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Mar 27 2026HEALTH

Youth E‑Cigarette Campaigns Face Online Pushback

Recent years have seen a jump in teen vaping across the United States. Governments at every level launched campaigns to warn kids about the risks. These messages were shared on platforms like Twitter and TikTok, each with its own style. But the campaigns hit a wall: many users opposed them

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Mar 27 2026POLITICS

Chinese Vessels Turn Back From Hormuz, Raising Safety Concerns

The Gulf’s narrow Strait of Hormuz has once again become a flashpoint as two Chinese container ships halted their departure after attempting to exit the region. Their abrupt reversal, captured by ship‑tracking systems, signals that even assurances from Tehran about safe passage may be unreliable.

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Mar 27 2026POLITICS

Former Brazilian Leader Moves Home After Hospital Stay

A former president of Brazil was released from a hospital on Friday and will now live at home under a special form of house arrest. He must stay there for at least three months, a decision made by the court because of his health. The former leader is 71 years old and has already been in prison

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Mar 27 2026HEALTH

New Clues for Treating Schizophrenia and Safer Food

Researchers have discovered a new biological marker that could change how schizophrenia is treated. The marker is a protein named CACNA2D1 found in the fluid around the brain. People with schizophrenia have lower levels of this protein, which may make their brain signals overactive and cause thinkin

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Mar 27 2026ENVIRONMENT

Reducing Farm‑Runoff with Smart Fertilizer Use

Fertilizers give crops the nitrogen they need, but when too much leaches into rivers it harms fish and plants. Scientists need to know how much nitrogen leaves fields each year to plan better solutions. Because real‑world data are scarce, researchers built a computer model that learns from all

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Mar 27 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Stars Go Head‑to‑Head for a Cause

In the latest season of Celebrity Jeopardy! All‑Stars, well‑known personalities face off in a high‑stakes quiz battle to win a million dollars for their chosen charity. The show, which returns each Friday on ABC, brings together a mix of actors and comedians such as Steven Weber, Cynthia Nixon, Maca

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Mar 27 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrity Birthdays on March 27

On this day, many well‑known figures celebrate another year. The most talked about is director Quentin Tarantino, who turns 63. He once voiced a character in his own film “Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood. ” Singer Mariah Carey reaches 56. She performed at the Winter Olympics opening ceremony in

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Mar 27 2026BUSINESS

US Farmers Shift Crops as War‑Driven Costs Rise

The conflict between Iran and the United States has pushed farmers to rethink what they plant. New data suggest that corn will cover fewer acres than last year, and the amount of spring wheat sown is the lowest in half a century. Prices for fertilizer and diesel have spiked, while grain prices sta

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Mar 27 2026WEATHER

A Sudden Chill Hits DC After Warm Thursday

The capital enjoyed a sunny, almost summer‑like afternoon on Thursday. But by Friday morning a cold front is set to arrive, bringing wind, showers and a sharp drop in temperature. Severe storms have been active upstate, but they will weaken as they move toward the region. Morning showers are e

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Mar 27 2026SPORTS

Heatwave Hits Opening Day, Home Runs Rise

The 2026 season opens in St. Louis under a scorching sky, with temperatures expected to top 90 degrees during the Cardinals game. These numbers edge close to the city’s 1991 record of 87 degrees and could surpass the all‑time March high of 92 set in 1929. Fans and players will face the peak he

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