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Mar 03 2026SCIENCE

Clean Water with Tiny Carbon Balls

Carbon quantum dots, or CQDs, are like tiny solar panels that can clean polluted water. They work because their surfaces can be tweaked, and they separate electric charges very well. Scientists have shown that these dots can break down nasty chemicals such as antibiotics, dyes, and phenols with high

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Mar 03 2026CELEBRITIES

Hollywood Families That Keep the Spotlight Bright

In Hollywood, some surnames echo through decades like a familiar tune. These families have carved out legacies that span generations, each member adding their own chapter to the story of American film and television. The Baldwin clan began with four brothers—Alec, William, Daniel, and Stephen—who r

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Mar 03 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Future of Finance Drama Wraps Up

The popular series that follows young money‑makers in London will finish after its fifth season, according to a recent announcement by the network and its partner. The news came as viewers were watching the final episode of season four on Sunday night. Season four, which had eight episodes, focus

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Gun Law and Marijuana: A Supreme Court Showdown

The United States Supreme Court is set to decide a case that mixes gun rights, drug use, and federal law. The dispute centers on a rule that makes it illegal for anyone who uses drugs to own a firearm, even if the weapon was bought legally. The case involves Ali Danial Hemani, who has been charged u

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Mar 03 2026OPINION

Palisades Plant: A Delayed Dream with Big Risks

The Palisades nuclear plant, located near Lake Michigan, was shut down in 2022 and is now the focus of a controversial restart plan by Holtec International, a company with no prior operating experience. Holtec hopes to become the first firm to reopen a plant that has been closed for decommissioni

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Mar 02 2026LIFESTYLE

Hidden Gem by the Hill: A Fresh Look at a Singapore Hotel

The new Mett Singapore sits beside Fort Canning Park, offering a rare blend of history and relaxation in the city’s heart. The building first appeared in 1926 as the British Far East Command Headquarters, later becoming a military hub during World War II. Visitors can still see the “Battlebox, ” an

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Feb 28 2026SCIENCE

Digging into How Bacteria and Viruses Change in Pig Manure Digests

In pig farms, manure piles are a big source of antibiotic‑resistance genes, or ARGs. Scientists wanted to see how treating this waste with anaerobic digestion (AD) changes those genes and the viruses that live there. AD is a common way to break down waste without oxygen, producing useful gas. The s

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Feb 28 2026EDUCATION

Faculty Committee Pushes for Professor’s Return After Controversial Posts

A group of faculty members at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville has issued a unanimous recommendation that the university should not fire Dr. Shirin Saeidi, an Iranian‑born political science professor who has been suspended over her social media activity. The committee’s decision comes afte

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Feb 28 2026OPINION

Who Will Get the Money From Alaska’s New Willow Oil Field?

The upcoming oil run at Alaska’s Willow field has sparked a debate over who should receive the royalties. The federal law that covers oil on the National Petroleum Reserve‑Alaska splits the revenue 50/50 between the U. S. government and the state. But Alaska has not taken its half, because a 1976 ag

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Feb 28 2026POLITICS

Defense Cuts College Trips, Calls Ivy Schools “Woke” Hotbeds

The Pentagon has decided to stop sending soldiers to graduate programs at several top U. S. universities, labeling them as “woke breeding grounds. ” The decision will take effect next academic year, 2026‑27. The move follows a previous announcement that ended military training and fellowship prog

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