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Mar 13 2026SPORTS

Brackets in Motion: How the 2026 NCAA Picks Are Shifting

The path to March Madness is tightening as the last conference tournaments finish. Teams that were once on the bubble are now in the spotlight, and the top seeds may change depending on a few key games. The NCAA uses an advanced system called NET Rankings to decide who gets in and where they sit on

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Mar 13 2026FINANCE

Inflation Bounces Back as Economy Slows, Pre‑War Shock Looms

The first month of 2026 saw a modest rise in consumer prices, according to the Federal Reserve’s favored measure. Prices went up by 0. 3 percent from December, and when compared to last year the jump was 2. 8 percent. Even after removing food and energy, core inflation hit 0. 4 percent monthly and 3

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Mar 13 2026HEALTH

Epicardial Pulse‑Field Breaks Bachmann’s Bundle Heartbeats

A new technique uses short bursts of electric energy to stop abnormal heart rhythms that start in a specific area called Bachmann’s bundle. Doctors first locate the problem spot from outside the heart, then deliver a pulsed‑field shock that destroys only the faulty cells. This method works without d

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Oil Move Sparks Ukraine Protest

Zelensky criticises the United States for easing sanctions on Russian oil, arguing it gives Moscow extra money to fund its war in Ukraine. The U. S. President granted a 30‑day waiver that lets nations buy Russian oil stuck at sea, hoping to calm rising fuel prices worldwide. Ukraine’s leader s

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

“Middle East Conflicts: Plane Crash, Rally Violence and Global Reactions”

The U. S. announced that a refueling plane crashed in Iraq, killing all four crew members who were called heroes by the Defense Secretary. A briefing said that U. S. –Israeli attacks have damaged many Iranian targets, but the exact number was not confirmed. The Secretary also mentioned that Ir

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Mar 13 2026CRIME

Truck Attack at Michigan Synagogue Sparks Tragic Links to Lebanon

A violent incident unfolded Thursday afternoon when a vehicle was driven into the doors of Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, a suburb near Detroit. The driver crashed through the building’s entrance and moved down a hallway before being confronted by security staff. Police reports indicate that the

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Mar 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Crime Thriller “Blood on Snow” Lands Sky Spot in the U. K.

Sky has secured the rights to Cary Joji Fukunaga’s upcoming crime drama “Blood on Snow, ” a story drawn from Jo Nesbø’s best‑selling novel. The film will debut as a Sky Original in the United Kingdom, with plans for a 2027 cinema release. The project brings together a star‑studded ensemble that inc

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Mar 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Nick Barrotta Joins Untitled Entertainment After Success on The Oval

Barrotta, who first gained fame playing Allan in Tyler Perry’s BET series The Oval, has just signed with Untitled Entertainment. The actor’s career began in New York where he balanced journalism gigs at Entertainment Tonight, Celebuzz and The Wrap before moving into acting. He appeared in over

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Ivorian Drum Returns Home After a Century

In the heart of Abidjan, a lively crowd of chiefs and villagers gathered at the airport on Friday to greet a giant drum that had been away for more than 100 years. The instrument, known as Djidji Ayokwè or “Panther‑Lion” in the local language, is over three metres long and almost 400 kilos heavy. It

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Mar 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

New Code, New Challenges: How AI Changed a CS Grad’s Job Hunt

Kiran Maya Sheikh, who earned her computer science degree from UC Irvine with a strong GPA, thought the path to a stable tech career would be straightforward. She imagined landing a role at a major company and earning a comfortable salary, just as many of her peers did. When ChatGPT launched in l

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