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Mar 31 2026WEATHER

Boston Weather: A Wet and Wavy Week Ahead

The transition from winter to summer in New England is proving slower than usual. Ocean temperatures stay near 40 degrees, which keeps the air from warming quickly and can bring sudden wind changes that push cooler air in. Over the past week, Boston has seen six rapid temperature shifts, moving f

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Mar 31 2026HEALTH

Cold Weather Triggers More Heart Risks Than Heat

Recent research shows that cold temperatures pose a greater danger to heart health than hot ones. The study examined over 14 million deaths related to the heart in people older than 25 across 819 U. S. counties from 2000 to 2020. Researchers matched each death with local temperature records to

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Mar 31 2026WEATHER

Cortland Faces Tiny Floods: What You Need to Know

In Cortland County, a flood warning was issued late last night for Wednesday and Thursday. The alert says the Tioughnioga River will reach 8 feet, which is just enough to cause minor flooding. Because of this, a few lanes on Kellogg Road south of town may be closed and traffic could get stuck. The w

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Mar 31 2026HEALTH

Simple Habits That Keep Your Tummy Happy

Many adults around the world struggle with constipation, but most relief comes from everyday choices instead of pills. A key trick is to eat at regular times, especially soon after waking up, because the body’s natural reflex pushes food through the gut. However, timing alone won’t fix things; addin

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Mar 31 2026LIFESTYLE

Clear Aligners: Straight Teeth Without Braces

Many people dream of a perfect smile but stop short because traditional braces feel pricey and inconvenient. New clear aligners give a simple, budget‑friendly alternative that fits into everyday life instead of forcing you to change it. These trays are custom made, almost invisible, and they work by

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Mar 31 2026HEALTH

Healthy Eating, Healthy Blood: What Older African American Church Members Learned About Hypertension

In a city where health services are hard to find, researchers looked at how food choices affect blood pressure among older African American people who attend church. They focused on a diet called DASH, which stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. This eating plan highlights fruits, veg

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Mar 31 2026EDUCATION

Learning for a Future You Can’t See

The world feels like it’s on a fast‑moving train that keeps changing tracks. Everyone wonders what skills will keep them ahead of the ride. It isn’t about knowing every answer; it’s about being ready to ask new questions. Back in the early 1990s, people in chip companies faced a similar myste

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Mar 31 2026SPORTS

Jaden Ivey Cut Loose After Controversial Posts

The Chicago Bulls have decided to part ways with guard Jaden Ivey, citing behavior that the team believes harms its reputation. Ivey’s decision to leave came after a series of outspoken videos on his Instagram, where he criticized the LGBTQ community and called Catholicism “false. ” These rema

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Mar 31 2026POLITICS

Why a proposed Charlie Kirk highway in Arizona got shut down

Last week, Arizona’s governor vetoed a plan to name a major Phoenix highway after Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist killed in 2023. But the real debate wasn’t about the name—it was about who gets to decide what counts as “historic. ” Republicans argued the highway should honor Kirk’s impact on p

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Mar 31 2026POLITICS

Germany and Chile Revisit Dark History of a German-Led Settlement

The German government now plans to discuss with Chile’s recent conservative leadership about turning a remote settlement with a troubled past into a place remembering torture victims. Germany still backs this memorial idea despite Chile’s new right-wing housing minister recently changing course on i

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