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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Fed Rate Decision Sparks Trump’s Frustration Over Rising Oil Prices

The Federal Reserve chose to keep interest rates steady for a second straight meeting, a move that left President Trump annoyed. He has repeatedly asked the Fed to cut borrowing costs, claiming high rates hurt consumers and businesses. Trump’s frustration grew as oil prices climbed amid tensions in

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Mar 18 2026SPORTS

Venezuela Wins Baseball World Title – A Moment of Pride

Paragraph 1: The ball rolled into the outfield as Daniel Palencia hit a blazing 100‑mph fastball, beating Roman Anthony. The crowd erupted and the Venezuelan team flooded the field in their blue jerseys. Paragraph 2: Players collapsed into tears. Andrés Giménez and Maikel Garcia sobbed near s

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Mar 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Disney’s Big Hand‑Off: What Comes Next for Bob Iger

Bob Iger will leave the Disney CEO role on Wednesday, handing it to Josh D’Amaro. The move ends a long tenure that began in 2005, paused for two years, and resumed in 2022. Iger’s return saw him tackle tough issues: the rise of artificial intelligence, labor strikes, and a wave of layoffs across the

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Mar 18 2026SCIENCE

Malaria Makes Worms More Productive

In tropical regions, millions of people carry intestinal worms that can linger for years and cause serious health problems. When these worm infections overlap with malaria, the outcome is not simply additive; one disease can change how the other behaves inside the host. Researchers used mice to stu

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Mar 18 2026LIFESTYLE

Old Home, New Boundaries

The couple, both in their early sixties, had turned their house into a playground. They dressed up, staged scenes, and sometimes brought friends over to keep the spark alive. Their days felt vibrant until their adult son returned home after a long period away. He rarely leaves the house, and his gir

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Mar 18 2026HEALTH

The Hidden Spread of Endometriosis: A Broader Picture

A woman who first felt pain during her teenage period found relief only after a complex surgery that removed tissue from many parts of her body. Her story highlights how endometriosis can show up far beyond the pelvic area, causing fatigue, digestive problems, and even pain in the back and legs. Doc

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Mar 18 2026HEALTH

Flu Season: Why Your Heart Might Take a Hit

The link between flu infections and heart problems is clearer now. Doctors once saw more heart attacks during cold seasons but didn’t know why. Recent studies explain the connection. Flu can trigger serious heart events, especially in people with existing heart disease. About half of adults hospita

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Mar 18 2026WEATHER

Sunny Shift Ahead: D‑FW Heads Toward Early Summer Heat

The Dallas‑Fort Worth area is set to leave its cold March spell behind and step into a warmer, sunnier period. Wednesday’s temperature is expected to climb to 78°F, noticeably above the typical mid‑March average of around 70°F. The heat is only getting stronger, with Thursday projected to hit 89°F a

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Mar 18 2026WEATHER

Sunny Breaks Through Minnesota’s Winter Cloud Cover

Morning clouds drift over the state, but by mid‑afternoon a patch of sun will peek through before more clouds roll in. Light southerly breezes, around five to ten miles per hour, will keep the air a bit fresh. Temperatures rise into the upper thirties and low forties across Minnesota, with the Twin

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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Trump Trusts Gabbard Despite Security Shake‑Up

President Trump says he fully trusts Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, according to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. Leavitt shared this on Fox News after the resignation of a top security official over Iran policy. Joe Kent, who led the National Counterterrorism Ce

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