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January 12, 2026

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Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, Jan. 10, 2026

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Trump’s ‘Superstar’ Appellate Judges Have Voted 133 to 12 in His Favor

President Trump promised to fill the appeals courts with “my judges.” They have formed a nearly united phalanx to defend his agenda from legal challenges.

By Mattathias Schwartz, Emma Schartz and Alicia Parlapiano

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Welcome to the Era of 65-Year-Old Roommates

More older adults are renting out rooms in their homes to make ends meet.

By Julia Echikson

U.S. Hiring Continues at Modest Pace, but Weaknesses Are Evident

The unemployment rate fell in December, but job growth across 2025 was the lowest in five years.

By Talmon Joseph Smith

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