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Mar 22 2026OPINION

Coaches, Parents, and Young Athletes: A New Path for Mental Health

In Colorado, a new law called “Alyssa’s Act” is being discussed. It focuses on mental health for kids who play sports. The idea came after a family tragedy involving a young athlete named Alyssa. She loved soccer and skiing, but her life ended after several concussions. Researchers say head injuries

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Mar 22 2026OPINION

Hospitals Should Stay Safe Havens for Everyone

The recent press gathering in Minneapolis highlighted a troubling trend: federal agents have begun showing up at hospitals, making it harder for people to get care. This mirrors earlier incidents where immigration officials entered schools, churches and other “sensitive places. ” Emergency rooms

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Mar 22 2026BUSINESS

Choosing the Right Client Saves Time and Money

When a potential customer keeps canceling appointments or insists on ways that clash with how you run things, it can feel like a big problem. You might think refusing them would hurt your income, so you bend to keep the business. A real example happened when a warm referral missed three discovery

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Mar 22 2026POLITICS

Local Schools Seek More Control Over Charter Budgets

In Charleston County, a group of school leaders wants state lawmakers to give local districts more say in how charter schools use their money. Daniel Prentice, the district’s chief finance officer, is urging representatives to add a clause that would require charter budgets to be approved by the

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Mar 22 2026CRIME

Three Life Sentences for a Gated Community Tragedy

A man from Newport Beach was handed three consecutive life sentences on March 20. He had killed his parents and a longtime housekeeper in a quiet gated community. The judge said the crimes were brutal, involving both bludgeoning and repeated stabbing. The defendant was found guilty of three special

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Mar 21 2026HEALTH

PCOS Unpacked: From Hormones to Healing

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is more than a collection of cysts; it’s a complex mix of hormones, genes and everyday habits that can disrupt a woman’s health. The first thing doctors notice is too much male hormone in the body, a condition called hyperandrogenism. This excess can lead to acne, hair

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Mar 21 2026OPINION

Christianity’s Quiet Hand in Western Freedom

The story of how people in the West got their rights and rules starts with a simple idea: everyone matters. This idea comes from the teachings of Jesus, who talked about love for all people. Those ideas later shaped the documents that give us freedom today, like the Constitution. In early t

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Mar 21 2026FINANCE

Stocks That Got the Most Talk This Week

Retail traders were loud about five companies between March 9 and March 13. They used X and Reddit’s r/WallStreetBets to hype earnings, AI trends, and corporate moves. Super Micro Computer drew criticism over its 2024‑25 earnings reports and a chip smuggling claim. The share price has dropp

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Mar 21 2026BUSINESS

Passaic Eyes More Money From Cannabis Factory

The city of Passaic has a rule that stops shops selling weed, but it is ready to let more factories make the product. The council has signed a second letter that supports a company called Integrity One Alternative Care, which wants to build a plant inside Passaic. The firm still needs the state’s fi

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Mar 21 2026POLITICS

France tightens digital rules after accidental carrier leak

A French naval officer’s morning run turned into a security headache last month when their Strava jogging app broadcast the location of the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle. While the ship’s deployment was already public knowledge, the app’s data let journalists pinpoint its exact position in the

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