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Mar 22 2026TECHNOLOGY

Sodium‑Ion Batteries: China’s New Power Play

A leading Chinese automaker has unveiled a sodium‑ion battery prototype that it says meets top industry standards. The new design packs about 170 watt‑hours per kilogram, a figure that rivals many lithium‑ion cells. What sets it apart is the rapid charging capability: the battery can reach full char

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Mar 22 2026FINANCE

Leapmotor’s Stock Gains New Buy Ratings Amid Strong Earnings

Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co. , Ltd. Class H has recently attracted fresh interest from several analysts, boosting its appeal to investors. A China Renaissance analyst kept a Buy recommendation and set a target price of HK$79, suggesting confidence in the company’s future prospects. Earlier this

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Mar 22 2026POLITICS

Governors Lose Power to Pick College Trustees

The New Mexico Legislature has passed a draft change to the state Constitution that would cut the governor’s direct role in choosing members for university governing boards. The proposal, called House Joint Resolution 1, would let the Legislature set up nominating committees that guide the governor’

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Mar 22 2026HEALTH

Women Finding Strength: Why Lifting Is the Next Big Move

Many college students notice a gym filled with men and feel shy about using the free‑weight area. One student’s experience shows that feeling alone can push a woman to skip resistance training entirely. Yet research says weight work is essential for everyone, especially women. Health experts advise

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Mar 22 2026POLITICS

Education Department Faces Big Fight Over Its Future

A year ago, a former president signed an order that told the Education Secretary to start shutting down the department and hand its powers back to states. The goal was to make education more local, a plan that many conservatives have pushed for long time. The secretary said her main job was to “p

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Mar 22 2026POLITICS

State‑Level Push for More Education Over Compost Fines

Local leaders in Staten Island are urging city officials to shift focus from fines to teaching residents how to compost properly. After Mayor Zohran Mamdani restarted penalties for missed food‑scrap separation, a group of council members from across the borough called on the Department of Transporta

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Mar 22 2026OPINION

Kids on a Quest: How One Film Shaped a Generation

The 1986 movie “Stand by Me” is more than nostalgia; it is a snapshot of a time when kids could wander freely. A father and his 12‑year‑old daughter watched it together, each child in the film matching her age. The soundtrack, filled with songs from 1959, linked both generations to the same summer m

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Mar 22 2026POLITICS

College Boards Fight to Keep Learning Affordable

The people who run Portland Community College’s board are looking at a tough problem: the college is spending more than it earns, and that gap keeps growing. They say they care a lot about the school’s job of opening doors for people in the community, but that caring comes with a hard look at money.

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Mar 22 2026OPINION

Hospitals Should Stay Safe Havens for Everyone

The recent press gathering in Minneapolis highlighted a troubling trend: federal agents have begun showing up at hospitals, making it harder for people to get care. This mirrors earlier incidents where immigration officials entered schools, churches and other “sensitive places. ” Emergency rooms

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Mar 22 2026SPORTS

Day of Sports Action on TV

Morning starts with NHRA qualifying at Firebird Motorsports Park, taped for FS2 and later on FS1. At noon, the same event airs again on FS1. Early afternoon brings a mix of racing and college sports. NBC shows the Monster Energy AMA Supercross in Birmingham at 1 p. m. , while FS2 airs MotoG

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