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Mar 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Hollywood Show‑down in a Lockdown

The pandemic turned the film world upside down. Studios shut, theaters closed, and big movies were pushed back. Streaming services stepped in, filling the void with new releases that people could watch from home. The Oscars, a ceremony that has never been cancelled in its 93 years, faced an unpre

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Mar 13 2026HEALTH

Drip Deals: Are IV Vitamins a Smart Choice?

People are lining up at colorful “drip bars” across the state, paying $200 to $600 for vitamin infusions that promise quick recovery from a hangover, clearer skin, or better focus. A 34‑year‑old lawyer who usually caught two colds a year says the experience helped him stop getting sick altogether. T

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Mar 13 2026EDUCATION

A New Generation Shines at Flint’s 70‑Year Science Fair

Mid‑Michigan students gather in downtown Flint for a two‑day science showdown. The event kicks off Friday with students setting up their projects at the University of Michigan‑Flint’s Riverfront Residence Hall and Banquet Center. Saturday is the real action: judges review the displays, intervi

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Mar 13 2026WEATHER

Boston Weather Mix: Sunny Start, Snowy Finish

The day opened with bright skies and cool air in Boston. By afternoon, clouds thickened and a mix of rain and snow began to appear across the region. Areas along and north of the Massachusetts Turnpike were most likely to see this mix as the night progressed. Northern parts of the state and southern

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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 2026FINANCE

Big Numbers, Big Dreams: Powerball’s March 11 Draw

The jackpot for the Wednesday, March 11 draw reached an estimated $58 million, with a cash option of about $26. 8 million. A similar delay hit the Monday night drawing, pushing it nearly an hour later than scheduled. The last time someone walked away with a Powerball prize was on March 2, when an Ar

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Mar 12 2026SCIENCE

Nanoparticle and Surfactant Dance in Water Revealed by Simulations

Scientists used a simplified computer model to watch how tiny silica particles that repel water attract and bind with a common soap‑like molecule called CTAC. They set up a virtual box 20 nanometers wide and let the system run for 250 nanoseconds at room temperature. The box held one silica particle

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Mar 12 2026CELEBRITIES

Friendship or Fame: The Real Story Behind the Podcast Exit

A comedian who once shared a podcast with an actress had to stop after her husband’s political rise. She says the break was not a split over politics, but a practical decision to avoid distractions. The show ran for three years before she left in 2023, the same year her husband announced a president

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Mar 12 2026POLITICS

A New Face for AI in the Pentagon

The U. S. military and a leading AI company have entered a heated disagreement that could reshape how technology is used in defense. The clash began when the Pentagon asked the AI lab to remove safety limits that would stop the government from using its models for autonomous weapons or spying on

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Mar 11 2026FINANCE

Markets Face Turbulence as Oil Prices Rise and Global Events Stir Uncertainty

The U. S. stock market began the day without a clear direction, as futures traded sideways while oil prices edged up to about $90 per barrel. A highly anticipated drop in U. S. crude inventories did not lift investor mood, partly because tensions over shipping lanes in the Middle East continued to l

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