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Mar 14 2026HEALTH

Kidney Changes in Teens: Why They Matter

Early drops in kidney filtration and tiny amounts of protein in urine are now seen as red flags for future health problems. Scientists find that even small shifts in how well the kidneys clean blood can predict long‑term kidney damage and heart disease. These changes, called a mild decline in

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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 2026BUSINESS

BuzzFeed’s Big Money Woes

BuzzFeed is facing a serious cash crunch, according to its latest earnings statement. The company admitted that it has “substantial doubt” about being able to operate for another year, citing weak liquidity and a bleak outlook for future profits. The report highlighted that the company’s cash res

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Mar 14 2026EDUCATION

Science Olympiad Draws 60 Teams to Grand Valley for Regional Showdown

Grand Valley State University will welcome more than 50 middle and high school teams on March 21 for the Region 12 Science Olympiad competition. The event, held at the university’s Valley Campus in Allendale, will pit students from Kent, Ottawa and Muskegon counties against one another in 47 STEM

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Mar 14 2026BUSINESS

New Sports Bar Brings Women’s Games to Portland, Maine

The Sports Bra is set to open its second location in Portland, Maine, a city known for food and sports. The move follows the brand’s first launch in Portland, Oregon, where it started in 2022. The Maine spot will show WNBA, NWSL, and PWHL matches along with big events like the Boston Marathon, the O

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Mar 14 2026SPORTS

A Rough Day at Sawgrass: Thomas and Scheffler’s Different Paths

Justin Thomas found the first two days of The Players Championship a real test, with wind and water making every shot feel like a do-or-die moment. After his solid 68, he sat in fourth place and reflected on how the course turns a simple mistake into a major setback. He said the layout feels like a

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Mar 14 2026WEATHER

Heavy Snowstorm Hits Midwest and Beyond – What You Need to Know

A big winter storm is coming across the U. S. , with some areas expecting up to three feet of snow. The weather service warns that driving should be limited to emergencies and that people staying on the road should keep a survival kit handy. In mountain regions, the wind is strong enough to trigg

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Mar 14 2026TECHNOLOGY

Nvidia’s GTC 2026: What New Chips and AI Tools Might Show

Nvidia is about to start its week‑long GPU Technology Conference, and everyone expects the company to drop fresh products and outline its future plans. CEO Jensen Huang will speak on Monday at 2 p. m. ET, and viewers can watch the live stream online. The event is likely to reveal details on the upco

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Mar 13 2026HEALTH

Living Smarter After a Cancer Diagnosis

Kate, who is 44, talked about how she changed her habits two years after learning she had cancer. She said that since the diagnosis, she has cut back on alcohol. At a London bar, when offered a drink, she declined and explained that she is now very careful about what she drinks. Experts say

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Mar 13 2026SPORTS

Brackets in Motion: How the 2026 NCAA Picks Are Shifting

The path to March Madness is tightening as the last conference tournaments finish. Teams that were once on the bubble are now in the spotlight, and the top seeds may change depending on a few key games. The NCAA uses an advanced system called NET Rankings to decide who gets in and where they sit on

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