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Jan 29 2026BUSINESS

Streaming Gains and Growing Pains

The streaming service Peacock has seen a significant increase in its user base, adding 3 million new subscribers in the last quarter of 2025. This brings its total subscriber count to 44 million. However, this growth comes with a cost. The company reported a substantial loss of $552 million during t

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Jan 29 2026EDUCATION

South Carolina's Voucher Program: A Rocky Road Ahead

South Carolina's school voucher program is off to a shaky start. The Education Oversight Committee was supposed to release a report on how voucher students are performing. But they missed the deadline. Why? The Supreme Court changed the rules. Now, parents have to collect the data instead of schools

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Jan 29 2026TECHNOLOGY

Apple's Big Change: Pro Apps Bundle Discontinued

Apple has made a significant shift in how it offers its professional apps. The company has stopped selling the "Pro Apps Bundle for Education, " which was a popular deal for many users. This bundle included apps like Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Motion, Compressor, and MainStage at a discounted price o

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

Iran's Heavy Hand: Fear and Arrests After Protests

Iran is in the grip of a massive crackdown. Security forces, dressed in plain clothes, are grabbing people left and right. They're throwing them into secret jails. Why? To stop any more protests. The government is scared. They've seen what can happen when people get angry. It all started with small

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Jan 29 2026EDUCATION

Classrooms Invite Visitors: A New Learning Experience

Visitors are now welcome in classrooms, marking a shift in how learning environments are perceived. This change opens up new possibilities for interaction and engagement. It's not just about students and teachers anymore. The idea is to create a more dynamic space where different perspectives can co

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Jan 29 2026TECHNOLOGY

Chrome's New AI Helper: A Step Forward or a Leap of Faith?

Google has introduced a new feature called Auto Browse in Chrome. It's an AI tool that can handle tasks like booking flights or finding apartments. This feature is part of Google's ongoing effort to integrate AI into Chrome. It's currently available only to US users who pay for Google's AI Pro or AI

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Jan 29 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tesla Shifts Gears: Model S and X Production to End

Tesla is making a big change. They are stopping production of their Model S and X cars. These cars have been around for a while. The Model S came out in 2012, and the Model X followed in 2015. Now, Tesla wants to use the space where these cars are made to build something new: robots. Elon Musk, the

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

Assisted Dying Bill: A Rocky Road Ahead

The assisted dying bill is facing a tough road to becoming law this year. Lord Falconer, a key supporter, has warned that without a major shift in the House of Lords' stance, the bill has little chance of passing. He even suggested using the Parliament Act, a rarely used power, to bypass the Lords i

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

Bruce Springsteen's New Anthem for Minneapolis

Bruce Springsteen has released a new track, "Streets of Minneapolis, " aimed at the people of Minneapolis. The song criticizes President Trump's immigration enforcement actions in the city. It was written and recorded quickly over the weekend, following a second fatal shooting by federal immigration

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

Minnesota in the Spotlight: Political Turmoil and Public Outrage

Minnesota has become a hotspot for political tension and public anger. The recent attack on Representative Ilhan Omar has added fuel to the fire. During a public event, Omar was sprayed with an unknown substance by a man who rushed at her. The suspect, Anthony J. Kazmierczak, was later arrested. Oma

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