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Jan 22 2026FINANCE

What Will Shine Brightest in 2026: Gold, Bitcoin, or the S&P 500?

In a world full of investment choices, people are betting on which asset will shine the brightest by 2026. Polymarket, a platform for predicting market trends, has some interesting insights. According to their traders, gold has a 47% chance of being the top performer, while Bitcoin trails slightly a

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Jan 22 2026FINANCE

A Billionaire's Big Blunder: Bill Hwang's Pardon Bid

Bill Hwang, once a big shot in the investment world, is asking for a pardon. He's the guy behind Archegos Capital Management, which crashed and burned in 2021. This wasn't just any small failure. It cost banks over $10 billion. That's a lot of money! Hwang is currently serving an 18-year prison sen

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Jan 22 2026ENTERTAINMENT

The City of Kalona: A New Chapter in Gears of War

A new Gears of War game is on the way, and it's taking players back in time. This time, the action is set in a single city, Kalona. The creative director, Matt Searcy, shared some insights about this decision. The game, Gears of War: E-Day, is a prequel. It focuses on the events of Emergence Day, t

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Jan 22 2026POLITICS

Minnesota's Mining Ban Faces Major Shift

The U. S. House of Representatives recently voted to undo a mining restriction in northern Minnesota. This move could open the door for a big mining project by Antofagasta, focusing on copper, cobalt, and nickel. The vote was close, with 214 in favor and 208 against. This decision now heads to the

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Jan 22 2026HEALTH

What's Really Hurting Our Chances of Having Kids?

In Australia, a big study looked at why some women struggle to have kids. It checked out both things they can control, like lifestyle choices, and things they can't, like health issues. The goal was to see which factors really matter when it comes to fertility problems over time. Lifestyle choices,

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Jan 22 2026BUSINESS

Sports Betting Showdown: Massachusetts Takes on Kalshi

A recent court decision has put a temporary halt to some online sports betting activities in Massachusetts. The case centers around Kalshi, a prediction market that lets people buy and sell contracts based on future events, much like betting on sports outcomes. The state argues that Kalshi is operat

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Jan 22 2026WEATHER

Winter Storm Alert: Staying Safe and Smart

A big winter storm is coming to the US. It might affect a huge area, from Texas to New England. People should get ready for snow, ice, and very cold temperatures. These conditions could cause power outages and other problems. The storm, named Winter Storm Fern, is expected to start on Friday. It wi

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Jan 22 2026WEATHER

North Texas Braces for Winter Storm

North Texas is getting ready for a big winter storm coming this Friday night. The weather is expected to bring freezing temperatures and icy roads. To get ready, crews are already working hard to make sure the roads are safe. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the North Texas Tollwa

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Jan 22 2026EDUCATION

Helping Teachers in Northwest ISD: A Community Effort

Teachers in the U. S. often spend their own money on classroom supplies. This is a big problem. The Northwest ISD Education Foundation (NEF) is trying to help. They give teachers free resources. This helps teachers focus on teaching instead of worrying about money. The NEF is a nonprofit group. The

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Jan 22 2026EDUCATION

A Fun Way to Learn About Mouth Bugs and Defenses

Learning about the tiny world in our mouths and how our bodies fight off invaders can be tricky. But what if there was a game to make it easier? Enter the dual-role duel card game. This isn't just any game; it's designed to help students grasp complex ideas in oral microbiology and immunology. The g

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