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Mar 23 2026BUSINESS

EU‑Mercosur Deal Starts May 1, But Only Partly

The European Union and the South American group Mercosur have agreed that their trade pact will begin to work on a provisional basis from May 1. This means the main parts of the agreement will be active for EU countries and those Mercosur members who have finished their approval steps by the end o

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Mar 23 2026POLITICS

Prime Minister Orders Investigation After Wiretap Claims

Prime Minister Viktor Orban has called for an inquiry after allegations that his foreign minister, Peter Szijjarto, was secretly monitored. The request comes as Hungary readies for its April election and deals with rumors about ties to Russia. Szijjarto, who has been in office since 2010, said he o

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Mar 23 2026WEATHER

Snow Alert: Light Winter Mix Hits Eight Massachusetts Counties

A sudden shift in weather is coming to eight counties in Massachusetts. The change will happen before dawn on Monday, so people should plan ahead. The National Weather Service said that rain will turn into a mix of sleet and light snow between 2 and 4 a. m. The storm will ease off by mid‑morning, a

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Mar 23 2026WEATHER

Storm Fury: Big Hail and Wedge Tornado Hit Illinois

A powerful tornado struck Lake Village, Illinois on March 10, killing a couple and causing major damage. The National Weather Service named it an EF‑3 event, but the storm’s most striking feature was its gigantic hail. The largest stone measured eight inches across – a size unheard of for early‑seas

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Mar 23 2026SPORTS

A Basketball Journey That Spans Two Worlds

Emanuel Sharp grew up between two continents, moving from Tel Aviv to Tampa at a young age. He now plays for the Houston Cougars, but his roots trace back to both Israel and America. Born in Israel, he spent most of his childhood in Florida where basketball became a daily routine. Sharp’s fam

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Mar 23 2026SPORTS

Lakers’ Bench Star: The Story Behind Jarred Vanderbilt

Jarred Vanderbilt joined the Los Angeles Lakers in 2023 after a trade that brought him from Minnesota. The team saw his potential early and offered a four‑year, $48 million extension in September of the same year. He is known for grabbing rebounds and playing hard on defense, even though his average

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Mar 23 2026HEALTH

Endometrial Immune Cells May Predict Baby‑Bump Success

Researchers looked at the cells lining a woman’s uterus right before she received a frozen embryo. They wanted to see if the types of immune cells present could hint at whether she would later give birth. The study focused on women who were undergoing frozen embryo transfer (FET) and used the data f

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Mar 23 2026SCIENCE

Microbe Mix‑Ups: Why Genetically Tweaked Bugs May Be Riskier Than We Think

The world is seeing more and more microbes that have been engineered in labs, and they’re already spreading across farms and fields. These genetically modified microorganisms (GMMs) grow fast, can change quickly, and may swap genes with the wild microbes they meet. That makes them a new kind of thre

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Mar 23 2026OPINION

A Day at the Ballpark: New‑Fan Finds Fun and Frustration

The first time a newcomer steps into a baseball stadium, the excitement is high and the details are new. After arriving at the field, the person notices a couple of tall strangers sitting in front of them; their presence blocks most of the view, so they move to a different row. The next game brings

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Mar 23 2026SPORTS

Alabama’s First‑Half Storm Leaves Fans in Awe

"The game kicked off with Alabama taking a massive lead, outscoring Texas Tech 49‑25 before the break. Aiden Sherrell topped the scoreboard with ten points, while eight different players contributed, showing a deep lineup. Several sharpshooters hit three‑point shots, with Labarron Philon and Latrell

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