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Mar 13 2026SPORTS

Court Switch Shakes Up Big 12 Semifinals

Kansas won its quarterfinal match with a narrow 78‑73 score, and the Big 12 Conference made a surprise decision afterward: the tournament’s hardwood will change for Friday’s semifinals. The league said that after talking with coaches from the remaining teams, they chose a traditional wooden floor to

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Mar 13 2026SPORTS

March Madness Pulse: What to Watch Before the Bracket Drops

The final countdown is almost here, and the college basketball world is buzzing with last‑minute moves. Teams still fighting for a spot are like a tightrope walk; the ones that survive their conference tournaments may lock in an at‑large berth with a win or two. Ohio State’s recent victory ove

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Mar 13 2026OPINION

Megan Rapinoe Faces Criticism Over Iranian Soccer Team Silence

Piers Morgan took a sharp stance against former U. S. soccer star Megan Rapinoe, calling her lack of comment on the Iranian women’s team “hypocritical. ” The criticism stemmed from a New York Post piece that highlighted Rapinoe’s silence after the Iranian squad’s controversial anthem protest at the

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Mar 13 2026SCIENCE

Bacterial Juice Helps Fight Gut Inflammation

Scientists mixed 31 friendly bacteria in soy to make a clear liquid called IBM. They tested whether this drink could stop gut trouble in mice that were given a chemical called DSS to mimic colitis. For one week the mice drank IBM, then another week they received DSS. The researchers checked how sic

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Mar 12 2026BUSINESS

Stock Picks That Might Be Worthy in 2026

Investors often look for companies that keep bringing in steady cash through subscriptions. A few big names are now trading lower than usual, making them possible bargains for those who want to start small. Three of these are Adobe, ServiceNow and Netflix. Adobe is known for its creative tools that

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Mar 12 2026SPORTS

Italy’s Power Play: Pasquantino’s Triple‑Homer Wins World Baseball Classic

Pasquantino hit three home runs in a single game, a first for the World Baseball Classic. His blasts helped Italy defeat Mexico 9‑1 and secure a spot in the quarterfinals. The win also allowed the United States to advance as the second team from their group. Italy’s victory broke a streak of

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Mar 12 2026SPORTS

Ravens Trade Fails, New Deal on the Horizon

The Baltimore team’s plan to add Maxx Crosby fell apart after a medical check revealed concerns about his knee. The GM, Eric DeCosta, explained that the trade was canceled because Crosby did not pass the required physical. The deal had involved two first‑round picks for the Raiders, a significant co

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Mar 12 2026SCIENCE

KNG1 Gene Mutations Linked to Rare Blood Clotting Disorder

A recent investigation uncovered two different changes in the KNG1 gene that explain why a young boy from China has an uncommon blood clotting problem. The KNG1 gene makes a protein called high‑molecular‑weight kininogen (HMWK), which helps the body control bleeding. When this protein is missing or

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Mar 12 2026POLITICS

New Iranian Leader Promises Retaliation in Ongoing War

The new supreme head of Iran, 56‑year‑old Khamenei, issued his first public statement after taking office. He did not appear on camera; state TV simply read the remarks, leaving viewers to wonder why he stayed off‑screen. Reports suggest he may have been wounded during the initial clashes of the con

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Mar 12 2026SCIENCE

Lanthanide Binding Secrets Revealed by New Ionic Liquid Designs

The study explores how two different chemical groups, diglycolamide (DGA) and carbamoylmethylphosphine oxide (CMPO), affect the way trivalent lanthanide ions stick to specially made ionic liquids. DGA shows a stronger pull on trivalent ions than on tetravalent ones, a surprising trend that stems

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