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Mar 12 2026BUSINESS

'Trans Worker Faces Termination After Brief Employment'

A person assigned female at birth, now living as a man, began working at a Chicago‑area restaurant in mid‑April. The employee performed well and met the company’s standards during the first few weeks. Within a short time, however, the manager announced that the worker would be dismissed. The reason

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Mar 12 2026POLITICS

Family, Sports and the Fight for Equality in Maine

The winter of this year has left Maine covered in record snow, yet for one mother the thought of spring is short‑lived. She worries that her four daughters, two teens and a pair of nine‑year‑old twins, may soon lose the routine that keeps them alive. Their days are packed from three in the aftern

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Mar 12 2026OPINION

College Life: Building Character, Not Just Degrees

"The average student walks onto campus with dreams and a heavy wallet. They’re told to discover themselves, then turn that discovery into money. It’s no wonder many end up in jobs that don’t match their studies. The system rewards grades and credentials, but it misses the core of learning: shaping p

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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 2026CRIME

Aetna Owes $117 Million After Medicare Coding Mistakes

The insurance arm of CVS Health, Aetna, has agreed to pay $117. 7 million to settle federal claims that it misrepresented patient diagnoses on Medicare Advantage plans. The lawsuit alleged that from 2018 to 2023, Aetna filed false diagnosis codes for morbid obesity and other conditions. These

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Mar 12 2026POLITICS

Jake Paul Gets Trump’s Full Endorsement for a Political Future

At a rally in Hebron, Kentucky, President Donald Trump declared he would fully back Jake Paul if the YouTuber‑boxer decided to run for public office. Trump’s speech was delivered while the crowd cheered at a logistics company that hosts the event. The former president hinted that Paul’s next b

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Mar 12 2026RELIGION

Clergy, Mental Health, and the Need for Extra Help

In many faith communities, church leaders are often the first people who listen when someone feels low. This is especially true in Canada’s Pentecostal Assemblies, where ministers serve a growing and diverse group of believers. A recent study asked 29 seasoned pastors to share their thoughts on m

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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 2026TECHNOLOGY

Danger in the Skies: How Drone Threats Could Reach California

In recent discussions, a former U. S. Army intelligence officer highlighted that Iran has both the technology and motivation to launch lethal drone attacks on California at any moment. He noted that the country already possesses thousands of long‑range attack drones capable of flying hundreds of mil

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Mar 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Creative Paths in Crime Writing

Patricia Cornwell has penned more than forty books that together have moved over a hundred and twenty million readers. A new film adaptation of her “Scarpetta” series, starring Nicole Kidman, just premiered on Amazon. In a recent interview she explained that her secret is simple: fear stops creati

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