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Mar 12 2026CELEBRITIES

New Baby on the Horizon for Jack Osbourne

Jack Osbourne welcomed a new daughter, Ozzy Matilda Osbourne, on May 3, 2026. He shared a black‑and‑white photo of the baby on Instagram, with a small plaque that listed her birth details: name, date, time, weight and length. The caption read simply, “Introducing Ozzy Matilda Osbourne. ” Ea

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Mar 12 2026POLITICS

High‑Earners Pay More: Washington’s New Income Tax

Washington state has approved a new tax that will target people who make more than one million dollars each year. The bill was passed by the Senate with a 27‑to‑21 vote and will now go to Governor Bob Ferguson for his signature. The measure is not as controversial in the Senate as it was earlier in

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Mar 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A New Kid on the Block: A Teen’s Fight with Anxiety

Will Ropp, who has acted in shows like “The Way Back” and “Love, Victor, ” decided to step behind the camera. He wanted a script that felt real. Ropp tried to sign up for The Black List, but the site said he had no film credits. He then used a friend’s login and looked through about one hundred scri

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Mar 12 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin Links Up With Stocks When Tensions Rise

When oil prices jump or political tensions flare, Bitcoin starts to behave more like the stock market. A recent talk on CNBC showed that these global shocks squeeze money flow, making Bitcoin move in tandem with the Nasdaq Composite. The link has reached a five‑year high. Middle Eastern investors a

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Mar 12 2026POLITICS

Budget Cuts Hit Early Learning and Schools in Washington

Washington lawmakers agreed on a new budget that will raise overall spending but slash money for early childhood programs and public schools. The plan pulls almost a billion dollars from the state’s rainy‑day reserve and adds a modest tax hike to cover the gaps. Even with these cuts, total state spe

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Mar 11 2026HEALTH

Helping Parents Relax Helps Kids Stay Healthy

When parents learn to calm their minds, their children are less likely to become overweight. A new study showed that teaching parents stress‑reduction techniques can change how they raise their kids. The research focused on families with children aged two to five who were already overweight or

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Mar 11 2026SCIENCE

Surviving the Flood: How Wild Mustard Plants Adapt

Wild mustard species have found clever ways to live in water‑logged places. When rain turns a field into a pond, these plants do not simply drown. Instead they grow special air‑filled tissues that let oxygen reach their roots. Some species develop extra roots on the surface, while others ch

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Mar 11 2026WEATHER

Gnat Season Hits South Carolina as the Weather Warms

When the temperature climbs, a tiny army of gnats starts to appear across South Carolina. These minuscule insects, often called no‑see‑ums, are almost invisible but leave itchy bites that feel like a mosquito sting. The arrival of gnats is closely tied to warm, humid conditions. According to a lo

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Mar 07 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Heart‑Beat Alert: Drew Carey’s Unexpected Health Wake‑Up Call

Drew Carey, known for his lively hosting and sitcom success, found himself facing a serious health scare that almost halted his career. While filming his long‑running show, he noticed an alarming spike in his heart rate during a casual jog. “I thought I was going to start jogging, ” he said, recalli

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Mar 05 2026BUSINESS

New Leader at Webtoon: Yongsoo Kim Takes the Helm

Webtoon Entertainment, a top webcomic platform, has chosen Yongsoo Kim as its new president. Kim, who started at the company in 2022, will now head senior leadership and report to founder CEO Junkoo Kim. The move aims to speed up projects and spark fresh ideas across Webtoon’s worldwide operation

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