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Mar 22 2026POLITICS

Italy’s Big Vote on Judge Rules

In Italy, people went to the polls this Sunday for a very important vote. The question on the ballot is whether to change how judges and prosecutors work in the country. This issue has caused a lot of debate for years. The proposed changes would split one big court body into two separate groups. It

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Mar 22 2026POLITICS

Japan Mulls Clearing Mines in Hormuz if War Stops

Japan’s foreign minister said the country might send its forces to sweep naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz if a ceasefire ends the U. S. -Israeli conflict with Iran. The minister explained that such an operation would only happen after a complete stop to fighting and if mines were blocking shippin

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Mar 22 2026SCIENCE

Sorbitol Changes How Milk Protein Builds Tiny Fibers

The study looks at how a common sugar alcohol, sorbitol, affects the way κ‑casein, a protein found in milk, forms long fiber‑like structures called amyloids. In ordinary milk, κ‑casein keeps fat droplets together, but when the protein is stressed it can aggregate into ordered fibrils. Research

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Mar 22 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Showtime Picks and Cultural Thoughts

"The series that’s grabbing my attention right now is a show about people who are smart, hardworking and face all kinds of messes in the world. The creators use short moments of skill and care to show that adults can manage complex systems, which feels hopeful in a tough world. I’m also counting

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Mar 22 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Possible Lawsuit Over Cancelled Bachelorette Season

The 22nd season of the popular dating show has been pulled after new evidence surfaced about its lead, Taylor Frankie Paul. The decision follows a video that showed Paul assaulting his former partner and their young daughter, raising serious safety concerns. The network’s move has left the men w

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Mar 22 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Warner‑Bros and Paramount Merge, CBS Radio Goes Quiet

The big media deal between Warner‑Bros Discovery and Paramount Skydance is moving forward, but it still needs government approval. During the early stages of the merger, CBS News Radio is being shut down as part of a broader cutback plan that Paramount is carrying out. About six percent of CBS

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Mar 22 2026HEALTH

Coffee Genes May Boost Early Heart Plaque Risk

A large study looked at how people’s genes that favor coffee drinking might affect hidden heart disease. Researchers followed 24, 835 adults in Sweden and used imaging tests to check for early plaque in heart arteries and the neck’s carotid artery. Participants reported how often they drank coffee,

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Mar 22 2026SPORTS

Joey Logano’s New Road: A Dealership Move While Still Racing

Joey Logano, still speeding around the NASCAR Cup Series track, has taken a surprising turn off‑track. In a chat with a finance editor, he said he bought a share in a Ford dealership in North Carolina. This isn’t a sign of retirement; it’s a step that fits his current life stage and career plan. L

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Mar 22 2026POLITICS

Friendship Across the Party Line: A Debate That Matters

David Axelrod, a former Obama adviser, and Scott Jennings, who has worked for President Bush, met on March 17 at Arizona State University to discuss big national issues. They were joined by former Senator Jeff Flake, now a university director. The event was part of ASU’s Dialogues for Democracy seri

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Mar 22 2026POLITICS

Missing Butcher Holds Family Hope After Complex Strike

A young Iranian butcher who had worked for two decades finally opened his own shop just before the Persian New Year. He was last seen after a double strike hit the commercial complex where his shop sat, destroying homes, stores and a laundry floor. Every day since, two of his older brothers have sco

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