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Mar 22 2026WEATHER

Heatwave in March: A New Record for the Southwest

The summer‑like temperatures that swept through the U. S. Southwest in March were far beyond what anyone could have predicted a few decades ago. Scientists who track extreme weather say that this level of heat would not be possible without the extra warmth added by human activity. Researchers fro

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Mar 22 2026OPINION

Kids on a Quest: How One Film Shaped a Generation

The 1986 movie “Stand by Me” is more than nostalgia; it is a snapshot of a time when kids could wander freely. A father and his 12‑year‑old daughter watched it together, each child in the film matching her age. The soundtrack, filled with songs from 1959, linked both generations to the same summer m

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Mar 22 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Exchange New Fund Brings Hot Token to Brokerage Accounts

Grayscale has filed with the SEC to launch a new ETF that will hold the HYPE token, the native coin of the Hyperliquid network. The fund is expected to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker GHYP, though its fee structure has not yet been revealed. Other firms such as Bitwise and 21Shares have also submit

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Mar 22 2026CRIME

Heat and Hands: How Warmer Days Might Raise Police Violence Risk

Research over the last decade shows a clear pattern across U. S. counties: when temperatures climb, so do risks linked to police violence. It’s not that heat alone causes police to act more aggressively, but climate conditions seem to sharpen existing tensions in places where water is scarce and cit

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Mar 20 2026ENVIRONMENT

Disasters Hit the Most Vulnerable: How Floods and Cyclones Mess With Cleanliness in Bangladesh

People living with disabilities face unique challenges when nature throws a curveball. When heavy rains or violent storms hit Bangladesh, the country’s already fragile toilets and drainage systems get wrecked. The damage isn’t just about broken pipes; it means that those who need extra help to

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Mar 19 2026TECHNOLOGY

Reloading Reimagined: How CS2 Is Turning Ammo Into a Tactical Puzzle

Valve has rolled out a new rule for reloading in Counter‑Strike 2 that flips a familiar habit on its head. When you pull the trigger and then hit the reload button, the old magazine now falls to the ground. Any bullets left inside are lost; they do not return to your reserve pool. The update,

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Mar 19 2026ENVIRONMENT

The Hidden Battles to Restore Nature Before It’s Too Late

Scientists working behind the scenes aren’t waiting for politicians to act—they’re already using clever tricks to fix Earth’s big problems. One big issue they’re tackling is dirt. By 2050, some places might run out of healthy soil, which is like losing the foundation for growing food. Instead of jus

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Mar 18 2026ENVIRONMENT

Emergency Ready: How to Pack Your Go‑Bag for a Hot, Stormy World

Planning ahead for extreme weather isn’t just smart—it can save lives. Recent climate research shows that the chance of hitting a disaster has doubled since 1960, and U. S. disasters already cost more than \$100 billion in the first half of 2025. As heat waves, floods and wildfires grow more common,

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Mar 16 2026ENVIRONMENT

Planting Trees in the Right Places Can Cool the Planet

Tree planting is a big idea for fighting climate change. Scientists tested how different amounts and locations of new forests affect the Earth’s temperature using a detailed computer model. They looked at three scenarios with different sizes and spreads of reforestation. The results were clear: add

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Mar 15 2026SPORTS

Xander Schauffele’s Swing Shuffle: A Fresh Look

Xander Schauffele, the 32‑year‑old who captured two majors in 2024, is back on a path that feels almost familiar. After a shaky third round of 74 at The Players Championship, he fell five shots behind leader Ludvig Aberg. Yet the scorecard tells only part of the story. During his stellar 65 on Frid

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