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Mar 20 2026CRYPTO

Payment‑First APIs Let Bots Buy Crypto Data

The new Zerion API now works with the x402 protocol, a way for AI agents to pay for blockchain data just like people do. When an agent calls the API, it sends a tiny USDC fee on Base – a Layer‑2 network built by Coinbase – and immediately receives organized information about wallets, DeFi positions,

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Mar 20 2026SPORTS

Dusty May: From Small‑Town Roots to Michigan’s Basketball Leader

Dusty May grew up in a quiet Indiana town called Solsberry, where life was simple and hard work mattered. After high school he played basketball at a local college before becoming a student manager for the famous coach Bob Knight. That early experience taught him that success comes from careful plan

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Mar 20 2026SCIENCE

Scientists, Students and Climate Skeptics Publish Paper That Sparks Debate

A recent paper claims that the oceans are not warming and that climate science is flawed. The study was written by a clarinet teacher, a high school student and several climate skeptics. It uses data from the Argo program, a fleet of 4, 000 ocean floats that record temperature and salinity. The auth

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Mar 20 2026POLITICS

France Says No Quick Fix for Middle East Conflict

The French foreign minister says the war in the Middle East is unlikely to end soon, but France will keep pushing for a lasting peace. He told reporters in Tel Aviv that the situation, which has been growing since early October, shows no clear short‑term solution. Barrot added that this uncert

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Mar 20 2026ENVIRONMENT

Disasters Hit the Most Vulnerable: How Floods and Cyclones Mess With Cleanliness in Bangladesh

People living with disabilities face unique challenges when nature throws a curveball. When heavy rains or violent storms hit Bangladesh, the country’s already fragile toilets and drainage systems get wrecked. The damage isn’t just about broken pipes; it means that those who need extra help to

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Mar 20 2026OPINION

A Campus Tragedy Highlights Chicago’s Safety Challenge

The early hours of Thursday saw a freshman from Loyola University, Sheridan Gorman, shot and killed while walking with friends near the campus’s lakefront. The incident occurred at a spot that many students frequent, raising immediate concerns about personal security in the area. Gorman had come to

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Mar 20 2026POLITICS

French Navy Seizes Tanker Tied to Russian Shadow Fleet

The French navy stopped a ship in the western Mediterranean on Friday. They say the tanker is part of Russia’s shadow fleet, a group that moves oil when sanctions are in place. The vessel, called Deyna, flew a false flag and was headed from Murmansk. French officials said they boarded the s

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Mar 20 2026SPORTS

World Baseball Classic Draws Record‑Breaking Viewership

The championship game of this year’s World Baseball Classic attracted more than ten million viewers, a new high for the tournament. Fox and Fox Deportes reported 10, 784, 000 people tuned in to watch Team USA face Venezuela. That figure is a 128 percent increase over the previous year’s final,

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Mar 20 2026SPORTS

How Penn State Became a Wrestling Powerhouse

Penn State’s wrestling team is aiming for its 13th NCAA title this weekend, but the path to that goal isn’t just about training hard. It starts with a coach who grew up in Utah among four brothers and a father‑coach, learning early that wrestling is as much about character as it is about technique.

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Mar 20 2026EDUCATION

New Tech Helps Keep Morgan County Schools Safe

Morgan County now uses a new gadget that checks for weapons at school doors. The system, called Xtract One Gateway, was put in five high schools first: Brewer, Falkville, Priceville, West Morgan and Danville. It works by letting people walk through without stopping; the machine looks for any dangero

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