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Mar 14 2026BUSINESS

Oil Moves, Cattle Prices Follow

When oil prices jump, everything else tends to follow suit. The market is currently feeling the weight of President Trump’s policies, and this spill‑over effect reaches far beyond crude itself. Because the U. S. has no extra refining capacity, even a large release from the Strategic Petroleum Reser

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Mar 14 2026OPINION

Speed Cameras Save Kids in School Roads

Florida has just allowed speed cameras to work in school zones. A study in Fort Walton Beach showed that these cameras cut speeding by 95 percent. There are over 30, 000 students in Okaloosa County each day. Every one of them should get home safely. Police can’t stand outside every schoo

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Mar 14 2026POLITICS

Democracy’s Test: When a School Board Forum Turns into a Tension Hotspot

A small gathering in Anchorage on March 5 turned into a flashpoint for free‑speech and political decorum. The event, hosted by the Hillside Home and Landowners group, promised an open Q&A with School Board candidate Alexander Rosales. Yet the moderator sidestepped the written questions from attendee

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Mar 14 2026POLITICS

Indian Sailors Waiting for a Way Home

A group of Indian seafarers has been stuck off the coast of Iran for two weeks. They are at Bandar Abbas, a busy port on the Persian Gulf. The area is dangerous because drones and missiles have set nearby ships on fire. One sailor, Ambuj, is 26 years old and has not seen his family for six

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Mar 14 2026HEALTH

Vaccines, Misinformation, and a County’s Measles Fight

The county that once celebrated its low crime rate now faces a silent threat. Measles, a disease thought gone from the U. S. , has returned with nearly a thousand confirmed cases. The cause is clear: fewer children are receiving vaccines, and the protective shield around schools has weakened.

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Mar 14 2026OPINION

Hollywood’s Culture Clash: A Critique from the Inside

Joe Rogan, a well‑known podcaster, recently voiced his frustration with Los Angeles’ entertainment scene. He said he had no fond memories of the city, describing it as a place filled with “left‑wing and superficial” people. During a chat with actor Luke Grimes, Rogan reflected on his own career p

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Mar 14 2026WEATHER

Heavy Rains Leave Nairobi and Kenya With 62 Dead

The latest figures from Kenyan police show that the death toll from last week’s severe flooding has climbed to 62, including eight children. Nairobi, the country’s capital, suffered the most with 33 fatalities reported in a statement released on X. Across Kenya, more than 2, 000 families have been f

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Mar 14 2026SPORTS

Protein Choice at Suhoor: How It Helps or Hinders Fighters During Ramadan

A group of 24 male combat athletes, about 27 years old and competing at a national level, took part in a study that tested how different proteins eaten before dawn (suhoor) affect their strength and power while they fast during Ramadan. The researchers used a careful design that kept the athletes bl

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Mar 14 2026POLITICS

Faith and Politics Clash in Texas Senate Race

The Texas Senate race is heating up, but not because of the usual campaign slogans. The focus has shifted to how a state representative’s religious words are being used in politics. James Talarico, a Presbyterian seminarian who won the Democratic primary against former U. S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, h

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Mar 14 2026HEALTH

Kidney Changes in Teens: Why They Matter

Early drops in kidney filtration and tiny amounts of protein in urine are now seen as red flags for future health problems. Scientists find that even small shifts in how well the kidneys clean blood can predict long‑term kidney damage and heart disease. These changes, called a mild decline in

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