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Mar 28 2026HEALTH

Judge Strikes Back to Restore Science‑Based Vaccine Rules

A federal judge in Boston recently reversed a controversial change to the U. S. vaccination schedule that had been pushed by the Health and Human Services Secretary. The new rules, introduced in January, trimmed the recommended vaccines from 16 to 11 and altered other timing guidelines. Those change

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Mar 28 2026POLITICS

Teen Access to Mental Health Care in Alaska

Alaska faces a serious problem: teen suicide is the top cause of death for people aged 15 to 24. Many young people feel alone and do not know how to get help. A new law, House Bill 232, could give teens ages 16 and 17 a way to see mental‑health professionals without needing their parents’ permission

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Mar 28 2026ENVIRONMENT

Renewable Power Isn’t the Cheap Fix It Sounds Like

The idea that wind and solar automatically lower electricity bills is a myth. A series of posts by an analyst named Steve Carson shows that while renewable plants produce power for almost no fuel cost, the grid still has to pay a lot for flexibility, backup and wiring. The article first looks at Chi

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Mar 28 2026SPORTS

Rule Change: A New Look at the NFL’s Diversity Policy

The debate over a rule that began in the 1990s has shifted, with a Florida attorney calling for its removal. The team most closely tied to the rule’s name stayed silent at first, but later the owner of that franchise spoke up. He said the world around football has changed, and the league must keep i

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Mar 28 2026ENVIRONMENT

Pesticides Infiltrate Protected Waters Despite Conservation Rules

Scientists tested water in Brazil’s Protected Areas and found pesticide pollution almost everywhere. Samples from streams inside conservation zones and outside showed high traces of farm chemicals. The study tested 46 substances and spotted 15 types, including common herbicides, insecticides, and fu

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Mar 28 2026OPINION

Oakland schools face another challenge: a lawsuit over heritage months

Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) runs on tight funds, serving mostly low-income students who need stable classrooms more than legal battles. Yet the state education department just filed a lawsuit claiming the district didn't do enough to fight antisemitism—despite no clear evidence of widespr

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Mar 27 2026SPORTS

A Family‑Rooted Journey to the Big Ten

Fred Hoiberg’s story is more than a coaching resume; it is a family saga that stretches across generations in Nebraska and Iowa. Born on October 15, 1972, in Lincoln, he spent his youth in Ames, where high‑school hoops earned him state honors and led to a scholarship at Iowa State. The midwestern ba

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Mar 27 2026EDUCATION

Anchorage Schools: The Cost of Too Many Buildings

The Anchorage School Board talks about a $90 million shortfall, but the real problem is that the district has more schools than it needs. Last year, a $50 million reserve was used to keep the budget balanced, and now the district is at the minimum legal balance. If the board had kept a healthy cushi

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Mar 26 2026FINANCE

Municipality Finance Raises £50 Million in New Debt Deal

Municipality Finance Plc has just issued an extra £50 million of debt, boosting the total size of its existing bond series to £425 million. The new portion will mature on 1 February 2028 and carries a fixed interest rate of 4. 625 % per year. This addition is part of the company’s larger €50 billio

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Mar 26 2026SPORTS

Kingston Flemings: From a Tough Start to Leading the Houston Cougars

Kingston Flemings grew up in San Antonio, Texas, after being born in Newport News, Virginia. A scary accident when he was a child left him with serious injuries but did not stop his life. After getting better, he became more outgoing and energetic. He tried many sports, but basketball caugh

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