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Mar 15 2026ENVIRONMENT

War’s Hidden Damage to Earth and Climate

The Middle East war is hurting the planet in ways people rarely notice. Air raids burn huge amounts of jet fuel, while oil depots that catch fire release thick smoke and carbon. Scientists say the battle adds millions of tonnes of greenhouse gases, equal to many cars driving all year. Bombers

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Mar 14 2026EDUCATION

SAT Rules Change: What Students and Colleges Are Saying

A student from Greater Latrobe, Autumn Blozowich, took the SAT three times but chose not to send any scores when she applied to Pitt, Kent State and Penn State. She felt the essays better showed who she was than the numbers on a test, and the plan worked—she got in to all three schools. In Wester

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Mar 14 2026TECHNOLOGY

Japan Grants Green Light to First Cell‑Reprogrammed Treatment

A new medical breakthrough has reached a milestone in Japan: the government has approved the first therapy that uses human cells reprogrammed back to a stem‑cell state. This approval marks the start of a new era where damaged tissues can be replaced by cells that grow into the needed type. The appro

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Mar 14 2026POLITICS

Missouri's Step Backward: A Closer Look at the New Crime Laws

Missouri has recently made headlines with its new crime legislation. This law is being criticized for taking a step back in time. It focuses on being tough on crime, but many people are questioning if this is the right approach. The new law makes punishments harsher for certain crimes. This include

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Mar 13 2026CRIME

Kidnapper’s Motive Hinted, Still No Arrest

The investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance has reached a new stage, with law‑enforcement officials suggesting they have an idea of why the abduction occurred. Sheriff Chris Nanos, who leads the effort in Pima County, told reporters that authorities are “pretty sure” the crime was a targete

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

UAE Arrests 21 People for Posting Missile Footage

The United Arab Emirates has taken a hard line against social media posts that show missile and drone attacks coming from Iran. Twenty-one individuals, including a 60‑year‑old tourist from Britain, were charged under the country’s cybercrime rules. The British man was taken into custody in Dubai

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Mar 13 2026HEALTH

Colon Cancer in Young People: New Clues About Stiff Tissues

The death of a well‑known actor at 48 from colon cancer has highlighted a worrying rise in the disease among people under 50. Researchers at two Texas universities have found that tumors in younger patients grow in tissues that feel firmer than normal. This stiffness is linked to changes in collagen

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Turkey Sees Third Missile Downed, Calls on Iran for Answers

NATO’s air defences in the eastern Mediterranean shot down a third ballistic missile that was launched from Iran toward Turkey. The Turkish Defence Ministry announced the interception and said it is asking Tehran to explain what happened. Earlier this month, NATO intercepted two other Iranian missi

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Mar 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

Alpha Rocket’s Successful Test: A New Step Toward Bigger, Better Flights

Firefly Aerospace’s newest rocket launch proved that the company is ready for a major upgrade. The Alpha flight lifted off from Vandenberg’s Space Launch Complex 2 on March 11, reaching orbit and dropping a test satellite for Lockheed Martin. The mission also tested the rocket’s second‑stage engine

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Mar 11 2026CRIME

A Bus Blaze in Kerzers Raises Questions About Intent

Police in Switzerland are looking into whether a bus fire that claimed six lives was set on purpose. The incident happened Tuesday evening in Kerzers, a town about 15 miles from Bern. Authorities say an “unidentified voluntary act” might have started the blaze, but they are still gathering evidence.

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