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Mar 16 2026SPORTS

High‑School Sports Stars Shine in Weekly Fan Vote

Each Monday, the local paper posts a new list of high‑school athletes who could win the “Boys Athlete of the Week” award, thanks to a partnership with a community health group. Coaches from Sarasota and Manatee counties send in their players’ stats, and the readers decide who gets the top spot. The

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Mar 16 2026SPORTS

USA Beats Dominican Republic to Reach Third Straight WBC Final

The U. S. baseball team won a close 2‑1 game against the Dominican Republic, moving on to the World Baseball Classic final for a third straight year. The win was not as dominant as some expected, but it kept the team alive in a tough tournament. In the first inning, Junior Caminero hit a long hom

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Mar 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

High-Speed Communication Breakthrough: The Power of Sb2(S, Se)3/CdS

In the world of technology, there's a big push to make devices that can handle light in smart ways. One such device is a photodetector, which turns light into electrical signals. Recently, scientists made a big leap forward with a new type of photodetector. This isn't just any photodetector—it's sel

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Mar 16 2026POLITICS

Colorado's Child Marriage Loophole: A Hidden Crisis

In Colorado, a disturbing practice continues to harm young girls. A legal loophole allows 16- and 17-year-olds to be married off, often to much older men. This isn't just a rare occurrence; thousands of minors have been married under this law in recent years. The majority of these minors are girls,

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Mar 15 2026POLITICS

Trump Shares a 1998 Elevator Brawl with Kobe Bryant

During a recent Kentucky rally, President Trump met YouTuber and boxer Jake Paul. The conversation drifted from politics to personal history, and Paul asked if Trump had ever fought someone in person. The former president recalled a memorable incident from 1998 that involved NBA stars, including the

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Mar 15 2026SPORTS

German Marquez: A Fresh Pitching Chapter in San Diego

German Marquez has returned to Major League baseball with a new contract in San Diego, showing that he still has plenty of skill left to offer. He first caught fans’ attention when he threw six solid innings against the Giants on March 6, allowing only four hits and striking out six with just 83

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Mar 15 2026OPINION

Neighborhoods Building Together

The city of Saratoga is a patchwork of distinct neighborhoods, each with its own vibe and past. Those differences, rather than pulling people apart, weave a stronger community fabric. Everyone in the city—old timers and newcomers alike—shares a common goal: safe streets, good schools, and a friendly

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Mar 15 2026WEATHER

Windy Weather Alert and Rising Temperatures Ahead

A strong wind warning is in effect until 7 PM across the I‑25 corridor, Eastern Plains, and parts of the High Country. Winds are expected to reach 30–40 mph on average, with gusts that could hit up to 65 mph. At the same time, a winter weather advisory covers portions of the High Country until 3 

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Mar 15 2026HEALTH

High‑Dose Methotrexate Cuts Brain Lymphoma Relapse and Boosts Survival

A new study looked at whether a special way of giving the drug methotrexate could stop lymphoma from coming back in the brain. The researchers treated 336 patients who had finished a standard chemo plan called RCHOP and were in complete remission. The drug was given as a 3‑hour infusion at a dose of

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Mar 15 2026HEALTH

From Pain to Poetry: A Night that Changed Lives

The evening in Iowa City felt like a quiet storm. William O’Neal II, a poet working on his latest manuscript, chose the Dublin Underground bar as a makeshift studio. The place was tucked away yet full of history, its walls lined with old liquor bottles that whispered stories. He liked the space b

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