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Mar 17 2026SPORTS

Sports Highlights for Wednesday March 18

College men’s basketball opens at 6:40 p. m. with a First Four clash between Prairie View A&M and Lehigh in Dayton, Ohio. Later that evening, at 7 p. m. , Navy faces Wake Forest in the NIT First Round on ESPNU. The same channel shows Dayton taking on Bradley at 9 p. m. , while a second First Four ga

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Mar 17 2026EDUCATION

How Michigan is trying to fix its childcare worker shortage

Michigan is facing a big problem—there aren’t enough people working in childcare. Research shows that in most ZIP codes, there are way more young kids than spots in daycares or preschools. That makes it hard for parents to find care and for kids to get a strong start before kindergarten. A new prog

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Mar 16 2026SCIENCE

New Pathways to Cancer‑Killing Molecules

A team of chemists created a set of special phosphorus‑containing compounds by first expanding a small ring and then adding chlorine atoms in two steps. They focused on molecules that carry a hydroxyl group inside a six‑membered ring, turning them into “tetrahydrophosphinine oxides. ” The researc

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Mar 14 2026POLITICS

Airport Traffic Stopped After Strange Smell

A sharp chemical odor hit a Virginia air‑traffic control center, forcing the FAA to shut down three major airports in the Washington area. The incident began when controllers at Potomac Consolidated Terminal RADAR Approach Control could no longer work because the air smelled strongly of chemicals. T

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Mar 14 2026WEATHER

Heavy Snowstorm Hits Midwest and Beyond – What You Need to Know

A big winter storm is coming across the U. S. , with some areas expecting up to three feet of snow. The weather service warns that driving should be limited to emergencies and that people staying on the road should keep a survival kit handy. In mountain regions, the wind is strong enough to trigg

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Mar 13 2026SPORTS

Cubs Pick Experienced Pitcher for Opening Day

The Chicago Cubs have chosen veteran left‑handed pitcher Matthew Boyd to start their first game of the season. The decision was announced by manager Craig Counsell on Thursday, with Boyd set to face the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on March 26. Boyd, who is 35 years old, will be in hi

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Mar 12 2026SCIENCE

Lanthanide Binding Secrets Revealed by New Ionic Liquid Designs

The study explores how two different chemical groups, diglycolamide (DGA) and carbamoylmethylphosphine oxide (CMPO), affect the way trivalent lanthanide ions stick to specially made ionic liquids. DGA shows a stronger pull on trivalent ions than on tetravalent ones, a surprising trend that stems

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Mar 12 2026CELEBRITIES

René Redzepi Steps Down Amid Growing Calls for Change

The famed chef behind Copenhagen’s Noma has announced he will leave the restaurant and resign from his own nonprofit, following a wave of abuse claims that surfaced last month. The decision comes after a New York Times report detailed alleged physical and verbal abuse in the kitchen between 2009

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Mar 11 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Portland’s Big‑Name Chef Parties

A few weeks ago, a chef from New York’s top restaurant Atomix announced a joint dinner in Portland. The buzz around that event is huge, but it’s just one of many star‑chef gatherings in the city. One of the local spots that keeps the culinary crowd excited is Cafe Rowan on 4437 S. E. Cesar E. Ch

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Mar 11 2026SPORTS

Legend League Cricket 2026: Where to Catch the Action

The fourth season of the Legends League Cricket starts today and will finish on March 27. Six teams, each made up of former international stars, are set to play in four cities across India: Haldwani, Coimbatore, Amritsar and Gwalior. Fans in these regions can watch their favourite legends live. Pla

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