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Mar 30 2026ENVIRONMENT

Turning old batteries into water cleaners: a surprising win for tech and the planet

Every year, billions of used alkaline batteries end up in landfills, leaking harmful metals like zinc and manganese. Instead of just chucking them away, scientists found a clever way to give these batteries a second job. They turned battery scrap into tiny particles that can purify dirty water under

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Mar 29 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Peaky Blinders’ Final Act: A Decade‑Long Prophecy Unfolds

The newest film in the Peaky Blinders saga finally brings closure to a story that has spanned over a decade. In the climactic scenes, Tommy Shelby’s reign ends in a way that echoes a warning given almost ten years earlier by one of the series’ most memorable foes. The film’s conclusion may not match

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Mar 29 2026HEALTH

Weight Loss Wins: Five Years of Diabetes Relief and Money Saved

The study followed people who joined a program called Counterweight‑Plus, which started as part of the DiRECT diabetes trial. Five years later, participants had lost an average of 6. 1 kilograms and ten percent of them no longer needed diabetes medication. Researchers first looked at how much the p

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Mar 28 2026POLITICS

Long TSA Lines: What the New Pay Order Means for Travelers

The new order from President Trump tells Homeland Security to give TSA workers a paycheck, but it is still unclear how fast the change will reach the gates. Many people were already stuck in long queues on spring break, waiting for flights that seemed to take forever. One traveler, Betty Mitch

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Mar 28 2026SPORTS

American Soccer Tests Belgium in Friendly Showdown

The U. S. men's team faced Belgium on a sunny afternoon, using the match as a chance to evaluate new talents ahead of major tournaments. The game was set in an indoor stadium with climate control, yet the organizers included a cooling break to mimic conditions expected at the World Cup. Some fans bo

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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 2026HEALTH

Menopause and Brain Health: A Fresh Look

Hormonal changes after menopause can make thinking harder. Estrogen falls, and this drop is linked to problems with memory and focus. Studies show that women may feel “brain fog” or have mood swings, which mix with signs of cognitive decline. Doctors use quick tests to spot issues early. Simple t

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Mar 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Tag on the Horizon for Jericho

Jericho has once again turned a page in his wrestling story. On March 25, 2026 he officially filed for the trademark “Cornerstone” with the USPTO. The move signals that he is planning a new gimmick, possibly for an in‑ring comeback. The trademark covers both product sales and entertainment services

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Mar 28 2026HEALTH

Judge Strikes Back to Restore Science‑Based Vaccine Rules

A federal judge in Boston recently reversed a controversial change to the U. S. vaccination schedule that had been pushed by the Health and Human Services Secretary. The new rules, introduced in January, trimmed the recommended vaccines from 16 to 11 and altered other timing guidelines. Those change

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Mar 28 2026POLITICS

Candidate Sorts Out Committee Mess Before Election

Keary Husain, who is running for a seat on the Columbia Board of Education, has cleared up problems that kept his campaign committee from filing correctly with the Missouri Ethics Commission. The commission had rejected his initial paperwork because it omitted his last name and the election date. Hu

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