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Mar 19 2026SPORTS

Coach Caldwell’s Roots: A Story of Small Town, Big Wins

Kim Caldwell grew up in Parkersburg, West Virginia, where basketball was part of daily life and her dad taught her the game from a young age. The values she learned there—discipline, accountability, and relentless effort—shaped the way she leads her teams today. After proving herself at Glenville St

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Mar 19 2026POLITICS

Rafah Crossing Reopens, Giving Hope to Gaza Patients

Israel opened the Rafah border with Egypt after almost three weeks of closure. The move was aimed at letting injured Palestinians leave Gaza for medical care, following reports that Israeli attacks had killed four people. Only eight wounded fighters and 17 family members are expected to cross into E

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Mar 19 2026CRYPTO

Layer 2 is Changing How DeFi Works on Ethereum

Ethereum has always been the hub for decentralized finance, but new Layer 2 solutions are reshaping its economics. These second‑layer networks cut transaction costs and speed up trades, pulling users from the main chain into faster, cheaper platforms. While this boosts overall participation, i

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Mar 19 2026SPORTS

Future Field Star: Marley Shaffer Chooses Mount Aloysius

Marley Shaffer, a standout catcher from Penn Cambria in Lilly, has decided to take her softball career to the next level by enrolling at Mount Aloysius College. The young athlete weighed several options—University of Pittsburgh, Penn State Altoona, Alverno College in Wisconsin, and Simon Fraser Uni

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Mar 19 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Game Dream: Modders Revive Classic Baldur’s Gate

A small experiment with the newest RPG’s editing tools has turned into a full‑blown project to bring back the original Baldur’s Gate. The journey began when a modder found an unlocked version of the latest game’s toolset on a popular mods site. The idea was simple: test how far the tools could

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Mar 19 2026HEALTH

Dementia Risk and Diabetes: What the Numbers Say

People with diabetes often worry about their brain health, and research shows that the type of diabetes matters. In a study that looked at an entire nation’s records, scientists compared people who had type 1 diabetes, those with type 2 diabetes, and individuals without any form of the disease. They

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Mar 19 2026HEALTH

Healthy Eating Can Spot Hidden Lung Risks Early

A new study shows that a simple food‑based score, created with machine learning, can flag people at risk for a lung condition called PRISm before it worsens. PRISm is a subtle breathing problem that can grow into serious lung disease, heart trouble, or even lead to early death. Doctors often miss

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Mar 19 2026EDUCATION

A New Coach for Career Growth at KCC

Cesar Avalos has stepped into a key role at Kankakee Community College, leading the department that helps people learn new skills and grow in their jobs. He will guide training programs that are tailored to the needs of local businesses, and he will work closely with employers to make sure students

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Mar 19 2026POLITICS

Hamilton County Faces Real Democratic Showdown

In a county where party backing often seals the race, voters will see an uncommon open contest on April 16. The event brings together current commissioner Stephanie Summerow Dumas, newcomer Meeka Owens, and immigrant educator Herman Najoli for a one‑hour debate that could decide the May 5 primary

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Mar 19 2026OPINION

China’s Oil Grip and the New Face of U. S. Strategy

The fight with Iran has gone beyond missiles and bombs, turning into a battle of words and data that reaches every screen. In the first weeks, Washington imagined a quick win, but now it faces an opponent that will not back down easily. The real war is happening in the flow of information, whe

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