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Mar 31 2026CRIME

Appeals Court Reconsiders Former Teacher’s Convictions

The case of a former teacher from Granite Hills High School has taken an unexpected turn after an appellate court decided to overturn some of his convictions. Gerald Lopez, who had worked as an English teacher and coach, was arrested in 2022 when a mother found texts linking her 17‑year‑old daughter

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Mar 31 2026POLITICS

New Voices on a Dark Topic

A woman who once identified as transgender talks on a popular radio show. She says that big news outlets are not telling the whole story about people who commit violent acts after changing gender. She links these incidents to deeper mental health problems that are ignored when the focus is only on g

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Mar 31 2026POLITICS

Mexico Calls Out U. S. ICE Conditions, Promises Legal Action

Mexico’s president says the country will file a brief supporting a lawsuit that targets how U. S. immigration centers treat detainees. She also plans to raise the issue with the Organization of American States, which works on human rights. The focus is on poor water and medical care reported b

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Mar 31 2026ENVIRONMENT

Floods and Fires Threaten America’s Biggest Toxic Sites

The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency’s internal inspector general has uncovered that almost a hundred of the country’s most hazardous Superfund locations sit in regions where flooding and wildfires are common. This puts the health of millions of nearby residents at risk. The investigation look

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Mar 31 2026WEATHER

Boston Weather: A Wet and Wavy Week Ahead

The transition from winter to summer in New England is proving slower than usual. Ocean temperatures stay near 40 degrees, which keeps the air from warming quickly and can bring sudden wind changes that push cooler air in. Over the past week, Boston has seen six rapid temperature shifts, moving f

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Mar 31 2026SPORTS

New Ground, New Stakes: Kings vs Titans in Chandigarh

The fresh Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur is the stage for Punjab Kings (PBKS) as they face Gujarat Titans (GT) in the fourth IPL 2026 match. PBKS, led by Shreyas Iyer, are looking to recover from a narrow 6‑run loss in last year’s final. GT, captained by Shub

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Mar 31 2026HEALTH

Cold Weather Triggers More Heart Risks Than Heat

Recent research shows that cold temperatures pose a greater danger to heart health than hot ones. The study examined over 14 million deaths related to the heart in people older than 25 across 819 U. S. counties from 2000 to 2020. Researchers matched each death with local temperature records to

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Mar 31 2026WEATHER

Cortland Faces Tiny Floods: What You Need to Know

In Cortland County, a flood warning was issued late last night for Wednesday and Thursday. The alert says the Tioughnioga River will reach 8 feet, which is just enough to cause minor flooding. Because of this, a few lanes on Kellogg Road south of town may be closed and traffic could get stuck. The w

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Mar 31 2026HEALTH

Simple Habits That Keep Your Tummy Happy

Many adults around the world struggle with constipation, but most relief comes from everyday choices instead of pills. A key trick is to eat at regular times, especially soon after waking up, because the body’s natural reflex pushes food through the gut. However, timing alone won’t fix things; addin

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Mar 31 2026WEATHER

Storms in the Spring: How Warm Air and Wind Build a Tornado

The season for tornadoes often starts in April, when the weather changes a lot. Warm, wet air from the Gulf of Mexico moves inland and meets cooler, drier air that still lingers in the region. This clash creates a lot of energy high up in the sky, especially when strong winds at jet‑stream height mi

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