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Jan 27 2026BUSINESS

U. S. Firms Boost Equipment Borrowing Amid Economic Uncertainty

In December, U. S. companies increased their borrowing for equipment by 5. 9% compared to the previous year, hitting near-record levels. This surge in financing, which included loans, leases, and lines of credit, totaled $10. 6 billion on a seasonally adjusted basis, marking a rise from the previous

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Jan 26 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A New Chapter in Gilead: The Testaments Arrives on Hulu

Get ready for a new story set in the same world as "The Handmaid's Tale. " "The Testaments" is coming to Hulu, and it's a sequel that fans have been waiting for. The first three episodes will be available on April 8, with new episodes coming out every week after that. This new series is based on a

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Jan 26 2026BUSINESS

Farmers Face Tough Choices as Health Insurance Costs Skyrocket

Farmers in the US are facing a tough situation. Their income is dropping. At the same time, the cost of health insurance is going up. This is because the extra help from the government to pay for insurance is gone. This help was part of the Affordable Care Act. It ended last year. Farmers like Jame

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Jan 25 2026HEALTH

The Health Challenge for Mexico's Indigenous Communities

Mexico's Indigenous Peoples (IPs) face big health problems. The government has tried to help. They use an intercultural approach. This means they consider the culture of IPs when making health plans. But this approach has a flaw. It focuses too much on culture. It ignores the real reasons for health

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Jan 25 2026EDUCATION

Albuquerque Schools See Gains in Test Scores and Graduation Rates

Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) have shown significant improvements in test scores and graduation rates. This progress is a result of focused efforts and strategic planning. The district has seen a rise in English and math proficiency, with some schools achieving double-digit gains. High school gra

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Jan 25 2026EDUCATION

Breaking Barriers: The Hidden Struggles of Black Women in Academia

Black women in academia face significant challenges that go beyond the well-known glass ceiling. They often find themselves on a glass cliff, where they are placed in leadership roles with little support and high expectations. This was evident in the case of Claudine Gay, who became the first Black

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Jan 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

TikTok's New Privacy Policy: What You Need to Know

TikTok's latest privacy policy update has sparked a wave of concern among users in the United States. The change comes as the app's ownership shifts, and many users are taking to social media to express their worries. The policy now explicitly mentions that TikTok might collect sensitive information

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Jan 24 2026HEALTH

Ghana's Tiny Fighters: The Hidden Battle Against Superbugs

In Ghana, a tiny but mighty warrior named Kleb009 is making headlines. This isn't a superhero from a comic book, but a strain of Klebsiella pneumoniae, a bacteria that's causing quite a stir in the medical world. Kleb009 is a multidrug-resistant superbug, meaning it's tough to treat with common anti

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Jan 23 2026BUSINESS

Two Americas: Rich Get Richer, Poor Get Left Behind

The U. S. economy is splitting in two. On one side, the wealthy are enjoying record profits and soaring stock prices. On the other, millions of Americans are struggling to make ends meet. The holiday season of 2025 highlighted this divide. While online sales hit $11. 8 billion on Black Friday, many

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Jan 22 2026CRIME

A Florida man's luxurious lies: The $380M Ponzi scheme that fooled thousands

A man from Florida, Todd Burkhalter, admitted to running a giant Ponzi scheme, the largest in Georgia's history. He tricked over 2, 000 people out of $380 million between 2020 and 2024. This money funded his fancy lifestyle, including a yacht, a fancy condo in Mexico, and private jets. Burkhalter s

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