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Mar 31 2026SPORTS

Watching Braves Games in South Carolina Just Got Easier

Baseball fans in South Carolina have a great way to catch the Atlanta Braves this season without paying for cable. Thanks to a deal between the team and Gray Media, 25 regular-season games will air for free on local stations like Palmetto Sports & Entertainment and WIS. No subscription needed—just a

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Mar 30 2026POLITICS

Fuel Duty Debate Heats Up as UK Politicians Clash Over North Sea Plans

The government is preparing to raise fuel duty for the first time in fifteen years, a move that has sparked fierce debate across Parliament. The current tax sits at 52. 95p per litre, but a temporary 5p cut introduced in 2022 will be phased out starting September 2026. The minister responsible for e

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Mar 30 2026OPINION

Robot‑Free Classrooms: A Call for Balance

"The night a former first lady walked beside a humanoid robot at an education conference, the media buzzed with excitement. The machine, created by a tech firm to help with chores, seemed like the next big step in learning tools. At the same time, courts declared that major social media companies we

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Mar 30 2026SPORTS

Season Kick‑Off: Local Athletes Shine

The first week of spring sports in Shawnee County has already seen some impressive performances. Weather conditions have warmed, and teams are stepping onto the field with fresh energy. Voters are invited to choose this week’s standout player, as announced by Envista Federal Credit Union. Nominatio

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Mar 30 2026SPORTS

Flag Football’s New Frontier: NFL Teams Up with TMRW Sports

"The National Football League has officially announced a partnership to launch a professional flag football league. The venture will feature both men’s and women’s teams, with TMRW Sports—known for its golf league TGL—acting as the operating partner. \n\nA diverse group of investors is backing the p

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Mar 30 2026POLITICS

New Jersey Hikes Bets and Taxes for World Cup Safety

New Jersey lawmakers are looking at raising money from sports betting to cover extra security for the World Cup. A Senate budget leader has drafted a bill that would add a 10 percent tax on the money casinos earn from online bets during the tournament. The extra charge would last until August 10. T

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Mar 30 2026RELIGION

Clergy Resilience: How Feeling Strong Helps Avoid Burnout

A small survey of 123 church leaders in Wales looked at how confident they feel about bouncing back from stress and whether that confidence protects them against getting burnt out. Researchers used a short questionnaire to gauge resilience, then checked the leaders’ energy levels and job satisfactio

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Mar 30 2026CRIME

Bus Hijacking That Turned Into a Cult Drama

A couple from Jasper, Arkansas, took 17 people hostage on a bus in July 1982. They held guns and a bag that looked like it had dynamite, but investigators later discovered the sticks were painted red. The Haiglers wanted to spotlight their religion and believed that ending their lives would bring th

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Mar 30 2026HEALTH

How People with Learning Challenges Can Say “Yes” to Advanced Health Studies

Adults who have learning difficulties often face big problems when it comes to joining new medical studies that try to match treatments to a person’s genes and lifestyle. These studies could help everyone, especially those who normally get less fair care. But the rules about whether a person w

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Mar 30 2026POLITICS

Louisiana’s Coastal Science: A Tale of Money, Data and Politics

The state has poured more than $21 billion into a plan that aims to protect its shoreline. That money has funded research and engineering work that ranks among the world’s best in understanding how to save coastlines from erosion, sea‑level rise and industrial damage. Yet the people who should us

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