and his wife, Lisa, on February 1st. The service kicks off at 8 a. m. , and everyone's invited. After the service, th

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Jan 16 2026HEALTH

Boosting Muscle Power in Seniors: The Protein and Exercise Mix

Sarcopenia, the loss of muscle mass and strength as we age, is a big deal. It makes everyday tasks harder and can lead to more falls and injuries. So, what can be done to fight it? Exercise, especially resistance training, is key. It helps build and maintain muscle. But is there a way to make it ev

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Jan 16 2026OPINION

Time to Ditch Old Parking Meters in Charleston?

Charleston's downtown is a mix of history and modernity. The streets are lined with old buildings, but they also have around 1, 200 outdated parking meters. The city is considering a change. Mayor William Cogswell wants to move away from these old meters. He suggests using apps or QR codes for parki

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Jan 16 2026POLITICS

Iran's Nuclear Puzzle: What's Really Going On?

Iran's nuclear program has been a hot topic for years. Recently, tensions have eased a bit after some promises were made. But let's dive into what's really happening with Iran's nuclear sites. First, let's talk about the places where Iran enriches uranium. There are three main sites: two at Natanz

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Jan 16 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Queen and Glastonbury: A Clash of Values

Brian May, the iconic guitarist of Queen, has made it clear that the band won't be playing at Glastonbury anytime soon. His reason? Politics. May has been vocal about his disagreement with Michael Eavis, the festival's founder, over badger culling. Badger culling is a hot topic in the UK. It's a go

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Jan 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

Wikipedia's Big Birthday: 25 Years of Free Knowledge and New AI Deals

Wikipedia just hit the big 25! This online encyclopedia, built by volunteers, now has 65 million articles in 300 languages. To celebrate, it teamed up with big tech companies like Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft. These companies will use Wikipedia's info to make their AI smarter. Wikipedia started smal

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Jan 16 2026HEALTH

Tuberculosis: The Path to Smarter, Shorter Treatments

Tuberculosis is a tough nut to crack. Doctors need to understand the patient's unique profile to treat it effectively. This includes looking at their health background, the severity of the disease, the amount of bacteria present, how the bacteria respond to drugs, and the patient's immune response.

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Jan 16 2026SCIENCE

Unlocking the Power of Cognitive Models with EMC2

Cognitive models are like secret codes that help us understand how people make choices. EMC2 is a tool in R that makes working with these models easier. It guides users through five steps to build and analyze these models using Bayesian statistics. First, EMC2 helps translate complex cognitive mode

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Jan 16 2026LIFESTYLE

Family Matters: Navigating Awkward Situations and Boundaries

Family gatherings can be tricky, especially when past relationships resurface. One person is struggling with their brother-in-law dating a woman their husband had a brief romantic history with decades ago. It's not just about the past; it's about how this situation makes them feel uncomfortable in t

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