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Mar 21 2026BUSINESS

Money back after gym chain kept charging during shutdown

Thousands of former gym members in Massachusetts are getting refunds after being charged during a lockdown. Courts said the chain’s CEO broke rules by billing people in April 2020, even though all locations were closed. Customers tried canceling in every way possible—calls, emails, messages—but the

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Mar 21 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Save money while catching March Madness, Survivor 50 and the new Yellowstone spin-off

Paramount+'s latest offer drops the monthly fee to just $2. 99 for new and returning customers, but only until March 31. The timing lines up with three big shows: the NCAA basketball tournament, the 50th season of Survivor, and Marshals, a new Yellowstone spin-off. Viewers can watch the first two ro

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Mar 21 2026POLITICS

Lebanon’s Ramadan Ends Quietly as War Disrupts Eid Celebrations

This year’s Eid al-Fitr in Lebanon didn’t bring the usual excitement. The holiday, which marks the end of Ramadan, was overshadowed by war and displacement. Israel’s strikes and Hezbollah’s involvement have turned a time meant for family gatherings into a scene of hardship. Over a million people ha

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Mar 21 2026SPORTS

How one Kansas freshman guard bounced back from health scares to chase March Madness glory

Darryn Peterson wasn’t a sure thing when the season started. The Kansas freshman guard, expected to be a top NBA prospect, spent most of the year dealing with cramps so bad they landed him in the hospital once. That moment forced him to rethink how he treated his body, making tough calls like leavin

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Mar 21 2026POLITICS

Pentagon Press Rules Spark Free Speech Debate

A U. S. federal judge recently stepped in to stop new Pentagon rules that could tag reporters as security threats for seeking information outside official channels. The rules, introduced last year, let officials revoke press passes if journalists talk to military staff about anything not cleared for

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Mar 20 2026OPINION

A Costly Trade‑off for “Green” Power

The state’s push to protect the environment has turned into a bargain that hurts both nature and wallets. Solar farms, which cover huge acres of land, often sit on fields that could grow food or support wildlife. In winter the sun is weak, so these panels produce only a fraction of their rated

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Mar 20 2026HEALTH

Flint Hospital’s Sky‑High Fundraiser

Hurley Medical Center is turning a real airport hangar into a fancy night of flying fun. The event, called “Come Fly with Me: A First Class Experience, ” will run from 6 to 10 p. m. on April 11 at Aerodesign Services in Flint. Guests will walk through a space that looks like it’s straight out

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Mar 20 2026SCIENCE

Low‑Pressure Blood Flow Restriction Boosts Muscle Work Without Heavy Load

The study looked at how different levels of blood flow restriction affect the body during light, controlled muscle movements. Researchers tested several percentages of arterial occlusion pressure (AOP) to see which level best increased muscle activation while keeping the effort feel low. They measur

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Mar 20 2026HEALTH

Legacy Health and Regence Standoff Could Raise Patient Bills

A new contract dispute between Legacy Health and Regence BlueCross could push costs higher for people who use Legacy’s hospitals. The two companies are in talks, but their current deal ends on March 31 and a fresh agreement has not yet been signed. If no compromise is reached, patients will still be

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Mar 20 2026OPINION

Journalists on the Front Line: Why Their Stories Matter

In March 2022, a small Ukrainian town saw families fleeing artillery fire. A broken bridge was the only path out of danger, and soldiers helped carry the wounded across twisted concrete. Among those watching was a reporter who had spent years following displaced people in distant lands, from Central

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