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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

Spy Firm Visit Sparks Slovenian Election Fears

Slovenia’s political scene stirs after reports that a private Israeli intelligence company may have met with the opposition leader just before the country’s election. A group of journalists and activists say that representatives from the firm, known for its work in high‑profile investigations, flew

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Mar 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Fun Night at the Opera House Helps a Local Food Bank

Gardiner’s Johnson Hall Opera House is hosting an entertaining evening on March 21 to raise money for the Chrysalis Place Food Bank. The show, starting at 7:30 p. m. , mixes music, comedy, circus tricks and dance. Attendees can enjoy acts such as the Cowboy Angels, juggler Shane Miclon, the band B

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Mar 17 2026SCIENCE

Walnut Mixes: How Protein Meets Polyphenols for Health

Walnuts leave behind a lot of waste after the shells are removed. Scientists are turning that leftover into useful food ingredients. In this study, they looked at what happens when walnut protein fragments (called WPH) bind to different walnut polyphenols – specifically epicatechin, gallic acid, fer

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Mar 17 2026TECHNOLOGY

Nvidia’s New Secure AI Tool, NemoClaw

Nvidia has rolled out a fresh tool called NemoClaw that promises tighter safety for its AI system, OpenClaw. Instead of running OpenClaw directly, NemoClaw puts it inside a protected “sandbox” that keeps the data and commands separate from the rest of the computer. This setup helps prevent accident

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Mar 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Family Tie Gets Mired in a Rap Feud

The drama began when a rapper’s sister was caught up in a heated clash between two well‑known hip‑hop artists. The conflict originally stemmed from a social media exchange, and it quickly spiraled into a public showdown. The sister’s appearance on the scene was unexpected, but it didn’t dampen he

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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

Behind the Scenes: The Battle Over a Key Climate Research Hub

A major dispute has erupted over a respected climate research center in Colorado, with its leaders accusing the federal government of targeting the lab as political revenge. The center, known for tracking weather patterns and atmospheric changes, was founded by a group of 129 universities across Nor

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Mar 16 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Oscars “In Memoriam” Skips Some TV Stars, Fans React

The Oscars’ tribute to those who died in 2025 and early 2026 left out several well‑known actors, sparking criticism on social media. James Van Der Beek and Eric Dane were among the names omitted, even though both had notable film roles in addition to their TV fame. Van Der Beek lost his battle

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Mar 16 2026CELEBRITIES

Teyana Taylor’s Post‑Oscars Stand‑Up

After the Oscars wrapped, Teyana Taylor found herself in a tense moment on the sidewalk. A security guard tried to keep her from heading back up the stairs for a photo with the Best Picture winners. The man pushed against her, and she shouted at him for touching a woman’s right side. The confront

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Mar 16 2026CRIME

A Rough Ride: When a Train Platform Turns into a Danger Zone

A 59‑year‑old man from River Forest was walking to the Harlem Avenue stop on December 1, hoping to catch a train to Rush University Medical Center where he volunteered. He had no car and used the CTA because he could move around on his own, even though he has an intellectual disability. A man who ha

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Mar 16 2026CRIME

Maine’s Low Crime Numbers: What the Stats Really Say

Maine stands out across the United States for having one of the lowest rates of violent crime. According to recent FBI statistics, only 100 people per 100, 000 residents were involved in violent offenses during 2024. In contrast, Washington, D. C. recorded more than a thousand violent incidents per

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