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Mar 27 2026BUSINESS

Budget Battles: How a School District Scrutinized Contracts and Trips

A recent probe in a large Colorado school district has turned the spotlight on nearly $3 million of contracts and questions about international travel. The investigation, led by the board president, focuses on agreements signed between the district and a Texas‑based education firm called Education A

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Mar 27 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Maui’s Mighty Make‑Up: How Johnson Gave the Demigod Real Life

Dwayne Johnson stepped into the shoes – and the suit – of Maui for Disney’s new live‑action Moana, a task that tested both his body and his imagination. The actor explained that the costume was no light‑weight prop; it weighed 40 pounds and took roughly two and a half hours each day to get on. Even

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Mar 27 2026POLITICS

AI Centers on Pause: A Call for a Break

A new proposal aims to stop the construction of AI data centers in the U. S. until safety rules protect workers, consumers and the planet. The idea was pushed by two well‑known progressive figures. They argue that the rapid growth of these facilities threatens power grids, raises electricity bills

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Mar 27 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrity Birthdays on March 27

On this day, many well‑known figures celebrate another year. The most talked about is director Quentin Tarantino, who turns 63. He once voiced a character in his own film “Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood. ” Singer Mariah Carey reaches 56. She performed at the Winter Olympics opening ceremony in

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Mar 27 2026CRIME

Caught After Decades: Former RAF Member Faces New Charges

German authorities have brought charges against Daniela Klette, a former member of the Red Army Faction, for violent acts carried out in the early 1990s. The accusations include attempted murder, bomb attacks that were both failed and successful, kidnapping for ransom, and aggravated robbery. Klette

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Mar 27 2026ENVIRONMENT

Cooking for the Planet: A Fresh Take on Daily Choices

A new TV show aims to make eco-friendly living feel less like a chore and more like a smart lifestyle choice. The series, set to launch in 2027, isn’t just another cooking program—it blends recipes, expert chats, and real-life stories to help viewers cut waste and shrink their carbon footprint witho

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Mar 26 2026POLITICS

Short‑Term Rentals in New Franklin: A New Rule and Mixed Feelings

New Franklin City Council has just passed a new rule about renting homes for less than 30 days. The law says that any such rental must be at least 300 feet away from another short‑term rental. The vote was close, with four council members in favor and three against. The rule was debated for months.

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Mar 26 2026BUSINESS

Summer Travel Slows as Middle East Tension Spreads

The fight between Iran and its enemies has made people rethink early‑summer trips, especially to islands like Cyprus and Greece that depend on beach tourists. When U. S. and Israeli forces struck Iran at the end of February, Cyprus was just opening its doors after a quiet winter. A few days later,

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Mar 26 2026BUSINESS

A New Twist in Indiana’s Factory Future

In South Bend, a town that once thrived on car production, the story of factories today is split. Some companies are growing fast while others face slowdowns and uncertainty. A local metal‑forming business, General Stamping & Metalworks, sees its solar work as a bright spot. Last year, the compan

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Mar 26 2026EDUCATION

Getting Kids Moving Again – How Schools Are Using Tech to Fix the Sitting Crisis

Back in the day, kids raced around playgrounds during recess and burned off energy in gym class. These days, many schools have cut gym or shortened recess to focus only on test scores. The result? More chairs, more screens, and less movement. Instead of trying to pull kids away from devices altogeth

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