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Mar 28 2026SCIENCE

The Link Between Celebrity Fandom and Self‑Love

People who follow famous people closely often feel a strong attachment to them. Studies show that this attachment can be linked to what psychologists call vulnerable narcissism – a form of self‑interest that feels fragile and depends on external validation. When someone spends a lot of time wa

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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 2026POLITICS

Malaria’s Battle in Palestine: A New View

The British Army, after winning a war in 1918, warned that Palestine would be bleak because of malaria. Their win relied on a six‑month effort where thousands of mainly Egyptian workers destroyed places where mosquitoes bred. When that work stopped on 19 September 1918, the disease surged again and

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Mar 27 2026SCIENCE

Healthy Habits, Happy Minds: How Kids with Autism and ADHD Thrive on Balance

Parents of 523 children aged 7 to 12, most boys, filled out surveys about their kids’ daily habits and feelings. Researchers used a statistical method called latent profile analysis to spot patterns in four distinct groups. The first group, about one‑fifth of the sample, showed very high levels of

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Mar 26 2026BUSINESS

Summer Travel Slows as Middle East Tension Spreads

The fight between Iran and its enemies has made people rethink early‑summer trips, especially to islands like Cyprus and Greece that depend on beach tourists. When U. S. and Israeli forces struck Iran at the end of February, Cyprus was just opening its doors after a quiet winter. A few days later,

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Mar 26 2026LIFESTYLE

A Practical Guide to Owning Less and Gaining More

Some people swear by owning fewer things, while others consider it extreme. The idea isn’t about forcing yourself into an empty room with just a bed and a lamp. Instead, it’s about keeping only what truly matters. Studies show that clutter can drain mental energy, making it harder to focus or relax.

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Mar 26 2026CRIME

Mill Valley church vandalism stirs questions about motive and response

A Newark man now faces hate crime charges after sneaking into a historic Mill Valley church late Tuesday night. Police pulled him out of the building just before midnight after responding to reports of a late-night disturbance near the church grounds. What started as a simple call about a running ca

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Mar 25 2026CRIME

Fire on Four Ambulances Sparks Arrests and Heightened Security

Police in London have detained two men, aged 45 and 47, over a blaze that set four volunteer ambulances on fire in Golders Green. The attack is being treated as an antisemitic hate crime, and investigators suspect the arson was intentional and dangerous. The suspects are being held at a city police

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Mar 25 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrity Money Talk: Why Some Stars Miss the Mark

Celebrities often feel pressured to show how they spend their cash, but when fans reach out about money problems, many seem more focused on image than help. A recent fan told Oprah that a $100 jewelry box was too pricey; Oprah’s reply, “Lower than $100? ” shocked many who expected a more compassi

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Mar 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tech Kings and Their Sci‑Fi Dreams

The world of big tech often looks to imagined futures for ideas, but the reality can be far off from what those stories promise. A few influential founders cite classic novels as inspiration, yet their projects sometimes ignore the darker warnings those books carry. For instance, a leading entrepren

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