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Jan 21 2026HEALTH

How Ear Infections in Little Kids Might Shape Their Hearing and Memory

Ear infections, especially in early childhood, can lead to temporary hearing problems. This can happen during a key time when kids' hearing is still developing. Some experts think this might affect how kids process sounds, understand speech, and even remember things. A recent study looked at kids a

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Jan 21 2026FINANCE

Smart Money Moves: Why Selling Some Stocks Now Might Be Wise

The stock market has been on a wild ride lately. Many stocks have shot up in value. Jim Cramer, a well-known TV personality, thinks this is a good time to cash in some of those gains. He believes that if you have stocks that have gone up a lot, you should sell some of them. He says these are just "

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Jan 21 2026CRIME

A Director's Freedom: What Happened with Timothy Busfield?

Timothy Busfield, a well-known actor and director, is facing serious charges. He is accused of sexually abusing two young boys while working on a TV show. The judge decided to let him go free until his trial, but with some strict rules. The charges say Busfield touched the boys in inappropriate way

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Jan 21 2026FINANCE

Anchorage's Money Problem: Time to Rethink Old Laws?

Anchorage is in a bit of a pickle. The city needs more money to cover things like schools, roads, and safety. But there's a law from way back in 1961 that stops Anchorage from taxing people's income. This law was made to keep income tax only at the state level. But times have changed, and Anchorage

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Jan 21 2026HEALTH

What Do Neighbours Think About Alcohol Access?

People living in Scotland have strong views on how easy it is to get alcohol and how this affects their drinking habits. Understanding these views is crucial for making rules that work for everyone. Scotland has a big problem with alcohol. Many people drink too much, and this causes harm to their h

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Jan 21 2026BUSINESS

A Fresh Start for Genesis Health: Nursing Homes Find a New Owner

Genesis Health, a company that runs nursing homes, just got the green light to sell its facilities. The buyer is NewGen Health, a company from California. This deal is worth $1 billion. It's a big change for Genesis Health, which has been struggling with money problems. The sale got approved by a j

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Jan 21 2026CRYPTO

Global Lottery Gets a Crypto Makeover

LottoBlokk is shaking up the lottery world. It's the first global lottery using crypto and blockchain. Starting June, anyone over 18 can join, except where it's not allowed. This isn't your usual lottery. It's powered by LottoCoin (LTBK) and uses the BASE blockchain. Tickets cost $2, and winners get

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Jan 21 2026FINANCE

Stamford Boosts Police Force with New Hires

Stamford is getting more police officers. The Board of Finance just said yes to hiring five new ones. This is not as many as the police wanted, but it is a start. The city will also use some federal money to help pay for it. This money comes with a catch: Stamford has to match it with its own funds.

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Jan 21 2026HEALTH

Decoding Digital Hearts: How Big Events Shape Online Feelings and Ideas

Between 2024 and 2025, major world events sparked huge conversations online. This gave researchers a chance to see how culture affects how people express feelings and share information on social media. It's like a big puzzle. One piece is how people feel. The other is what they know. Both are import

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Jan 21 2026CELEBRITIES

Family Feud: Stars Weigh In on Beckham Drama

The Beckham family drama has sparked a wave of reactions from celebrities, with many taking sides in the public feud. Brooklyn Beckham, 26, recently took to social media to air his grievances, accusing his parents, David and Victoria Beckham, of causing tension in his marriage to Nicola Peltz. The r

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