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Mar 16 2026SPORTS

High‑School Sports Stars Shine in Weekly Fan Vote

Each Monday, the local paper posts a new list of high‑school athletes who could win the “Boys Athlete of the Week” award, thanks to a partnership with a community health group. Coaches from Sarasota and Manatee counties send in their players’ stats, and the readers decide who gets the top spot. The

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Mar 16 2026RELIGION

Pope Talks to Journalist Who Questions a Powerful Catholic Group

The head of the Catholic Church sat down with a British writer who claims that a well‑known religious community is hiding serious problems. The meeting took place on Monday in the heart of Vatican City. The writer, who has published a book last year about the organization, asked the pope to start an

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Mar 16 2026POLITICS

German Bank Faces Government Stance on Takeover

The federal government has declared that it would not accept a hostile takeover of the major bank. It clarified that oversight responsibilities lie with independent institutions such as the European Central Bank and Germany’s competition authority. In a statement, officials stressed that any aggress

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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 16 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Patriots Player Explores Hollywood Dreams

A young linebacker from New England recently took a break from football to visit Hollywood. He joined the NFL Career Tour, which lets players meet people in different industries. The tour took him to Paramount Studios and a film company called Hidden Empire. He saw how movies are made on a

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Mar 16 2026BUSINESS

New Flavors and Fun Coming to Downtown Pittsburgh

Legacy Hospitality Group is set to boost downtown dining with fresh ideas and bold moves. Herky and Lisa Pollock, along with Chef Ed, Amanda Smith, and Matthew Minichino, are steering the venture. The team plans to launch at least three new spots this year and more in 2027, showing a strong co

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Mar 16 2026SPORTS

USA Beats Dominican Republic to Reach Third Straight WBC Final

The U. S. baseball team won a close 2‑1 game against the Dominican Republic, moving on to the World Baseball Classic final for a third straight year. The win was not as dominant as some expected, but it kept the team alive in a tough tournament. In the first inning, Junior Caminero hit a long hom

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Mar 16 2026WEATHER

Storm Alert Forces Early School Dismissals in Central Pennsylvania

Central Pennsylvania faces a storm warning that could bring strong winds and tornadoes. The National Weather Service has issued high wind alerts for most of the state, lasting into the evening and even until 8 a. m. Tuesday in some areas. Winter weather advisories also cover parts of the west and ce

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Mar 16 2026WEATHER

Wind, Snow and Sudden Chill Hit Northeast Ohio

Early Monday a cold front pushed through the region, turning a mild start into a windy and wet day. Rain fell while gusts of 20 to 30 mph hit the area, with spikes up to 55 mph that could toss loose objects and knock down branches. A wind advisory is in place until 8 p. m. , so drivers with trucks o

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Mar 16 2026SCIENCE

Simple Enzymes from Kimchi Bacteria Break Down Plant Fibers

A special bacteria that lives in kimchi was studied to find useful enzymes. Scientists looked at its entire DNA map and found many genes that could split sugars. They chose three of those genes to test in a lab. Two were called LbXyl43A and LbXyl43B, and the third was LbBgl3. These genes we

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