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Mar 21 2026SCIENCE

Microbes and Their Names: A Mid‑Century Debate

In the 1940s and 1950s, scientists who studied tiny living things were busy arguing about how to give them proper names. They debated whether a strict set of rules or a more flexible approach was best for classifying bacteria. The discussion was intense because the methods used to identify and group

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Mar 21 2026FINANCE

Free Online Tax Help for Low‑Income New Yorkers

The New York Department of Taxation and Finance has launched a no‑cost online program to aid residents who qualify. The initiative targets people whose federal adjusted gross income does not exceed $89, 000 and whose investment earnings stay below $11, 950. Participants can book a virtual session on

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Mar 21 2026ENTERTAINMENT

The New Wave of Celebrity‑Driven Audio Romance

Quinn is a young app that lets people pay for audio stories about romance and sex. In late 2025 it added two actors from a hit TV show to create a new series called Ember & Ice. The actors talk about love, fight and secret meetings while the listeners imagine themselves in the scene. Quinn’

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Mar 21 2026HEALTH

A Close Look at Chicken Pox in Winnetka Schools

Health officials confirmed a chicken pox case at Crow Island School in Winnetka, Illinois. The announcement came in a letter sent home to parents. Most kids already have protection thanks to vaccines or past infections. But if a child hasn’t been vaccinated or caught chicken pox before, they might s

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Mar 20 2026FINANCE

Trading Tips From Las Vegas Experts

The MoneyMasters Podcast, recorded at the 2026 Money Show in Las Vegas, features two veteran traders who share fresh ideas about how to navigate today’s market. First up is Sam Ro, the mind behind TKer. He explains that investors are feeling “indigestion” because the market is still absorbing a h

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Mar 20 2026POLITICS

Switzerland Stops U. S. Weapon Sales Amid Iran Conflict

The Swiss government has decided not to give permission for companies to send weapons to the United States while fighting continues in Iran. This move follows the country’s long‑standing rule that it stays neutral during international wars. Because of this policy, the authorities said they will n

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Mar 20 2026BUSINESS

New Name, Same Spirit: How a Lafayette Group is Turning Good Vibes Into Bigger Community Events

The story begins with Gus Rezende, a Brazilian who settled in Acadiana and grew a hospitality business that now includes popular spots like Central Pizza and Tropical Smoothie. With his long‑time partner B. J. Crist, the team launched a series of beloved festivals such as Sugar Jam and the Acadiana

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Mar 20 2026CRIME

Hiscox Manager Accused of False Testimony in Greek Court

A former Hiscox employee is now the focus of a Greek court case. The judge says he may have lied while helping Greece try to send a former colleague back to Bermuda. The case involves Yuval Abraham, who used to run the company’s finance in Bermuda. He is said to have taken about $1. 8 milli

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Mar 20 2026CRYPTO

DeFi Vaults Lose $380M as OKX Campaign Wraps Up

Gauntlet, a top player in decentralized finance risk tools, saw its total assets drop from $1. 72 billion to about $1. 33 billion in a week, losing roughly $380 million. The fall began after OKX finished its pre‑deposit drive on the Katana chain, a move that usually spikes deposits before pulling ba

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Mar 20 2026CRYPTO

Oil Traders Find New Home on 24‑Hour Crypto Exchange

The sudden war in the Middle East has pushed oil investors to look beyond traditional markets. When the CME shut down over the weekend, traders could no longer react to price swings caused by Iranian attacks on infrastructure. They moved to a decentralized platform called Hyperliquid, where contract

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