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Mar 07 2026BUSINESS

Netflix Ends Deal With Meghan’s Lifestyle Line

The streaming giant has decided to part ways with Meghan Markle’s As Ever brand, ending the partnership a few months after signing a multi‑year deal with the former royal couple. The brand, which debuted in August 2025 alongside Netflix’s Consumer Products arm, offered items such as fruit spreads

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Mar 05 2026ENVIRONMENT

Celebrating Ohio’s Nature Heroes

Ohio people who protect the land and water deserve a big thank‑you. The state’s Department of Natural Resources has a Hall of Fame that honors those who work hard to keep Ohio beautiful. Since 1966, about 200 people have been added to this list. Names like Johnny Appleseed and Louis Bromfie

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Mar 05 2026ENVIRONMENT

Chlorinated Paraffins in E‑Waste River: Where the Risk Lies

Short‑chain and medium‑chain chlorinated paraffins, common in plastics and metal‑working fluids, have become a hot topic because they stick around in the environment, travel far, and can build up in living things. Long‑chain variants are less studied but may also be a threat. In China’s Guiyu, a tow

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

The Education Department’s Secretive Shift on Student Rights

ProPublica has filed a federal lawsuit in New York, claiming that the U. S. Department of Education is keeping important records hidden from the public. The complaint says the department has ignored four Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests that asked for details about civil rights investigati

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Feb 27 2026CELEBRITIES

Weight and Insurance: A Model’s Shocked Story

A 40‑year‑old plus‑size model recently shared that a major insurance company rejected her application for life coverage because of her weight. In a video posted to TikTok, she explained that the decision was based on her being over 300 pounds and only 5‑foot‑3. She joked that she had assumed her hea

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Arkansas Prison Plan Sparks GOP Rift

The governor wants a new, huge jail that would cost $825 million and add 3, 000 beds to a rural area. Some Republican senators worry about the expense and how the new facility would affect local roads and water supplies. In response, the governor has targeted two senators for primary challenges. Th

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Feb 26 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Unexpected Twist: New Faces May Join the Elimination Chamber

Wrestling fans know that six wrestlers are already set to battle inside the Chamber, but whispers suggest a surprise could still arrive. The confirmed lineup includes Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, Je’Von Evans, Trick Williams, Jey Uso, and LA Knight. The stakes are high: the victor will earn a title

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Lynnwood Ends Deal With License‑Plate Reader Company Over Privacy Fears

The city council of Lynnwood decided to drop its contract with the automated license‑plate reader firm, ending a partnership that had raised alarms about data privacy and misuse. The unanimous vote reflected growing community concern after a university study revealed that out‑of‑state agencies were

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Feb 25 2026HEALTH

IUI Success: What Really Matters

Intrauterine insemination, often the first step for couples wanting a baby, shows varied results. Researchers looked at studies from 2000 to 2024 to see why some people do better than others. Age and weight play a big part. A woman who is younger and has a body mass index in the healthy range

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Feb 25 2026POLITICS

Casey Means’s Surgeon General Bid: A Wellness Twist on Public Health

Dr. Casey Means, a 38‑year‑old wellness star who runs her own health app and books, will appear before the Senate Health Committee to try for the Surgeon General slot. The hearing was pushed back from October after she went into labor on the day of her original appointment. Means says she wants to

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