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Mar 17 2026CRIME

True Crime in 2025: New Voices, Old Stories

The year 2025 offered a surprising shift in the true‑crime world, moving away from flashy rehashes and toward deeper, more human stories. Some releases still followed the old formula: a new angle on a famous serial killer or a celebrity drama that feels rushed to beat online rivals. But many f

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Mar 17 2026CRIME

Conspiracy Charge Faces First Amendment Challenge

Three former protest leaders say a federal conspiracy charge is wrong because it turns peaceful assembly into a crime. The case started during the Trump‑era “Midway Blitz” deportation drive. After prosecutors dropped charges against two people, the remaining four now fight a felony that could

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Mar 17 2026TECHNOLOGY

Coffee Machine Clash: Why the $649 Cuisinart Might Not Be Worth It

The Cuisinart Grind, Tamp and Brew sits in the middle of espresso prices. It costs $649, a price that puts it next to Breville and De’Longhi. Yet its look is more like a cheap Casabre or Gevi. People who dislike Breville and De’Longhi may be tempted. But the machine looks bulky, plasticy,

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Mar 17 2026TECHNOLOGY

Spring TV Bargains: Hisense Mini‑LED and Canvas Deals

Hisense is shaking up the market this spring, offering a range of Mini‑LED and Canvas TVs at discounts that could reach 40 %. The focus is on delivering premium picture quality without the usual high price tag. The Mini‑LED line uses thousands of tiny LEDs behind the screen, giving better control

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Mar 17 2026HEALTH

Big Weight Loss Without Pills: A Real‑Life Story

A patient with a body mass index of 45. 8, which is considered severe obesity, began an intensive program focused on diet, exercise and behavior change. Over the course of several months, she managed to lower her BMI to 31. 7, a level that is still overweight but far closer to the healthy range. Thi

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Mar 17 2026SPORTS

Kansas Coach Bill Self: Background and Values

Bill Self is a famous college basketball coach who leads the Kansas Jayhawks. He was born on December 27, 1962 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. His father, Bill Self Sr. , coached girls’ basketball at a local high school. The family name “Self” comes from English roots that go back to medieval times.

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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

How Policies Shape Faith and Family

In the United States, people who say they have no religious affiliation—often called “nones”—now outnumber Catholics and trail Protestants by only a few points. Although many of these nones still believe in God, they differ from traditional churchgoers in ways that can affect society. Studies show t

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Mar 17 2026SPORTS

Raven Johnson: A Basketball Star with Roots and Resilience

A young athlete from Atlanta has become a symbol of hard work on the court. Raven Johnson grew up in a city known for its sports culture, where she played at Westlake High School. While there, she helped her team capture four consecutive state championships and earned national honors as a top

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Mar 17 2026ENVIRONMENT

Palm Trees at EPCOT Slowly Sprout Back After Freezing

A sudden cold wave hit Orlando a month and a half ago, and it left the park’s green life looking almost skeletal. At EPCOT, the towering palms that frame Spaceship Earth had shed most of their leaves, standing there like bare poles. In the weeks that followed, those palms began to coax new fronds fr

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Mar 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Disney’s New Power Play: Who’s Running the Big Entertainment Machine?

The Walt Disney Company has reshuffled its leadership, bringing games and digital media under the same umbrella as film, TV, and streaming. Dana Walden, now President and Chief Creative Officer, is at the helm of this expanded unit called Disney Entertainment. Her role now covers everything from blo

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