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Mar 29 2026HEALTH

How Crises, Fear and Personality Shape Thoughts of Self‑Harm

A new study looks at how emergencies that threaten public health can push people toward thinking about ending their lives. The researchers focused on a feeling that has grown during the pandemic: “fear of missing out” or FOMO. They found that when people feel anxious about not being part of im

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Mar 29 2026HEALTH

Heart Health Shock: A Golf Star’s Unexpected Diagnosis

A popular golf creator recently shared a startling discovery about his heart that changed everything for him. While he was on a routine visit to his cardiologist, the doctor asked him to wear a wrist device that tracks heartbeats. The data revealed something serious: he had episodes of ventricular t

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Mar 29 2026POLITICS

Who Will Lead the Next U. S. ? Vance or Rubio?

In Washington, a war in Iran is shaking the future of two top Trump aides. The fight over the country’s nuclear program and oil lanes is also a political battlefield for Vice President J. D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, both seen as possible presidents in 2028. Vance is careful. He dou

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Mar 29 2026SPORTS

Game‑Changing Moves: How the Sixers Took a Close Win

The Charlotte Hornets had a big lead in the third quarter, up 15 points with about seven minutes left. But they let the Sixers catch up quickly. A quick three‑point play by Paul George and a fast‑break layup from VJ Edgecombe trimmed the margin to seven. Then Edgecombe hit a corner three in transiti

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Mar 29 2026HEALTH

Survivor’s Smart Watch: How a Fitness Band Saved a Young Athlete

A 24‑year‑old former college basketball star from Louisville began feeling short of breath one November. Doctors first thought she had pleurisy, an inflammation of the lung lining, and gave her anti‑inflammatory pills. Her condition worsened; she sweated heavily at night, couldn’t lie flat without s

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Mar 29 2026SPORTS

West Virginia Sports: A New Chance for Glory

The Mountaineer teams have faced tough times, especially football and men’s basketball. Both have struggled for years, with coaching changes and losing seasons. Yet the future looks brighter if they can rebuild. Football is the biggest draw for fans and money. Coach Rich Rod is focused on turning t

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Mar 29 2026SPORTS

NFL Players Might Be Better Off Skipping the Olympics

Derwin James Jr. shared his thoughts at LAX after the Fanatics Flag Football Classic, where NFL teammates faced off against the U. S. flag football squad and celebrities. He praised the flag players for their skill but urged active NFL athletes to think twice about joining the 2028 Summer Games. Jam

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Mar 29 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Sports Puzzle Secrets Revealed

The puzzle that pops up on The Athletic each day is a quick brain‑teaser about sports. It’s called Connections: Sports Edition, and it shows up only in The Athletic’s own app or on its website, not in the NYT Games app. Every puzzle gives you four groups of words that share a common theme, and th

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Mar 29 2026SPORTS

Duke’s Last‑Second Shot, Notre Dame’s Upset and Other Shockers in the Sweet 16

In Fort Worth and Sacramento, the women’s NCAA tournament cut its field in half after a night of big losses and dramatic finishes. The most talked‑about moment was when Duke’s Ashlon Jackson hit a 3‑pointer as the buzzer sounded, beating LSU 87‑85 and sending Duke to the Elite Eight for a second str

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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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