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Mar 28 2026SCIENCE

The Link Between Celebrity Fandom and Self‑Love

People who follow famous people closely often feel a strong attachment to them. Studies show that this attachment can be linked to what psychologists call vulnerable narcissism – a form of self‑interest that feels fragile and depends on external validation. When someone spends a lot of time wa

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Mar 28 2026OPINION

Oakland schools face another challenge: a lawsuit over heritage months

Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) runs on tight funds, serving mostly low-income students who need stable classrooms more than legal battles. Yet the state education department just filed a lawsuit claiming the district didn't do enough to fight antisemitism—despite no clear evidence of widespr

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Mar 27 2026HEALTH

Simple Ways We Learned About Health

In the 1950s, a surprising event made people think about their bodies. President Dwight Eisenhower had a heart attack while playing golf in Denver. The nation was shocked because he seemed strong and young. A health official compared the news to learning about Pearl Harbor, showing how serious it wa

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Mar 26 2026HEALTH

Small Steps, Big Gains: Tiny Lifestyle Tweaks Could Help Your Heart

Research suggests that adding just a few extra minutes of walking and sleep each day might lower heart disease risk, even if the evidence isn’t rock solid. Experts looked at population data and estimated that 4. 5 more minutes of moderate walking and 11 extra minutes of sleep daily could improve hea

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Mar 25 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrity Money Talk: Why Some Stars Miss the Mark

Celebrities often feel pressured to show how they spend their cash, but when fans reach out about money problems, many seem more focused on image than help. A recent fan told Oprah that a $100 jewelry box was too pricey; Oprah’s reply, “Lower than $100? ” shocked many who expected a more compassi

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Mar 24 2026OPINION

New Take on the Cancelled Star Trek Series

The show that once promised a fresh start for the franchise was pulled before it could grow. Paramount decided to green‑light a second season of Starfleet Academy while the first was still airing. That move meant they spent a lot of money on a series that did not gain many fans. Reviews were

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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 22 2026POLITICS

A Rough Road: How Mentors Shaped a Controversial Legacy

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. grew up in the shadow of tragedy and chaos, a young boy who lost his father to assassination and later his wife in 2013. He turned to drugs at fourteen, was expelled from boarding schools, and drifted toward a life of public scrutiny. Yet his path was not walked alone; three ke

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Mar 21 2026CRIME

Miller’s Murder Verdict Stands After Supreme Court Review

The Kentucky Supreme Court has kept a 2024 murder conviction intact, saying the evidence against Marsha Lynn Miller is clear. Miller was found guilty of driving her car into a stranger, Frank Harris, in Covington’s parking lot. She claimed she saw a man in black telling her to hit Harris, but the ju

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Mar 20 2026POLITICS

Trump Criticizes NATO Allies Over Iran Conflict Support

President Trump took to social media to slam NATO partners for not backing U. S. and Israel in the fight against Iran. He called the allies “cowards” after they declined to help secure shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz. The president argued that without U. S. leadership, NATO is ineffective. T

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