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Mar 31 2026HEALTH

Healthy Eating, Healthy Blood: What Older African American Church Members Learned About Hypertension

In a city where health services are hard to find, researchers looked at how food choices affect blood pressure among older African American people who attend church. They focused on a diet called DASH, which stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. This eating plan highlights fruits, veg

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Mar 31 2026POLITICS

Russia Gains From Iran’s Struggle

Russia is making money while Iran fights. When the U. S. attacked Iran, many thought Moscow would help its old partner. Instead, Russia has turned the conflict into a profit opportunity. Oil sales have doubled. Before the war, Russia earned about $135 million each day from oil exports.

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Mar 31 2026EDUCATION

Learning for a Future You Can’t See

The world feels like it’s on a fast‑moving train that keeps changing tracks. Everyone wonders what skills will keep them ahead of the ride. It isn’t about knowing every answer; it’s about being ready to ask new questions. Back in the early 1990s, people in chip companies faced a similar myste

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Mar 31 2026POLITICS

Parish Leader Faces Ethics Scrutiny Over Cruise‑Catering Deal

The Louisiana Board of Ethics has released a statement claiming that West Feliciana Parish President Kenny Havard broke rules by using his office to benefit a family restaurant. The claim centers on the Oyster Bar, a local eatery owned by Havard and his son Davis. Between September 2023 and May 2

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Mar 31 2026CRYPTO

Ripple’s CEO Warns About a New Regulatory Crunch

The chief executive of Ripple, Brad Garlinghouse, has spoken out against what he calls a looming “Gary Gensler moment, ” warning that the crypto sector cannot handle another wave of strict regulation from the Biden administration. In a recent interview, he pointed out that markets have faced toug

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Mar 31 2026FINANCE

South Africa Mulls Cutting Fuel Tax to Ease Price Pressure

South Africa’s top finance official is weighing a reduction in the fuel levy, a move that could help soften the cost of petrol for everyday commuters. The decision follows rising global oil prices sparked by tensions in Iran, which have already started to affect local fuel costs. The country’s econ

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Mar 31 2026FINANCE

Florida Company Wins Pennsylvania Tax Refund

A Florida‑based corporation recently secured a refund of corporate net income tax from Pennsylvania’s Board of Finance and Revenue. The company had paid taxes for the 2022 year, claiming that its business in Pennsylvania was minimal—just taking orders for physical goods. According to the law, if a c

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Mar 31 2026SPORTS

Jaden Ivey Cut Loose After Controversial Posts

The Chicago Bulls have decided to part ways with guard Jaden Ivey, citing behavior that the team believes harms its reputation. Ivey’s decision to leave came after a series of outspoken videos on his Instagram, where he criticized the LGBTQ community and called Catholicism “false. ” These rema

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Mar 31 2026RELIGION

Youth, Faith and School Rules

In a high‑school hallway near Tel Aviv, a student named Orel Malik began arranging tefillin on a table during lunch. Tefillin are small leather boxes that hold sacred scrolls, worn by observant men during morning prayers. Malik’s goal was to invite classmates to pause and pray between lessons. When

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Mar 31 2026SPORTS

Bulls Cut Jaden Ivey After Controversial Livestream

Jaden Ivey’s stint with the Chicago Bulls ended abruptly when the team released him on Monday, citing “conduct detrimental to the team. ” The move followed a recent Instagram livestream in which Ivey criticized the NBA’s Pride Month celebrations and made sharp remarks about religion, calling Catholi

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