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Jan 09 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Crime Drama That Found Its Audience Late

Channing Tatum's movie "Roofman" is now a hit on Paramount+. It's the most-watched film on the platform, which is surprising because it was almost ignored when it first came out. The film is based on a true story about Jeffrey Manchester, a former soldier who turned to crime to support his family.

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Jan 09 2026CRIME

Justice Served: Cleveland Man Charged in Deadly Highway Shooting

A man is now behind bars for a shocking crime that took place on a Cleveland highway. Nishawn Wood, a 30-year-old from Cleveland, is accused of killing two people, Emerald Vanderhorst, 35, and Jordan King, 31, on Interstate 71 near the I-90 split. The incident happened late last year, and Wood was a

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Jan 09 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Messy Start: What's Wrong with 'His & Hers'?

The show 'His & Hers' kicks off with a lot of confusion. Anna Andrews, a news reporter, is seen in a messy apartment, drinking wine straight from the bottle. She then heads to her old job, only to find out that her position has been taken by someone else. Meanwhile, Jack Harper, a police detective,

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Jan 09 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Crime: A Growing Threat in 2025

The world of cryptocurrency saw a huge jump in illegal activities in 2025. New data shows that bad actors, including countries, stole or laundered over $154 billion. This is a big increase from the previous year, showing that crime in this area is getting more organized and complex. One big reason

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Jan 09 2026ENVIRONMENT

U. S. Exit from Pacific Climate Group Sparks Regional Concerns

The U. S. decision to leave the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) has raised eyebrows and concerns. This move is part of a broader U. S. strategy to distance itself from international organizations deemed not in line with its national interests. SPREP, based in Samoa,

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Jan 09 2026BUSINESS

Venezuela's Oil Revival: A Rocky Road Ahead

Venezuela's oil industry, once a global powerhouse, is now a shadow of its former self. The country sits on massive oil reserves, but getting that oil out of the ground and to market is a huge challenge. The U. S. government is pushing to revive Venezuela's oil production, but experts say it's not t

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Jan 09 2026HEALTH

How Your Beliefs Shape Your Emotions

Researchers have been digging into how our personal beliefs can help us manage our emotions better. They found that when people adjust their thoughts about negative situations, it works best when it aligns with what they already believe. In three different studies, they asked people to think differ

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Jan 09 2026HEALTH

Black Women, HIV, and the Power of Belief

In the nation's capital, a group of Black women, each living with HIV for roughly 26 years, gathered to share their experiences. They face a unique challenge: society often judges them not just for their HIV status, but also because of their race and gender. This double stigma can make it difficult

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Jan 09 2026EDUCATION

How States Stack Up in School Funding

School funding is not a one-size-fits-all issue. Each state has its own set of challenges and resources. A recent study by the Education Law Center (ELC) looked at how states fund education using three different measures. The study, "Making The Grade 2025, " used data from 2023 to give a more detail

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Jan 09 2026EDUCATION

California's Education Shake-Up: Who's Really in Charge?

California is looking at a big change in how schools are run. The governor wants to give the next governor more control over education. This could mean less power for the elected state superintendent. The plan comes from a report by a group of researchers. They say the current system is too confusi

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