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Mar 31 2026TECHNOLOGY

Ring expands its camera world with a new app store

Ring, the company that owns many home‑security cameras, has launched an app store that lets developers add new functions to its devices. The move aims to turn ordinary cameras into tools for businesses, elder care and other areas that need real‑time monitoring. The idea was first revealed at a te

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Mar 31 2026BUSINESS

Women‑Led Skills Rise as AI Demands New Leadership

AI is reshaping work, but the tools alone don’t make a difference. What matters now is how people guide teams through change, keep trust alive, and let voices be heard when a system misfires. Many companies still treat “soft skills” as optional extras, yet research shows that most AI projects

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Mar 31 2026BUSINESS

UK regulator launches probe into Microsoft’s business software

The UK competition watchdog has opened a new investigation into how Microsoft sells its office tools to companies. The probe, called an SMS investigation, will look at how the firm licenses software like Windows, Word, Excel and Teams. More than half a million UK firms and government bodies re

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Mar 31 2026CELEBRITIES

Stars Unite to Shut Down Texas Detention Center

A group of well‑known actors, musicians, and public figures has joined forces to demand that a Texas detention center for families be shut down immediately. The facility, operated by CoreCivic and run by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has been criticized for keeping children in condition

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Mar 31 2026HEALTH

Healthy Voices, Better Choices

A community group in Rochester teamed up with 14 immigrant health ambassadors from Hispanic/Latino and Somali backgrounds. In late 2023, they used a method called Photovoice to capture pictures that show what matters most for their health. After taking the photos, they sat together, talked about wha

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Mar 31 2026HEALTH

Red Light Routines: A New Take on Wellness

Red light therapy has become a trendy buzzword in recent years, especially after the pandemic pushed many people toward self‑care gadgets. The idea is simple: a device emits red wavelengths that supposedly boost cellular energy, which can help with pain, inflammation, and even skin health. Scientist

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Mar 31 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrities Celebrate March 31st Birthdays

March 31 brings a mix of seasoned actors, rising directors, and iconic musicians into the spotlight. Christopher Walken turns 83, having recently joined the cast of “Severance. ” Meanwhile, Rhea Perlman celebrates 78 years, with a middle name that many fans might not know. Ewan McGregor marks 55, an

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Mar 31 2026EDUCATION

Education Board Candidates Keep Their Finances in Check

Columbia’s upcoming board election is almost here, and all four contenders have met the deadline for their financial disclosures. The Missouri Ethics Commission received the reports by 5 p. m. on Monday, giving voters a clear view of each candidate’s fundraising status. There are four hopefuls vy

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Mar 31 2026POLITICS

Russian Vessels Keep Sailing Past UK Waters Despite New Threat

A week after Britain’s Prime Minister told the armed forces it could board Russian ships that violate sanctions, data shows at least 25 of those vessels still travel through UK coastal waters. The move was meant to push the ships onto longer routes, but the numbers have not dropped. The UK has list

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Mar 31 2026POLITICS

UNRWA Calls for Probe After Staff Losses in Gaza Conflict

The head of the UN Palestinian refugee agency has urged a high‑level investigation into the deaths of more than 390 UNRWA workers during the two‑year Gaza war, marking it as the deadliest episode in the agency’s history. In a press briefing on his final day in office, Philippe Lazzarini said the

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