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Mar 07 2026SCIENCE

Expanding the Space in a New Battery Material

A new study shows how changing the space inside a special material can help store more magnesium ions. The material is made of niobium and sulfur atoms arranged in a quasi‑one‑dimensional pattern. By adding large organic ions called BMPyrr⁺, the layers of this material open up. This opening lets mag

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Mar 07 2026SCIENCE

Cas12a Sensor Detects DNA Damage in One Step

The new sensor uses a single CRISPR enzyme, Cas12a, to spot damaged DNA without extra steps. A specially designed double‑stranded DNA keeps Cas12a quiet until the enzyme uracil‑DNA glycosylase (UDG) removes a uracil base. When UDG cuts the uracil out, the balance of the DNA changes and Cas12a

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Mar 07 2026CRIME

Family in Crisis: A Tale of Love, Loss, and Loneliness

Nick Reiner was once seen on a Hollywood carpet with his parents and siblings, celebrating a movie. Six months later he was arrested for killing them in their home. The family’s happy image crumbles as he is locked away, and his brothers and sister keep their distance. He lives in a special cell whe

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Mar 07 2026CRIME

Tragic Loss on the Trail: Three Women Vanish in Utah

A sudden tragedy struck a beloved hiking spot in Wayne County when 65‑year‑old Linda Dewey and her 34‑year‑old niece, Natalie Graves, were found dead near the Cockscomb Trailhead. The victims had been enjoying a familiar path that offered sweeping views of Utah’s dramatic cliffs when an unknown man

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Mar 07 2026WEATHER

Tornado Near Shopping Plaza Sends Metal Rubbish Flying

A sudden storm hit a small town in southwest Michigan, turning a quiet shopping area into a chaotic scene of flying debris. A worker at a local phone store started recording as metal sheets, insulation and other junk were hurled through the air. The tornado ripped roofs off nearby buildings and scat

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Mar 06 2026SPORTS

NFL Free‑Agency Dreams: How Teams Could Reboot Their Roster

Free‑agency season is here and the market is buzzing with speculation. Some analysts see a weak draft and strong veteran options, while others think the class is a waste. The truth lies somewhere in between – certain teams could find their missing pieces by signing the right free agents. Fi

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Mar 06 2026SCIENCE

Science Fest in Atlanta Lets Kids Meet the Minds Behind Tech

The 13th year of Atlanta’s Science Festival is set to spark curiosity with more than 150 activities and 100 hands‑on displays. It isn’t a quiz marathon; attendees are free to explore without worrying about scores or essays. The event’s co‑founder says the goal is simple: bring people face to face wi

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Mar 06 2026HEALTH

Faith, Happiness and Aging: How Belief Helps Seniors Thrive

Older people in Brazil are showing that a strong personal faith can help them feel happier and less sad, which in turn lets them live better lives as they age. A study of 538 seniors aged 60 to 101 measured how satisfied they were with life, how much depression they felt, and how well they aged. Par

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Mar 06 2026HEALTH

River Clean‑Up Sparks Doubt Even After Safety Checks

The Potomac River got a huge hit when a big sewage pipe broke six weeks ago, dumping almost 250 million gallons of raw waste into the water. A few months later, health officials announced that the river is now safe for swimming and fishing again. Yet many people still hesitate to get in. The news h

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Mar 06 2026BUSINESS

Freeman Health Expands in Arkansas While Tech Giants Push AI into Care

Freeman Health System, based in Missouri, has agreed to purchase four Arkansas hospitals for $112 million. The deal covers the 128‑bed Northwest Medical Center in Bentonville, the 222‑bed center in Springdale, a 64‑bed women’s hospital in Willow Creek, and the 73‑bed Siloam Springs Regional Hospital

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