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Mar 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Starry Astrophage Burst: A Movie‑Inspired Sip You Can Only Find in the Movies

Pepsi has launched a new drink that looks straight out of a sci‑fi film, but it won’t show up on supermarket shelves. The soda is part of the brand’s “Drips” collection, a line that promises bold layers and playful mix‑ins for every mood. The newest addition is called Starry Astrophage Burst, a f

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Mar 17 2026CRIME

Teacher Sentenced for Online Abuse

A former science teacher from Boston, John Gavin, has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for a series of serious offenses involving minors. The judge found that Gavin had used his position to lure at least one underage girl into sexual conversations over the internet. He also demanded tha

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Mar 17 2026BUSINESS

Companies Ranked by What Americans Call “Just”

Every year, a group of researchers gathers the voices of about 200, 000 people across the United States. They ask these citizens what they think makes a business fair and responsible, and then use those answers to rank large companies. For the 2026 list, the team looked at 17 key themes and collect

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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 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 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Oscars “In Memoriam” Skips Some TV Stars, Fans React

The Oscars’ tribute to those who died in 2025 and early 2026 left out several well‑known actors, sparking criticism on social media. James Van Der Beek and Eric Dane were among the names omitted, even though both had notable film roles in addition to their TV fame. Van Der Beek lost his battle

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Mar 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

Smart Sales Teams: How Agentic AI Is Changing the Game

Agentic AI is a new kind of artificial intelligence that can think, plan, and act on its own. It promises to change the way sales work in ways that are hard to imagine today. Rather than having people do all the legwork—searching for prospects, writing emails, logging calls, and predicting revenu

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Mar 16 2026POLITICS

Pennsylvania’s Card Swipe Crisis: Why the New Bills Hurt Everyone

The state is drafting two laws that would change how credit and debit cards work. The bills say the fee paid to card issuers should not cover taxes on purchases and that businesses would lose the ability to accept cards without negotiating new deals with banks. The result is a mess for shoppers and

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Mar 16 2026HEALTH

Heart Care Starts at 30, Not 40

New rules from top health groups say that people as young as thirty should think about ways to keep their heart safe. They suggest checking cholesterol levels early, changing diets, and even taking medicine called statins if needed. The change cuts the usual start age from forty to thirty, making

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Mar 16 2026FINANCE

JPMorgan Leads Big Loan Sale to Fund EA’s Buyout

The banking group, headed by JPMorgan Chase & Co. , has started a massive cross‑border leveraged loan offering worth $5. 75 billion to help fund the purchase of Electronic Arts Inc. The deal is among the largest of its kind in recent memory. Investors can buy a $4 billion term loan, labeled “B”, at

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