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Mar 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Crime Thriller “Blood on Snow” Lands Sky Spot in the U. K.

Sky has secured the rights to Cary Joji Fukunaga’s upcoming crime drama “Blood on Snow, ” a story drawn from Jo Nesbø’s best‑selling novel. The film will debut as a Sky Original in the United Kingdom, with plans for a 2027 cinema release. The project brings together a star‑studded ensemble that inc

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Mar 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Nick Barrotta Joins Untitled Entertainment After Success on The Oval

Barrotta, who first gained fame playing Allan in Tyler Perry’s BET series The Oval, has just signed with Untitled Entertainment. The actor’s career began in New York where he balanced journalism gigs at Entertainment Tonight, Celebuzz and The Wrap before moving into acting. He appeared in over

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Mar 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

Smart Fabric Sensors: Tracking Moves Without Wires

Textile wearables that can watch how we move are gaining ground in health, sports and fun. They feel like a second skin because they bend with us and can record data all the time. The ideal design would have no stiff electronics glued to the cloth and would send information wirelessly, so it doesn’t

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Every Kid Deserves a Break: Ohio’s Recess Debate

Ohio’s governor has reignited talk about a long‑pending bill that would mandate an hour of recess each day for students from kindergarten to eighth grade. The proposal, introduced last year by two state representatives, calls for 30 minutes in the morning and another 30 in the afternoon unless a stu

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Mar 13 2026HEALTH

Early Weight Rise in Children with CAH May Signal Future Health Risks

Children who grow up with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) caused by a 21‑hydroxylase enzyme problem often show changes in body weight that differ from their peers. Scientists track a key moment called adiposity rebound, when the body mass index (BMI) stops falling and begins to climb again a

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Ivorian Drum Returns Home After a Century

In the heart of Abidjan, a lively crowd of chiefs and villagers gathered at the airport on Friday to greet a giant drum that had been away for more than 100 years. The instrument, known as Djidji Ayokwè or “Panther‑Lion” in the local language, is over three metres long and almost 400 kilos heavy. It

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Mar 13 2026CRIME

A College Classroom Turned Tragic: A Hero’s Final Day

The loss of a respected professor at Old Dominion University shook the campus. The man who taught military science and led ROTC cadets had once served in the army, completing missions across the Middle East. A former graduate of the university, he was known for guiding students toward a career in se

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Mar 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Spensering Life of a Genre‑Juggler

Dan Simmons, who died at 77, wrote more than thirty books that spanned science‑fiction, horror, fantasy, crime and history. He was a master at following his own creative urges; if one publisher resisted his vision, he would move on. His most famous work is the four‑volume “Hyperion Cantos. ” The

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Mar 13 2026SPORTS

LED Court Glitches: Big 12’s New Surface Sparks Debate

The Big 12 recently switched to a full LED glass floor for its basketball tournaments, sparking mixed feelings among players and coaches. Some see the flashy design as a marketing win for the conference, while others worry about player safety and performance. During last week’s women’s tournament

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Mar 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

New Code, New Challenges: How AI Changed a CS Grad’s Job Hunt

Kiran Maya Sheikh, who earned her computer science degree from UC Irvine with a strong GPA, thought the path to a stable tech career would be straightforward. She imagined landing a role at a major company and earning a comfortable salary, just as many of her peers did. When ChatGPT launched in l

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