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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Truth About a Farm Worker Hero

A respected civil‑rights activist, who helped start the United Farm Workers union and worked closely with a famous labor organizer for many years, has said that he sexually assaulted her in the 1960s. She chose to speak out now because a long‑running investigation by a major newspaper revealed simil

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Mar 18 2026TECHNOLOGY

New AI‑Powered Payment System Debuts on Tempo Blockchain

Tempo, a crypto company backed by Stripe, has launched its own blockchain and an AI‑driven payment protocol that can work across different blockchains. The network began in a testing stage for about three and a half months before going live on Wednesday. The team says the idea of “agentic payment

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Mar 18 2026HEALTH

Why Menopause Might Affect Heart and Metabolism Risk

After menopause, many women notice changes in their body that go beyond hot flashes. Research on mice shows these changes could link to a hormone-like substance called asprosin. After removing ovaries to mimic menopause in mice, scientists found that asprosin levels jumped higher in blood and fat ti

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Mar 17 2026TECHNOLOGY

Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a Starlink Launch

The day began early in Florida, where a Falcon 9 rocket was set to lift off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The mission, called Starlink 10‑46, carried 29 new satellites that will join the growing network of low‑Earth orbit internet nodes. Launch time was fixed for 9:27 a. m. , and the c

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Mar 17 2026FINANCE

Possible Big Sale for Texas Auto Lender

A private‑equity group is weighing the idea of selling a Texas‑based auto loan company that helps people buy cars on credit. The buyer could pay between $2. 5 billion and $3 billion, sources say. The company was bought by the group in 2021 from another major investor for an undisclosed sum. It wo

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Mar 17 2026TECHNOLOGY

Nvidia’s New Secure AI Tool, NemoClaw

Nvidia has rolled out a fresh tool called NemoClaw that promises tighter safety for its AI system, OpenClaw. Instead of running OpenClaw directly, NemoClaw puts it inside a protected “sandbox” that keeps the data and commands separate from the rest of the computer. This setup helps prevent accident

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Mar 17 2026CRIME

Police Officer Gets Over Five Years in Prison for Crypto Scams

A former deputy from Los Angeles County’s sheriff’s office was sentenced to more than five years in prison. The officer, who also flew helicopters for the department, worked with a cryptocurrency businessman to trick rivals and falsely arrest them. The judge said the officer abused his power.

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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

Rocket Journeys: From Tiny Beginnings to Giant Dreams

The first liquid‑fuel rocket, named “Nell, ” lifted only 41 feet on its debut a century ago. Though modest, it sparked the era of spaceflight that would see humans walk on the Moon decades later. Celebrating this milestone, several staff members share their most memorable launch experiences. One

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Mar 16 2026HEALTH

Finding Strength: How Laughter and Purpose Help After an Earthquake

When a quake shakes the ground, it also rattles people’s minds. The shock is especially hard on those who already feel vulnerable. Researchers are keen to know how people bounce back from such stress. One way to recover is by staying active in everyday life. When individuals keep up with routines—w

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