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Mar 03 2026HEALTH

War Stories and the Hidden Cost to Reporters

Journalists who go into conflict zones face danger every day. The threat of injury or death is real, but the risk does not stop there. Even after leaving a battlefield, many reporters struggle with mental health problems that linger for years. Research shows that covering war can trigger a ra

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Heroes Remembered, New Battles Ahead

President Trump presented the highest military honor to three former soldiers at the White House, highlighting past bravery while he spoke about current foreign policy. The ceremony included families of the recipients and a former partner who had been saved by one of them. The first award went to r

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Mar 03 2026CRIME

A Jury Stuck: What Happened Next in the Pata Murder Case

The court decided to call a mistrial after the jury could not agree on a verdict. A judge told the panel that they were dead‑locked, so the case would be reopened. The incident happened in 2006 when Rashaun Jones was accused of shooting his teammate, Bryan Pata, outside Pata’s apartment. Pa

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

New York Map Stays: A Republican Win

The U. S. Supreme Court decided Monday to keep a New York congressional map in place, overturning a lower court that said the lines unfairly weakened Black and Latino voters. The ruling came without a signed opinion, vote count or explanation—common for emergency orders. For Republicans, it means th

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Mar 03 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Dixon’s Old‑School Theater Keeps the Town Entertained

A building that opened in 1922 still draws crowds today. The Dixon Historic Theater is more than a movie house; it hosts rock shows, comedy nights, and traveling acts. Its Art Deco style and great sound make it a favorite for performers who say it sounds better than newer venues. The theate

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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

Milky Aroma in Sausage: How Moisture and Microbes Work Together

Scientists looked at how the tiny structure inside fermented sausage changes when it dries out, and how that affects a milky smell. They made three batches: one with no added microbes, one with a mix of bacteria that are normally found in cured meats, and a third that added a yeast on top of the ba

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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 2026SCIENCE

Brain Sugar Signals: Why Insulin Matters in Brain Health

Insulin is usually linked to blood sugar, but new research shows it also talks to brain cells. When the brain stops responding properly to insulin, many nervous system problems can appear. This idea shifts the focus from just weight and diabetes to a wider range of brain diseases. Scientists have f

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Feb 28 2026SCIENCE

Natural Hits Block Super‑Resistant Bacteria

A new study tackled the problem of bacteria that ignore most antibiotics. Scientists focused on an enzyme called GES‑5, which breaks down powerful drugs known as carbapenems. To find blockers for this enzyme, they scanned more than seven thousand plant‑based molecules from two separate collect

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