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Mar 11 2026EDUCATION

Late Night Loops: What College Students Really Feel

The research looked at why students in Hong Kong universities stay up late, even when they know it hurts their health. Twenty people were asked to talk about their habits from September to December, and the answers fell into five key ideas. First, many students try hard to control what they do befor

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Mar 11 2026POLITICS

The First Step Toward a Global Law on Crimes Against Humanity

A two‑week gathering in New York marked the start of a long journey to write a treaty that would make crimes against humanity punishable under international law. The meeting, called the first Preparatory Committee (PrepCom I), ran from January 19 to 30 and set up the framework for a later diplomatic

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Mar 06 2026POLITICS

Switzerland Cuts F‑35 Order Amid Rising Prices

Switzerland has decided to buy about thirty Lockheed Martin F‑35A Lightning II fighters, down from the original plan for 36 jets. The change comes after the cost of each aircraft climbed, prompting officials to seek extra funding from parliament. Defence Minister Martin Pfister explained that the go

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Mar 03 2026LIFESTYLE

Kutztown Police Invite Neighbors for Train‑Themed Day

The Kutztown Police Department is throwing a free, family‑friendly gathering on Saturday, March 7 from 10 a. m. to 1 p. m. at the town’s train station, whether it rains or shines. The event, called Cops and Cabooses, is the second year of a program that lets residents meet officers in a relaxed sett

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Feb 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Adventures at Sunny Nights Motel

The latest trailer drops a fresh twist on what happens when a family starts a spray‑tan shop in a motel that feels more like a crime scene than a getaway spot. Will Forte and D’Arcy Carden play siblings Martin and Vicki, who launch a business called “Tansform” while staying at the Sunny Nights mote

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Feb 28 2026POLITICS

Kamala Harris Makes a Call for Jasmine Crockett

A recent phone message was sent by Vice‑President Kamala Harris to Representative Jasmine Crockett. The call was automated, so it sounded like a standard robocall rather than a personal conversation. Harris used the script to share updates on her current agenda and encourage support for Crockett’s i

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Feb 27 2026ENVIRONMENT

Soil Microbes Find Common Ground After Adding Organic Matter

Researchers examined how adding organic material changes the tiny life in two different soils. The study focused on microbes that help break down nutrients and keep the climate stable. Scientists wanted to know if these tiny organisms would react in the same way when the soils receive the same organ

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Feb 26 2026BUSINESS

Sprouts Expands in Florida, Targeting Health‑Focused Shoppers

Sprouts Farmers Market is opening new stores in Florida, with locations announced for Daytona Beach and Clermont. The chain plans to launch a third outlet in Naples next month, followed by openings in Lecanto and Lake Nona. A future store is slated for New Smyrna Beach, expected to start in 20

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Third‑Country Deportations Halted: A Judge’s Stand on Due Process

A federal judge in Massachusetts declared a policy that let the U. S. send migrants to countries other than their own without warning or a chance to argue against it illegal. The ruling came after a group of noncitizens sued the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in 2023. The judge, Brian Murphy,

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Feb 26 2026TECHNOLOGY

New Cheap Sensor Detects THC in the Air

A fresh idea tackles a growing need. As more places allow cannabis use, people want to know how much THC is in the air. This new tool can help by spotting tiny amounts of the active compound. The sensor works differently from older gadgets. It uses a special screen‑printed graphene electrode that h

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