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Mar 20 2026OPINION

Journalists on the Front Line: Why Their Stories Matter

In March 2022, a small Ukrainian town saw families fleeing artillery fire. A broken bridge was the only path out of danger, and soldiers helped carry the wounded across twisted concrete. Among those watching was a reporter who had spent years following displaced people in distant lands, from Central

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Mar 20 2026OPINION

A Campus Tragedy Highlights Chicago’s Safety Challenge

The early hours of Thursday saw a freshman from Loyola University, Sheridan Gorman, shot and killed while walking with friends near the campus’s lakefront. The incident occurred at a spot that many students frequent, raising immediate concerns about personal security in the area. Gorman had come to

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Mar 20 2026BUSINESS

Older Entrepreneurs: Turning Late‑Life Passion into a Strong Retirement Plan

People in their fifties and beyond are stepping into business ownership more than ever. The rise of the “Founder” label on professional networks has surged, especially after 2022, as layoffs and economic shifts push workers to seek freedom outside traditional employment. Many older adults face the c

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Mar 20 2026SPORTS

Steelers Scout Rising QB, Rangers Find New Power Hitter

The Pittsburgh team is turning its eyes toward a promising young quarterback from the lower‑tier college ranks, hoping he could fill a key spot while the big league star remains uncertain. The player in question is 23‑year‑old Cole Payton, who played five seasons at North Dakota State and has shown

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Mar 20 2026EDUCATION

New Tech Helps Keep Morgan County Schools Safe

Morgan County now uses a new gadget that checks for weapons at school doors. The system, called Xtract One Gateway, was put in five high schools first: Brewer, Falkville, Priceville, West Morgan and Danville. It works by letting people walk through without stopping; the machine looks for any dangero

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Mar 19 2026POLITICS

Japan Leader Heads to Washington Amid Middle East Tensions

The Japanese prime minister will visit the White House for the first time since a former U. S. president asked Japan to help patrol a vital sea route in the Middle East. She arrives as the U. S. faces a new conflict involving Iran, and her trip is meant to strengthen ties with Washington while ke

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Mar 19 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Space‑RPG Exodus Shows Familiar Vibes

The first detailed look at the upcoming game Exodus reveals a style that reminds many of Mass Effect. Developed by Archetype Entertainment, a studio with roots in BioWare, the title was announced last year and promises an expansive sci‑fi adventure. Set 40, 000 years from now, humans have moved beyo

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Mar 19 2026POLITICS

Cutting the Cost of Ticket Fees in New York

In New York, many people are paying extra for everyday services. Banks add convenience fees, overdraft charges and other hidden costs that seem to disappear into the ether. These fees are especially tough on people who do not have a lot of money, and they keep state workers from getting what they

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Mar 19 2026POLITICS

Iran Plans Fees for Ships in Hormuz Strait

Iran is looking at a new plan that would charge ships for using the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could turn the narrow waterway into a source of revenue for Tehran. The idea comes as Iran has already been stopping vessels it says are linked to its enemies from passing through the strait since th

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Mar 19 2026POLITICS

Military AI Switch: Why Cutting Claude Is Harder Than It Looks

The U. S. defense department has ordered a stop to using Anthropic’s Claude AI, labeling the company a supply‑chain risk. Yet many military tech workers argue that pulling out of Claude would be slow, costly, and disruptive. They point to how deeply the tool is woven into everyday operations—from we

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