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Mar 17 2026OPINION

Alabama’s Tough‑On‑Crime Stance: A Closer Look

Steve Marshall, the state’s attorney general, has long claimed a hard‑line approach to crime. Yet his record shows a different story. While he has spoken loudly about the scourge of criminal activity, his actions have often sidestepped real reforms. In many cases he has closed the very offices th

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Mar 17 2026TECHNOLOGY

Coffee Machine Clash: Why the $649 Cuisinart Might Not Be Worth It

The Cuisinart Grind, Tamp and Brew sits in the middle of espresso prices. It costs $649, a price that puts it next to Breville and De’Longhi. Yet its look is more like a cheap Casabre or Gevi. People who dislike Breville and De’Longhi may be tempted. But the machine looks bulky, plasticy,

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Mar 17 2026TECHNOLOGY

Robot Helpers: Spring Clean With Up to $500 Off

Spring cleaning can feel like a marathon, but new tech promises to make it a breeze. A company is offering deep discounts on its line of smart cleaning robots, hoping to turn chores into a set‑and‑forget task. The deal runs from late March through early April, with savings that can reach $500 on sev

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Mar 17 2026HEALTH

Big Weight Loss Without Pills: A Real‑Life Story

A patient with a body mass index of 45. 8, which is considered severe obesity, began an intensive program focused on diet, exercise and behavior change. Over the course of several months, she managed to lower her BMI to 31. 7, a level that is still overweight but far closer to the healthy range. Thi

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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

How Policies Shape Faith and Family

In the United States, people who say they have no religious affiliation—often called “nones”—now outnumber Catholics and trail Protestants by only a few points. Although many of these nones still believe in God, they differ from traditional churchgoers in ways that can affect society. Studies show t

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Mar 17 2026WEATHER

A Sudden Sky Boom Turns Out to Be a Meteor

In the early morning of Tuesday, residents in parts of Pennsylvania and Ohio heard a sharp boom that rattled buildings near Cleveland. The noise felt like a sonic shockwave, and people reported shaking in the Lake Erie area. Video footage shared on social media showed a bright streak cutting acro

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Mar 17 2026ENVIRONMENT

Palm Trees at EPCOT Slowly Sprout Back After Freezing

A sudden cold wave hit Orlando a month and a half ago, and it left the park’s green life looking almost skeletal. At EPCOT, the towering palms that frame Spaceship Earth had shed most of their leaves, standing there like bare poles. In the weeks that followed, those palms began to coax new fronds fr

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Mar 17 2026BUSINESS

Grains, Trade Checks and Weather: What Happened on March 17

Corn prices nudged up early in the morning, moving a few cents higher as farmers and traders reacted to fresh market data. May corn saw a small rise, while soybeans also edged up slightly; the byproducts of soy—meal and oil—displayed mixed movements, with meal falling and oil climbing. Wheat showed

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Mar 17 2026WEATHER

Storm Shakes the East as Heat Wave Looms

A huge winter storm is rattling the eastern United States, bringing blizzard‑like conditions across the Midwest and Plains. Meteorologists warned on Monday that this “March megastorm” could affect millions, prompting a flurry of alerts. The National Weather Service says strong winds and sudden drops

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Mar 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Disney’s New Power Play: Who’s Running the Big Entertainment Machine?

The Walt Disney Company has reshuffled its leadership, bringing games and digital media under the same umbrella as film, TV, and streaming. Dana Walden, now President and Chief Creative Officer, is at the helm of this expanded unit called Disney Entertainment. Her role now covers everything from blo

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