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Mar 26 2026FINANCE

China Conch Keeps Its Positive Outlook Despite Lower Profit

Citi analysts decided to stick with a Buy rating for China Conch Environment Protection Holdings Ltd. , calling the company a solid choice for investors. They set a target price of HK$0. 80, indicating confidence in the firm’s future performance. The latest quarterly report shows a dip in earnings.

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Mar 26 2026SCIENCE

Zinc Gets a Slick New Coat with Graphdiyne Magic

A team of researchers has found a way to put a slippery, protective layer on zinc metal. Zinc is very reactive and usually stops the chemical reaction that builds a special carbon network called graphdiyne. Because of this, only copper had been used for such coatings until now. The scientists

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Mar 26 2026SPORTS

Micro‑betting May Be the Start of a Big Legal Shakeup

The legal world is turning its attention toward the new trend of in‑game micro‑bets, and the National Football League is caught up in a lawsuit that could change how betting works on the field. Two Pennsylvania residents have filed claims against the NFL, two major sportsbooks—DraftKings and FanDuel

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Mar 26 2026POLITICS

Legislators Aim to Stop Politically‑Charged Betting

Senators and a representative introduced a new bill that would bar bets on elections, wars, and sports. The move follows recent wagers that predicted big events such as a Venezuelan president’s ousting and a Middle East conflict. Critics argue that allowing anyone to bet on government actions

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Mar 26 2026SPORTS

Colfax Star Caleb Lustig Shines on Courts and Fields

Caleb Lustig, a key player for Colfax’s boys basketball squad, stepped up in the state tournament and grabbed 52 rebounds—breaking the previous record of 44. His effort earned him the MVP title as his team secured the championship. In a standout semifinal game against Okanogan, Lustig collected 24

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Mar 26 2026SPORTS

The Family Behind Aday Mara’s Rise

A young basketball star is often seen in the spotlight, but his path to success started long before he stepped onto a court. Aday Mara grew up in a household where sport was not just a hobby; it was a way of life. His dad, Francisco Javier Mara, once played professionally in Spain’s top leagues duri

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Mar 26 2026SPORTS

New Owners, New Energy for Salt Lake Volleyball

The professional women’s volleyball team in Salt Lake City has just found a new home. Two former NFL stars, Terrence Murphy and Reggie Bush, together with their firm Synergy Sports Capital, have taken over the club’s operating rights. This change comes as the league, called League One Volleyball or

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Mar 26 2026POLITICS

China Calls for Calm in Middle East Conflict

China has asked all parties involved in the current fighting between Iran and other forces to open the door for honest and meaningful talks that could bring peace. The statement came from a spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry, who said it is urgent to push for dialogue and use any chanc

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Mar 26 2026HEALTH

Keeping Hydrated Won’t Stop Kidney Stones, Study Finds

Kidney stones hurt a lot. Doctors say drinking lots of water can help stop them, but new research shows it’s hard to keep up with that advice. A team of scientists tested a program that used smart water bottles to track how much people drank. The bottles could send data and even give small cash r

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Mar 26 2026SCIENCE

HBN Defects: Tiny Tweaks, Big Quantum Leaps

Scientists have found a way to shape the tiniest imperfections inside hexagonal boron nitride, a material that can act like a quantum computer’s building blocks. By shooting argon ions at the crystal, they create missing boron or nitrogen atoms—defects that can host quantum bits. The trick is to

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