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Mar 19 2026BUSINESS

Accenture Anticipates Slight Revenue Dip as Businesses Tighten Budgets

Accenture, a global consulting firm based in Dublin, Ireland, has warned that its revenue for the upcoming fiscal quarter will be a touch below what analysts expected. The company’s shares fell about 3% before the market opened. The slowdown comes as many businesses are postponing large digital mak

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Mar 19 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Game Dream: Modders Revive Classic Baldur’s Gate

A small experiment with the newest RPG’s editing tools has turned into a full‑blown project to bring back the original Baldur’s Gate. The journey began when a modder found an unlocked version of the latest game’s toolset on a popular mods site. The idea was simple: test how far the tools could

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Mar 19 2026HEALTH

Dementia Risk and Diabetes: What the Numbers Say

People with diabetes often worry about their brain health, and research shows that the type of diabetes matters. In a study that looked at an entire nation’s records, scientists compared people who had type 1 diabetes, those with type 2 diabetes, and individuals without any form of the disease. They

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Mar 19 2026HEALTH

Healthy Eating Can Spot Hidden Lung Risks Early

A new study shows that a simple food‑based score, created with machine learning, can flag people at risk for a lung condition called PRISm before it worsens. PRISm is a subtle breathing problem that can grow into serious lung disease, heart trouble, or even lead to early death. Doctors often miss

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Mar 19 2026BUSINESS

Defense Startups Get New Funding Boost in Southern California

The federal government has just cleared a bill that will keep money flowing to small defense and aerospace companies in Southern California. The legislation, which extends the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs through 2031, was approved

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Mar 19 2026HEALTH

Diabetes and the Risk of Forgetting

People who live with diabetes face a higher chance of losing memory. A recent study looked at nearly 284, 000 adults and found that those with type 1 diabetes were almost three times more likely to develop dementia than people without the disease. Those with type 2 diabetes were twice as likely. Th

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Mar 19 2026EDUCATION

A New Coach for Career Growth at KCC

Cesar Avalos has stepped into a key role at Kankakee Community College, leading the department that helps people learn new skills and grow in their jobs. He will guide training programs that are tailored to the needs of local businesses, and he will work closely with employers to make sure students

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Mar 19 2026OPINION

Women’s Work, Men’s Misunderstanding

The last year has seen a flood of opinion pieces that claim women are “ruining” the workplace, yet they offer almost no facts. These articles rely on personal anecdotes and vague feelings instead of solid data, turning individual stories into evidence for everyone. When a writer confesses that

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Mar 19 2026POLITICS

Hamilton County Faces Real Democratic Showdown

In a county where party backing often seals the race, voters will see an uncommon open contest on April 16. The event brings together current commissioner Stephanie Summerow Dumas, newcomer Meeka Owens, and immigrant educator Herman Najoli for a one‑hour debate that could decide the May 5 primary

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Mar 19 2026OPINION

Steve Pearce: A Risky Choice for Colorado’s Public Lands

Colorado owns more than 8 million acres that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) keeps safe for everyone. These lands give clean air, water, and space for wildlife. They also bring tourists, hunters, and people who love clear night skies. In 2025, visitors spent over $2 billion on the state’s econom

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