Mar 30 2026ENVIRONMENT

Turning old batteries into water cleaners: a surprising win for tech and the planet

Every year, billions of used alkaline batteries end up in landfills, leaking harmful metals like zinc and manganese. Instead of just chucking them awa...

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Mar 30 2026SCIENCE

Lasers in War: The Hidden Shift in How Battlefields Work

Military lasers don’t scream like movie guns. Real ones work quietly, zapping drones by frying their cameras or overloading their circuits. No explosi...

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Mar 30 2026SCIENCE

Why brain scans need better diversity data to work for everyone

Brain scans like MRIs help doctors spot brain changes linked to diseases. But these scans may not work the same for everyone. Studies show brain measu...

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Mar 30 2026SPORTS

UConn marches past Notre Dame to stay undefeated and reach Final Four

Connecticut entered the game as the heavy favorite, but Notre Dame showed up ready to scrap for every possession. The Fighting Irish, ranked sixth, ga...

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Mar 29 2026TECHNOLOGY

NeoCity Opens New Lab Hub to Boost Tech Growth

The ground‑breaking ceremony for NeoCity’s 30, 000‑square‑foot lab complex took place on a sunny Thursday in Kissimmee. Florida’s Secretary of Commerc...

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Mar 30 2026SCIENCE

Microbes and bugs: How gut bacteria change infection risks in fruit flies

When tiny fruit flies eat, their gut bacteria might help decide whether they survive an infection or not. Scientists studied four types of these flies...

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Mar 30 2026HEALTH

What Happens Inside the Brain in Parkinson’s Disease?

Parkinson’s disease slowly changes how the brain works. It starts when tiny cells that make dopamine begin to disappear. Dopamine is a key messenger i...

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Mar 30 2026SPORTS

World Cup Showdown: Bosnia and Italy battle for history

Bosnia and Herzegovina is gearing up to face Italy in a high-stakes match that could decide who advances to soccer's biggest stage—the 2026 World Cup....

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Mar 30 2026CRIME

Tech worker from Kenya gets 23 months for helping global scam ring

A Kenyan man who helped run a worldwide scam network got 23 months in prison last week. The 36-year-old moved money between accounts for fraudsters wh...

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Mar 29 2026OPINION

Tech Students Today: Why Smartphones Are Both a Gift and a Challenge in Classrooms

A growing trend shows students pulling out smartphones more than textbooks during lectures. While some argue these devices boost learning by providing...

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Mar 30 2026EDUCATION

Philadelphia’s arts scene after a major university leaves

Philadelphia learned a tough lesson in 2024 when a historic arts university shut down. Thousands of students, artists, and teachers had to figure out ...

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Mar 30 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Looks From New Jaadugar Trailer Are Stealing Summer 2026 Hype

Summer 2026 already promises a packed anime season, but one title keeps slipping off the radar. Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia just dropped its first t...

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Mar 30 2026POLITICS

Football vs Real Needs: A Highway Protest in Mexico

On a Saturday, a busy Mexico City highway turned into a football field—not for practice, but for a protest. Demonstrators played matches on the wide r...

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Mar 29 2026HEALTH

Surprising Twist: Too Many Antioxidants May Change Baby Faces

Scientists from Texas A&M examined what happens when men eat large amounts of two common antioxidants – N‑acetyl‑L‑cysteine and selenium – for six wee...

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Mar 29 2026BUSINESS

Economic Growth Pushes Central Pennsylvania Forward

Central Pennsylvania counties saw a boost in business and jobs during 2025. In Blair County, a local development group finished 34 projects that added...

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Mar 30 2026CRIME

Food Matters Even Behind Bars: What Inmates Really Think About Their Meals

Prison food often gets a bad rap, but new insights show it might reveal more than just taste preferences. Researchers looked at how incarcerated peopl...

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Mar 30 2026HEALTH

Easy ways to sleep better and wake up refreshed

Sleep problems often come from trying too hard to get perfect rest. Many people chase sleep routines that feel too rigid or complicated. Instead of fo...

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Mar 30 2026BUSINESS

Local Jobs and Services to Know About This Week

A local bank picked a new leader while one medical office added a skilled professional, proving the area keeps growing in both healthcare and finance....

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Mar 29 2026BUSINESS

EPL Joins Forces With Indovida in a $2 Billion Packaging Deal

The Indian packaging firm EPL is set to merge with Indovida, a plastics company backed by Indorama, in a deal worth around $2 billion. The new group w...

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Mar 29 2026EDUCATION

Road‑Ready Careers: How One School Turns Training into Jobs

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology, or OSUIT, started in 1946 on a former army hospital site to help veterans jump back into work. The ...

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