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Mar 14 2026SPORTS

Protein Choice at Suhoor: How It Helps or Hinders Fighters During Ramadan

A group of 24 male combat athletes, about 27 years old and competing at a national level, took part in a study that tested how different proteins eaten before dawn (suhoor) affect their strength and power while they fast during Ramadan. The researchers used a careful design that kept the athletes bl

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Mar 14 2026EDUCATION

Science Olympiad Draws 60 Teams to Grand Valley for Regional Showdown

Grand Valley State University will welcome more than 50 middle and high school teams on March 21 for the Region 12 Science Olympiad competition. The event, held at the university’s Valley Campus in Allendale, will pit students from Kent, Ottawa and Muskegon counties against one another in 47 STEM

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Mar 13 2026CRYPTO

XRP’s Quiet Stand: A Possible Upswing on the Horizon

Bitcoin has been moving inside a clear band since early February, hitting both the top and bottom limits again and again. Those highs can either signal a turn or become a launchpad if buyers gain momentum. XRP is currently near the bottom of its own band against Bitcoin, a pattern that started in

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Mar 13 2026OPINION

Megan Rapinoe Faces Criticism Over Iranian Soccer Team Silence

Piers Morgan took a sharp stance against former U. S. soccer star Megan Rapinoe, calling her lack of comment on the Iranian women’s team “hypocritical. ” The criticism stemmed from a New York Post piece that highlighted Rapinoe’s silence after the Iranian squad’s controversial anthem protest at the

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Mar 12 2026POLITICS

Jake Paul Gets Trump’s Full Endorsement for a Political Future

At a rally in Hebron, Kentucky, President Donald Trump declared he would fully back Jake Paul if the YouTuber‑boxer decided to run for public office. Trump’s speech was delivered while the crowd cheered at a logistics company that hosts the event. The former president hinted that Paul’s next b

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Mar 12 2026POLITICS

A New Face for AI in the Pentagon

The U. S. military and a leading AI company have entered a heated disagreement that could reshape how technology is used in defense. The clash began when the Pentagon asked the AI lab to remove safety limits that would stop the government from using its models for autonomous weapons or spying on

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Mar 11 2026SCIENCE

Eating Fried Food at Night Hurts Your Kidneys

The body’s internal clock can change how we react to food. A new study shows that eating fried oil at the wrong time of day can damage kidneys. Mice that ate oxidised frying oil whenever they wanted had trouble turning certain harmful molecules, called epoxides, into safer ones, called diols. Thi

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Mar 11 2026POLITICS

Illinois Senate Race: New Faces Step Forward

A 24‑hour gap after Senator Dick Durbin said he would not run again saw Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton announce her bid for the seat, signaling a possible shift in Illinois’ Senate representation. The state’s Senate seats have long split between the Chicago area and downstate, but Durbin’s

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Mar 07 2026HEALTH

Sleep Smart: Easy Nighttime Tricks

It can be hard to slip into sleep if your brain stays on alert. A simple nightly routine can tell the body it’s time to shut down and calm itself. One trick is to lower the light level in your home before bed. Turning off bright overhead lights and using a soft lamp helps the body release melaton

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Mar 07 2026EDUCATION

Women Power in Science: Building Bridges and Breaking Barriers

Research has long been a field where women face extra hurdles. Their achievements are often hidden behind larger networks that help them grow. These networks include groups, mentors, and online forums that share tips and support. They act like safety nets, catching people before they fall into is

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