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Mar 12 2026SCIENCE

Gymnastics and Wrist Health: What MRI Tells Us

Young gymnasts often show no wrist pain, yet their wrists undergo a lot of stress. Researchers used magnetic resonance imaging to look at a small but important part of the wrist called the triangular fibrocartilage complex, or TFCC. They wanted to see if the thickness of this cartilage is link

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Mar 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

3‑D Driving Maps Get a Smart Upgrade

Google has refreshed its map app so that when you drive, the screen shows a 3‑D view of your surroundings instead of a flat picture. The change is part of the company’s new “Gemini” AI lineup and is billed as the biggest update to navigation in ten years. The 3‑D view adds depth to buildings and

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Mar 12 2026LIFESTYLE

Living with Five Roommates: A London Budget Hack

Daniel Darragh first arrived in London in 2022, hoping to keep his rent manageable by sharing a home with one roommate. Four years on, he now lives with five people in a six‑bedroom house near Queen’s Park. His monthly contribution is 900 pounds, roughly $1, 225, a figure that seems reasonable when

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Mar 12 2026SPORTS

USA Keeps World Baseball Classic Dream Alive After Italy’s Upset

The United States has avoided a first‑round exit at the 2026 World Baseball Classic thanks to an unexpected victory by Italy over Mexico. The Italians, who finished the pool with a perfect 4‑0 record, outscored Mexico 9‑1 in Houston’s Daikin Park. That result also secured a spot for the U. S. team,

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Mar 12 2026POLITICS

California Faces Uncertain Drone Threats

The FBI sent a note to California police about possible drone attacks from Iran. The memo said that, as of early February 2026, Iranian forces might try to strike California if the U. S. hits Iran first. Law enforcement officials who saw the memo say it is unverified information. California

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Mar 12 2026FINANCE

Oil Prices Soar as Middle East Tensions Rise

Oil markets surged early Thursday, pushing the benchmark Brent crude above $100 a barrel after recent spikes near $120 triggered by attacks on shipping routes. The surge reflects growing worries that supply could be cut off from the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint where about one‑fifth of world oil p

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Mar 12 2026CRIME

Deadly Moscow Concert Hall Shooting: 19 Convicted

A Moscow court sentenced nineteen people to prison after the March 22, 2024 massacre at Crocus City Hall. The attack claimed 149 lives and injured more than 600, making it one of the city’s worst terrorist incidents. The Islamic State faction announced responsibility, claiming the four gunmen wer

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Mar 12 2026POLITICS

Irritated Waters: Boats, Mines and a Burning Question

The Gulf of Oman saw a night of chaos when small boats, said to be from Iran and packed with explosives, struck two fuel tankers near Iraq. The attacks set the ships ablaze and killed a crew member, while four other vessels were hit by projectiles in nearby waters. The tankers carried fuel from Iraq

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Mar 12 2026SPORTS

Bam Adebayo’s 83‑Point Night: Fans Cheer, Critics Question

The Miami Heat were already winning by 25 points when Bam Adebayo drew an offensive foul that would normally be ignored. Coach Erik Spoelstra, however, challenged the call because Adebayo had already scored 77 points in a previous game and the team wanted even more. The challenge failed, but it show

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Mar 12 2026POLITICS

High‑Earners Pay More: Washington’s New Income Tax

Washington state has approved a new tax that will target people who make more than one million dollars each year. The bill was passed by the Senate with a 27‑to‑21 vote and will now go to Governor Bob Ferguson for his signature. The measure is not as controversial in the Senate as it was earlier in

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