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Jan 28 2026SPORTS

Local High School Hoops Stars Shine Bright

The regular season for Augusta-area high school basketball is winding down, and teams are gearing up for their region tournaments. The stakes are high, and the competition is fierce. Last week's games saw some incredible performances, and now it's time to recognize the top athletes. The Athlete of

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Jan 28 2026BUSINESS

Chevron and Iraq: A Battle Over Oilfield Terms

Chevron is in talks with Iraq to take over the West Qurna 2 oilfield from Lukoil. This field is huge, making up about 0. 5% of the world's oil supply and nearly 10% of Iraq's output. The U. S. put sanctions on Lukoil because of Russia's actions in Ukraine. These sanctions made it hard for Lukoil to

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Jan 28 2026ENVIRONMENT

Dallas Steps Up to Protect Pets in the Cold

Dallas Animal Services was busy during the recent cold snap. They got 401 calls about pets left out in the freezing weather. Most of these calls were about dogs without proper shelter. Daniel Alvarado, who oversees field operations, shared that officers checked on 341 of these cases. They gave out 6

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Jan 28 2026BUSINESS

Exploring Teso Life: A New Shopping Spot in Portland

A new shopping experience is coming to Southeast Portland this week. Teso Life, a brand that brings together Asian food, fashion, and home goods, is opening its doors. This isn't their first store, though. They've been around since 2017 and now have over 20 stores across the country. Portland is get

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Jan 28 2026POLITICS

Kurds Stand Guard as Syria's Fragile Truce Holds

In Syria's northeast, Kurds are keeping watch. They don't trust the shaky truce. They remember last year's violence. They want to protect their land. They want to keep their self-rule. In Qamishli, a city mostly Kurds call home, people are volunteering for night patrols. They carry guns. They say t

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Jan 27 2026POLITICS

Why Is Florida's Top Lawyer Pushing for Minnesota's Voter Data?

Florida's Attorney General, Pam Bondi, has stirred up controversy by demanding that Minnesota hand over its sensitive voter registration records. This request comes at a tense time, as Minneapolis deals with issues related to immigration enforcement. Bondi's move has raised eyebrows, with some calli

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Jan 27 2026POLITICS

Minnesota Under Fire: Trump's Immigration Crackdown Sparks Outrage and Legal Battles

In Minnesota, tensions are running high as President Trump's aggressive immigration enforcement strategies face intense backlash. The recent deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good at the hands of federal agents have sparked widespread condemnation, with critics accusing the administration of using exc

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Jan 27 2026POLITICS

New York-New Jersey Tunnel Project in Jeopardy

A major rail tunnel project between New York and New Jersey is in trouble. The project, called Gateway, is very important for the busy train route from Boston to Washington. It is one of the biggest infrastructure projects in the country. The project has been going on for over a year. The federal go

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Jan 27 2026POLITICS

Trump's Greenland Move: A Stumbling Block for Europe's Far Right

Europe's far-right leaders are finding themselves in a tricky spot. They've long admired former U. S. President Donald Trump's anti-immigration stance and tough talk. But his recent actions are causing them to distance themselves. Trump's suggestion of buying Greenland from Denmark didn't go down w

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Jan 27 2026HEALTH

Vaccine Showdown: Doctors Stand Up to RFK Jr. with New Guidelines

Doctors in the U. S. are pushing back against recent changes to vaccine recommendations. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released its own list of vaccines for kids and teens. This list is different from the one made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The AAP's list

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