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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Every Kid Deserves a Break: Ohio’s Recess Debate

Ohio’s governor has reignited talk about a long‑pending bill that would mandate an hour of recess each day for students from kindergarten to eighth grade. The proposal, introduced last year by two state representatives, calls for 30 minutes in the morning and another 30 in the afternoon unless a stu

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Lebanon Faces Mass Evacuation Orders Amid Ongoing Israeli Strikes

Israel has issued orders that force people to leave homes in more than one‑eighth of Lebanon’s land, a major aid organization reports. The directives now cover roughly 1, 470 square kilometres, or about 14 % of the country, and include parts of southern Lebanon and stretches of Beirut. These command

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Mar 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Spensering Life of a Genre‑Juggler

Dan Simmons, who died at 77, wrote more than thirty books that spanned science‑fiction, horror, fantasy, crime and history. He was a master at following his own creative urges; if one publisher resisted his vision, he would move on. His most famous work is the four‑volume “Hyperion Cantos. ” The

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Riches, Taxes and a Fight for Health

The state is facing a battle over money that could change how people get medical help. A bill from the Trump era promises more than a trillion dollars in tax cuts for the wealthiest citizens over ten years. That money comes from cutting budgets that many rely on, especially health programs. To keep

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Mar 13 2026HEALTH

Heartburn Revisited: What Really Causes the Burning Feel

Heartburn is common, but many people still think it’s just too much stomach acid. In reality, the problem is often a mix of diet, weight, and how our bodies digest food. People who feel the burn after meals usually turn to antacids for a quick fix, but these pills can mask deeper issues. Recent s

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Mar 13 2026CRIME

Old Lessons About Power and Faith

People in ancient Israel often faced stronger foes with big armies. Yet the prophets warned them: “Trust not in chariots or horses, but in God. ” The real danger was thinking that human weapons could replace divine help. In the Bible, Jesus’ family line traced back to King David. In a time when r

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Mar 13 2026CELEBRITIES

Kurt Russell Keeps His Hunting Roots

Kurt Russell says he has no regrets about hunting and the life his family grew up with. He talked on a podcast about how he loves elk meat and feels proud to take animals that feed people. He added, “I honor the animal’s service. ” His son Wyatt from Colorado explains how living close to na

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Mar 13 2026OPINION

Family Bonds Tested: Lessons From Lockdown Life

During the first wave of a global health crisis, most people found themselves staying at home for months. Some families felt closer, while others struggled to keep things together. Research into this period examined more than 160 studies about how couples and children coped. The findings sh

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Pennsylvania Adds Big Tax Help for Low‑Income Workers

The state has just rolled out a new tax credit that could give almost one million Pennsylvanians up to $805 each, totaling about $193 million in savings. The credit is called the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit and works exactly like the federal Earned Income Tax Credit: if a taxpayer qualifies fo

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Crypto Bets Predict Early Exit for Iran's New Supreme Leader

The new head of Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei, has sparked a wave of speculation among cryptocurrency traders who are placing bets on how long he will stay in power. The prediction market Polymarket, which runs on the Polygon blockchain, reports that there is a 64 percent chance he will be removed or incap

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