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Mar 17 2026TECHNOLOGY

Apple’s New Budget Mac Book Opens a Door for Students

Apple has introduced a new MacBook model that can be bought by students for just $499. This price is lower than any previous MacBook, making it easier for parents and schools to buy one. Before this, the cheapest Apple laptop started at $999, so many families could not afford a MacBook for the

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Mar 17 2026TECHNOLOGY

The New XPS 16: Slim, Fast and Still a Top Pick

Dell has bounced back from almost dropping its XPS line, and the 2026 model shows why the brand still matters. The new laptop drops almost a pound from its predecessor, weighing just 3. 65 pounds for the standard build and 3. 85 for the heavier LCD version. That makes it lighter than a typical 16‑in

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Mar 17 2026TECHNOLOGY

iPhones vs iPads: What the Big Phone Can Do That the Tablet Can't

iPhones still lead Apple’s lineup, and that shows in a few practical ways. First, phones can talk. Even the newest iPads with cellular data don’t get a phone number, so they can only receive calls that the paired iPhone forwards. Without a separate number, iPads can’t sign up for apps like WhatsA

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Mar 17 2026ENVIRONMENT

Palm Trees at EPCOT Slowly Sprout Back After Freezing

A sudden cold wave hit Orlando a month and a half ago, and it left the park’s green life looking almost skeletal. At EPCOT, the towering palms that frame Spaceship Earth had shed most of their leaves, standing there like bare poles. In the weeks that followed, those palms began to coax new fronds fr

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Mar 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Summer Sci‑Fi Hits Arrive on Apple TV

Apple TV’s lineup for the coming summer looks set to thrill fans of space and speculative stories. The platform has steadily built a reputation for delivering solid science‑fiction, adding new titles each year and keeping many beloved series alive. While a few shows have faded after their first seas

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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

Spain's King Faces the Shadows of History

For the first time, Spain’s royal family has openly talked about the country’s colonial past. During a recent visit to Madrid’s archaeology museum, King Felipe VI admitted that colonial laws often failed to protect Indigenous people. He pointed out that forced labor, stolen land, and violence were r

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Mar 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

New AirPods Max 2: Bigger Beats, Smarter Features

Apple has rolled out a fresh pair of over‑the‑ear headphones that build on the original AirPods Max. The biggest change is a new H2 chip, which makes noise cancelling stronger and lets the earbuds react automatically to what’s around you. The design stays familiar: silver, black and other colors,

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Mar 16 2026SCIENCE

Plants from the Philippines Show Promise Against Staph Bacteria

A review looked at many studies that test Philippine plants for fighting Staphylococcus aureus, a common cause of infections. The bacteria can spread in homes and hospitals, and it is becoming harder to treat because of drug resistance. Because of this problem, scientists are searching for new

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Mar 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

NOVA: Turning Data into Better Therapy Choices

The idea that therapy can be tailored exactly to each person is growing. Researchers call this Precision Mental Health, or PMH. It takes the proven practice of Evidence‑Based Practice and adds two new tools: regular, detailed measurements of a client’s progress, and computer models that predict whic

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Mar 16 2026BUSINESS

Horizon and Monroe Shareholders Give the Green Light to a New Deal

Horizon Technology Finance and Monroe Capital held separate votes, both ending in approval for the merger plan. The deal means Horizon will acquire Monroe, and shareholders from both sides had to agree on the terms. Horizon’s investors backed a proposal that would issue new shares as part of the

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