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Mar 17 2026EDUCATION

How Michigan is trying to fix its childcare worker shortage

Michigan is facing a big problem—there aren’t enough people working in childcare. Research shows that in most ZIP codes, there are way more young kids than spots in daycares or preschools. That makes it hard for parents to find care and for kids to get a strong start before kindergarten. A new prog

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Mar 16 2026SPORTS

UConn Heads the Pack, But Others Still Have a Chance

The University of Connecticut is seen as the clear leader heading into this year’s women’s NCAA basketball tournament, with odds suggesting they could add a 13th title to their record. The betting market has set them at –265, the tightest pre‑tournament spread since 2018. This means most people thin

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Mar 16 2026BUSINESS

Nebius Gains as Meta Expands AI Partnership

Nebius sees a boost after it announces a new, larger collaboration with Meta to build artificial‑intelligence systems. The deal gives the company more access to Meta’s cloud and data tools, which could help Nebius grow its AI offerings faster. The agreement is part of Meta’s plan to spread its AI

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Mar 16 2026SPORTS

Can UConn Be Stopped in March Madness?

The question that has rattled fans all season is simple: can anyone knock UConn out of the tournament? After 34 games, the answer has been a clear no. The Huskies have held up against every challenge that came their way, even when teams like Michigan, Tennessee and Villanova pushed them to the limit

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Mar 16 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin Guide Steps Back Due to Health Issues

A well‑known Bitcoin teacher has decided to pause his live teaching sessions. He will keep his existing library of books and videos on Patreon, but he will not create new content or answer questions online. The reason is his severe migraine condition, which has proved hard to treat. He first learne

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Mar 16 2026FINANCE

Bitcoin Nears $75, 000 After Six‑Week Rise

Bitcoin climbed past $74, 500 on Monday, the highest level since early February. The move broke a six‑week trading range and lifted mood for riskier crypto tokens. Bitcoin’s price is almost 25 % higher than its February low of $60, 000. That jump echoes rebounds seen in 2022, but those earl

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Mar 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

Cyber Talk: A New Look at Security and Learning

Southeastern Louisiana University is hosting a free talk on March 19 at 4 p. m. The event is part of the spring Industry Connect Distinguished Lecture series. The speaker is Matthew McNulty, the university’s Chief Information Security Officer. He also teaches part‑time in the Computer Science Dep

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Mar 16 2026HEALTH

Eyes With Hidden Retinal Splits May Face Glaucoma

A recent study looked at a rare eye condition called no optic pit retinoschisis (NOPIR). In NOPIR, the retina near the optic disc splits into layers even though there are no obvious pits or severe damage from glaucoma. The researchers examined 13 affected eyes in 12 patients at a single hospital in

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Mar 15 2026EDUCATION

Crossing Borders for Learning

An American student started his journey in a New York state university, earning a political science degree. In 2015 he spent the summer in Wuhan as part of an exchange program, then a decade later returned to China for a graduate degree in global health while interning at a medical university.

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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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