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Ancient Hunters' Clever Trick: Poisoned Arrows

January 8, 2026

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

politics

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

January 8, 2026

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

politics

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

January 8, 2026

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

environment

Scientists Brave Icy Waters to Study Antarctica's Melting Thwaites Glacier

January 8, 2026

A group of researchers on the icebreaker Araon recently arrived at Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier. This glacier is melting fast. The journey took 12 days from New Zealand. The trip was mostly smooth until the ship hit thick sea ice. The ice around Antarctica is very dense. The crew had to navigate c

technology

AI Hype: Why Tech Companies Might Be Overestimating Consumer Interest

January 8, 2026

Dell recently made a surprising admission: most PC buyers aren't interested in AI features. This is a big deal because AI has been a major selling point for tech companies, including Apple, for years. At a recent event, Dell's head of product, Kevin Terwilliger, shared some insights. He said that c

finance

Apple Card's Big Change: Chase Takes Over

January 8, 2026

Chase is stepping in to manage the Apple Card, with the switch happening in about two years. Users won't see many changes right away. They'll still get up to 3% cash back on purchases, use easy spending tools, and share accounts with family. Mastercard will keep handling the payments, so users can s

entertainment

Who Got Left Out? Big Names Miss Actor Awards Nominations

January 8, 2026

The 2026 Actor Awards nominations are out, and some familiar faces are missing. Cynthia Erivo, known for her role in “Wicked: For Good, ” didn’t make the cut. This is surprising because she was nominated at the Golden Globes and had a strong performance last year. Her co-star, Ariana Grande, did get

crime

The Big Scam Boss: What Happened to Chen Zhi?

January 8, 2026

Chen Zhi, a wealthy businessman, was recently sent back to China from Cambodia. He is accused of running a huge online scam. This scam involved tricking people out of billions in digital money. Workers were also tricked into doing this scam work against their will. Chen Zhi and two other Chinese pe

politics

New Rules on Transgender Care for Kids: What's Happening?

January 8, 2026

The U. S. government has decided to pause its plan to exclude healthcare providers who offer gender-affirming care to children from Medicare and Medicaid. This decision came after a group of states led by Democrats sued the government over the proposed rules. Last month, the government suggested ne

politics

House Votes to Extend Health Insurance Help

January 8, 2026

In a surprising move, the House of Representatives took a big step toward extending health insurance subsidies that expired last month. These subsidies, part of the Affordable Care Act, help about 22 million people afford their health insurance. The vote was close, with 221 in favor and 205 against