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Jan 15 2026HEALTH

Health Plan Choices: What's Happening with Affordable Care Act Sign-Ups?

The clock is ticking for millions of Americans to pick their health insurance plans. In most states, the deadline to choose an Affordable Care Act (ACA) plan was Thursday. This is a big deal for people who don't get health insurance through their jobs, like small business owners, gig workers, and fa

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Jan 15 2026POLITICS

Tensions Rise Between Ethiopia and Eritrea: A Closer Look

Ethiopia and Eritrea, two countries with a history of conflict, are once again at odds. This time, Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of sending weapons to rebels in the Amhara region. Ethiopian police claim to have seized thousands of rounds of ammunition and arrested two suspects. They believe the weapo

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Jan 15 2026POLITICS

Canada and China: A Fresh Start in Diplomatic Relations

Canada and China are taking steps to mend their diplomatic relationship. This comes after a long period of tension. Prime Minister Mark Carney is in China for a four-day visit. This is the first visit by a Canadian prime minister in nearly ten years. During a meeting in Beijing, China's Foreign Min

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Jan 15 2026HEALTH

Weight Loss Drugs Get a Mental Health Clearance

The FDA has made a big change. They want to take off the suicide warning from popular weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound. This news comes after they looked at lots of data and found no link between these drugs and suicidal thoughts. These drugs, known as GLP-1, were first made to help peopl

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Jan 15 2026HEALTH

Depression in Seniors: A Possible Warning Sign for Brain Diseases

Older adults who develop depression might be showing early signs of brain diseases like Parkinson's or Lewy body dementia. This is what a recent study suggests. The study found that depression becomes more common in these seniors, starting about three years before they are diagnosed with these brain

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Jan 15 2026POLITICS

Russia's Leader Speaks on Global Tensions, Skips Key Issues

Russia's leader recently shared his thoughts on world events. He said things are getting riskier out there. He pointed out that old fights are getting worse. New trouble spots are popping up. But he stayed quiet on big issues like Venezuela and Iran. He talked to new ambassadors in Moscow. This was

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Jan 15 2026POLITICS

Iowa's Democrats Push for Change: Health Care Over School Vouchers

Iowa's Democrats have a bold plan. They want to use money from education savings accounts (ESAs) to help with health care. Right now, 41, 044 students use these accounts to pay for private school. That costs the state $327. 9 million. Democrats say they could use some of that money to help over 100,

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Jan 15 2026ENVIRONMENT

California's New Science Advisor Takes on Environmental Challenges

California is stepping up its game in tackling environmental issues. A new role has been created to make sure science plays a big part in decision-making. Dr. Andrew D. Jones has been appointed as the first Science Advisor to the California Natural Resources Secretary. This is all part of a new prog

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Jan 15 2026POLITICS

Making Kingston a Place for Everyone

Kingston has been making strides in becoming more accessible. But there is still a long way to go. A city councillor, who has a child with a disability, understands these challenges firsthand. They know what it's like to face barriers that many people don't even notice. When this councillor joined

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Jan 15 2026SCIENCE

How Exercise Shapes Your Nerve Signals

People who work out regularly, whether lifting weights or running marathons, have muscles that respond differently to signals from the brain. These signals come from nerve cells called motoneurons. Scientists wanted to see how these nerve cells change with different types of exercise. They studied

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