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Why the U.S. Economy Is Growing While Many Americans Still Feel Financially Stretched

By Harshit WASHINGTON, JANUARY 13, 2026 —As the United States moves through the early weeks of 2026, the national economy continues to show signs of stability. Employment remains steady, businesses are operating without major disruption, and key economic indicators suggest ongoing growth rather than contraction. Yet for many Americans, this macroeconomic picture does not align […]

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Why Climate Science in the United States Is Becoming More Impact-Focused in 2026

By Harshit WASHINGTON, JANUARY 12, 2026 —Climate science in the United States is entering 2026 with a noticeably different emphasis than it had even a few years ago. While measuring temperature trends and tracking atmospheric changes remain central tasks, researchers are increasingly focused on how climate data translates into real-world impacts for communities, infrastructure, public

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Why Preventive Health Remains a Priority for Americans in Early 2026

By Harshit ATLANTA, JANUARY 12, 2026 —Preventive health continues to play a central role in U.S. healthcare discussions as 2026 begins. Rising medical costs, demographic shifts, and long-term disease management needs have reinforced the importance of early detection, routine care, and sustainable lifestyle practices. Healthcare providers increasingly emphasize prevention as a way to reduce long-term

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Why U.S. Businesses Are Entering 2026 With a Cautious Growth Strategy

By Harshit NEW YORK, JANUARY 12, 2026 —As 2026 begins, many U.S. businesses are approaching growth with caution rather than aggression. Despite steady demand in several sectors, companies continue to prioritize financial discipline, operational efficiency, and risk management over rapid expansion. This approach reflects lingering uncertainty around borrowing costs, consumer demand, and long-term planning following

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Why Cost-of-Living Pressures Remain a Central Economic Issue for Americans in Early 2026

By Harshit WASHINGTON, JANUARY 12, 2026 —As the United States enters 2026, cost-of-living pressures continue to shape how Americans experience the economy, even as inflation remains lower than its earlier peaks. While headline inflation has moderated, prices for essential goods and services remain elevated compared with pre-pandemic levels, influencing household behavior, spending priorities, and overall

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Nationwide Protests Erupt After ICE Agent Kills Minneapolis Woman

By Harshit MINNEAPOLIS, JANUARY 11, 2026 —Nationwide outrage over the killing of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old Minneapolis woman shot by an agent of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, spilled into streets across the United States on Saturday, as protesters demanded justice for Good and the removal of federal immigration authorities from their communities. In

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Bob Weir, Grateful Dead Co-Founder and Psychedelic Rock Pioneer, Dies at 78

By Harshit SAN FRANCISCO, JAN. 11, 2026 — Bob Weir, the guitarist, singer, and founding member of the legendary rock band Grateful Dead, has died at the age of 78. His death was confirmed through a statement shared on his official Instagram account, which said Weir passed away peacefully after battling cancer and lung-related complications.

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Deepfakes Are Breaking Digital Trust — and Why Verification, Not Detection, Is the Only Defense

By HarshitJANUARY 11, 2026 — U.S. TECHNOLOGY & CYBERSECURITY Deepfakes are no longer a fringe internet phenomenon or a novelty confined to manipulated videos. In 2026, they have become a structural threat to digital trust itself — undermining identity systems, bypassing authentication controls, and enabling fraud at industrial scale. Security experts warn that the danger

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Flu Hospitalizations and Deaths Continue to Rise in U.S. After Record Week

By Harshit ATLANTA, JANUARY 11, 2026 —After the most intense week of flu activity ever recorded in the United States, hospitalizations and deaths from influenza continue to climb, according to new federal data, heightening concern as the country remains deep in the winter respiratory virus season. About 40,000 people were hospitalized with flu during the

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U.S. Business in Early 2026: Why Execution, Efficiency, and Restraint Now Define Corporate Strategy

By Harshit NEW YORK, JANUARY 11, 2026 — As the United States moves through the opening weeks of 2026, the business environment is marked by a clear and consequential shift in tone. The period defined by rapid expansion, aggressive hiring, and speculative investment has given way to a more restrained and execution-driven phase. For corporate

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