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Mar 15 2026EDUCATION

A Night of Vintage Fun to Boost School Funds

The Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic School is hosting a unique fundraising event that takes guests back to the roaring twenties. The evening, set for March 21 at the parish activity center, will feature a speakeasy theme complete with jazz music, dim lighting, and themed food. The school’s Home a

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Mar 15 2026ENTERTAINMENT

The Oscars 2024: A Wild Race for the Biggest Prize

The big night in Hollywood is set to be a roller‑coaster, with the most coveted award up for grabs between the vampire drama “Sinners” and the dark comedy thriller “One Battle After Another. ” The ceremony will begin at 7 p. m. ET and will be streamed live on ABC and Hulu. Conan O’Brien returns a

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Mar 15 2026HEALTH

Feeling Faith, Feeling Better: How Inner Belief Helps People Beat Stress and Sadness

In Brazil, a study checked how strong personal faith is linked to mental well‑being in two groups: people visiting doctors for various problems and the professionals who work there. The researchers looked at 1, 864 participants, asking them about how deeply they felt their faith and measuring levels

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Mar 15 2026CRIME

Old Dominion Shooting: A Troubling Tale of a Former Guard and Terrorist Links

A gunman named Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, 36, who once served in the Virginia National Guard and had a history of trying to help ISIS, opened fire at Old Dominion University in Virginia on Thursday. The attack targeted a room where ROTC students and active‑duty military members were meeting. Jalloh shou

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Mar 15 2026EDUCATION

College Food Crisis: When Hunger Trumps Tuition

College students often hear about tuition first. In Pennsylvania, a two‑semester bill for the State System schools is about $8, 000 a year. That sounds reasonable. But other costs quickly add up. Fees reach roughly $4, 000. Living on campus can cost around $7, 000. Books add more than $1, 200. Toget

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Mar 15 2026OPINION

Neighborhoods Building Together

The city of Saratoga is a patchwork of distinct neighborhoods, each with its own vibe and past. Those differences, rather than pulling people apart, weave a stronger community fabric. Everyone in the city—old timers and newcomers alike—shares a common goal: safe streets, good schools, and a friendly

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Mar 15 2026OPINION

Oregon Must Decide: Pay Now or Pay More Later on Roadways

The state’s highways and streets are in trouble. Accident numbers have jumped more than half since 2013, and many lanes clog up every day because big projects were started but never finished. The bridge on Interstate 5 and the road through the Rose Quarter are just two examples of places where promi

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Mar 15 2026OPINION

The Hidden Reality of Abuse in Our Own Backyards

Trafficking and abuse are not only distant scandals; they happen right next door. In many places, a few hundred people fall victim to sex trafficking each year, and local centers often help dozens of survivors. These numbers hide a more subtle truth: the violence is usually hidden in everyday

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Mar 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

OpenClaw Demo Sparks Big Interest in Miami Tech Scene

A workshop on the new OpenClaw tool drew a packed crowd in Miami, showing that people want hands‑on chances to experiment with AI beyond the usual chatbots. The event was organized by Gianni D’Alerta, a long‑time tech community leader in Miami. After trying OpenClaw himself and seeing how much

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Mar 15 2026POLITICS

Ukraine Offers Drone Defense Help for Money and Tech

Ukraine has stepped into a new role, offering its drone‑defense know‑how to Middle Eastern nations in exchange for financial aid and advanced technology. After dispatching teams of specialists to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and a U. S. base in Jordan, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy

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