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Mar 16 2026SPORTS

Can UConn Be Stopped in March Madness?

The question that has rattled fans all season is simple: can anyone knock UConn out of the tournament? After 34 games, the answer has been a clear no. The Huskies have held up against every challenge that came their way, even when teams like Michigan, Tennessee and Villanova pushed them to the limit

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Mar 16 2026SPORTS

March Madness Odds: Who’s the Real Favorite?

The 2026 NCAA tournament lineup is now locked in, so the betting lines have been updated to reflect which teams are most likely to reach the Final Four and ultimately win the title. The top four No. 1 seeds dominate the odds, with Duke holding the best chance according to BetMGM’s futures. Duke e

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Mar 16 2026RELIGION

Pope Talks to Journalist Who Questions a Powerful Catholic Group

The head of the Catholic Church sat down with a British writer who claims that a well‑known religious community is hiding serious problems. The meeting took place on Monday in the heart of Vatican City. The writer, who has published a book last year about the organization, asked the pope to start an

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Mar 15 2026SCIENCE

Science Day at Willow Bend Turns Into a Treasure Hunt

Willow Bend’s annual Science Saturday has become a lively hunt for hidden relics, drawing families and curious minds to the park’s winding paths. The event opens with a brief welcome that explains how participants can search for small artifacts buried in the soil, each item linked to a story about l

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Mar 14 2026SCIENCE

Teen Builds Space‑Healing Device and Wins Big Science Prize

An 18‑year‑old from San Diego has earned a major scholarship after creating a gadget that mimics weightlessness and studies how red light can speed up wound repair. She was part of a national science contest that draws over 2, 600 students across the country. Her interest started when her family

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Mar 14 2026POLITICS

Nations Lose a Climate Lab: What Happens When Research Is Sold

A big science centre in Colorado is under threat. The government wants to shut it down, hand its work over to colleges and businesses, give up its planes, and sell the land. The place, known for studying weather and climate, was founded in 1960. It runs a giant super‑computer called Derecho th

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Mar 14 2026SCIENCE

Pi’s Everyday Adventures

The number that makes circles perfect is more than a math trick. It shows up in rockets, tiny droplets, and even in the way we measure time on Pi Day. Every March 14th people mark the first three digits of this endless constant, 3. 14159, with pies and parades. The day began in 1988 at a scienc

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Mar 11 2026POLITICS

Lawmakers Push New Rules to Stop Church Disruptions

Louisiana legislators are moving quickly to create state laws that would make it a crime to disturb religious services. The push comes after an anti‑ICE protest in Minneapolis caused chaos inside a church, leading to arrests of both protesters and journalists. Two Senate bills—SB 35 from Senator Bil

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Mar 07 2026HEALTH

Children Care: A New Path in Medicine

Medical care for kids has grown into a fresh field that tackles the toughest moments of life. In the past, doctors treated children with many serious illnesses by following adult protocols or ignoring the unique needs of young patients. Now, specialists focus on palliative care that supports childre

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Mar 07 2026SCIENCE

Roots Show How Plants Balance Growth and Survival

In forests of North Patagonia, scientists looked at how the shape of a plant’s root system affects tiny roots that do most of the work. They studied eight perennial herb species, half of which grow a single main root (tap‑rooted) and the other half grow many small roots from the stem (adventitious).

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