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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 2026FINANCE

JPMorgan Cuts Loans to Private Credit Funds Over Software Risk

JPMorgan has tightened its lending rules for private credit groups, trimming the value of certain loans that these funds use as collateral. The bank’s move signals growing caution among traditional lenders toward the fast‑growing private credit market, especially when backing software companies that

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Mar 11 2026POLITICS

Trump Tries to Rally Support in Ohio and Kentucky Amid Economic Concerns

The former president is heading to Cincinnati on Wednesday, where he will tour a pharmaceutical plant and claim his policies are cutting drug costs. He plans to use the visit as a platform to reassure voters that he can keep the economy stable, even as tensions rise from the U. S. and Israel’s actio

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Mar 11 2026SPORTS

Raiders Trade Blow‑up: What Happened and Why It Matters

The Las Vegas Raiders had just finished a tough season that gave them the top draft pick for 2026. With new head coach Klint Kubiak, a possible top‑pick quarterback, and several free‑agent signings, the team felt hopeful. A key move was trading star pass rusher Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Rav

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Mar 11 2026POLITICS

IEA Releases Huge Oil Stockpile to Calm Global Markets

The International Energy Agency has decided to make a record‑sized move by putting 400 million barrels of oil into the market. This is the biggest emergency release it has ever carried out, and it aims to soothe the shock caused by fighting in Iran. The agency did not give a specific date for when t

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Mar 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

Samsung’s New S26 Series: Small Tweaks, Big Price Tag

The latest Galaxy S26 and its larger sibling the S26 Plus arrive with a few new parts, but they feel more like a gentle refresh than a full upgrade. The company has added newer processors and a slightly bigger battery, yet the design remains almost identical to last year’s models. The phones keep th

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Mar 11 2026ENVIRONMENT

Snail Rescue: A Tiny Victory in Island Ecology

The story of Partula snails shows how small creatures can teach big lessons about nature and human care. In the 1980s, a harmful snail was brought to French Polynesia to fight another pest. Instead of helping, it ate the native Partula species and pushed them close to extinction. A group le

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Mar 11 2026FINANCE

JPMorgan Cuts Risk in Software‑Loan Backed Deals

JPMorgan Chase has lowered the value of loans it holds as collateral, mainly those given to software companies, in its private‑credit financing arm. The change means that firms using these loans for “back‑leverage” will have less room to borrow and may need to lock up more assets. The bank’s move

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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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Mar 11 2026SPORTS

Falcons Grab Tua Tagovailoa, Hill Cheers on Move

The Atlanta Falcons have added former Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to their roster on a one‑year contract. Tagovailoa, who once topped the league in passing yards, has struggled with injuries and inconsistent play during his six seasons in Miami. Now he faces a fresh start in Atla

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