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Mar 07 2026SCIENCE

Expanding the Space in a New Battery Material

A new study shows how changing the space inside a special material can help store more magnesium ions. The material is made of niobium and sulfur atoms arranged in a quasi‑one‑dimensional pattern. By adding large organic ions called BMPyrr⁺, the layers of this material open up. This opening lets mag

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Mar 07 2026HEALTH

Sleep Smart: Easy Nighttime Tricks

It can be hard to slip into sleep if your brain stays on alert. A simple nightly routine can tell the body it’s time to shut down and calm itself. One trick is to lower the light level in your home before bed. Turning off bright overhead lights and using a soft lamp helps the body release melaton

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Mar 07 2026ENTERTAINMENT

How to Make Your Pokopia Island a Happy Home

First, think of the Environment Level as a score that shows how comfy your Pokémon feel. When you give them nice homes and keep their spaces tidy, the score goes up. If you cut a decoration or make a room feel empty, it can drop. The game counts all the happiness points from every Pokémon in an are

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Mar 07 2026WEATHER

Storm Alert Hits Des Moines: Stay Safe and Know the Risks

A warning from the National Weather Service went out at 7:23 p. m. Friday, March 6, telling residents in Boone, Dallas and Polk counties that a severe thunderstorm was on the move. The storm could bring winds up to 50 mph and hail as big as a half‑inch. The alert is set to expire at 8:15 p. m. , but

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Mar 07 2026SPORTS

Mizzou Baseball Bounces Back After Weather‑Halted Loss

The Tigers’ second game against the UIC Flames was cut short in the fifth inning when rain forced a pause. They will resume play on Saturday at two o’clock, with the third game beginning half an hour after the second finishes. Coach Kerrick Jackson and his players will have to regroup during the

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Mar 07 2026HEALTH

Military Dogs in San Diego: A Care Gap Revealed

The latest findings from the Department of Defense’s Inspector General highlight serious shortcomings in how military bases across San Diego County treat their working dogs. Over a three‑year span, two key facilities—Naval Base San Diego and Marine Corps Air Station Miramar—recorded 30 days of scorc

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Mar 07 2026CELEBRITIES

Meghan’s New Path: How She Is Taking Her Brand Home

Netflix and Meghan Markle have decided to part ways, ending their partnership with the As ever lifestyle brand. The brand began in 2025 as a line of home goods, offering items like jams, honey, tea, wine, candles and chocolate. Its first products sold out in less than an hour after launch, sho

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Mar 07 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Talking Up the Pay Gap: A Star’s Shift

Gillian Anderson, best known for playing Dana Scully on “The X‑Files, ” has spoken openly about why she still talks about women’s pay in Hollywood. She says that for years she avoided being seen as a role model because the label felt like extra pressure. During a recent interview, Anderson exp

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Mar 07 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A New Take on a Famous Love Story

The hit series “Love Story” reimagined the romance between John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette, but many people close to the real couple said the show missed the mark. The drama was written by Ryan Murphy and produced by Brad Simpson, who claimed to have used a biography and interviews for r

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Mar 07 2026SCIENCE

Exciting Advances in Tiny Pathogens and Their Medicines

The editorial team has opened a new section that shines a light on cutting‑edge studies about bacteria, their biology and the drugs we use against them. They invite readers to explore a collection of papers that push the boundaries of what we know about how microbes work. Each article offers f

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