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Mar 03 2026WEATHER

Alabama’s Spring Heat Wave: What to Expect This Week

Alabama is gearing up for a hot spring surge that could push temperatures well above normal. The week’s forecast shows highs 15‑20 degrees hotter than the March average, with Friday and Saturday likely to see the most intense heat. Mid‑80s temperatures are possible in many spots, and some area

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Mar 03 2026WEATHER

Damp Days Ahead: Winter Weather Wraps Up, Warmth Arrives

The day starts with wet and chilly air after a cold night. Roads are slick, so commuters should be careful. A weather alert stays in place until ten o’clock because of ice and wet roads. By mid‑morning, the temperature climbs just above freezing. The winter storm’s influence ends around that time.

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Mar 03 2026HEALTH

Health Care for All: A Fairer Path

The debate about universal health care often starts with the claim that people’s own choices cause their illnesses, so they should not receive free treatment. That argument is simple but misses the bigger picture. Countries that offer health care to everyone, even if it means waiting for non‑urgent

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Mar 03 2026HEALTH

Mom’s Microbes Shape Kids’ Mouths

The mouth of a baby is like a blank canvas. At birth, it holds a mix of bacteria that mainly come from the mother’s own mouth. These early microbes are not yet specialized, but they set the stage for what will grow later. In the first weeks after birth, the baby’s oral bacteria change quickly. Spec

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Mar 03 2026HEALTH

Kids, Screen Time and High Blood Pressure

Studies show that more than just being overweight can raise blood pressure in teens. Long hours spent on the internet or playing video games may be a hidden factor that contributes to this problem. Researchers wanted to find out how these digital habits affect the way blood pressure behaves througho

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Mar 03 2026BUSINESS

Amazon Buys GWU Campus for Tech Hub

Amazon has announced a purchase of the George Washington University campus in Virginia, paying $427 million for the site. The deal gives Amazon the right to build a data‑center or IT facility in Ashburn, Virginia. The university can keep its programs running there for up to five years before the cam

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Mar 03 2026ENVIRONMENT

Funding for Green Scholars in Ohio

The Ohio Association of Litter Prevention and Recycling Professionals is now accepting entries for its yearly C. R. Meyers Scholarship, which hands out a $1, 000 grant to students studying environmental science or education. The group works statewide to train and lead people who manage solid wast

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Mar 03 2026EDUCATION

Science Playground for Kids at Colorado State University

The annual gathering at the Lory Student Center turned ordinary physics into a playground for more than 8, 000 young visitors. Instead of following the usual order, this rewrite starts with the hands‑on excitement: children lifted objects with robotic arms, flew model planes on simulators, spun l

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Mar 03 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Nintendo Announces Quick Indie Games Preview for Switch

Nintendo is gearing up to showcase a short stream of indie titles set to launch on both the Switch and its newer version. The event will take place tomorrow, March 3rd, at 6am PT (9am ET, 2pm GMT). Viewers can tune in via YouTube or Twitch. The broadcast promises about fifteen minutes of news, focus

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Four U. S. Soldiers Killed as Iran’s Weapon Breaches Air Defenses

The United States lost four service members after an Iranian missile slipped past its air‑defense systems, according to a statement from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. He explained that although most attacks are intercepted, occasionally a “squirter” can penetrate the shield and strike a target. In

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