William B. Funk, MD

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Yes it's cold enough

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The peninsula endured two months of such bone-chilling cold that experts rated it as the “coldest winter ... since maybe the founding of the Republic.”

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When head injury requires immediate care: If you have a severe headache, vomiting or feel confused after a head injury, you need medical evaluation right away. Have someone drive you to an urgent care center or emergency department.

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The former president accused the administration of being "eager to escalate the situation," and encouraged Americans to keep protesting for their rights. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/obama-killing-alex-pretti-wake-up-call_n_69766125e4b084939e04ca2c?ncid_tag=fcbklnkushpmg00000046&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=us_women

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How about that

Incredibly interesting data compiled by shows that US youth is becoming more risk averse or smarter (depends on your perspective).

In 1976, 92% of high school seniors said that they had consumed alcohol in their lives. In 2022, that was 53%.

Smoking ci******es went from 76% to 17% during the same time period.

Ma*****na use is down by 26 pts.

Teen pregnancy is down 75% since the early 1990s.

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Useful information

01/26/2026

The competition for Canada’s $12 billion submarine contract has turned into a massive economic power play. Germany’s Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) is sweetening its bid for 12 state-of-the-art submarines by offering a multi-billion-dollar investment package aimed at Canada's tech and resource sectors.

This offer extends far beyond the naval fleet. The proposal includes significant commitments to fund Canadian artificial intelligence, rare earths mining, and automotive battery production. By tying these 30-year obligations to the deal, the German firm is pitching a long-term alliance designed to strengthen Canada's industrial backbone.

The push comes as Canada seeks stability amid global trade volatility and increasing pressure on Arctic sovereignty. TKMS is positioning its technology as a way for Canada to maintain true sovereign control over its northern waters while building a resilient, high-tech economy.

In 2026, a major defence purchase is about much more than just hardware. It is a strategic choice of which partner will invest most heavily in Canada's ingenuity and national interests for the decades to come.



(Sources: Marine Link, BNN Bloomberg, StratNews Global, Reuters)

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The 2026 tax filing season—for 2025 returns—begins on Jan. 26, which means scammers are ramping up efforts to steal taxpayers' information and money.

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Sam Darnold has had an unreal NFL journey 💯

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The killing of Alex Pretti, a US citizen, by ICE in Minneapolis on Saturday has drawn sharp responses from many Americans, including business leaders.

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