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Lynchburg Claims Fourth Consecutive Sweep in Dominant Fashion

The University of Lynchburg softball squad picked up it's fourth straight sweep and ninth consecutive win in their doubleheader against the Randolph Wildcast, 16-1 and 10-2.

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Mar 29 • 5:06 PM EDT • Sports • lynchburgsports.com
What to stream: Two doses of Amanda Seyfried, 'The Housemaid' with Sydney Sweeney and Jon Hamm robs

Amanda Seyfried starring in “The Testament of Ann Lee” and Bravo’s hit reality show “The Valley” returning for Season 3 are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time this week, as selected by The…

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Mar 29 • 5:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • japantoday.com
Scientists Stunned: Colossal Eggs Discovered 3,500 Meters Beneath an Active Volcano

Beneath an active seafloor volcano off Vancouver Island, researchers have documented a congregation of giant eggs at roughly 3,500 meters, a discovery that reframes how life can flourish under extreme conditions. The eggs belong to the Pacific white skate, an elusive deep‑sea species adapted to cold, crushing pressure and perpetual darkness. What seemed an unlikely nursery is actually a geothermally warmed refuge, where subtle heat helps embryos survive a marathon incubation. The finding links volcanic energy to a quiet engine of biodiversity, turning a hostile landscape into an incubator. A living volcano, a hidden nursery The seamount long assumed dormant now exhales mineral‑rich, shimmering plumes, proof of hydrothermal life at depth. Expedition cameras swept across black basalt and pale bacterial mats, revealing vents that pulse with warmth. That warmth, though modest by human standards, alters the physics of development for cold‑adapted embryos. In a realm where metabolism creeps, even a few degrees can mean faster growth and higher survival. The volcano is not only active; it is ecologically formative, drafting a blueprint for a thriving oasis. Giant eggs and a skate built for the abyss The Pacific white skate, Bathyraja spinosissima, is built for the abyss: broad wings, armored spines, and a life history that trades speed for endurance. Females lay outsized, rectangular “mermaid’s purses,” often 46–50 centimeters long, packed with rich yolk to fuel years of growth. In the frigid deep, embryos can require around four years to hatch, a timeline that magnifies every energetic advantage. The scale is striking—large eggs, large adults, and a textbook case of deep‑sea gigantism. The volcano’s gentle heat may literally shave months or years from the wait. Why heat matters at the bottom of the sea Hydrothermal circulation delivers low‑level warmth without the turbulence that would scatter fragile egg‑cases. Slightly elevated temperatures accelerate enzyme kinetics, nudging development along while keeping embryos within a safe range. Mineral‑laden fluids likely shape local microbiomes, which, in turn, can influence biofilms on egg surfaces. The environment acts like a slow, steady incubator, countering the deep sea’s tyrannies of cold and scarcity. For a species with long maturation and few offspring, every incremental boost compounds across generations. An ecosystem sculpted by fire and water Seafloor volcanoes create steep environmental gradients, stitching together hot vents, cool eddies, and mineral gardens into mosaic habitats. Microbes harvest chemical energy, seeding food webs that support crustaceans, fishes, and skates. Cameras documented egg‑cases nestled among rocky ledges, near communities nourished by vent‑driven chemistry. These islands of productivity behave like deep‑sea oases, sustaining life far beyond the vent orifice’s flickering light. The nursery’s success underscores how geological forces engineer biological opportunity. “Finding a cradle of life tucked beneath a breathing volcano reminds us that the planet’s harshest places can be profoundly generous.” What the discovery could change The nursery reframes conservation priorities in regions where volcanism quietly underwrites reproduction. Protecting hydrothermal corridors could safeguard entire lifecycles, not just charismatic adults spotted during occasional surveys. It also sharpens questions about how climate‑driven shifts in ocean circulation might influence vent activity, temperature fields, and embryo survival. With methodical mapping, time‑series cameras, and environmental DNA, scientists can track whether nurseries remain stable or drift with geologic rhythms. Key implications include: Enhanced understanding of deep‑sea reproduction at hydrothermal sites. New conservation targets centered on geothermal nurseries. Comparative studies with other volcanic regions, from the Galápagos to rift zones. Biotechnological insights from organisms adapted to long, cold development. Better models of how seafloor heat shapes regional biodiversity. Methods behind the revelation Remotely operated vehicles threaded through chimney fields, gathering video, temperatures, and mineral signatures. High‑definition imagery captured the distinctive, horned egg cases, their edges dusted with fine volcanic silt. Geochemical profiles mapped how heat and chemicals disperse, outlining the “thermal lanes” where eggs most cluster. Combined, these datasets reveal a nursery organized by geothermal topography, with egg‑cases concentrated in pockets of gentle, sustained warmth. A fragile boon in a changing ocean Deep‑sea environments feel remote, yet they intersect with global pressures: mining proposals, cable routes, and shifting oxygen levels. The nursery’s resilience hinges on stable heat flow, intact substrates, and minimal disturbance from noise or sediment. Safeguarding such places is not just about protecting novelty; it preserves a slow, ancient strategy that lets large, long‑lived animals endure in the coldest reaches of the Pacific. Where geology and biology meet, the planet’s deep time still writes living stories. This volcano‑warmed nursery adds a vital chapter to that story, revealing how subtle thermal gifts can tip the scales toward life in the abyss. With each dive, researchers trace the contours of an unseen world, where fire feeds water, and water—against all odds—feeds the future.

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Mar 29 • 5:00 PM EDT • Science • iowaparkleader.com
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30-Day Strength and Stretch Workout for Walkers, Plus Nutrition Tips

This strength and stretch plan will improve balance, build muscle and increase flexibility. Plus, learn simple diet tips to fuel your walks.

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Mar 29 • 4:31 PM EDT • Health • today.com
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Sleeping 11 minutes longer each night shows surprising health benefit, study finds

New research finds that small daily habits, including 11 more minutes of sleep and extra vegetables, are linked to a 10% lower cardiovascular risk.

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Mar 29 • 4:26 PM EDT • Health • foxnews.com
To Keep Climate Science Alive, U.S. Researchers Are Speaking in Code

Words considered "woke" are vanishing from research proposals. Grist tracked the changes.

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Mar 29 • 4:23 PM EDT • Science • theenergymix.com
MacKenzie Gore still vexes Phillies, even without March shadows

MacKenzie Gore shut down the bats early again and Jesús Luzardo’s rocky start as the Phillies drop the series to the Rangers.

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Mar 29 • 4:22 PM EDT • Sports • nbcsportsphiladelphia.com
Tetsuya Nomura posts new art for Kingdom Hearts 24th anniversary

The revered Tetsuya Nomura has uploaded some new Kingdom Hearts-inspired artwork to celebrate the fact that the beloved series is currently celebrating its 24th anniversary.

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Mar 29 • 4:20 PM EDT • Technology • mynintendonews.com
USC CHIRP Lab program uses barbershops, Fitbits to address health gaps for Black and Latino men

Researchers at the University of South Carolina are testing a new approach to reach Black and Latino men where they already gather, the barbershop, to improve mental health, physical health, and overall well-being.

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Mar 29 • 4:13 PM EDT • Health • wistv.com
Annual Sugar Sand Festival brings massive hand-sculpted art and entertainment to Clearwater Beach

The annual event's theme this year features sports and American 250 sculptures, running through April 12, with the help of over 400 volunteers.

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Mar 29 • 3:39 PM EDT • Entertainment • tampabay28.com
George Eliot is best known for Middlemarch, but she also wrote an early work of science fiction

George Eliot saw literature as uniquely capable of extending our sympathies, but her work engaged deeply with scientific questions too.

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Mar 29 • 3:06 PM EDT • Science • theconversation.com
Business owners say late notice of protest caused confusion along Montgomery

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – As protesters marched through northeast Albuquerque on Saturday, several nearby businesses say they felt left in the dark about when — or if — roads would be shut down. M…

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Mar 29 • 2:30 PM EDT • Business • krqe.com
Best Soundcore deals: Take up to 42% off earbuds and more in Amazon's Big Spring Sale

Fresh spring playlists deserve these deals.

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Mar 29 • 2:01 PM EDT • Technology • mashable.com
‘Practice-changing’ interventional cardiology research grabs ACC.26 spotlight

The second day of the American College of Cardiology’s annual conference started with a series of highly anticipated interventional cardiology trials.

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Mar 29 • 1:58 PM EDT • Business • cardiovascularbusiness.com
Galaxy S25 users brace an important month ahead

April is on the verge, and Galaxy S25 users awaiting the One UI 8.5 update brace for an important month ahead. Samsung seems to have a different plan for the owners of its last year’s flagship lineup, which already feels frustrating. It’s all about the One UI 8.5 update. Galaxy S25 users want One UI […]

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Mar 29 • 1:31 PM EDT • Technology • sammyfans.com
Science Stories in the Park

Kids and youth ages 5 to 12 will learn at Science Stories in the Park from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2026, starting from the McKinley Park branch of the Chicago Public Library, 1915 W. 35th St., Chicago. Led by educators from the [...]

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Mar 29 • 1:25 PM EDT • Science • mckinleypark.news
Warner farm’s lavender business flourishes, enabled by USDA value-added grant program

Growth is at the top of Missy Biagiotti’s mind. Already, she counts on the help of more than 20 employees during the busiest months of the year at Lavender Fields at Pumpkin Blossom Farm in Warner, while new horizons lie ahead for the business she co-owns with her husband, Mike. The couple is adding three […]

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Mar 29 • 1:11 PM EDT • Business • concordmonitor.com
Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest Formula 1 championship leader in history after victory in Japan

After back-to-back race victories that catapulted him to the top, the 19-year-old Italian was denied Champagne on the podium for being under the legal drinking age.

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Mar 29 • 1:01 PM EDT • Sports • nbcnews.com
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Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act darkens outlook for government-backed clinics

About 17,000 fed-funded health clinics stand to collectively lose $32 billion in next five years as more uninsured patients rely on them for care

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Mar 29 • 1:01 PM EDT • Health • 1011now.com
Rugby player with no football experience commits to Gamecocks

Neff Giwa, a 20-year-old Irishman who has never played American football, committed on Sunday to play at South Carolina as an offensive lineman.

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Mar 29 • 12:41 PM EDT • Sports • espn.com
Cole's French Dip closing after 118 years of business

After going back and forth since their closure announcement last summer, Cole’s French Dip announced they are closing for good. This video was broadcast on the NBC4 News at 7 a.m. on March 29, 2026.

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Mar 29 • 12:30 PM EDT • Business • nbclosangeles.com
The longest boxing match on record took place in New Orleans in 1893. It ended with no winner.

“The New Orleans of today holds no more fame than the New Orleans of yesteryear. For it was here that some of the world’s sport celebrities have performed.”

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Mar 29 • 12:05 PM EDT • Entertainment • nola.com
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Doris Kearns Goodwin shares lessons for today's politics

Presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin spoke at Assumption University, sharing lessons from history for today's political landscape.

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Mar 29 • 11:58 AM EDT • Politics • telegram.com
Could newfound leverage change Christian Gonzalez's contract approach?

It's clear why the Patriots should be in a hurry to get a deal done with Christian Gonzalez. But should the top corner show the same urgency?

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Mar 29 • 11:30 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Tottenham release statement as Igor Tudor departs after 44 days

The 47-year-old won just won of his seven matches in charge of Spurs who are fighting to avoid relegation from the Premier League

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Mar 29 • 11:23 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Former Bears QB made UFL history in Renegades debut

Former Bears quarterback Austin Reed made UFL history in his first game with the Renegades.

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Mar 29 • 11:10 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
National Retail Federation: Easter spending likely to set record this year

'While economic uncertainty remains on the minds of many, consumers are still focused on holiday celebrations like Easter.'

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Mar 29 • 11:04 AM EDT • Politics • floridapolitics.com
Partner with the Business Fights Poverty Institute to Drive Action

Discover how the Business Fights Poverty Institute helps companies turn sustainability insight into action through collaboration, research and practical tools.

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Mar 29 • 10:37 AM EDT • Business • businessfightspoverty.org
Bearman Escapes Major Injury After 50-g Crash

Haas F1 driver walks away from high-speed impact at Japan GP as closing-speed concerns resurface under new rules.

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Mar 29 • 10:34 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Dover man charged with 5th business burglary within a week

After being released on bail following 4 break-ins last weekend, a 41-year-old Dover man allegedly couldn't keep himself from committing another burglary.

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Mar 29 • 10:28 AM EDT • Business • wdel.com
Entertainment Bill on Move in State Legislature

A House bill being considered to allow for the designations of entertainment districts in Osage Beach and Chesterfield appears to be on the move in the state Senate. Sponsored by the 123rd district…

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Mar 29 • 10:22 AM EDT • Entertainment • krmsradio.com
Yet another injury issue has struck a Manchester City defender

John Stones has once again endured an injury-ravaged season for Manchester City. The silky centre-back has only made 15 appearances for Pep Guardiola’s side in all competitions. Injuries have destro...

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Mar 29 • 10:10 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Rugby union coach apologises for pushing and swearing at TV presenter during broadcast

Geoff Parling was angered after a ball kicked by a TNT Sports pundit landed nearer his Leicester Tigers players

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Mar 29 • 10:04 AM EDT • Sports • nytimes.com
11 Of The Weirdest Products Ever Made By Nintendo

Nintendo has been a powerhouse in the gaming industry for over 50 years, but not all of their products have been hits.

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Mar 29 • 10:02 AM EDT • Technology • bgr.com
When did plate tectonics begin? Scientists find new clues

The puzzle pieces of Earth's rocky crust are slowly and steadily moving — a process known as plate tectonics.

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Mar 29 • 10:02 AM EDT • Science • ksl.com
Millions of boomer small business owners will soon retire. Will their companies just disappear?

It’s likely, but it also could be a boon for a new generation of entrepreneurs willing to take over established operations

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Mar 29 • 10:00 AM EDT • Business • theguardian.com
Spark Curiosity This Summer at Brooklyn Preschool of Science (sponsored) | Brooklyn Bridge Parents - News, Events and Family Services

Brooklyn Preschool of Science’s beloved Summer Science Program is back, offering six weeks of hands-on STEAM fun for curious 1–5-year-olds, with the flexibility to enroll for just one week or the entire summer. Each week features a different thematic unit of study, so children might be exploring oceans one week and insects or dinosaurs the

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Mar 29 • 9:56 AM EDT • Science • brooklynbridgeparents.com
Alli earns first Republic of Ireland call-up

Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson calls Portsmouth winger Millenic Alli into his squad for Tuesday's friendly against North Macedonia in Dublin [19:45 BST].

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Mar 29 • 9:52 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Quetta earn first win as poor Kingsmen lose again

Quetta Gladiators earned their first win of the Pakistan Super League season by inflicting a second defeat on Hyderabad Kingsmen. Kingsmen, beaten by 69 runs by Lahore Qalandars in their opening game, lost by 40 runs in Lahore as they made a poor attempt at chasing 175. After taking 17 from the first over, Marnus Labuschagne's side managed only 34 from the next eight with only one boundary coming between the end of the second over and the start of the 10th.

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Mar 29 • 9:26 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Mar 29 • 9:25 AM EDT • Sports • kptv.com
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Mar 29 • 9:25 AM EDT • Sports • fox8live.com
One in five UK hospitality businesses fear collapse as costs surge

Exclusive: Pubs, restaurants and hotels warn of mounting pressure days before rates rises and higher wage bills take effect

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Mar 29 • 9:07 AM EDT • Business • theguardian.com
Why the Chase Ink Business Cash can help small businesses earn a lot of rewards

If your business spends less than $25,000 a year in some key categories, this card can be a better choice than most competitors.

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Mar 29 • 9:00 AM EDT • Business • cnn.com
Rethinking brain-like artificial intelligence: New study reveals hidden mismatches

A new study by York University researchers has found a potential striking flaw in artificial intelligence (AI) models. Artificial neural networks (ANNs), a type of AI model built to solve vision tasks ...

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Mar 29 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • medicalxpress.com
Devin Bush is a ‘legitimate impact player’

Some interesting perspective about the two former Browns who will be suiting up for the Chicago Bears in 2026.

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Mar 29 • 9:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Letter | UW Health must reinstate gender-affirming care immediately

Dear Editor: Thank you so much for publishing "Reverse UW Health's decision on gender-affirming care."

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Mar 29 • 8:45 AM EDT • Health • captimes.com
This 24-year-old almost died of a rare heart condition. This device saved her life

It's great when a new technology like WHOOP can be life saving, but it's not the be-all, end-all when it comes to health and medicine.

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Mar 29 • 8:01 AM EDT • Health • usatoday.com
Coca-Cola’s yellow caps are back — what they mean and why they’re compared to Mexican Coke

Coca-Cola bottles with yellow caps are appearing on shelves across the U.S., as they do every spring around Passover, and social media is taking notice.

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Mar 29 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • foxbusiness.com
Apple Pivots Its AI Strategy to App Store, Search-Like Platform Approach

Also: The company finally kills the Mac Pro.

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Mar 29 • 8:00 AM EDT • Technology • bloomberg.com
Lost in space: Microgravity makes sperm lose their sense of direction

Making babies in space may be more complicated than expected, as new research shows sperm struggle to navigate in microgravity. Scientists found that while sperm can still swim normally, they lose their sense of direction without gravity, making it harder to reach and fertilize an egg. In lab experiments simulating space conditions, far fewer sperm successfully made it through a maze designed to mimic the reproductive tract, and fertilization rates in mice dropped by about 30%.

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Mar 29 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
One of Earth’s most explosive supervolcanoes is recharging

Far beneath the ocean near Japan, scientists have discovered that the magma system linked to the most powerful eruption of the Holocene is slowly rebuilding. By using seismic imaging, researchers mapped a large magma reservoir under the Kikai caldera and confirmed it is the same system that fueled the massive eruption 7,300 years ago. However, the magma now present is newly injected, not leftover, as shown by changes in the chemistry of recent volcanic material and the growth of a lava dome over thousands of years.

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Mar 29 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Scientists shocked to find lab gloves may be skewing microplastics data

Scientists may have been unknowingly inflating microplastics pollution estimates, and the surprising source could be their own lab gloves. A University of Michigan study found that common nitrile and latex gloves release tiny particles called stearates, which closely resemble microplastics and can contaminate samples during testing. In some cases, this led to wildly exaggerated results, forcing researchers to track down the unexpected culprit.

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Mar 29 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Researcher Shows Anxiety Could Be Linked to a Nutritional Deficiency

Research shows that people with anxiety disorders had significantly lower choline levels in their brain tissue.

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Mar 29 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • verywellhealth.com
Tech: The scrambled data center politics

One thing is clear: data centers are an increasingly salient political issue heading into the midterm elections.

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Mar 29 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • punchbowl.news
15 New Watches You Missed from Omega, Longines, Citizen, Timex and More

Keep time with the industry's most exciting new watches, including Omega, Longines, Citizen, Timex and more.

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Mar 29 • 8:00 AM EDT • Technology • gearpatrol.com
11 Cool New Gadgets to Keep on Your Radar

Catching you up on the past week’s most notable product releases.

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My birthday party has rules, cones and judges: Nobody wins at parallel parking. Until now.

Turns out, many people believe in their parallel parking abilities with their whole hearts.

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Mar 29 • 8:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • nola.com
Scientists set out to learn how climate change affects wild meadows—with alarming results

“It’s a profound change in the ecosystem."

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Mar 29 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • motherjones.com
Static electricity has baffled scientists for centuries. Can new research solve the puzzle?

This familiar phenomenon has puzzled researchers for centuries, but experiments are finally making sense of its unruly behaviors

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Mar 29 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • scientificamerican.com
Four takeaways from The Bee’s investigation into Sutter County GOP’s cash haul

Between 2006 and 2020, the Sutter County Republican Central Committee raised an average of $1,070 per year. In 2025, it raised over $743,000.

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Mar 29 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • sacbee.com
Researcher invited by McInnis gives talk touting investment in science

As a part of University President Maurie McInnis’ Presidential Lecture Series, Harvey Fineberg, an emeritus professor at Harvard’s public health school, criticized the federal government’s cuts to funding for scientific research.

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Mar 29 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • yaledailynews.com
Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao fight could be in jeopardy

Floyd Mayweather still has plans to spend time in the ring in the coming months, but whether it will be with Manny Pacquiao appears questionable.

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Mar 29 • 7:29 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Hingham Schools Eye Business Curriculum Expansion as Class Size Concerns Mount

HINGHAM - March 23, 2026 - The Hingham School Committee moved to modernize its high school offerings Monday night, reviewing a comprehensive plan to expand the “small but mighty” Business Department while simultaneously grappling with data that places Hingham as an outlier in elementary class sizes. Director of Social Studies Andy Hoey presented a two-year program review that highlighted the department’s success in community partnerships but warned that high student demand is testing current staffing limits. Meanwhile, committee Chair Jen Benham presented independent research showing Hingham is the only benchmark district with second-grade classes hitting a 25-student cap, sparking a directive for the Policy Subcommittee to review class-size standards. Editors note: South Shore News is going paid in April, subscribe now to make sure you don’t miss a story. Reach out for group or organizational pricing. Subscribe The Full Story The meeting opened with a look into the future of Hingham High School’s (HHS) curriculum. Andy Hoey, who oversees the Business Department, presented the first formal program review for the department since 2009. [15:09] Hoey characterized the department as a vital elective hub that currently serves between 14% and 27% of the HHS student body in any given year. [31:31] “We are very proud of our business department here at Hingham High School... while we’re very proud of it, we are always striving to make improvements and enhancements.” [15:55] — Andy Hoey, Director of Social Studies A key highlight of the presentation was the announcement of a new AP Business with Personal Finance course launching next year, pending enrollment. [20:08] The review team found that while the program is “well-aligned” to national standards, it remains a high-school-only offering. Hoey outlined an action plan to explore “vertical articulation,” potentially introducing business or financial literacy units at the middle school level to fill a “gap” identified between fifth and eighth grade. [41:48] However, the department faces “smoke and mirrors” regarding student GPA, according to Hoey. Currently, most business courses are “unleveled” and do not count toward a student’s GPA, which survey data suggests may deter some students from enrolling. [28:15] The committee discussed the possibility of offering Honors or College Prep (CP) credit for advanced courses, such as investing or marketing, to better reflect their academic rigor. [38:27] The discussion took a sharp turn toward elementary education during an enrollment update. Superintendent Dr. Katie Roberts noted a net gain of four students mid-year, but it was Jen Benham’s “rabbit hole” data analysis that caught the committee’s attention. [50:35] Benham researched 13 benchmark towns—representing 34 elementary schools—and found that Hingham was the only district with a second-grade section reaching 25 students this year. [51:36] Benham’s findings suggested that while many districts lack formal class-size policies, Hingham’s current cap of 25 for second grade may be too high. “I think if we could at least have 23 at a cap for grade two,” Benham suggested, noting the importance of that grade level for literacy development. [53:09], [54:55] Dr. Roberts cautioned that smaller classes require more staff, which is a significant hurdle following a budget season where nine general education positions were cut across the district. [55:56] The committee also finalized the 2025 Town Report, which was updated to be more “student-centered” and highlight staff early in the document. [11:12] Additionally, a series of food service policies were approved to align with Massachusetts’ universal free school meal mandate, including new protocols for meal modifications due to allergies or religious needs. [59:23] Share Why It Matters The meeting underscored a tension between Hingham’s desire to offer elite, specialized programming and the foundational pressure of class sizes. The expansion of the Business Department—including potential Microsoft certifications and AP courses—aims to prepare students for a “real world” where credit scores and financial literacy are paramount. [46:20] However, the revelation that Hingham’s second-grade classes are larger than those in all neighboring benchmark towns suggests a potential strain on early education that could impact long-term student performance if not addressed by the Policy Subcommittee. Official Minutes & Data Key Motions & Votes Motion: To approve the Hingham Public Schools 2025 Town Report. [13:16] Vote: Unanimous (7-0) ([01:13:28]) Motion: To approve the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for summer counselor work regarding course placement. [57:33] Vote: Unanimous (7-0) ([57:50]) Motion: To approve Policy EFBA (School Food and Nutrition/Meal Modifications). [01:00:32] Vote: Unanimous (7-0) ([01:00:44]) Motion: To approve Policy EFC (Universal Free School Meals). [01:00:54] Vote: Unanimous (7-0) ([01:01:07]) Public Comment No members of the public spoke during the meeting or via the remote link. [01:02:30] What’s Next The Policy Subcommittee will take up the review of elementary class-size caps over the next year to determine if the Grade 2 limit should be lowered from 25 to 23. [52:18] The Business Department will monitor enrollment for the new AP Business course and continue exploring dual-enrollment partnerships with Quincy College. [38:13] Source Video: Harbor Media South Shore News is a reader-supported publication. 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Mar 29 • 7:03 AM EDT • Business • southshore.news
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Will: What gladiatorial politics will bury in the midterms

Candidates in this year’s elections will soon be bouncing around like corn being popped. By November, the nation might long for a rebirth of political reticence.

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Mar 29 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • timescall.com
Downtown North Augusta clinic expands holistic health services with acupuncture

Licensed acupuncturist Hartford B. Campbell has joined Aiken-Augusta Holistic Health, located in downtown North Augusta and serving the CSRA with integrated medicine for nearly 20 years.

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Mar 29 • 7:00 AM EDT • Health • postandcourier.com
Study Links High Antioxidant Intake To Changes in Offspring Development

By HealthDay Staff HealthDay ReporterSUNDAY, March 29, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Antioxidants are often seen as a good, simple way to boost health, but taking too many may come with some risks, new research suggests. A study from Texas A&M University found that high doses of certain antioxidants may ...

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Mar 29 • 7:00 AM EDT • Health • usnews.com
Colorado hates its disabled citizens

This is a selfish column. The legislature is about to hurt my disabled son. My son, Chance, has Down syndrome and a few years ago would have been labeled “retarded.” Then “developmentally delayed.” Now the hypersensitive prefer “intellectually disabled.” Whatever the term is this week, the reality hasn’t changed. This 21-year-old man cannot consistently count […]

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Mar 29 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Humza Yousaf - It felt surreal to go shopping without police protection

Scotland's former first minister has bid farewell to the Scottish Parliament, marking the end of his 15-year SNP career as an MSP.

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Mar 29 • 6:31 AM EDT • Politics • bbc.com
Jorge Martin comeback win earns praise from fellow world champions

Both Francesco Bagnaia and Fabio Quartararo underlined the magnitude of what Martin achieved at COTA on Saturday

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Mar 29 • 6:30 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Your Photos Are Probably Giving Away Your Location. Here’s How to Stop That

All your snaps come with metadata containing more information than you might realize.

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Mar 29 • 6:30 AM EDT • Technology • wired.com
Cleveland Browns news (3/29): Draft season drawing nearer

The latest Cleveland Browns news and notes from around the NFL in the Sunday Dawg Chow.

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Mar 29 • 6:30 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Kaiser made $9.3 billion last year. Critics say it has strayed from its charitable mission

Kaiser Permanente, the nation's largest non-profit health group, has veered from its charitable mission and is now scarcely distinguishable from a corporation keenly focused on its bottom line, according to critics.

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Mar 29 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • latimes.com
The perfect pointe shoe is found at this Baton Rouge dance store. See how dancers find their fit.

Owner Londyn Atkinson Davis continues the legacy of Toptoe Dancewear in Baton Rouge.

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Mar 29 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • theadvocate.com
New season, different start for Braves seeking sweep of Royals

The Atlanta Braves, who lost their first seven games a year ago, go for a three-game sweep of the visiting Kansas City Royals on Sunday.

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Mar 29 • 5:44 AM EDT • Sports • cbssports.com
Real Madrid fear major injury risk for Vinicius Junior

Real Madrid face a crucial set of matches in the coming weeks, but there are fears they could be without Vinicius Junior for them. The 25-year-old has been in excellent form in 2026, although he could...

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Mar 29 • 5:30 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Barcelona send fresh contract offer to Robert Lewandowski

Barcelona have offered forward Robert Lewandowski the chance to remain at the club next season if he so desires. The 37-year-old forward is out of contract next season, and there is no clarity on his ...

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Mar 29 • 5:30 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Thiago reveals what he told Gerrard after scoring at Anfield

It didn’t take long for one player to remind everyone exactly why he was so loved during his time at Anfield, as Thiago Alcantara rolled back the years in the Liverpool Legends clash.DOWNLOAD THE OF...

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Mar 29 • 5:30 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Utilities, health care costs top Westmoreland County residents’ affordability concerns, survey finds

Utilities and health care are the two expenses Westmoreland County residents worry about the most, a nonprofit community organization’s recent survey on affordability found. With those results in hand, Voice of Westmoreland is organizing residents to appear before the county commissioners in April and share their stories, in hopes of

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Mar 29 • 5:30 AM EDT • Health • triblive.com
Chelsea star Cole Palmer ready to consider Manchester United transfer

Cole Palmer has reportedly become disillusioned with life at Chelsea and is open to joining Manchester United. The 23-year-old is widely regarded as one of the best attacking midfielders in the world...

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Mar 29 • 5:05 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Can walking help you lose weight? What the research shows

Walking requires no gym membership, expensive equipment or specialized training. How much walking does it take to actually lose weight?

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Mar 29 • 5:01 AM EDT • Health • usatoday.com
What would happen to Earth if the sun suddenly vanished?

Earth is habitable due to warmth from the sun. So what would happen if the sun disappeared?

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Mar 29 • 5:00 AM EDT • Science • livescience.com
Pols & Politics: Massachusetts dentists fear Healey’s ‘shortsighted’ MassHealth cap proposal

Dentists across Massachusetts fear that Gov. Maura Healey’s proposal to place a $1,000 annual cap on MassHealth dental coverage would drastically reduce services for nearly 2 million Bay Staters.

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Mar 29 • 4:26 AM EDT • Politics • bostonherald.com
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Coeur d'Alene Pediatrics readies for move to Heritage Health

Coeur d’Alene Pediatrics officially becomes part of Heritage Health this spring. “We've been talking about it for about a year,” Heritage Health CEO Mike Baker said. “We spent time trying to figure this out what makes sense for the community and really protect what Coeur d’Alene Pediatrics has been doing forever.”

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Mar 29 • 4:08 AM EDT • Health • cdapress.com
How Jaxson Dart's presence has changed everything for NY Giants

A year ago, the Giants were in the middle of a desperate search for their franchise QB. Jaxson Dart has completely altered the narrative.

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Mar 29 • 4:01 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Supreme Court fight over birthright citizenship threatens ‘chaos’ in proving newborns’ status

Justice Brett Kavanaugh sounded like a fired-up prosecutor last year as he shot off a withering series of nuts-and-bolts questions about how President Donald Trump would carry out his plan to rewrite of the way birthright citizenship has been understood in the United States for more than a century.

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Mar 29 • 4:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Oliver Bearman health update after monster 50G Japanese GP crash

Oliver Bearman was taken to the medical centre following a huge crash in the Japanese Grand Prix.

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Mar 29 • 2:51 AM EDT • Health • racingnews365.com
RFK Jr. makes food sound like a miracle drug, but researchers say he often overstates the science

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has claimed diet can "cure" schizophrenia and diabetes and allow people to rid themselves of bipolar disorder. Researchers say the comments overstate current evidence.

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Mar 29 • 2:26 AM EDT • Science • tucson.com
The deal with Israel's Rafael: Why is Volkswagen returning to the missile business 81 years after WWII?

Volkswagen, Founded by Hitler and a Producer of Missiles for the Wehrmacht in World War II, Is Set to Have One of Its Plants Manufacture Iron Dome Components for Rafael. After Having Suffered a 44 Percent Drop in Profits Last Year, VW May Be Pivoting Toward the Booming Defense Industry

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Mar 29 • 2:20 AM EDT • Business • haaretz.com
Motorola reveals when pre-orders will start for the Razr Fold in one country

A tweet from Motorola makes it clear when buyers can start to reserve their Razr Fold in this one country.

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Mar 29 • 2:06 AM EDT • Technology • phonearena.com
Reform insiders fear links to extreme figures such as Andrew Tate will scare off voters

Nigel Farage has called Tate an ‘important voice’ for young men and held back from criticising his misogynistic views

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Mar 29 • 2:00 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
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Do the Health Risks of Drinking Alcohol Change With the Type of Booze? (One Drink Hits Different)

It’s hard to decipher all of the contradicting information out there. Some people swear the “magic secret” to staying healthy until the age of 99 is a glass of whiskey every night. Others say a glass of wine every day is good for your heart. Then we read an article that says that no amount […]

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Mar 29 • 2:00 AM EDT • Health • vice.com
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Movie Star Stumps for Entertainment Industry

Actor Noah Wyle joined Sen. Adam Schiff at a hearing on March 20 in Burbank examining challenges facing the American film and television industry, including foreign tax incentives and proposed

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Mar 29 • 1:50 AM EDT • Entertainment • outlooknewspapers.com
UFC Seattle results: Former champion suffers stunning defeat

Joe Pyfer earned the biggest win of his career, finishing Israel Adesanya.

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Mar 29 • 1:20 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Science, mapping and art collide at ArtReach

A river story unfolds at ArtReach St. Croix with the opening of two exhibitions, Deep Mapping and Valley Pottery: 2,000 Years. Both exhibitions show a deep love for the valley

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Prep Sports Report: Beechwood teams sweep 9th Region All "A" Classic baseball, softball titles

By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Beechwood won 9th Region All “A” Classic championship games in baseball and softball this week to earn state tournament berths in both small school playoffs. On Thursday, the Beechwood softball team defeated St. Henry, 17-0, in the region final to take the title for the second time in four...

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Mar 29 • 12:52 AM EDT • Sports • nkytribune.com
A newly-discovered molecular process explains how our bodies perceive the cold

Research by Nobel laureate David Julius has captured how the TRPM8 protein changes when exposed to low temperatures, opening a new avenue for treating cold-induced pain

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Mar 29 • 12:00 AM EDT • Science • english.elpais.com
‘Crimson Desert’ Patch Notes: New Mounts, Glide Stamina, Faster Loading And More

Pearl Abyss just released a new patch for Crimson Desert, continuing its tradition of rapid-fire, quite substantive patches that keep hitting the game. Here's what's new

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Mar 28 • 11:59 PM EDT • Technology • forbes.com
Heartland Sports @ 10 p.m. 3/28

Heartland Sports @ 10 p.m. 3/28

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Mar 28 • 11:45 PM EDT • Sports • kptv.com
Maine State Science Fair celebrates its 80th year

WABI TV5 News at 11

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Mar 28 • 11:34 PM EDT • Science • wabi.tv
Cincinnati father, business owner detained by ICE; family pleads for release

A Cincinnati family is pleading for the release of a local business owner and father of two who has been held in ICE custody for nearly six weeks.

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Mar 28 • 11:22 PM EDT • Business • wcpo.com
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