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Hall of Fame 2026: Who's In, Who's Out, and What's the Deal?

January 20, 2026

The Baseball Hall of Fame is about to reveal its 2026 class, and it's not looking too strong. Last year, the ballot was already considered weak, but this year's lineup is even less impressive. The top candidates are Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones, both center fielders. The ballot has 27 players wit

technology

Solar Power at Night: A New Twist on Energy

January 20, 2026

Scientists in Sydney are working on a cool idea: making energy from the sun even when it's dark. They're not using regular solar panels. Instead, they're creating devices that make electricity by giving off light, not absorbing it. Think of it like a solar panel in reverse. These scientists are par

health

Pregnancy and Wildfire Smoke: A Hidden Risk?

January 20, 2026

Wildfire smoke might be doing more harm than we thought. New research shows that when pregnant women breathe in this smoke, their kids might have a higher chance of having autism. The study looked at over 200, 000 births in Southern California. It found that the risk was highest when moms were expos

finance

Powell's Courtroom Dilemma: Politics and the Fed

January 20, 2026

Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve's leader, faces a tricky situation. He's considering attending a Supreme Court hearing about whether President Trump can dismiss Lisa Cook, a Fed governor. However, not everyone agrees that this is a wise move. Scott Bessent, a prominent figure in finance, advises

politics

Protesters, Journalists, and the Law: What Happened in St. Paul?

January 20, 2026

A heated debate is unfolding after a protest inside a church in St. Paul, Minnesota. The Justice Department is considering charges against the protesters. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon mentioned this in an interview. She also criticized Don Lemon, a former CNN journalist, for his covera

entertainment

A New Twist on an Old Tale: Lea Seydoux and Mikey Madison Team Up

January 20, 2026

Lea Seydoux, a celebrated French actress, is set to star alongside Mikey Madison in an upcoming film titled "The Masque of the Red Death. " This project is a fresh take on Edgar Allan Poe's classic story, directed by Charlie Polinger and produced by Julia Hammer and Erik Feig. The film is being deve

sports

The 49ers' Tough Lesson: A Playoff Wake-Up Call

January 20, 2026

The San Francisco 49ers faced a harsh reality check against the Seattle Seahawks. The 35-point loss wasn't just about missing key players or bad luck. It was a clear sign that the team wasn't ready for the physicality and strategy of a playoff game on the road. Trent Williams stood out as a bright

finance

Bank Stocks Dip as Credit Card Rate Cap Looms

January 20, 2026

U. S. bank stocks took a hit during morning trading on Tuesday. This happened as investors waited to see if a 10% cap on credit card interest rates would be enforced by the Trump administration. The deadline for this decision was January 20. The proposed cap aims to make credit cards more affordabl

politics

Trump's Billion-Dollar Presidency: A Closer Look

January 20, 2026

The recent buzz around Donald Trump's financial gains during his time in office has sparked quite the debate. It's been reported that he's made quite a fortune, at least $1. 4 billion, from various ventures while serving as president. This figure is considered a conservative estimate, as some of his

health

Measles Makes a Comeback: Why Vaccines Matter More Than Ever

January 20, 2026

Measles is back in the US, and it's not just a small problem anymore. Over the past year, there have been more than 2, 200 cases reported, which is a huge jump from previous years. This is the most cases the US has seen since measles was declared eliminated in 2000. And it's not just one big outbrea