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Mar 12 2026LIFESTYLE

What My Grocery List Tells About Me

I recently dug into a grocery receipt that cost $144. 30 and found out more about myself than I expected. The list shows how much I spend on a weekly basis, which foods I choose, and where my money goes. It also reveals some hidden anxieties about health and savings. First, I’m pretty frugal overal

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Mar 12 2026SCIENCE

Controlling Unpredictable Flocks with Clever Dogs and Smart Algorithms

Dogs that guide sheep are experts at handling chaos. In a long‑running competition, teams of dogs and handlers must move small groups of sheep that jump between running away and following. These tiny, undecided flocks behave like random networks that change over time, making them hard to control.

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Mar 12 2026FINANCE

Cognizant Shares Take a Hit While the Market Holds Steady

The tech services firm Cognizant, worth about $30. 1 billion, is a big player in the IT industry. It helps large companies upgrade their technology and improve customer service, especially in finance, health care, and retail. The company is headquartered in New Jersey but has a worldwide workforce.

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Mar 12 2026CRIME

A Missouri Man Arrested Over Child‑Safety Charges

In Benton County, a 45‑year‑old Missouri resident named Scott Minor was taken into custody at about 3:40 p. m. Friday. Police say he is suspected of helping a child online and grooming her for sexual purposes. No formal charges have been filed yet, but he is being held with a $150, 000 bond. Minor

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Mar 12 2026POLITICS

New Sheriff Showdown: Snedeker Challenges Allen in 2026

Philip Snedeker, who once led Quay County’s police force, has announced a run to unseat Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen in the upcoming Democratic primary. The contest repeats their 2022 face‑off, but this time only the two candidates are on the ballot; no Republicans or independents will conte

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Mar 12 2026SCIENCE

Port Workers and Accident Risk: What the Numbers Say

In busy shipping ports, accidents still happen a lot. A new study looked at why this is so by asking dock workers about their jobs, schooling, age and how safe they feel on the job. The researchers also checked whether safety training made a difference. They collected answers from many port workers

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Mar 12 2026SPORTS

Ottawa’s Women’s Hockey Team Eyes New Home with NHL Help

A new plan is forming for the Ottawa Charge, a women’s hockey team that has played in Canada’s capital for three seasons. The team is looking to stay in Ottawa, but its current arena is being renovated and will lose about 2, 000 seats. Because of the reduced capacity, it would no longer be financial

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Mar 12 2026ENVIRONMENT

Field Trip to Restore Fulton’s Prairie: A Community Visit

The Fulton Historical Society is arranging a day out on March 15 at two in the afternoon, taking folks to a nearby prairie restoration project. The event is led by Dean Huisingh, who founded the society and also runs a conservation foundation that works to protect Illinois plants and animals. He

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Mar 11 2026BUSINESS

Gas Prices Soar as Middle East Tensions Spike

The market stayed calm on Wednesday, even though hostilities between Iran and Israel—along with strikes against U. S. allies—continued to flare. Traders around the globe kept a close eye on the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow channel that links the world’s top oil producers to buyers. This passage carrie

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Mar 11 2026HEALTH

The Hidden Cost of “Pre‑Approval” in Health Care

Many people think health insurance is simple: you pay a premium, and the company covers what your doctor recommends. In reality, most patients must first ask for permission before a treatment can be paid for. This step, called prior authorization, often turns simple care into a long battle. Take th

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