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Jan 20 2026POLITICS

London's Big Chinese Embassy: A Double-Edged Sword?

The UK has given the green light to China's massive new embassy near London's financial hub, sparking debates. This isn't just any embassy; it's a whopping 20, 000 square meters of Chinese diplomatic space, the largest in Europe. China bought the spot in 2018 for a cool $312 million, but the plans g

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Jan 20 2026HEALTH

Measles Makes a Comeback: Why Vaccines Matter More Than Ever

Measles is back in the US, and it's not just a small problem anymore. Over the past year, there have been more than 2, 200 cases reported, which is a huge jump from previous years. This is the most cases the US has seen since measles was declared eliminated in 2000. And it's not just one big outbrea

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Jan 20 2026SPORTS

Baseball Buzz: Hall of Fame, Rays' New Home, and Phillies' Updates

Big things are happening in the baseball world today. Let's dive in! First up, the Hall of Fame ballot results are coming out later today. This is a big deal because it decides who gets into the baseball Hall of Fame. Jeff Kent is already in, but the spotlight is on Cole Hamels and Manny Ramirez. H

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Jan 20 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Hilary Duff's Big Comeback: A Night of Nostalgia and New Tunes

Hilary Duff made a splashy return to the stage after a long break. She did this in London. She performed songs from her past and new ones too. Fans were over the moon. They loved seeing her sing hits like "Come Clean" and "Fly". These songs are from the early 2000s. She also sang "Someone's Watching

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Jan 20 2026ENVIRONMENT

Plastic Waste: What Happens When It Meets Sunlight and Seawater?

Plastic waste is a big problem in our oceans. To understand how it breaks down, scientists tested three common plastics: polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), and Nylon-6 (N6). They put these plastics in seawater with hydrogen peroxide and exposed them to UV light and heat. Over time, they checked

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Jan 20 2026WEATHER

Philadelphia Braces for Weekend Snowstorm

Philadelphia and the surrounding Midatlantic area are in for a potentially significant snowstorm this weekend, according to computer models. This is not a drill, folks. By Tuesday morning, the National Weather Service had put the odds of at least 5 inches of snow in Philly at 55%, with the possibili

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Jan 20 2026BUSINESS

Bug Spray Market Buzz: Big Growth Ahead

The bug spray business is booming. By 2026, it's expected to hit USD 11. 4 billion. That's up from USD 10. 69 billion in 2025. And it's not stopping there. By 2031, it could reach USD 15. 71 billion. That's a big jump! Why? More people are worried about diseases spread by insects. Plus, everyone's s

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Jan 20 2026SPORTS

Section V Stars: Who Shined Brightest This Week?

Section V athletes are making waves, and it's time to decide who stood out the most from January 12-18. The vote is open until 8 p. m. Thursday, and the winner will be revealed on Instagram Friday morning. Anyone can nominate an athlete by sending an email, but only those who play on Section V boys

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Jan 20 2026SPORTS

Basketball, Golf, and More: A Look at Wednesday's Sports Lineup

Wednesday is packed with sports action, starting with a full slate of college basketball games. Both men's and women's teams will hit the court, giving fans plenty to watch. The day kicks off with men's college basketball at 7 p. m. , featuring games like Pittsburgh vs. Boston College and Notre Dame

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Jan 20 2026SPORTS

Flint-area High School Sports: A Night of Wins and Losses

The sports scene in Flint was buzzing on January 19th, with teams facing off in various high school competitions. The weather might have been chilly, but the action on the courts and fields was anything but cold. In boys' basketball, Clio made a strong comeback against Bay City Western. Harper Wozn

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