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Jan 08 2026HEALTH

Why Did the U. S. Government Drop Plans to Cut Alcohol Limits?

Last year, a group of health officials in the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) worked on a draft proposal. They wanted to cut the recommended alcohol limit for men in half. This meant men should have only one drink per day instead of two. Women's limits would stay the same. The go

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Jan 08 2026HEALTH

Flu Season Hits Hard: Why Vaccination Matters Now More Than Ever

Flu cases are on the rise in Pennsylvania, with Philadelphia seeing more emergency room visits compared to last year. Health experts are urging everyone to get vaccinated, as the flu is causing serious complications, especially in children. A new flu variant, subclade K, is spreading rapidly. This

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Jan 08 2026HEALTH

Keeping Well During the Holidays: Simple Steps to Stay Healthy

The holiday season can be a fun time, but it can also be stressful and tiring. Dr. Young from MUSC Health has some easy tips to help everyone stay healthy and happy. First, try to spend some time outside every day. Even 30 to 60 minutes can make a big difference. This can be a walk, playing outside

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Jan 08 2026POLITICS

Why Alaska's Budget Rules Need a Makeover

Alaska's budget process is stuck in the past. The state's constitution demands an unusually high threshold for overriding a governor's veto on budget matters. This rule, requiring three-fourths of legislators to agree, makes it tough for the public's voice to be heard. It's time to update this rule

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Jan 08 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Switch 2 in 2026: What's in Store for Gamers?

The Switch 2 has already made a splash in the gaming world, showing what's possible on portable hardware. As it approaches its first anniversary, expectations are high for both Nintendo's own games and those from other developers. With many months left in the year and more announcements to come, sur

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Jan 08 2026POLITICS

Local Loyalty or Lowest Bid: A City's Dilemma

A recent decision by the Naples City Council has sparked discussions about where local governments should draw the line between cost savings and community support. The council awarded a $7. 5 million fleet services contract to an out-of-town dealership, despite a local business, Tamiami Ford, offeri

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Jan 08 2026SCIENCE

Ancient Hunters' Clever Trick: Poisoned Arrows

A group of researchers made a big find. They found poison on old arrowheads. These arrowheads are really, really old. They are 60, 000 years old. This is a huge deal. Before this, the oldest poisoned arrows were from 35, 000 years ago. So, these new arrows are much older. The researchers were led b

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Jan 08 2026POLITICS

Béla Fleck Steps Back from Kennedy Center Shows

Béla Fleck, a famous banjo player with 18 Grammy Awards, has decided to cancel his upcoming shows with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center. He shared his decision on social media, explaining that performing there has become too political. Fleck believes the Kennedy Center should fo

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Jan 08 2026POLITICS

New York's Mayor Stands Firm Behind Housing Chief Amid Controversial Past Posts

In New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani is backing his newly chosen housing leader, Cea Weaver, despite some people being upset about her old social media posts. Weaver, known for her work helping renters, was picked to lead the Mayor's Office to Protect Tenants. Her job is to take strong action agai

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Jan 08 2026POLITICS

Tensions Rise as Yemen's Southern Separatists Snub Saudi Arabia's Peace Talks

In a bold move that has intensified the rivalry between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, the leader of Yemen's Southern Transitional Council (STC) chose not to participate in discussions aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in Yemen. The STC, which has been pushing for an independent s

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