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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Mullin Faces Tough Questions Before Leading Homeland Security

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, the Republican chosen by former President Trump to head the Department of Homeland Security, had a rocky confirmation hearing that highlighted concerns about his temperament and past foreign trips. The meeting was heated from the start, with Senate Homeland Security chair Rand

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Mar 18 2026TECHNOLOGY

Samsung’s Art‑TV: A TV That Looks Like a Painting

Samsung has turned its 2025 Frame Pro into more than just a screen; it doubles as wall art. In many offices the device is hung like a portrait and left to show rotating images, proving that the TV can also serve décor. The company’s goal is to make a television that blends into a room when not in us

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Mar 18 2026BUSINESS

SAP shifts to AI‑driven pricing and new support teams

SAP’s chief executive, Christian Klein, announced a major change in how the company will sell and support its software. Instead of fixed yearly subscriptions, SAP will charge customers for the amount of AI services they use. This move follows a growing demand for its new artificial‑intelligenc

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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Deputy Attorney General Holds Back Key Epstein File, Senator Says

Senator Ron Wyden sent a letter to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, claiming that Blanche is preventing the DEA from sharing an unredacted document tied to Jeffrey Epstein’s case. The file in question is a 69‑page profile that the Department of Justice once gave to the DEA’s Organized Crime Dr

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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Syria Plans to Clean Up Chemical Weapons

Syria has announced a new plan to remove chemical weapons that were used during its civil war. The government says it will work with several countries, including the United States and European nations, to find and destroy all remaining stockpiles. The effort will be overseen by the Organisation for

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Mar 18 2026EDUCATION

Ramsey School Lights Up Reading and Science Night

Students, parents, and teachers gathered on March 5 for a lively evening that mixed books with experiments at Ramsey Magnet School of Science. The event, called Phenomenal Literacy Night, aimed to show how reading can help understand science and vice versa. The school turned into a playground of

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Mar 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Celebrities Who Vanished From Public Life

Some stars choose to step away from the spotlight, leaving fans curious. A Reddit discussion highlighted several well‑known figures who have largely disappeared from media attention. Tom Anderson, known for his early internet fame, no longer appears in news stories or interviews. Adele, the

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Mar 18 2026LIFESTYLE

Best spring bag deals that beat the Trader Joe’s tote rush

Spring’s unofficial bag of the season just got a fancy upgrade. Pastel totes are in everywhere, and the grocery store version from Trader Joe’s pops up online for thousands when sold out. But if waiting in lines or battling resellers isn’t your style, a polished alternative exists. Kate Spade Outlet

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Mar 18 2026SCIENCE

Finding the Right Yardsticks for Sports Programs That Help Communities

Sports aren’t just about competition—they can also change lives. Programs that use sports to teach teamwork, discipline, and health often struggle to prove their impact. How do we know if these efforts are really working? That’s where measuring success becomes tricky. A review looked at tools to tra

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Mar 17 2026HEALTH

Kids’ Bones and the Hidden “Forever” Chemicals

Scientists have found that a group of man‑made chemicals, called PFAS, can lower bone strength in children. PFAS are used in many everyday items such as non‑stick pans, waterproof clothing and food packaging. They do not break down easily, so they stay in the air, dust, soil and even in about half o

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