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Mar 14 2026BUSINESS

BuzzFeed’s Big Money Woes

BuzzFeed is facing a serious cash crunch, according to its latest earnings statement. The company admitted that it has “substantial doubt” about being able to operate for another year, citing weak liquidity and a bleak outlook for future profits. The report highlighted that the company’s cash res

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Mar 14 2026SCIENCE

Eco‑Data 101: Why Clear Reporting Matters

In science, experiments that test how chemicals affect living things are essential for protecting the planet. Yet many studies leave out important details, making it hard to repeat or reuse their results. Because collecting data in labs or on farms is expensive, researchers often cut corners when

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Mar 14 2026TECHNOLOGY

Hackers Use Remote Wipe Tool to Knock Out U. S. Medical Device Maker

A cyberattack blamed on a group tied to Iran recently hit Stryker, a major U. S. medical technology firm that supplies equipment worldwide. The incident began just after midnight on Wednesday, when employees found their work phones and laptops suddenly unusable. The company reported that the attack

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Mar 14 2026SCIENCE

Teen Builds Space‑Healing Device and Wins Big Science Prize

An 18‑year‑old from San Diego has earned a major scholarship after creating a gadget that mimics weightlessness and studies how red light can speed up wound repair. She was part of a national science contest that draws over 2, 600 students across the country. Her interest started when her family

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Mar 14 2026EDUCATION

Science Olympiad Draws 60 Teams to Grand Valley for Regional Showdown

Grand Valley State University will welcome more than 50 middle and high school teams on March 21 for the Region 12 Science Olympiad competition. The event, held at the university’s Valley Campus in Allendale, will pit students from Kent, Ottawa and Muskegon counties against one another in 47 STEM

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Mar 14 2026OPINION

Sports Writers, Politics, and the Daily Mix

The Tribune’s sports editor has stirred up a debate by mixing politics into game reports, prompting readers to question where the line should be drawn. Some fans appreciate the extra context, while others feel it distracts from pure sports coverage. The writer’s choice to mention the NFL commissione

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Mar 14 2026TECHNOLOGY

Japan Grants Green Light to First Cell‑Reprogrammed Treatment

A new medical breakthrough has reached a milestone in Japan: the government has approved the first therapy that uses human cells reprogrammed back to a stem‑cell state. This approval marks the start of a new era where damaged tissues can be replaced by cells that grow into the needed type. The appro

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Mar 14 2026SCIENCE

Smart Nitrogen Use Saves Money and Protects Water

Farmers in the area are trying a new way to cut costs and keep groundwater clean. A local extension teacher started the “Nitrogen Challenge” after farmers asked if they were still adding too much fertilizer to their fields. The goal is simple: give each crop exactly the amount of nitrogen it n

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Mar 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Record‑Breaking Guitar Sale Hits $14. 55 Million

A black Fender Stratocaster once owned by David Gilmour has just set a new auction record, fetching $14. 55 million from an online bidder after a quick 21‑minute bidding war. The sale took place at Christie’s, the same auction house that handled previous high‑profile instrument sales. Gilmour bou

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Mar 13 2026HEALTH

Kid Kids and the Quiet Fight of Drug Tapering

A recent look back at a decade of hospital records shows how cutting down pain‑relief medicines in children can trigger a shaky reaction. Researchers sifted through data from 2012 to 2022 at one pediatric center, focusing on kids who had breathing trouble called bronchiolitis. They watched how lower

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