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Trump seeks to quell data center rebellionJan 13, 2026 5:07 pm - In a bid to tamp down growing unrest in communities over tech giants’ expansion of power-hungry data centers, President Donald Trump said his administration would push Silicon Valley companies to ensure their massive computer farms do not drive up people’s electricity bills, seizing on a promise Tuesday by Microsoft to be a better neighbor.
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US lost more immigrants than it gained in 2025, new estimate showsJan 13, 2026 4:30 pm - For the first time in at least half a century, more immigrants left the United States than entered last year, according to new estimates released Tuesday by economists at the Brookings Institution.
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Rubio says court hearings no longer possible for deported VenezuelansJan 13, 2026 4:21 pm - The Trump administration said it cannot comply with a federal judge’s order to provide dozens of deported Venezuelan migrants the opportunity to challenge their removals in an American court, saying in a legal filing late Monday night that such efforts would be impossible after U.S. forces deposed the Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro this month.
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The perfect little book to get you through winter’s doldrumsJan 13, 2026 2:42 pm - Winter, Val McDermid writes in her new book of short essays, “Winter: The Story of a Season,” is a time of energy, bonfires and holidays.
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A cheese-stuffed sweet potato trend led me to butterkäse, my new crushJan 13, 2026 10:01 am - Here’s the meet-cute story of how a food writer fell for butterkäse, a soft, rich cheese whose German name hints at its flavor and texture profile — a cross between butter and cheese. The journey began — as so many do these days — with videos on TikTok.
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Clinton fails to show for Epstein deposition, threatened with contempt of CongressJan 13, 2026 9:59 am - House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, a Kentucky Republican, threatened Tuesday to hold Bill Clinton in contempt of Congress after the former president declined to appear before the panel for a closed-door deposition related to its investigation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Scott Adams, ‘Dilbert’ creator who poked fun at bad bosses, dies at 68Jan 13, 2026 9:54 am - Scott Adams, who became a hero to millions of cubicle-dwelling office workers as the creator of the satirical comic strip “Dilbert,” only to rebrand himself as a digital provocateur - at home in the Trump era’s right-wing mediasphere - with inflammatory comments about race, politics and identity, died Jan. 13. He was 68.
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This slow cooker braised beef gave me back a piece of myselfJan 13, 2026 5:41 am - Just three main ingredients — and no chopping or stirring — deliver an astounding depth of flavor in this tender, slow-cooked beef in tomato and garlic sauce.
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Why the American battery boom is on shaky groundJan 12, 2026 2:41 pm - As energy bills rise and power companies struggle to keep up with booming electricity demand, giant batteries have become a crucial tool for keeping the lights on around the United States.
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These low-ABV wines are perfect for a not-quite-dry JanuaryJan 12, 2026 12:04 pm - If an all-or-nothing Dry January isn’t for you, consider a Damp January, which entails drinking less throughout the month. It doesn’t have to feel like deprivation, thanks to the availability of excellent low-alcohol wines. These bottles contain less booze than many other wines, and you can find them across varying styles — and at prices that won’t dry out your savings.