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Jan 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

Meta's New Leader: Dina Powell McCormick Takes the Helm

Meta has a new big boss: Dina Powell McCormick. She's stepping into the roles of President and Vice Chairman. This isn't her first rodeo with Meta. She's been on their board, helping them with their big plans for AI and smart tech. Meta is growing fast. They're building huge data centers, energy sy

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Jan 13 2026FINANCE

Holiday Shopping: Mixed Results for Retailers

The holiday shopping season of 2025 has wrapped up, and the results are in. Some retailers did well, while others fell short. Lululemon, a popular clothing brand, said its sales were close to the top of what they predicted. They expect to make about $3. 60 billion and earn around $4. 76 per share. B

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Jan 13 2026WEATHER

Chilly Surprise: Snow Might Reach Unexpected Southern States

A significant weather shift is heading towards the U. S. , with a possibility of snow reaching as far south as North Carolina and Tennessee. This weather event is expected to affect at least 25 states, bringing a mix of rain and snow. Initially, meteorologists anticipated a strong clipper system mo

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Jan 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

Massachusetts Teams Up to Boost AI Innovation

A new group called the Massachusetts AI Coalition has been created. It brings together many companies. They want to make Massachusetts a top place for artificial intelligence (AI). The group includes both small startups and big companies. Some of these companies are WHOOP, Suno, and Wayfair. They al

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Jan 13 2026ENVIRONMENT

Big Tech vs. Nature: Who Wins in the ACE Basin?

In the heart of South Carolina, a battle is brewing. A massive data center is on the drawing board, but not everyone is thrilled. Critics are worried about the impact on the environment and the local way of life. The project promises jobs and economic growth, but at what cost? The ACE Basin is a tr

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Jan 13 2026FINANCE

SanDisk's Big 2026: Can the Good Times Roll On?

SanDisk is having a great start to 2026. Its stock has gone up a lot, over 60% so far this year. This is part of a bigger trend in the tech world. Companies that make memory and storage devices are doing well because of something called artificial intelligence, or AI. AI is a big deal right now. It

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Jan 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

A Game Maker's Change of Heart: Why One Dev is Pulling Their AI Game

A game creator has decided to remove their AI-assisted roguelike card game from Steam. The game, called Hardest, was released in June 2025 and will be taken down on January 30, 2026. The developer, Rakuel, made this choice after realizing the broader impacts of using AI-generated content. Rakuel in

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Jan 13 2026ENVIRONMENT

The Hidden Costs of Grazing on Public Lands

Public lands in the U. S. are vast, covering an area more than twice the size of California. These lands are used for many things, including grazing livestock. The government allows ranchers to use these lands for a fee, but the fees are much lower than what ranchers would pay on private land. In fa

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Jan 12 2026FINANCE

Credit Card Interest Rate Cap: What's the Deal?

Big changes might be coming to credit card interest rates. President Donald Trump recently suggested a temporary limit on these rates. He wants a 10% cap for one year, starting in January 2026. This news didn't sit well with banks and financial companies. Their stock prices dropped on Monday. Citi

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Jan 12 2026FINANCE

Wall Street's Bold Moves: A Look at Monday's Biggest Stock Picks

Wall Street analysts made some big moves on Monday, shaking up the stock market with their bold predictions. Morgan Stanley, for instance, gave Datadog a thumbs up, saying the company's growth is set to keep climbing until 2027. They're betting big on Datadog's ability to monitor new apps and keep u

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