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Mar 14 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Dance Marathon Lights Up Holland for Kids’ Hospital

Hope College is setting up a nonstop dance event that will last all night and into the next day. The fundraiser starts at six in the evening on Friday, March 13, and will finish early Saturday. The goal is to pull in $300, 000 for DeVos Children’s Hospital. The venue will be the Dow Center. About 6

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Mar 14 2026BUSINESS

Oil Moves, Cattle Prices Follow

When oil prices jump, everything else tends to follow suit. The market is currently feeling the weight of President Trump’s policies, and this spill‑over effect reaches far beyond crude itself. Because the U. S. has no extra refining capacity, even a large release from the Strategic Petroleum Reser

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Mar 14 2026SPORTS

Kevin Vallejos: From Batán to the UFC Octagon

Kevin Vallejos grew up in Batán, a quiet town near Mar del Plata in Argentina. He began training in mixed‑martial arts when he was 16, just for fun. The idea of fighting in the UFC never crossed his mind at first. In September 2023, he faced Jean Silva on Dana White’s Contender Series. He lost and

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Mar 14 2026SPORTS

Protein Choice at Suhoor: How It Helps or Hinders Fighters During Ramadan

A group of 24 male combat athletes, about 27 years old and competing at a national level, took part in a study that tested how different proteins eaten before dawn (suhoor) affect their strength and power while they fast during Ramadan. The researchers used a careful design that kept the athletes bl

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Mar 14 2026FINANCE

Retirement Isn’t a Finish Line – It’s a Long Trek

People often think retirement is the moment they stop working, but it’s more like a long hike. Just as climbers on Everest face danger at every stage, retirees encounter risks before, during, and after they stop earning. In the early years, many focus on saving enough money, assuming that will

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Mar 14 2026FINANCE

Living Off a $1M Nest Egg After 39

A person who steps away from work at 39 with a million dollars faces a very different challenge than someone who retires later. The money must stretch for more than half a century, not just 20 or 25 years. Inflation will eat into purchasing power, markets can crash when you need the money most

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Mar 14 2026EDUCATION

Old School, New Look: Omaha Elementary Gets a Fresh Start

"Omaha’s historic elementary school is getting a makeover that keeps its classic feel while adding modern touches. The renovation plan focuses on preserving the building’s original brick façade and large windows, which many students still love. Inside, new classrooms will have updated tech, better i

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Mar 14 2026SCIENCE

Eco‑Data 101: Why Clear Reporting Matters

In science, experiments that test how chemicals affect living things are essential for protecting the planet. Yet many studies leave out important details, making it hard to repeat or reuse their results. Because collecting data in labs or on farms is expensive, researchers often cut corners when

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Mar 14 2026LIFESTYLE

Sex Skills for a Happier Life

People grow up in one of three ways when it comes to sex: open, shameful or silent. In the first type, parents treat sex as normal and give clear answers. The second treats it as taboo, hiding the topic and making people feel guilty. The third simply never talks about it, leaving adults unsure how t

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Mar 14 2026POLITICS

Nations Lose a Climate Lab: What Happens When Research Is Sold

A big science centre in Colorado is under threat. The government wants to shut it down, hand its work over to colleges and businesses, give up its planes, and sell the land. The place, known for studying weather and climate, was founded in 1960. It runs a giant super‑computer called Derecho th

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