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Mar 27 2026ENVIRONMENT

Reducing Farm‑Runoff with Smart Fertilizer Use

Fertilizers give crops the nitrogen they need, but when too much leaches into rivers it harms fish and plants. Scientists need to know how much nitrogen leaves fields each year to plan better solutions. Because real‑world data are scarce, researchers built a computer model that learns from all

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Mar 27 2026CRYPTO

Fannie Mae Lets People Use Bitcoin for Home Loans

A big change in the U. S. housing market is happening now: Fannie Mae, the company that buys most mortgage loans, has started accepting Bitcoin and USDC as down‑payment help. Two new partners, Coinbase and Better Home & Finance, created the first mortgage that keeps crypto safe in a regulated accoun

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Mar 27 2026TECHNOLOGY

New Tools for AI in Crypto: What This Means for Your Wallet

For the first time, AI assistants aren’t just giving advice—they’re being given real power over people’s crypto money. Trust Wallet just showed how by launching something called an Agent Kit. This tool lets AI agents make real transactions on over 25 different blockchains. But here’s the catch: user

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Mar 27 2026FINANCE

Crypto Down Payments: A New Way to Buy a Home or Just More Risk?

Buying a home usually means saving up cash for a down payment. But what if you could skip selling your crypto instead? A new plan lets future homeowners use Bitcoin or USDC from a Coinbase account as collateral for their down payment loan. This means no need to cash out crypto early, which could loc

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Mar 27 2026ENTERTAINMENT

An Unusual Spring Weekend in Albuquerque: More Than Just Eggs and Dragons

The New Mexico Renaissance Celtic Festival turns Albuquerque into a playground of medieval make-believe twice in late March and early April. Kids roam around hunting colorful eggs while adults sip mead-like drinks and watch armored warriors clash in scripted battles. The event isn’t just about fanta

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Mar 27 2026SPORTS

NBA Eyes Seattle and Las Vegas as Next Expansion Cities

The NBA is seriously considering adding two new teams, with Seattle and Las Vegas leading the race. This news follows a recent vote by team owners to explore expansion opportunities. But how did Seattle get this far? Back in 2014, a Boston Celtics owner pushed for an NBA team in the city. Though not

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Mar 26 2026CRIME

Hidden Books Return Home

A group of rare books that once guided missionaries to China have finally made their way back to Italy. These volumes, dating from the 1500s and filled with early scientific ideas about stars, bodies, and machines, were kept in a large Jesuit archive in Rome. Between 1999 and 2002, about forty of th

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Mar 26 2026CELEBRITIES

Managers: The Hidden Hand Behind Celebrity Success

Celebrities often look like they are on top of the world, but behind the glitter there is a team that keeps everything running. A manager’s job goes beyond just booking gigs; they shape the public image, plan finances, and protect the star from bad deals. The role started long before social media

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Mar 26 2026POLITICS

Malaysia Secures Safe Passage for Its Ships Through the Hormuz Strait

The Malaysian Prime Minister spoke on television after talks with leaders from Iran, Egypt, Turkey and other countries. He said Malaysian ships can now cross the Strait of Hormuz safely. He thanked Iran’s president for allowing the passage. The Malaysian government plans to release oil tankers an

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Mar 26 2026HEALTH

Nurses on the Front Lines of Conflict and Crisis

In war‑torn areas, nurses are the first responders who step into danger and chaos. Their job is not just to treat injuries; they also coordinate care, educate patients, and keep calm when everything else is falling apart. But in places like Palestine, where fighting has lasted for decades, the

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