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Apr 01 2026SPORTS

Bryson DeChambeau Talks Golf, Gear and Future Plans

In a recent conversation, the golfer known for his science‑based swing and massive YouTube following shared his thoughts on life in a new golf league, team dynamics, and personal goals. He explained that his current contract year feels like a chance to align better with the league’s direction, much

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Apr 01 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Cruise Star Shines With Space‑Themed Fun

Norwegian Luna is the newest vessel in the cruise line’s fleet, designed to look and feel like a journey through the cosmos. The ship is decked out with moon‑shaped fixtures, starry murals and a hull that displays the zodiac constellations. Its size is about ten percent bigger than earlier models, a

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Mar 31 2026HEALTH

Hospital Prices in Alabama: Are They Really Transparent?

Alabama hospitals face a growing push to show how much they charge patients. The federal government has set rules, but it is unclear if all hospitals follow them. Researchers examined 124 Alabama hospitals listed on the state’s health website. They removed psychiatric and VA centers, leaving 106 ho

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Mar 31 2026SCIENCE

Water‑Strider’s Fan Helps It Ride Fast Rivers

A small insect called the water‑strider has a special fan on its back. The fan is made of many thin, overlapping plates. Each plate has tiny branches that split again into thinner ones. The fan lets the insect push against fast water with less effort. Scientists studied how the fan moves

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Mar 31 2026WEATHER

Cortland Faces Tiny Floods: What You Need to Know

In Cortland County, a flood warning was issued late last night for Wednesday and Thursday. The alert says the Tioughnioga River will reach 8 feet, which is just enough to cause minor flooding. Because of this, a few lanes on Kellogg Road south of town may be closed and traffic could get stuck. The w

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Mar 31 2026ENVIRONMENT

Coal Plants Get a Free Pass on Pollution, Groups Fight Back in Court

A group of health and environmental organizations isn't backing down after a recent decision to weaken rules on toxic air pollution from coal power plants. They’ve taken legal action, arguing that the changes expose kids and other at-risk groups to serious harm. The lawsuit targets a federal agency’

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Mar 31 2026SPORTS

Watching Braves Games in South Carolina Just Got Easier

Baseball fans in South Carolina have a great way to catch the Atlanta Braves this season without paying for cable. Thanks to a deal between the team and Gray Media, 25 regular-season games will air for free on local stations like Palmetto Sports & Entertainment and WIS. No subscription needed—just a

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Mar 31 2026POLITICS

Justice Sotomayor questions why similar cases get different outcomes

The Supreme Court recently decided not to revisit a Louisiana murder case where James Skinner claims prosecutors hid important evidence. Skinner, convicted in 2001, argues his situation closely matches another case from 2016. In that earlier case, the same court overturned a similar conviction becau

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Mar 30 2026POLITICS

Medical School Curriculum Shift: A New Focus on Self‑Learning

The main accrediting body for U. S. medical schools has changed its teaching requirements for the 2027‑28 academic year. The new rules no longer explicitly ask students to study health disparities or the social forces that shape patient outcomes. Instead, they emphasize skills in independent l

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Mar 30 2026BUSINESS

U. S. Companies Take Big Loans for New Equipment

U. S. firms borrowed over 14% more money in February than they did a year ago to buy new equipment. The jump comes from a sharp rise in borrowing through independent lenders and financiers. A trade group that watches the $1 trillion equipment‑finance market released the data after surveying 25

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