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Mar 27 2026POLITICS

Former Brazilian Leader Moves Home After Hospital Stay

A former president of Brazil was released from a hospital on Friday and will now live at home under a special form of house arrest. He must stay there for at least three months, a decision made by the court because of his health. The former leader is 71 years old and has already been in prison

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Mar 16 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Harry Styles Slays a SNL Skit About RFK Jr. and The Pitt

Harry Styles returned to Saturday Night Live as host and musical guest, this time taking on the role of a goofy doctor in a spoof trailer for the medical drama “The Pitt. ” In the clip, Styles’ character refuses regular medicine and instead pushes a diet of steak and raw eggs. He tells a woman wh

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Mar 05 2026POLITICS

North Carolina Voters Shake Up the Ranks

The night of Tuesday’s election was full of surprise. At the party, the state Senate leader looked upset after a big cake was only half eaten. He had spent $10 million on his race against Sheriff Sam Page, a well‑known local figure. Page had the support of people from Raleigh and even an en

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Mar 03 2026BUSINESS

Target’s New CEO Sets Fresh Growth Plan

The new boss of Target, Michael Fiddelke, announced a bold strategy to revive the retailer’s fortunes. He promised a fresh focus on product quality and store layout, aiming to draw shoppers back into physical locations. To support this shift, the company will lift its capital investment by a quarter

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Feb 28 2026SCIENCE

Milky Aroma in Sausage: How Moisture and Microbes Work Together

Scientists looked at how the tiny structure inside fermented sausage changes when it dries out, and how that affects a milky smell. They made three batches: one with no added microbes, one with a mix of bacteria that are normally found in cured meats, and a third that added a yeast on top of the ba

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Feb 27 2026SPORTS

Softball Returns to the 2029 University Games in North Carolina

The sport of softball has been officially added to the 2029 International University Games program, a major event that follows only the Summer Olympics in size. The decision was announced after a meeting between leaders of the World Baseball Softball Confederation and the International University Sp

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Feb 26 2026FINANCE

Casino Company Secures New Funding Plan

A casino operator in Australia has reached an agreement to restructure its debt with a major financial group. The deal is expected to replace the company’s current borrowing and give it extra cash to support a turnaround strategy. The agreement is still in draft form, so it does not guarantee a f

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Feb 12 2026CRIME

Teddy Persico Jr. : A Mob Boss's Legal Troubles

Teddy Persico Jr. , a well-known figure in the Colombo crime family, is facing sentencing in federal court. This isn't his first run-in with the law. Just a few weeks ago, he admitted to breaking parole. Now, he's looking at up to two years in prison, but experts think he might get off with a shorte

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Feb 12 2026HEALTH

Measles Numbers Drop, But Is It Over?

In South Carolina, the number of new measles cases has been dropping each day. This might mean the outbreak is getting better. But experts say it's too soon to be sure. The state has seen 933 cases since October. That's a lot! Most of these cases are in Spartanburg County. But there have been some

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Feb 11 2026BUSINESS

Kraft Heinz Takes a Pause on Splitting Up to Focus on Turning Things Around

Kraft Heinz has decided to stop work on its planned split, saying the problems it faces can be fixed. The new chief executive, Steve Cahillane, who joined last year, said the company’s main goal is to get back on a profitable growth path. He added that all attention must stay on the operating plan a

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