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Mar 07 2026SCIENCE

Cas12a Sensor Detects DNA Damage in One Step

The new sensor uses a single CRISPR enzyme, Cas12a, to spot damaged DNA without extra steps. A specially designed double‑stranded DNA keeps Cas12a quiet until the enzyme uracil‑DNA glycosylase (UDG) removes a uracil base. When UDG cuts the uracil out, the balance of the DNA changes and Cas12a

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Mar 07 2026TECHNOLOGY

Plasma Gets a Tune‑Up: Bug Fixes Roll Out Soon

The KDE Plasma team has announced a wave of bug fixes that will reach users in the upcoming 6. 6. 2, 6. 6. 3 and 6. 7 releases. These updates focus on improving stability rather than adding new features, addressing issues that have been bothering the community for some time. A key improvement is

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Mar 07 2026ENTERTAINMENT

How to Make Your Pokopia Island a Happy Home

First, think of the Environment Level as a score that shows how comfy your Pokémon feel. When you give them nice homes and keep their spaces tidy, the score goes up. If you cut a decoration or make a room feel empty, it can drop. The game counts all the happiness points from every Pokémon in an are

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Mar 07 2026WEATHER

Storms Spread Across Eastern Michigan This Morning

Morning skies over Lower Michigan will gradually turn stormy, with showers and a few thunderstorms moving eastward. By mid‑morning the rain will cover more of the region, especially the eastern half, according to current radar data. The strongest storms are not expected to be as intense as yesterday

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Mar 07 2026WEATHER

Storm Alert Hits Des Moines: Stay Safe and Know the Risks

A warning from the National Weather Service went out at 7:23 p. m. Friday, March 6, telling residents in Boone, Dallas and Polk counties that a severe thunderstorm was on the move. The storm could bring winds up to 50 mph and hail as big as a half‑inch. The alert is set to expire at 8:15 p. m. , but

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Mar 07 2026SPORTS

Mizzou Baseball Bounces Back After Weather‑Halted Loss

The Tigers’ second game against the UIC Flames was cut short in the fifth inning when rain forced a pause. They will resume play on Saturday at two o’clock, with the third game beginning half an hour after the second finishes. Coach Kerrick Jackson and his players will have to regroup during the

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Mar 07 2026HEALTH

Military Dogs in San Diego: A Care Gap Revealed

The latest findings from the Department of Defense’s Inspector General highlight serious shortcomings in how military bases across San Diego County treat their working dogs. Over a three‑year span, two key facilities—Naval Base San Diego and Marine Corps Air Station Miramar—recorded 30 days of scorc

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Mar 07 2026WEATHER

Flood Alert in Ingham County: What Residents Need to Know

The National Weather Service warned that the Sycamore Creek in Delta Township and Lansing could overflow. The alert began early Saturday morning, around 2:22 a. m. , and will stay active until Monday. By the time of the warning, the creek had already reached 7. 5 feet—well above its normal 6‑foot le

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Mar 07 2026BUSINESS

Netflix Ends Deal With Meghan’s Lifestyle Line

The streaming giant has decided to part ways with Meghan Markle’s As Ever brand, ending the partnership a few months after signing a multi‑year deal with the former royal couple. The brand, which debuted in August 2025 alongside Netflix’s Consumer Products arm, offered items such as fruit spreads

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Mar 07 2026CELEBRITIES

Meghan’s New Path: How She Is Taking Her Brand Home

Netflix and Meghan Markle have decided to part ways, ending their partnership with the As ever lifestyle brand. The brand began in 2025 as a line of home goods, offering items like jams, honey, tea, wine, candles and chocolate. Its first products sold out in less than an hour after launch, sho

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