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Mar 11 2026POLITICS

Hotel Topeka Gets New 2% Sales Tax to Pay for Repairs

The City Council in Topeka has decided that a small tax will be added to the price of anything sold inside Hotel Topeka. The plan is called a Community Improvement District, or CID for short. It will bring in money that the city can use to fix up the hotel and cover some of the costs it already spen

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Mar 11 2026SCIENCE

Professor Mike Benjamin’s Legacy in Connective Tissue Science

The new special edition focuses on how Professor Mike Benjamin has shaped the study of connective tissues. It highlights his groundbreaking discoveries about the mechanical properties of fibrous proteins. Researchers praised how he linked structure to function in collagen and elastin fibers.

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Mar 11 2026SPORTS

Rockies Gear Up: Roster Uncertainty and New Beginnings

The Rockies are busy shaping a 26‑man squad for the season opener on March 27 in Miami. Decision makers like DePodesta, Byrnes and Schaeffer juggle stats, experience, minor‑league options and gut feelings. Who will be the fifth starter? Options include Chase Dollander, Ryan Feltner or a retooled

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Mar 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

ChatGPT’s New Interactive Visuals Make Math and Science Easier to See

OpenAI has rolled out a fresh feature for ChatGPT that lets people play with math and science concepts in real time. Instead of reading a plain explanation or staring at a static picture, users can now drag sliders and change numbers to watch equations update instantly. For instance, if you want to

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Mar 11 2026BUSINESS

Sustainability Star: Orion Scores Top Eco Rating

Orion S. A. has earned a top-tier Platinum rating from EcoVadis for its 2025 performance, placing the company among only a few percent of global firms that achieve this level. The rating covers four key areas: environmental impact, ethical conduct, sustainable sourcing, and labor practices. The com

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Mar 11 2026SPORTS

High School Hoops: Who Will Reign Supreme in Oregon?

The 4A boys basketball state tournament is underway at Forest Grove High School, drawing attention from fans and analysts alike. Several sports reporters have shared their forecasts for each matchup, offering a mix of confidence and surprise. In the opening round, Scappoose faces La Grande wit

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Mar 11 2026OPINION

Revisiting a Thriller: A Fresh Look at “Kiss the Girls”

The actress once celebrated a 1997 thriller that marked a turning point in her career. She later reflected on how the film’s themes have shifted her view of the story and its place in society. The movie, based on a 1995 novel, followed a forensic psychologist who pursues a serial killer after his

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Mar 11 2026HEALTH

Vaccines After COVID: What Low‑Income Nations Learned

The coronavirus crisis pushed many kids in poorer countries out of routine shots, a sharp drop that worried health experts. But how the pandemic shaped people’s trust in vaccines beyond COVID‑19 is still a puzzle. Researchers gathered all the evidence they could find to see if fear of COVID or

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Mar 11 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Scorsese’s TV Twist: A New Take on a Classic Crime Show

The famous filmmaker Martin Scorsese, known for movies like Goodfellas and Raging Bull, stepped into television to help create a top crime series on HBO. The show, set in the 1920s during Prohibition, follows a corrupt Atlantic City official who mixes politics with bootlegging. Scorsese’s role was m

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Mar 11 2026ENTERTAINMENT

The Rookie Rewrites the Cop‑Show Playbook

A new season of a long‑running police drama is turning heads by mixing familiar beats with fresh twists. Instead of following the same tired patterns, the show launches its eighth series from a dramatic European backdrop, giving viewers an unexpected taste of foreign scenery in a network‑TV forma

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