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Mar 03 2026HEALTH

War Stories and the Hidden Cost to Reporters

Journalists who go into conflict zones face danger every day. The threat of injury or death is real, but the risk does not stop there. Even after leaving a battlefield, many reporters struggle with mental health problems that linger for years. Research shows that covering war can trigger a ra

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Mar 03 2026HEALTH

Measles Review Postponed: Why the U. S. Needs More Time

The United States has pushed back a key meeting that will decide if the country still meets the “measles elimination” label, moving it from April to November. The panel, organized by the Pan American Health Organization, had invited U. S. officials to discuss whether recent outbreaks threaten t

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Mar 03 2026SPORTS

Blazers Add Youngblood to Two‑Way Roster

The Portland Trail Blazers have signed 24‑year‑old guard Chris Youngblood to a two‑way contract, giving him another chance after an early exit from the Oklahoma City Thunder. Youngblood went undrafted in 2025 but earned a spot with OKC as a two‑way player. He played in 32 NBA games, averaging only 5

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Mar 03 2026SPORTS

Unexpected Upsets Loom at the Arnold Palmer Invitational

The 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational is back on the PGA Tour calendar, drawing many top names after a short break. FanDuel Sportsbook lists Scottie Scheffler as the most likely winner, with odds of +340. Rory McIlroy follows at +1000, while Tommy Fleetwood (+1900), Matt Fitzpatrick (+2300) and Xander

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Mar 03 2026SPORTS

Fight After the Match: A Wrestler’s Stand‑Off

Arman Tsarukyan says he is not to blame for the fight that broke out after a wrestling bout at RAF 6. The clash happened just moments after the match ended, when Tsarukyan threw a punch at Georgio Poullas. Both fighters had already complained about rough play during the bout, with slaps to the

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Evacuations Begin as Middle East Flights Stall

The war that started on Saturday forced many people to stay in the Middle East, and only a few flights are leaving now. UAE airlines like Etihad, Emirates, and FlyDubai started a limited number of trips from Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Most scheduled flights were still canceled: over 90 % of Dubai’s

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Mar 03 2026CRIME

A Jury Stuck: What Happened Next in the Pata Murder Case

The court decided to call a mistrial after the jury could not agree on a verdict. A judge told the panel that they were dead‑locked, so the case would be reopened. The incident happened in 2006 when Rashaun Jones was accused of shooting his teammate, Bryan Pata, outside Pata’s apartment. Pa

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Parents Win Court Battle Over School Disclosure Rules

The Supreme Court decided not to let California enforce rules that limit when schools can tell parents about a child’s gender identity or require teachers to use a student’s chosen pronouns. A 6‑3 split vote, along ideological lines, allowed a federal judge’s ruling that favors parents who argue

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Democrats Skip Midterms, Pick 2028 Convention Cities

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has decided not to stage a midterm convention this fall, instead focusing all its energy on the 2028 presidential nomination event. The party will announce that the next convention will run from August 7 to 10, 2028, and it has narrowed its search to five pote

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Mar 03 2026SCIENCE

Clean Water with Tiny Carbon Balls

Carbon quantum dots, or CQDs, are like tiny solar panels that can clean polluted water. They work because their surfaces can be tweaked, and they separate electric charges very well. Scientists have shown that these dots can break down nasty chemicals such as antibiotics, dyes, and phenols with high

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