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Apr 01 2026HEALTH

Science Says Marijuana Is Not a Cure for Mental Health Problems

Recent research that looked at over 50 clinical trials on marijuana for mental health found no real benefits. The studies covered conditions such as anxiety, depression, PTSD and opioid addiction, but none showed that cannabis helped patients in any measurable way. This finding matches other major

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Mar 31 2026POLITICS

Mexico Calls Out U. S. ICE Conditions, Promises Legal Action

Mexico’s president says the country will file a brief supporting a lawsuit that targets how U. S. immigration centers treat detainees. She also plans to raise the issue with the Organization of American States, which works on human rights. The focus is on poor water and medical care reported b

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Mar 31 2026POLITICS

Why a proposed Charlie Kirk highway in Arizona got shut down

Last week, Arizona’s governor vetoed a plan to name a major Phoenix highway after Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist killed in 2023. But the real debate wasn’t about the name—it was about who gets to decide what counts as “historic. ” Republicans argued the highway should honor Kirk’s impact on p

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Mar 30 2026BUSINESS

Local Jobs and Services to Know About This Week

A local bank picked a new leader while one medical office added a skilled professional, proving the area keeps growing in both healthcare and finance. A community bank in Fleetwood chose Betsy Knott to lead their retail banking team after she spent years opening and managing different branches. Her

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Mar 29 2026SCIENCE

Blue Whale Skeleton’s Long Journey Back to Oregon

A massive blue whale that drifted onto a southern Oregon beach in 2015 is about to reappear on land after an eleven‑year odyssey. The carcass, weighing roughly 200 tons and stretching nearly 70 feet, was found in a battered state. Scientists could not tell how long it had been dead, but tests reveal

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Mar 28 2026BUSINESS

PlayStation Prices Jump Again: What It Means for Gamers

"The latest price hike on the PlayStation 5 marks the second increase in less than a year. Sony has raised the cost of the standard console to $649. 99 and the digital edition to $599. 99 in the United States, while the high‑end PS5 Pro now costs $899. 99. Similar changes were made in the United Kin

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Mar 28 2026RELIGION

Faith’s Two‑Toned Trend

"The early 2020s saw the rise of secularism pause, a plateau that sparked heated talks about whether America is heading back to faith or just slipping further away. Those who see a comeback point to bright stories: more Bible copies sold, young men flocking to Eastern Orthodoxy, and a jump in Cathol

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Mar 28 2026CRYPTO

DeFi’s New Legal Shield: What the CLARITY Act Means

The Senate is pushing a bill that promises to give developers of decentralized finance tools the strongest legal protection yet. A senator explained that recent tweaks to the draft will make it a powerful safeguard for those who build non‑custodial software. The changes are still hidden from the pub

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Mar 28 2026RELIGION

Pope Visits Monaco to Ask Rich People to Share

The Pope flew by helicopter from the Vatican to Monaco, a tiny country on the French coast that is famous for its rich residents and fancy boats. He met with Prince Albert, who is the head of state there. The Pope said that people who have a lot should help those who do not. He told the Prince an

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Mar 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Netflix Thriller Gives True Detective Fans a Fresh Mystery

The latest crime series on Netflix may be the best thing for people who love True Detective. It has nine parts and got a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes. The show is built from books that many readers already enjoy. True Detective’s next season won’t be released for a long time. The last

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