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Mar 16 2026WEATHER

Snowstorm Leaves a Trail of White in Minnesota

The heavy snowfall that swept across Minnesota this weekend has finally stopped, leaving behind a mix of impressive and modest winter layers. In the southeastern part of the state, residents reported the heaviest drifts, with many areas receiving close to a foot of new snow. Wabasha was the ha

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Mar 16 2026SCIENCE

Plants from the Philippines Show Promise Against Staph Bacteria

A review looked at many studies that test Philippine plants for fighting Staphylococcus aureus, a common cause of infections. The bacteria can spread in homes and hospitals, and it is becoming harder to treat because of drug resistance. Because of this problem, scientists are searching for new

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Mar 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

NOVA: Turning Data into Better Therapy Choices

The idea that therapy can be tailored exactly to each person is growing. Researchers call this Precision Mental Health, or PMH. It takes the proven practice of Evidence‑Based Practice and adds two new tools: regular, detailed measurements of a client’s progress, and computer models that predict whic

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Mar 16 2026LIFESTYLE

NYC Scores High in the Active‑Lifestyle Race

New York City earned a spot as the second best U. S. city for staying fit, according to a recent ranking that examined 35 different health‑related factors across the country’s largest urban centers. The study looked at everything from monthly gym fees to how many basketball hoops a city has per resi

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Mar 16 2026SPORTS

Liverpool Fans Demand Change After Stoppage‑Time Draw

Liverpool lost a chance to climb the table when they finished 1‑1 with Tottenham, a team that was struggling on the day. A stoppage‑time goal by Richarlison erased Dominik Szoboszlai’s early free‑kick advantage and left the crowd at Anfield with mixed feelings. The reaction was clear: boos, empty se

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Mar 16 2026SCIENCE

Simple Enzymes from Kimchi Bacteria Break Down Plant Fibers

A special bacteria that lives in kimchi was studied to find useful enzymes. Scientists looked at its entire DNA map and found many genes that could split sugars. They chose three of those genes to test in a lab. Two were called LbXyl43A and LbXyl43B, and the third was LbBgl3. These genes we

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Mar 16 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Thrilling Secrets and Crazy Plans

The season is almost over, and everyone feels the tension rising. In the last episode, a man named Xavier finds himself in danger while trying to rescue Teri from a dangerous group on a train. He sets up a bomb to distract the attackers, but his plan goes wrong when he learns that the mailman, Gary,

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Mar 16 2026HEALTH

Finding Calm Without the Quit Button

The author had been on a long meditation roller coaster, usually stuck in the “now what? ” pit stop. After years of trying to stay present while breathing, a new free app caught his eye because it promised science‑backed tricks that fit into daily life. Instead of long, quiet sessions on a mat, t

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Mar 16 2026SCIENCE

Boosting Plant Power: How Tiny Changes Make Flavonoids Super Antioxidants

Flavonoids, those natural powerhouses found in plants, are known for their ability to fight harmful molecules in our bodies. But they have some issues. They don't dissolve well in water, they don't stay in our system long, and they don't always go where we want them to. This makes it tough to use th

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Mar 16 2026POLITICS

Colorado's Child Marriage Loophole: A Hidden Crisis

In Colorado, a disturbing practice continues to harm young girls. A legal loophole allows 16- and 17-year-olds to be married off, often to much older men. This isn't just a rare occurrence; thousands of minors have been married under this law in recent years. The majority of these minors are girls,

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