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Mar 27 2026POLITICS

Kids and Screens: A New Playtime Plan

The United Kingdom has issued fresh rules for parents, urging them to limit the amount of time young children spend on electronic devices. The guidance says that babies under two years old should not use screens at all, while children aged two to five should be capped at one hour of solo screen time

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Mar 27 2026HEALTH

Kids, Screens and the Risks of Too Much Online Time

The number of children spending time on the internet in Sri Lanka is climbing fast. Because this growth is so quick, many youngsters may end up using the web more than they should. That can create a problem known as internet addiction, where the habit starts to hurt their schoolwork and relati

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Mar 27 2026WEATHER

Cold Front Brings Warmth, Fog and Fire Warnings

The calm weather we’ve been enjoying is about to change. A chilly front will bring a cool breeze this weekend, but it also creates conditions that can let fires spread fast. Rain is expected to increase next week. A dense fog advisory covers parts of southeast Louisiana and south Mississippi until

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Mar 27 2026WEATHER

Cold March Day, Snow Flurries and a Quick Warm‑Up

Central New York is in for a chilly weekend. A cold air mass keeps temperatures far below normal, with highs only reaching the mid‑30s even though Friday looks sunny. Overnight lows slide into the teens and low 20s, and wind chills drop to single digits or low teens by Saturday morning as winds pick

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Mar 27 2026ENTERTAINMENT

An Unusual Spring Weekend in Albuquerque: More Than Just Eggs and Dragons

The New Mexico Renaissance Celtic Festival turns Albuquerque into a playground of medieval make-believe twice in late March and early April. Kids roam around hunting colorful eggs while adults sip mead-like drinks and watch armored warriors clash in scripted battles. The event isn’t just about fanta

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Mar 27 2026HEALTH

Helping Kids Stay Healthy: The Role of Family Learning

Childhood obesity has been climbing fast in many parts of the world, especially in China. Over the last few decades, the numbers have jumped, yet most parents never get regular updates about their kids’ weight. Without this information, many families don’t realize how serious the problem is until it

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Mar 26 2026SCIENCE

AI Helps Spot Poppy Blooms Before You Head Out

The Antelope Valley is famous for its bright orange poppies, but spotting the best spots can feel like a gamble. A new tool built by a biologist named Steve Klosterman uses satellite pictures and weather data to predict where the flowers will be. He first needed it for his own trip, because he

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Mar 26 2026HEALTH

Cold Weather’s Hidden Toll on Heart Health

The new study shows that when temperatures drop, heart‑related deaths rise sharply across the United States. Researchers looked at data from 2000 to 2020 in 819 counties, covering about 80 % of adults over 25. They found that the safest temperature for heart health is around 23 °C (74 °F). When temp

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Mar 25 2026SPORTS

Ilia Malinin Aims for a Comeback at the World Championships

Ilia Malinin left the Milan ice rink after the Olympic gala and set his sights straight on Prague, saying he wants a “redemption” performance at the upcoming World Championships. After being the top single skater in the short program, he finished eighth overall because his free skate dropped to 1

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Mar 25 2026HEALTH

Childhood Hardships and Lung Cancer Risk

Many adults are now being studied to see how tough times in childhood affect their health later. Researchers followed more than 150, 000 people from the UK Biobank for about four decades. They asked each person about scary or difficult events before age 18 and grouped them into none, mild (1–2

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