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Mar 29 2026OPINION

Tech Students Today: Why Smartphones Are Both a Gift and a Challenge in Classrooms

A growing trend shows students pulling out smartphones more than textbooks during lectures. While some argue these devices boost learning by providing instant information, others worry they’re turning classrooms into distraction zones. Research suggests that the average student checks their phone up

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Mar 29 2026EDUCATION

Stigma on College Reddit: How Gender, Race and Jobs Mix to Hurt Students

College students on the internet often talk about feeling judged or left out. Researchers looked at more than 300, 000 posts from a popular college forum to see how different kinds of stigma show up. They used a special computer program that can read the tone of a post and spot words that hint at pr

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Mar 29 2026RELIGION

Police Stop Cardinal from Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday

The Old City of Jerusalem is full of sacred places. On Palm Sunday, a day that starts Holy Week for Christians, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem tried to visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Police stopped him and a friar from entering the church. They said security worries linked to the Iran con

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Mar 29 2026LIFESTYLE

Home Upgrades: Worth the Extra Bills?

People love to make their houses feel special, but adding new features can quietly drain money. A pool or hot tub looks great and relaxes the family, yet it raises insurance costs and forces regular cleaning, chemical buying, water use, and electric bills. A new bedroom or a guest house adds space t

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Mar 29 2026RELIGION

Peaceful Voice, Not a War Chant

Pope Leo spoke to thousands in St. Peter’s Square on Palm Sunday, a day that marks the start of the holy week before Easter for Catholics worldwide. He said God does not answer prayers from those who start wars, describing such leaders as having “hands full of blood. ” The pope’s words came amid the

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Mar 29 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tesla’s Hidden Power Play

Tesla is often painted as just a car maker, but the truth runs deeper. The company is quietly competing with tech giants such as Google, Apple and Microsoft in areas that shape tomorrow’s world. While those firms chase virtual AI, Tesla is building real‑world intelligence by driving millions of mile

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Mar 29 2026HEALTH

Weight Loss Wins: Five Years of Diabetes Relief and Money Saved

The study followed people who joined a program called Counterweight‑Plus, which started as part of the DiRECT diabetes trial. Five years later, participants had lost an average of 6. 1 kilograms and ten percent of them no longer needed diabetes medication. Researchers first looked at how much the p

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Mar 29 2026POLITICS

Malibu Rally Draws Celebs and Political Voices

Doug Emhoff, the spouse of Vice‑President Kamala Harris, recently joined a large anti‑Trump protest in Malibu. The event was part of a series of “No Kings” rallies aimed at opposing the current administration’s policies. The gathering attracted a mix of actors, comedians, and political activists.

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Mar 29 2026POLITICS

St. Paul Rally Draws Big Names to Protest “No Kings” Movement

A major protest is set for Saturday at the Minnesota State Capitol, where around 100, 000 people are expected to gather. The event is part of a nationwide campaign called “No Kings, ” which criticizes the Trump administration’s policies and aims to prevent what supporters see as executive overreach.

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Mar 29 2026POLITICS

Celebrities Rally for “No Kings” Protest Across America

Hollywood figures took part in or encouraged the nationwide “No Kings” demonstrations that unfolded on Saturday, aiming to challenge President Donald Trump’s leadership. Lea Thompson, famous for “Back to the Future, ” shared a clip urging fans to craft signs like “Equality is not radical” and “He

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