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Mar 25 2026BUSINESS

TPS Board Gives Green Light to Planned Workforce Reductions

The Transportation and Public Services board has officially endorsed a recommendation to reduce its staff. The decision follows a review of the department’s budget and operational needs. Board members argued that cutting positions will help balance financial constraints. This move is expected to af

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Mar 25 2026SCIENCE

Twin Lives: When Identical Brothers Choose Different Paths

Three or four sentences about how most identical twins grow up in the same faith, but a rare case shows two brothers from one womb raised together yet picking opposite religions. This surprising split invites scientists and parents alike to rethink how environment, choice, and chance shape belief

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Mar 25 2026HEALTH

End‑of‑life Care for Muslim Cancer Patients: A New Look

Hospice care that is built into cancer treatment teams helps patients feel better when they are near the end of life. Yet, it is unclear whether this approach works well in places where most people are Muslim and cultural norms influence medical decisions. Researchers compared two groups of patien

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Mar 25 2026POLITICS

Navy Yard Teens: Community Calls for Tougher Rules

In Washington, the Navy Yard neighborhood has seen several gatherings of teenagers that have raised alarm among residents and shop owners. These events, sometimes called “takeovers, ” have been linked to thefts, fights and even gunfire. The latest cluster of teens happened over a recent weekend.

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Mar 25 2026HEALTH

Social Media and the Science Trust Gap

Many people now look to social media for health tips, but a recent survey shows that this habit also fuels the spread of wrong information. The study found that three‑quarters of those who forward science or medical posts do so after only seeing the headline, not by reading the whole story. Th

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Mar 25 2026BUSINESS

Live‑Selling Boosts a Collectibles Store Owner’s Sales

Scott Wool, who started buying into a comic shop in 1987, now runs a small brick‑and‑mortar shop and a huge online presence. He has sold Pokémon cards, toys, comics, and sports memorabilia for over thirty years. After a near‑bankruptcy in 2013, his business began to thrive again, especially betwe

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Mar 25 2026POLITICS

Village Quiet Rule Gets a Fresh Take

The village council plans to change the noise ordinance this spring, aiming to keep quiet for residents while still letting music events happen. A key point is balancing the peace of homes next to performance spots with community benefit from concerts and festivals. Council members say the new

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Mar 25 2026TECHNOLOGY

Intel’s New Business‑Ready CPU Boosts Power, Security and Battery Life

Intel has rolled out a fresh line of processors aimed at corporate machines, called the Core Ultra Series 3 vPRO. These chips bring a newer “Panther Lake” design, powered by an 18A process, to business laptops and desktops. The lineup focuses on three core areas: strong performance, top‑tier prot

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Mar 25 2026SCIENCE

Why the sky cracks: The real story behind lightning and thunder

Thunderstorms are like giant mixing bowls in the sky. Inside these clouds, wind whips water droplets and ice crystals around at high speeds. The smallest drops get pushed to the top of the cloud, while heavier ice pieces sink or get dragged down by downward winds. Every time these pieces bump into e

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Mar 25 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Can a movie actually be filmed in space?

Tom Cruise has built a reputation for jumping into intense action scenes without stunt doubles. From racing cars to climbing skyscrapers, he jumps right into the danger. Now, he’s aiming even higher—literally. His next wild idea is making a movie in real space, not just on Earth with fancy effects.

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