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Mar 19 2026TECHNOLOGY

Cuban Mechanic Turns Charcoal Into Road Fuel

A mechanic in a small Cuban town has shown how people can make the most of scarce resources. He took an old Polish car and turned it into a vehicle that runs on charcoal instead of gasoline. The idea came from the fact that oil shipments to Cuba stopped last year, making fuel hard to find and expens

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Mar 19 2026EDUCATION

A New Coach for Career Growth at KCC

Cesar Avalos has stepped into a key role at Kankakee Community College, leading the department that helps people learn new skills and grow in their jobs. He will guide training programs that are tailored to the needs of local businesses, and he will work closely with employers to make sure students

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Mar 19 2026OPINION

Women’s Work, Men’s Misunderstanding

The last year has seen a flood of opinion pieces that claim women are “ruining” the workplace, yet they offer almost no facts. These articles rely on personal anecdotes and vague feelings instead of solid data, turning individual stories into evidence for everyone. When a writer confesses that

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Mar 19 2026POLITICS

Hamilton County Faces Real Democratic Showdown

In a county where party backing often seals the race, voters will see an uncommon open contest on April 16. The event brings together current commissioner Stephanie Summerow Dumas, newcomer Meeka Owens, and immigrant educator Herman Najoli for a one‑hour debate that could decide the May 5 primary

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Mar 19 2026OPINION

China’s Oil Grip and the New Face of U. S. Strategy

The fight with Iran has gone beyond missiles and bombs, turning into a battle of words and data that reaches every screen. In the first weeks, Washington imagined a quick win, but now it faces an opponent that will not back down easily. The real war is happening in the flow of information, whe

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Mar 19 2026EDUCATION

STEM Adventures: 48, 000 Kids Explore the Dallas Arboretum and More

The Dallas Arboretum’s children’s adventure garden usually buzzes with curious voices, but this morning the excitement doubled as students from 12 schools rushed through its maze. They examined plant roots, tested tiny wind turbines, and moved from one interactive station to the next while learning

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Mar 19 2026HEALTH

Herbs and Spices That Pack Vitamin C

Vitamin C is key for a strong immune system and most adults need about 90 to 120 milligrams each day. While oranges and bell peppers are the usual go‑to foods, some herbs and spices can add a small boost. The amount of vitamin C in these seasonings is usually lower than in larger fruit or vege

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Mar 19 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Space Rescue Mission: A Fresh Look at Earth's Last Hope

"Scientists and dreamers have long imagined space as a place of terror or wonder. In this new film, the sky is painted with both mystery and promise. The story flips a common theme: Earth is not doomed by human error but by an alien creature that eats stars. This twist shifts the blame away from our

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Mar 19 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Space Race With Too Many Laughs

The film begins with a man waking up in deep space, confused and missing memories after years of hibernation. He is Dr. Ryland Grace, a former scientist turned teacher who suddenly finds himself on the front line of humanity’s last hope. A group of hostile star‑eating creatures, Astrophage, are devo

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Mar 19 2026SCIENCE

A Quiet Corner of the World Turns Into an Earthquake Listening Post

The Southernmost tip of our planet is getting a new job: listening to earthquakes. Scientists have set up very sensitive devices called seismometers at the South Pole, a place where noise from cities and weather is almost non‑existent. The first of these was installed by the US Geological Survey in

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