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Mar 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Creative Paths in Crime Writing

Patricia Cornwell has penned more than forty books that together have moved over a hundred and twenty million readers. A new film adaptation of her “Scarpetta” series, starring Nicole Kidman, just premiered on Amazon. In a recent interview she explained that her secret is simple: fear stops creati

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Mar 12 2026SCIENCE

Port Workers and Accident Risk: What the Numbers Say

In busy shipping ports, accidents still happen a lot. A new study looked at why this is so by asking dock workers about their jobs, schooling, age and how safe they feel on the job. The researchers also checked whether safety training made a difference. They collected answers from many port workers

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Mar 12 2026WEATHER

Storm Warning: 60‑mph Winds Threaten South Jersey

A fast‑moving storm is heading east across South Jersey, moving at about 50 miles per hour. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for west‑central Ocean County. The main danger is wind gusts that could reach 60 miles per hour. The warning covers severa

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Mar 12 2026SCIENCE

Hard Work, Long Life: What Science Reveals

A long‑running study started in 1921 followed children who scored high on an IQ test. The researchers tracked these people for decades, watching how their choices affected their later years. This type of research is powerful because it shows real cause‑and‑effect links that short studies miss. Th

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Mar 12 2026POLITICS

Guarding Kids and Cutting Recess: Ohio’s New Focus

Ohio’s newest governor took the stage to talk mostly about kids. He called for new rules on technology and said schools should use phonics, a reading method that focuses on sounds. The speech was long—over an hour—but he barely mentioned the big worries Ohio people care about, like taxes or jobs. Ea

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Mar 12 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Prices Swing as Middle East Tensions Rise

The fight between Iran, the United States and Israel is now a big factor in how people trade digital money. When news of attacks comes out, investors quickly move their money around and the value of Bitcoin can jump or fall a lot. When the fighting seemed to calm, Bitcoin rose close to $70, 000.

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Mar 12 2026ENVIRONMENT

Field Trip to Restore Fulton’s Prairie: A Community Visit

The Fulton Historical Society is arranging a day out on March 15 at two in the afternoon, taking folks to a nearby prairie restoration project. The event is led by Dean Huisingh, who founded the society and also runs a conservation foundation that works to protect Illinois plants and animals. He

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Mar 11 2026CELEBRITIES

Benny Blanco Talks Foot Kisses and Clean‑Up Habits

The 38‑year‑old producer recently clarified how he keeps himself tidy after a viral moment with his wife Selena Gomez. During an episode of the podcast Friends Keep Secrets, Selena leaned down and planted a quick kiss on Benny’s foot while he rested it on a coffee table. The clip quickly sparked

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Mar 11 2026SCIENCE

Mystery Orbit: Why a Black Hole‑Neutron Star Collision Defies Expectations

A recent collision between a black hole and a neutron star has shocked scientists, showing that the two bodies were still on an oddly oval path just before they merged. This new finding contradicts the long‑held belief that such pairs must settle into neat, circular orbits before they meet. By re‑

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Mar 11 2026HEALTH

Helping Parents Relax Helps Kids Stay Healthy

When parents learn to calm their minds, their children are less likely to become overweight. A new study showed that teaching parents stress‑reduction techniques can change how they raise their kids. The research focused on families with children aged two to five who were already overweight or

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