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Mar 13 2026EDUCATION

A New Generation Shines at Flint’s 70‑Year Science Fair

Mid‑Michigan students gather in downtown Flint for a two‑day science showdown. The event kicks off Friday with students setting up their projects at the University of Michigan‑Flint’s Riverfront Residence Hall and Banquet Center. Saturday is the real action: judges review the displays, intervi

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Mar 13 2026HEALTH

Prenatal Health: How Group Sessions Boost Fruit and Veggie Use

Pregnant Hispanic/Latino women were asked to join a program that helps keep their weight healthy. The study wanted to see if the way the sessions were run—either in a small group or one‑on‑one—and the type of advice given mattered for how many people actually used their vouchers to buy fruit and veg

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Mar 13 2026CRIME

Old Lessons About Power and Faith

People in ancient Israel often faced stronger foes with big armies. Yet the prophets warned them: “Trust not in chariots or horses, but in God. ” The real danger was thinking that human weapons could replace divine help. In the Bible, Jesus’ family line traced back to King David. In a time when r

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Mar 13 2026BUSINESS

Cardinal Health Stays in the Buy Zone Amid Market Uncertainty

The stock of Cardinal Health is still considered a good purchase by some analysts, even though the broader economy shows mixed signals. The company’s shares have not dropped below a level that would scare most investors, keeping them in the “buy” range. Some experts point out that this positio

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Mar 13 2026HEALTH

Measles Watch in South Carolina: A Tight‑Knit Response

South Carolina’s health officials keep a close eye on measles even as the number of new cases falls. They are double‑checking every suspected case, especially with spring break on the horizon and the risk of a new spike. The current outbreak is the biggest in the state since 2000, and it rivals the

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Panama Urges China’s Shipping Giant Back to Balboa Port

The Panamanian government is calling on COSCO Shipping, a major Chinese company, to return its services to the Balboa port. The request comes after COSCO announced it would stop operating there, a move that surprised officials because the company handles about 4 % of the cargo passing through the ca

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Mar 13 2026HEALTH

A Century‑Long Shift in Federal Work Life

In the late 1700s, federal employees had no idea what “balance” meant. They worked in dangerous jobs—railroads, steel mills, and early factories—without safety nets or health plans. Survival was the only benefit; rest, exercise, or dental care were distant ideas. After a century of industrial

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Mar 13 2026BUSINESS

Haven Reaches 1, 000 Customers With Unified Finance Tool

A new milestone shows that more companies want one place to handle all their money matters. Haven, a software service that mixes bookkeeping, tax filing and reporting, has now helped 1, 000 businesses across the United States. The jump in users signals that firms are tired of juggling differen

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Mar 13 2026FINANCE

Brazil Inflation Forecast Adjusted After Oil Price Surge

The Brazilian Finance Ministry has nudged its inflation outlook upward for the current year, citing a rise in expected oil prices linked to tensions between the United States and Israel over Iran. The update comes just before the central bank’s upcoming policy meeting, where officials are weighing w

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Mar 13 2026FINANCE

Gold, Oil and Market Fear: What the Numbers Really Say

The market is buzzing with chatter about a possible crash, but the real story is more nuanced. Gold prices are holding steady at $1, 980 per ounce, a level that shows investors are still wary of inflation. Oil is trading near $70 a barrel, its lowest point since last summer, which could signal

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