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Mar 30 2026POLITICS

Louisiana’s Coastal Science: A Tale of Money, Data and Politics

The state has poured more than $21 billion into a plan that aims to protect its shoreline. That money has funded research and engineering work that ranks among the world’s best in understanding how to save coastlines from erosion, sea‑level rise and industrial damage. Yet the people who should us

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Mar 30 2026HEALTH

Simple Meal Routine Helps Shed Pounds

Studies show that eating the same foods regularly can lead to more weight loss than constantly changing meals. Researchers tracked 112 adults in a weight‑loss program, asking them to log everything they ate on their phones. They measured how much the calorie count and food choices varied each

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Mar 30 2026FINANCE

Crypto Stocks Near Bottom Before Earnings

Wall Street research firm Bernstein thinks crypto‑linked shares are close to a bottom as the market heads into first‑quarter earnings. The sector has lost about 60 % of its value since reaching highs in October 2025, creating large opportunities for investors. Geopolitical tensions and short‑term

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Mar 30 2026HEALTH

Doctors’ Need to Feel Connected: Why It Matters for Burnout and Retention

Doctors often work long hours, deal with high pressure, and face emotional strain. Yet many do not know how often they truly feel part of a team or that their workplace cares about them. A strong feeling of belonging can shape health, happiness, and how people behave at work. It also influences whet

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Mar 30 2026SCIENCE

Lasers in War: The Hidden Shift in How Battlefields Work

Military lasers don’t scream like movie guns. Real ones work quietly, zapping drones by frying their cameras or overloading their circuits. No explosive sounds, no bright red beams—just sudden, invisible damage. Some versions can even knock flying targets out of the sky, though governments rarely br

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Mar 30 2026SPORTS

UConn marches past Notre Dame to stay undefeated and reach Final Four

Connecticut entered the game as the heavy favorite, but Notre Dame showed up ready to scrap for every possession. The Fighting Irish, ranked sixth, gave the top-seeded Huskies their toughest fight in the regional final, even if the final score doesn’t tell the full story. UConn still dominated with

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Mar 30 2026CRIME

Tech worker from Kenya gets 23 months for helping global scam ring

A Kenyan man who helped run a worldwide scam network got 23 months in prison last week. The 36-year-old moved money between accounts for fraudsters who pretended to be real companies. He started work with the group in 2022 and kept helping even after he knew what they were doing. The scam worked in

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Mar 29 2026WEATHER

Sunrise in the Mid‑Forties, Rain on the Horizon

The day starts cool. Temperatures hover in the low 40s during the morning. Winds from the south move at about 10 to 15 miles per hour, with occasional gusts reaching 25. These breezes will lift the heat as the day progresses. By afternoon, expect warmth in the upper 60s to low 70s, even though cloud

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Mar 29 2026SPORTS

Final Four Showdowns: Who Will Earn a Spot in the 2026 Championship?

The Elite Eight games on Sunday will decide who joins the Final Four. Two matchups bring together top teams that have dominated this season. The stakes are high: a single loss means the end of a dream. In one game, Tennessee, seeded sixth, will face Michigan, the top seed in the Midwest region. Ten

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Mar 29 2026CRIME

Teen Internet Use and Risk of Online Abuse in Tanzania

In Tanzania, a large part of the population is young. Many teens now spend more time online than ever before. Researchers wanted to see how everyday habits affect the chance of being abused through images online. They used a survey that asked 1, 014 teens between 12 and 20 years old about the

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