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Mar 14 2026SCIENCE

Teen Builds Space‑Healing Device and Wins Big Science Prize

An 18‑year‑old from San Diego has earned a major scholarship after creating a gadget that mimics weightlessness and studies how red light can speed up wound repair. She was part of a national science contest that draws over 2, 600 students across the country. Her interest started when her family

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Mar 14 2026EDUCATION

Science Olympiad Draws 60 Teams to Grand Valley for Regional Showdown

Grand Valley State University will welcome more than 50 middle and high school teams on March 21 for the Region 12 Science Olympiad competition. The event, held at the university’s Valley Campus in Allendale, will pit students from Kent, Ottawa and Muskegon counties against one another in 47 STEM

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Mar 14 2026POLITICS

Nations Lose a Climate Lab: What Happens When Research Is Sold

A big science centre in Colorado is under threat. The government wants to shut it down, hand its work over to colleges and businesses, give up its planes, and sell the land. The place, known for studying weather and climate, was founded in 1960. It runs a giant super‑computer called Derecho th

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Mar 14 2026SPORTS

USA Baseball Wins Over Canada in World Classic Quarterfinal

The United States secured a 5‑3 victory against Canada in the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic. A strong start from pitcher Logan Webb gave the Americans an early advantage, and the lineup delivered timely hits. By the sixth inning, the U. S. had built a 5‑0 lead with runs from Kyle

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Mar 14 2026BUSINESS

New Sports Bar Brings Women’s Games to Portland, Maine

The Sports Bra is set to open its second location in Portland, Maine, a city known for food and sports. The move follows the brand’s first launch in Portland, Oregon, where it started in 2022. The Maine spot will show WNBA, NWSL, and PWHL matches along with big events like the Boston Marathon, the O

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Mar 14 2026WEATHER

Weather Wildcards: Heat, Snow, Storms and More Across the U. S.

A strange mix of weather is happening at once in America. Warm, dry air and hot temperatures are moving into the Southwest while cold, icy fronts hit the Midwest and East. At the same time, heavy rains and a big storm bring snow to the Great Lakes region. In California, people are already feeling M

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Mar 14 2026SPORTS

Gate Delay Sparks Frustration at TPC Sawgrass

The Players Championship has faced a rough start, with weather and timing problems piling up. Lightning and rain on Thursday forced a 21‑minute pause, delaying tee times for the afternoon round. Now, officials have announced that the main gates will not open until 9 a. m. on Saturday’s third round,

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Mar 14 2026WEATHER

Heavy Snowstorm Hits Midwest and Beyond – What You Need to Know

A big winter storm is coming across the U. S. , with some areas expecting up to three feet of snow. The weather service warns that driving should be limited to emergencies and that people staying on the road should keep a survival kit handy. In mountain regions, the wind is strong enough to trigg

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Mar 14 2026TECHNOLOGY

Uber’s New Drive: Kalanick Launches Fresh Self‑Driving Venture

Travis Kalanick, the former Uber chief, is starting a new company that will build self‑driving cars. He says he wants to push the technology faster than competitors like Waymo. Uber is reportedly giving the project strong financial support. Kalanick’s plan includes buying Pronto, a startup that m

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Mar 14 2026TECHNOLOGY

Nvidia’s GTC 2026: What New Chips and AI Tools Might Show

Nvidia is about to start its week‑long GPU Technology Conference, and everyone expects the company to drop fresh products and outline its future plans. CEO Jensen Huang will speak on Monday at 2 p. m. ET, and viewers can watch the live stream online. The event is likely to reveal details on the upco

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