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Mar 28 2026WEATHER

Heatwave and Wildfire Threats Loom Over Much of the U. S. This Weekend

A big part of America will face scary heat and fire danger over the next few days. Weather officials have warned that more than 47 million people from the Great Plains to the Southeast should be careful. Strong winds, between 30 and 60 miles per hour, will hit the Plains. With little moisture in the

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Mar 28 2026POLITICS

Government Workers Demand Permanent Pay During Shutdowns

When a government budget standoff occurs, the people who keep flights running and passengers safe often go unpaid. This has happened many times in recent years, leaving air‑traffic controllers and TSA agents stuck with unpaid hours. Politicians have drafted bills that would protect these workers’ sa

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Mar 28 2026POLITICS

Iran’s Drone Attack Hits U. S. Troops at Saudi Base

The war in the Middle East has pushed the number of American soldiers wounded to more than 300. A recent strike on Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan air base by Iran sent six ballistic missiles and 29 drones crashing into the facility, injuring at least 15 U. S. personnel, some seriously. Earlier estimat

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Mar 28 2026SPORTS

Big Ten Battle: Iowa’s Upset Journey Meets Illinois’ Defense

Iowa entered the Elite Eight as a 9‑seed, having stunned several top teams to reach this stage for the first time since 2018. They knocked out a No. 1 seed and beat higher‑ranked opponents like Clemson, Florida, and Nebraska along the way. Illinois arrived as a 3‑seed after a solid defensive perform

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Mar 28 2026SPORTS

Women's Basketball Showdown: Who Will Make It Past the Sweet 16?

The Sweet 16 round is in full swing, and eight matchups will decide who moves forward. First up, Louisville faces Michigan in a game that could hinge on how well the Cardinals defend the perimeter. Michigan’s stars, Olivia Olson and Syla Swords, have been hard to stop this season, so Louisville m

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Mar 28 2026CRIME

Bomb Plot Near Paris Bank Foiled by Quick Police Action

Police in Paris stopped a bomb attempt early Saturday morning outside a Bank of America office, capturing the would‑be bomber just as he tried to light a homemade explosive. The device was made from about five litres of an unknown liquid, likely fuel, and a 650‑gram powder charge. It was discovered

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Mar 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Project Hail Mary Shines Bright, Outshining Big‑Franchise Hits

The film “Project Hail Mary” has surprised many by pulling in $53. 1 million in its second weekend, a figure that tops the performance of well‑known franchises such as “Oppenheimer” and “Dune: Part Two. ” Even the historic $75. 6 million earned by a non‑franchise film in 2009, “Avatar, ” is eclipse

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Mar 28 2026SPORTS

Duke’s Miracle Comeback: How Caleb Foster Shook the NCAA

In a surprising turn of events, Duke University’s basketball team has advanced to the Elite Eight for the third year running after a last‑minute victory over St. John’s in the Sweet 16. The game is remembered not just for the 80‑75 score, but for a single player’s extraordinary effort. Caleb Foster,

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Mar 28 2026HEALTH

New Pathways for Treating Autoimmune Hair Loss

Alopecia areata is a long‑term autoimmune condition that causes hair to fall out without scarring. The problem starts when the immune system attacks growing hair follicles, called anagen follicles. Scientists have discovered that Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors can stop this harmful signaling, givi

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Mar 28 2026POLITICS

Saudi Base Hit by Missile, 12 U. S. Injured

A missile strike on the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia left 12 Americans hurt, with two suffering serious injuries and the rest experiencing lighter wounds. The attack also set a KC‑135 refueling plane ablaze, according to a senior U. S. official who spoke to Fox News. Analysts say the strik

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