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Mar 22 2026TECHNOLOGY

Sodium‑Ion Batteries: China’s New Power Play

A leading Chinese automaker has unveiled a sodium‑ion battery prototype that it says meets top industry standards. The new design packs about 170 watt‑hours per kilogram, a figure that rivals many lithium‑ion cells. What sets it apart is the rapid charging capability: the battery can reach full char

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Mar 22 2026FINANCE

Leapmotor’s Stock Gains New Buy Ratings Amid Strong Earnings

Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co. , Ltd. Class H has recently attracted fresh interest from several analysts, boosting its appeal to investors. A China Renaissance analyst kept a Buy recommendation and set a target price of HK$79, suggesting confidence in the company’s future prospects. Earlier this

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Mar 22 2026SPORTS

Wimbledon Goes Video‑Review, Not Just Line‑Calling

The 2026 Wimbledon Championships will be the first time the oldest Grand Slam uses video review on its courts. The All England Club said that Centre Court, No. 1 Court and four other show courts will have the system ready for players to challenge chair‑umpire decisions, such as double bounces. The

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Mar 22 2026POLITICS

Governors Lose Power to Pick College Trustees

The New Mexico Legislature has passed a draft change to the state Constitution that would cut the governor’s direct role in choosing members for university governing boards. The proposal, called House Joint Resolution 1, would let the Legislature set up nominating committees that guide the governor’

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Mar 22 2026POLITICS

British Minister Says Trump Is Free to Make His Own Decisions About Iran

The UK’s Housing Secretary, Steve Reed, told Sky News that President Trump is on his own when he warned Iran it could face a serious attack on its power plants if the Strait of Hormuz was not fully opened within two days. Reed added that Britain will not let itself be pulled into a conflict over

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Mar 22 2026HEALTH

Women Finding Strength: Why Lifting Is the Next Big Move

Many college students notice a gym filled with men and feel shy about using the free‑weight area. One student’s experience shows that feeling alone can push a woman to skip resistance training entirely. Yet research says weight work is essential for everyone, especially women. Health experts advise

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Mar 22 2026POLITICS

Education Department Faces Big Fight Over Its Future

A year ago, a former president signed an order that told the Education Secretary to start shutting down the department and hand its powers back to states. The goal was to make education more local, a plan that many conservatives have pushed for long time. The secretary said her main job was to “p

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Mar 22 2026POLITICS

State‑Level Push for More Education Over Compost Fines

Local leaders in Staten Island are urging city officials to shift focus from fines to teaching residents how to compost properly. After Mayor Zohran Mamdani restarted penalties for missed food‑scrap separation, a group of council members from across the borough called on the Department of Transporta

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Mar 22 2026OPINION

Coaches, Parents, and Young Athletes: A New Path for Mental Health

In Colorado, a new law called “Alyssa’s Act” is being discussed. It focuses on mental health for kids who play sports. The idea came after a family tragedy involving a young athlete named Alyssa. She loved soccer and skiing, but her life ended after several concussions. Researchers say head injuries

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Mar 22 2026OPINION

Kids on a Quest: How One Film Shaped a Generation

The 1986 movie “Stand by Me” is more than nostalgia; it is a snapshot of a time when kids could wander freely. A father and his 12‑year‑old daughter watched it together, each child in the film matching her age. The soundtrack, filled with songs from 1959, linked both generations to the same summer m

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