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Mar 24 2026POLITICS

Iran Opens Strait of Hormuz to “Non‑Hostile” Ships, Says Letter

Iran has announced that vessels it considers “non‑hostile” can pass through the Strait of Hormuz if they work with Iranian authorities. The message was sent to members of the International Maritime Organization, a global body that oversees safe and clean shipping. The announcement comes amid hei

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Mar 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

Airport Tracking System Misses Fatal Crash

A crash that took two lives at New York’s LaGuardia Airport revealed a shortfall in the airport’s surface‑tracking technology. The incident involved an Air Canada Express jet and a fire truck that collided on the runway, injuring dozens of passengers. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)

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Mar 24 2026POLITICS

Ghana Leader Calls Out US Moves on Black History

President John Mahama stood in New York and voiced strong criticism of the United States, saying that recent actions by the Trump administration are quietly erasing Black history. He warned that such policies could set a dangerous example for other governments and private entities. The US has been

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Mar 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

Hidden Time in Calendars: How Showing or Hiding Weekends Affects Planning

Digital calendars help people decide when to do things. They show a week at a time, and users can move events around by dragging or picking slots from a list. The study looked at whether the weekend is visible in this week view and how that changes the way people plan. Researchers watched 105 peopl

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Mar 24 2026BUSINESS

Family Grocery Store Wraps Up 39 Years of Service

The Oliver family, who ran Dixon’s long‑standing corner shop for almost four decades, are closing their doors as they step into retirement. Their decision follows a careful search for a buyer of the building and an understanding that their remaining stock will run out by early April. Tim and Patty

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Mar 24 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Heartbreak in Minnesota: A Family Lost to Fire

A house on Richard Avenue caught fire early Saturday, and the blaze claimed the lives of a reporter named Jessi Pierce and her three young children. The fire alarm sounded at about 5:25 a. m. , when neighbors saw flames through the roof and feared someone was inside. Firefighters rushed to the scene

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Mar 24 2026CELEBRITIES

Haley Kalil’s Comeback to Sports Illustrated

Haley Kalil is back in the spotlight, this time as a model for the 2026 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue. The former scientist and popular content creator shared a behind‑the‑scenes video of herself wearing a stylish cutout one‑piece, filmed in the sunny town of Loreto, Baja California Sur. “I’m ba

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Mar 24 2026EDUCATION

College Gambling Center: A New Focus on Student Risks

The University of Mississippi has announced plans to open a research hub dedicated to studying gambling among college students. The center, approved by the university’s board in February, will cost roughly $700, 000 each year and is set to hire staff soon. Researchers say the goal is to investigate

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Mar 24 2026POLITICS

Families Push for New Homeland Security Leader

A coalition of families who have lost loved ones to crimes by undocumented migrants is urging senators to confirm Senator Markwayne Mullin as the next Secretary of Homeland Security. The group, known for giving a voice to those affected by border issues, sent a letter to Senate leaders John Thune an

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Mar 24 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Small Town’s Dark Comedy Unveiled

The first two episodes of a new six‑part series hit the screens at a film festival in Lille, where it made its world debut. The show will air on Radio‑Canada later this year and is being sold internationally by a distributor linked to the production companies. The story follows Gabriel Serpent, an

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