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Mar 07 2026POLITICS

College Sports at Risk: Money, Media and the Future of College Athletics

The United States faces a potential collapse of its college sports system, according to a recent high‑profile discussion at the White House. Leaders from Congress, NCAA officials and conference commissioners met to debate how player‑pay rules are draining budgets and threatening the survival of many

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Mar 07 2026HEALTH

Children Care: A New Path in Medicine

Medical care for kids has grown into a fresh field that tackles the toughest moments of life. In the past, doctors treated children with many serious illnesses by following adult protocols or ignoring the unique needs of young patients. Now, specialists focus on palliative care that supports childre

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Mar 07 2026EDUCATION

A New Farm School Barn Brings Hands‑On Learning to Osceola

Osceola County is investing in its own future by building a new agricultural barn at Harmony Middle School. The structure will let students from sixth grade onward work with animals, grow plants, and learn about farm equipment. Construction is slated to start later this year, giving the school a lon

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Mar 07 2026SPORTS

From Slocomb to the Big Leagues: A Fresh Look at Clay Holmes

Clay Holmes grew up in the small town of Slocomb, Alabama, where his love for baseball started on dusty fields. He made a name for himself at Slocomb High School, catching the eye of scouts who saw potential in his pitching arm. In 2011, the Pittsburgh Pirates drafted him in the ninth round, and he

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Mar 07 2026WEATHER

Storm Alert Hits Des Moines: Stay Safe and Know the Risks

A warning from the National Weather Service went out at 7:23 p. m. Friday, March 6, telling residents in Boone, Dallas and Polk counties that a severe thunderstorm was on the move. The storm could bring winds up to 50 mph and hail as big as a half‑inch. The alert is set to expire at 8:15 p. m. , but

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Mar 07 2026HEALTH

Military Dogs in San Diego: A Care Gap Revealed

The latest findings from the Department of Defense’s Inspector General highlight serious shortcomings in how military bases across San Diego County treat their working dogs. Over a three‑year span, two key facilities—Naval Base San Diego and Marine Corps Air Station Miramar—recorded 30 days of scorc

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Mar 07 2026WEATHER

Flood Alert in Ingham County: What Residents Need to Know

The National Weather Service warned that the Sycamore Creek in Delta Township and Lansing could overflow. The alert began early Saturday morning, around 2:22 a. m. , and will stay active until Monday. By the time of the warning, the creek had already reached 7. 5 feet—well above its normal 6‑foot le

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Mar 07 2026POLITICS

Perpignan’s Police Push: A City‑Wide Security Experiment

Perpignan, a town of about 122 000 people on France’s southern border, is putting its streets under close watch. The mayor, a member of the far‑right party, wants to keep his job by promising more cops and cameras. He says the city has become a testing ground for his party’s ideas on safety.

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Mar 07 2026CRIME

Tragic Loss on the Trail: Three Women Vanish in Utah

A sudden tragedy struck a beloved hiking spot in Wayne County when 65‑year‑old Linda Dewey and her 34‑year‑old niece, Natalie Graves, were found dead near the Cockscomb Trailhead. The victims had been enjoying a familiar path that offered sweeping views of Utah’s dramatic cliffs when an unknown man

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Mar 06 2026POLITICS

Sri Lanka Welcomes Iranian Crew After U. S. Attack Raises Tensions

The situation in the Indian Ocean grew tense when a U. S. submarine sank an Iranian warship near Sri Lanka’s coast, prompting the island nation to act swiftly. After the incident, an Iranian ship named the IRIS Bushehr drifted into Sri Lankan waters and sent a distress signal. The Sri Lankan navy re

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