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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

A New Senate Hope: Illinois Votes for a Black Woman with Big Support

Illinois voters have chosen a new face for the Senate, electing a Black woman who has long worked under Governor JB Pritzker. The win shows how powerful state politics can be when a governor’s backing is combined with substantial outside money. The campaign began when the incumbent senator, Richard 

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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Democrats Shift to Big‑Tax Plans as Populist Move

In recent months the Democratic Party has moved from vague anti‑Trump slogans to concrete tax ideas. Earlier, many saw them as a group without clear plans beyond anger at the former president. Now they have rolled out several proposals that aim to tax the wealthy and redistribute money. Bernie Sand

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Mar 18 2026FINANCE

Micron’s AI‑Driven Memory Surge: A Fresh Look at the Numbers

"Micron Technology, a key player in memory and storage, has seen its stock jump sharply as demand from artificial‑intelligence systems keeps growing. In the latest quarter, sales climbed more than half a hundred percent from last year, and earnings per share jumped nearly two times. Analysts h

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Mar 14 2026HEALTH

Managing Blood Pressure in Older Women

A 78‑year‑old woman first visited a geriatrician in 2017 after her family noticed she was forgetting things for short periods. The doctor recorded her blood pressure at 148 over 86, which is higher than the normal range even though she was on two medications meant to lower it. Several everyday habi

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Mar 13 2026OPINION

Family Bonds Tested: Lessons From Lockdown Life

During the first wave of a global health crisis, most people found themselves staying at home for months. Some families felt closer, while others struggled to keep things together. Research into this period examined more than 160 studies about how couples and children coped. The findings sh

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Mar 13 2026RELIGION

Education Levels Vary Widely Among U. S. Religions

The latest national survey shows that people who follow smaller religions tend to have higher education. Hindu and Jewish Americans lead the way, with about 70 % of Hindus and 65 % of Jews holding a bachelor’s degree or more. These groups are tiny in the country, making up less than 1 % and ab

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Mar 07 2026RELIGION

Church Sign Sparks Controversy in Ballwin

A new sign outside a local church has stirred debate among residents. The board of the Ballwin community says the sign was meant to welcome people, but many Muslim neighbors view it as offensive. The message on the sign calls Islam “demonic, ” a phrase that many find hateful and inflammatory. The c

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Mar 07 2026POLITICS

Iran School Explosion Likely From U. S. Strike

Satellite pictures and expert opinions point to a U. S. airstrike as the cause of a blast that killed many children at an elementary school in Minab, Iran. The attack happened on February 28 and is the deadliest civilian incident since the war began, with over 165 victims. The school sits beside a R

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Mar 05 2026SPORTS

Moravia’s Girls Basketball Team Falls Short in Sectionals

The Moravia girls’ basketball squad faced a tough challenge at the sectionals and ended up losing to Delaware Academy. The game was competitive, but Delaware’s players managed to outscore Moravia in key moments. Moravia’s team showed strong effort, but the margin of defeat was clear. The loss

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Mar 05 2026HEALTH

Worldwide Patterns of Fungal Sinus Infections

"The spread of fungal sinus infections varies across the globe, with each type showing distinct habits and results. Researchers have only a handful of side‑by-side data from different regions, leaving many questions unanswered. In some parts of the world, certain fungal strains thrive in warm, humi

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