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Mar 19 2026OPINION

When Newsrooms Put Feelings Before Facts

Back in the late 1970s, a famous TV reporter named Mike Wallace didn’t soften any punches when he interviewed a powerful Iranian leader. He called out the leader’s harsh treatment of women and shared harsh words about him from other world leaders. Wallace believed his job was to report the news stra

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Mar 19 2026POLITICS

Shepherds in the Zagros Mountains keep going despite the chaos

In the rugged Zagros Mountains, where Iraq meets Iran, life hasn’t changed much for some shepherds. They still climb the same hills their families have used for generations, even as wars rage around them. The mountains have seen decades of conflict—missiles, drones, and fighter jets scream overhead,

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Mar 18 2026HEALTH

Reductions in Pain Pills After Tiny Spine Surgeries

A new study followed 217 people who had never taken pain pills before and were getting spine surgery between August 2023 and December 2024. The researchers divided the patients into groups based on how the surgery was done: a big open cut, a small tubular approach, or a very tiny endoscopic method.

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Mar 18 2026SPORTS

Venezuela’s Victory Shows the Limits of American Pride on the Diamond

The World Baseball Classic ended with a 3‑2 defeat for Team USA, and the loss highlighted how national pride can sometimes outweigh skill on the field. Instead of focusing on the game itself, the U. S. squad turned every play into a patriotic display: players saluted after hits, wore shirts with

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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Mullin Faces Tough Questions Before Leading Homeland Security

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, the Republican chosen by former President Trump to head the Department of Homeland Security, had a rocky confirmation hearing that highlighted concerns about his temperament and past foreign trips. The meeting was heated from the start, with Senate Homeland Security chair Rand

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Mar 18 2026SCIENCE

cGAS: How Where It Lives Inside Cells Decides What It Does

The body’s first line of defense relies on sensors that detect danger signals. One such sensor, cGAS, normally lives in the cell’s fluid part but also shows up in surprising places such as the nucleus, tiny nuclear fragments called micronuclei, mitochondria, and even on the cell surface. When cGA

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Mar 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Future Pixar and Disney Releases Line Up for 2028

The newest Disney chief, Josh D’Amaro, confirmed that the sequel to the beloved Lilo & Stitch will debut on May 26, 2028. That date falls on Memorial Day weekend, a prime slot for family movies. Meanwhile, Pixar’s long‑awaited Incredibles 3 is scheduled to arrive in theaters on June 16, 2028. At the

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Mar 18 2026SPORTS

UConn Heads to 13th Title, Others Chase the Dream

The University of Connecticut is the clear leader heading into the women’s college basketball tournament. Their odds to win are the lowest in a long time, showing that many believe they will add another national championship. The coach’s team has been strong all season, and the betting line refle

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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Oil Trade Opens: U. S. , Venezuela, and the Price Game

The United States has relaxed some rules that once stopped its companies from buying Venezuelan oil. This change comes as global prices climb after Iran stopped shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for oil. The move is meant to boost supply and give U. S. firms a chance to invest in Ve

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Mar 18 2026SPORTS

Venezuela Wins Baseball World Title – A Moment of Pride

Paragraph 1: The ball rolled into the outfield as Daniel Palencia hit a blazing 100‑mph fastball, beating Roman Anthony. The crowd erupted and the Venezuelan team flooded the field in their blue jerseys. Paragraph 2: Players collapsed into tears. Andrés Giménez and Maikel Garcia sobbed near s

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