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Mar 25 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Local stars who caught the heart of Bergen County

Folks around Bergen County seem to have a soft spot for people who made it big but still feel like neighbors. Many grew up here or spent time in the area before fame knocked. Their careers cover music, comedy, acting, and more—but what ties them together is how they stayed relatable even after reach

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Mar 24 2026RELIGION

Why the Bible Has Stayed in Schools

The debate over putting the Bible back into classrooms has grown louder. Some people say it is only a Christian push and that other religions should be added too. They even suggest putting the Quran, the Satanic Bible or Egyptian prayers on school speakers. This argument ignores what history and the

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Mar 24 2026HEALTH

Early Warnings for Vaccine‑Disease Outbreaks

The fight against childhood illnesses has saved countless lives, but when vaccine rates slip or germs mutate, the same diseases can reappear. Health experts want to spot these dangerous shifts before they happen. One idea is “critical slowing down, ” a sign that an epidemic is about to change its be

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Mar 24 2026POLITICS

Town Budget Talk: Residents Voice Up on Spending and Taxes

The Ridgefield Board of Finance gathered at East Ridge Middle School on March 23 to hear what the community has to say about next year’s budget. The meeting was a key step before the board finalizes its plan and sends it to voters for a May 12 vote. The board will review the town’s finances and t

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Mar 24 2026POLITICS

Rebel Leaders Arrested Over Senator’s 2025 Killing

The Colombian attorney general issued new arrest warrants today for seven key figures of the Segunda Marquetalia rebel faction, linking them to the 2025 murder of Senator Miguel Uribe. The suspects include seasoned guerrilla commanders Ivan Luciano Marin Arango (known as “Ivan Marquez”) and Gener Ga

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Mar 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

Hidden Time in Calendars: How Showing or Hiding Weekends Affects Planning

Digital calendars help people decide when to do things. They show a week at a time, and users can move events around by dragging or picking slots from a list. The study looked at whether the weekend is visible in this week view and how that changes the way people plan. Researchers watched 105 peopl

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Mar 24 2026POLITICS

Models Show a Left Tilt in Political Talk

Large language models are now part of everyday conversations about politics, school topics, and public news. Researchers worry that these AI tools might favor one side of the political spectrum without us noticing. Earlier studies often asked models to act as specific characters or used fixed labels

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Mar 24 2026POLITICS

Steyer’s Silence on Newsom Sparks Debate

Tom Steyer, a billionaire running for California governor, faced backlash after he avoided giving a grade to current Governor Gavin Newsom during an interview. The question was simple: what letter would Steyer assign to Newsom’s performance over his two terms? Instead, he replied that people have co

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Mar 23 2026HEALTH

Targeted Nano‑Therapies: A New Hope for Autoimmune Suffering

Autoimmune illnesses arise when the body’s defense system attacks its own tissues, causing long‑term pain and damage. Traditional medicines mainly suppress the whole immune system, which can lead to dangerous side effects like bone loss, high blood pressure, and a higher risk of infections. Even dru

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Mar 23 2026POLITICS

Election Results Hint at 2027 Shake‑Ups

The latest mayoral runoff gave a fresh look at how French voters feel before the next presidential vote. In Marseille, the far‑right National Rally (RN) failed to win, showing that even a party seen as unstoppable can be stopped in big cities. This suggests that organized mainstream parties st

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