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Jan 20 2026HEALTH

Cocaine Users and the Fentanyl Risk

Cocaine users are in a tough spot. They face a growing risk of overdose because fentanyl is often mixed into their cocaine. Surprisingly, there are not many programs to help them understand this danger. To study this, researchers created a special test called the Adulterated Cocaine Purchasing Task.

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Jan 20 2026EDUCATION

Twiggy Billue: A Champion for Syracuse's Children

Twiggy Billue has been a familiar face in Syracuse's community for over 25 years. Her journey, from community organizer to school board commissioner, is a testament to her dedication. She's known for her relentless advocacy for children and families, a role she's embraced since long before her elect

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Jan 19 2026BUSINESS

Chip Shortage: A Bigger Problem Than We Thought

Micron Technology, a key supplier for Nvidia, has some bad news. They say the memory chip shortage is worse than expected. It's not just a small problem. It's a big one. And it's not going away soon. They think it will last way beyond 2026. This shortage is not just about a few extra chips. It's a

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Jan 19 2026CRIME

Trusting Hands: The Hidden Dangers of Massage Therapy

Massage therapy is often seen as a relaxing and safe way to unwind, but it can also be a place where sexual misconduct happens. Many victims do not report these incidents because they feel ashamed or afraid they won't be believed. This is a big problem because it lets the people who do these bad thi

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Jan 19 2026BUSINESS

Who Will Save Spirit Airlines?

Spirit Airlines is in a tight spot. The budget airline filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy late last year. Now, the big decision-makers are the bondholders, like Ken Griffin's Citadel. They hold the purse strings and will decide if Spirit gets the money it needs to keep flying or if it's game over. The

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Jan 19 2026TECHNOLOGY

Taiwan Semiconductor: Big Moves in Tech and Trade

Taiwan Semiconductor is making big moves. They are spending more money to build new factories. This is because they want to make more chips for AI. AI is a big deal right now. It needs a lot of chips. They are building these new factories in two places. One is in Taiwan. The other is in Arizona, US

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Jan 19 2026BUSINESS

How a Small Island is Helping America Boost its Tech Game

The United States and Taiwan have just signed a big trade deal worth $250 billion. This isn't just about cutting tariffs on Taiwanese goods to 15%. It's about bringing high-tech jobs back to America. Taiwanese companies are planning to invest heavily in the US, especially in areas like semiconductor

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Jan 19 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tech Titans Join Forces: A New Era in Semiconductor Production

A big tech partnership is shaking things up. The U. S. and Taiwan are teaming up to build more semiconductor factories in the U. S. Taiwanese tech giants are investing a huge amount of money. In return, the U. S. is making it easier for them to import goods without extra costs. But there's a catch.

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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

Ukraine and US Keep Talking: What's Next?

Ukraine's main peace negotiator, Rustem Umerov, shared that discussions with the US about ending the war with Russia will keep going. These talks will happen at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Before this, Umerov and his team met with US officials in Florida. They talked about securi

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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

Kiev's Power Struggle: A City in the Dark

Kiev is in a tough spot. The city is struggling to keep the lights on. It only has half the power it needs. This is a big deal. The mayor, Vitali Klitschko, said so himself. He's been clear about the situation. Kiev needs 1, 700 megawatts to keep things running. But it's not getting that much. The w

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