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Mar 19 2026HEALTH

Newborns May Feel the Effects of Pesticides Even Before Conception

Researchers have found that women who live near farms where pesticides are used can give birth to babies with poorer health scores, even if the exposure happened before they become pregnant. The study examined more than 1. 1 million births in Arizona from 2006 to 2020, using the Apgar score—a qui

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Mar 19 2026SCIENCE

Sweet Gels That Glow in Many Liquids

Scientists have made a new family of tiny sugar molecules that can form glowing gels in many different liquids. The key is adding special light‑producing groups to the sugar core: one version has a naphthalene tag, another uses a benzothiadiazole unit, and the third carries a coumarin ring. All thre

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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 2026SPORTS

Yuzvendra Chahal’s Bold Move: Cutting Alcohol to Boost IPL 2026 Chances

Yuzvendra Chahal, the famed leg‑spinner from Punjab Kings, has announced a major personal change that could shape his future in the Indian Premier League. The 35‑year‑old has decided to quit alcohol completely, saying he wants to be at his best physically and mentally for the upcoming season. His

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Mar 19 2026OPINION

China’s Oil Grip and the New Face of U. S. Strategy

The fight with Iran has gone beyond missiles and bombs, turning into a battle of words and data that reaches every screen. In the first weeks, Washington imagined a quick win, but now it faces an opponent that will not back down easily. The real war is happening in the flow of information, whe

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Mar 19 2026HEALTH

Herbs and Spices That Pack Vitamin C

Vitamin C is key for a strong immune system and most adults need about 90 to 120 milligrams each day. While oranges and bell peppers are the usual go‑to foods, some herbs and spices can add a small boost. The amount of vitamin C in these seasonings is usually lower than in larger fruit or vege

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Mar 19 2026SCIENCE

A Quiet Corner of the World Turns Into an Earthquake Listening Post

The Southernmost tip of our planet is getting a new job: listening to earthquakes. Scientists have set up very sensitive devices called seismometers at the South Pole, a place where noise from cities and weather is almost non‑existent. The first of these was installed by the US Geological Survey in

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Mar 19 2026BUSINESS

Lamborghini Faces 2025 Profit Drop: Tariffs, Currency and EV Back‑Off

Lamborghini reported lower profits for 2025, even though it made a record amount of money. The drop comes from U. S. tariffs that hit sales and profit margins in its biggest market. Last year the company raised prices, but that did not fully cover the extra tariff costs. The operating margi

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Mar 19 2026BUSINESS

Community Projects in the Adirondacks Get Fresh Funding

In a recent wave of state support, several small towns in the Adirondacks received grants that could reshape local life. The Department of Environmental Conservation’s Smart Growth program awarded $3. 2 million to 26 projects, with about a dozen benefiting towns such as Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Pa

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Mar 19 2026SPORTS

Coach Wade’s Final Exit From NC State

Will Wade’s last game with the NC State men’s basketball team ended in a 68‑66 loss to Texas, cementing his decision to move on. After the defeat, he spoke to reporters in a tone that suggested the program was still far from where it should be. Wade admitted that his team “didn’t spend as much time

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