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Jan 09 2026POLITICS

Music and Politics: Why Artists Are Walking Away from the Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center, a famous stage for music and art, is facing a wave of cancellations. Artists are choosing to step back, and it's not just about music anymore. It's about something bigger: politics. Sonia De Los Santos, a singer known for her uplifting songs about immigrants, was supposed to per

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Jan 09 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Aspen's Festive Winter Gathering: Ski, Dance, and Celebrate

Aspen is buzzing with excitement as the annual Aspen Gay Ski Week kicks off. This isn't just any ski event; it's a vibrant mix of sports, culture, and community, all while raising funds for a great cause. AspenOUT, a local nonprofit fighting bullying and promoting tolerance, is the heart of this wee

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Jan 08 2026EDUCATION

Iowa Takes Charge: Big Changes in How Education Money is Used

Iowa just got a big green light from the U. S. Department of Education. They can now use over $9 million in federal education funds in ways that make the most sense for their schools. This is a first-of-its-kind move, giving Iowa more freedom to decide how to spend this money. The Secretary of Educ

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Jan 08 2026HEALTH

Colorado's Stand on Vaccine Rules: Why the State is Going Its Own Way

Colorado is making a bold move. It's choosing to stick with its own vaccine rules instead of following new federal guidelines. This decision comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated their childhood immunization schedule. The CDC now recommends fewer vaccines, leaving

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Jan 08 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Gainesville's Cultural Calendar: A Month of Arts, Music, and History

Gainesville and Alachua County have a packed schedule for January 2026, offering a mix of literary events, historical lectures, music festivals, and theatrical performances. The month kicks off with a celebration of Jane Austen's 250th birthday at The Lynx Books, featuring guest author Lauren Groff

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Jan 08 2026HEALTH

Heart Health Concerns: Clozapine's Impact on Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Australians

Clozapine is a powerful drug used to treat certain mental health conditions. However, it's known to cause problems like diabetes and heart disease. A recent study looked at how this drug affects the heart health of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. The study found that a large number of pe

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Jan 08 2026CRIME

Chicago Shooting Mystery: A Suspect, But No Clear Answers

In Chicago, a man named Hector Gomez is in hot water, but not for the reason you might think. He's facing new federal charges, but not for the shooting that first got him in trouble. Instead, he's accused of having a gun, which is a no-no for him because he's an undocumented immigrant with a felony

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Jan 07 2026POLITICS

Minnesota Governor Steps Down Amid Social Media Storm

Minnesota's Governor Tim Walz recently decided not to run for another term. This came after a viral video by a young content creator named Nick Shirley. The video claimed fraud in day care centers run by people of Somali origin. The video got a lot of attention, even from high-ranking officials. Pr

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Jan 07 2026SCIENCE

Uncovering Our Ancestors: A Moroccan Cave's Secrets

Deep in a Moroccan cave, a treasure trove of ancient bones has been found. These bones, dating back 773, 000 years, are from a time period that scientists know very little about. The fossils include jawbones, teeth, and even a leg bone. What makes them so special is that they come from a time when t

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Jan 07 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Throwback to MTV's Music Video Days

MTV, once the go-to channel for music videos, has long since shifted its focus to reality TV. In 2025, it finally shut down its last 24/7 music channels in countries like the UK and Australia. But for those who miss the days of non-stop music videos, there's a new web app that brings back the nostal

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