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Mar 17 2026BUSINESS

Grains, Trade Checks and Weather: What Happened on March 17

Corn prices nudged up early in the morning, moving a few cents higher as farmers and traders reacted to fresh market data. May corn saw a small rise, while soybeans also edged up slightly; the byproducts of soy—meal and oil—displayed mixed movements, with meal falling and oil climbing. Wheat showed

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Mar 16 2026OPINION

A Teen’s Unplanned Irish Journey

I was fifteen and alone in Dublin, a city that felt more like the 1950s than the modern world. A last‑minute change sent me from a planned trip to Greece straight into an Irish airport, where I was clueless about how to use the local phones. A friendly couple, Sheelagh and Eddie McDonnell, had left

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Mar 16 2026CELEBRITIES

Hollywood's New Thin Obsession: A Closer Look

Celebrities are getting thinner. Really thin. Like, "could snap in half" thin. Stars like Emma Stone, Demi Moore, and Jenna Ortega have been turning heads on red carpets lately, and not just because of their outfits. Their super-slim figures have sparked conversations about health, pressure, and the

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Mar 16 2026BUSINESS

European Investment Firm Secures Big Fund Despite Challenges

Triton Partners, a big name in European investments, just raised a huge amount of money. They got €5. 5 billion for their new big fund. That's a lot of cash! This is a big deal because not long ago, they had some issues. People were talking about their work culture, and it was hard for them to get n

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Mar 15 2026SPORTS

Baseball Is Life in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican team has turned every World Baseball Classic match into a lively celebration of national pride, not just a game. Their players hit 14 home runs, the most in the tournament, and the whole squad bursts into cheers as each ball clears the fence. When coach Fernando Tatis Jr. talks abo

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Mar 15 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Designer Shares Tough Tales About Hollywood Stars

A well‑known costume artist opens up about the difficult personalities he has met on set. He says some actors were hard to work with, describing them as “unprofessional” and “disrespectful. ” The artist’s remarks paint a picture of the chaotic side of film production, where deadlines and personaliti

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Mar 15 2026LIFESTYLE

The Rise of Nonna Maxxing: Gen Z's Relaxed Lifestyle Trend

Gen Z is shaking up lifestyle trends with "Nonna Maxxing, " a movement that values simplicity over hustle culture. This trend, inspired by the imagined life of an Italian grandmother, or "nonna, " focuses on enjoying long lunches, fresh air, and homemade meals. It's a break from the usual productivi

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Mar 14 2026HEALTH

Peaceful Ways: How Japanese YouTube Shapes Views on Death

The topic of death often feels too heavy to talk about, yet it offers a window into how people think today. In Japan, the way folks view a calm passing has shifted, especially after COVID‑19 hit. Recent research digs into videos on YouTube that discuss dying. These clips are not just personal stori

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Mar 14 2026OPINION

Alaska’s Language Center Is Closing – What That Means for Native Voices

The Alaska Native Language Center, which has served the state for more than half a century, will shut its doors this summer. The decision follows a shift in the University of Alaska’s budget priorities and signals a change in how state resources are allocated to Indigenous language work. For many p

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Mar 14 2026LIFESTYLE

Sex Skills for a Happier Life

People grow up in one of three ways when it comes to sex: open, shameful or silent. In the first type, parents treat sex as normal and give clear answers. The second treats it as taboo, hiding the topic and making people feel guilty. The third simply never talks about it, leaving adults unsure how t

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