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Mar 15 2026SPORTS

Marcus Ericsson Wins First IndyCar Pole at Arlington

The 35‑year‑old Swedish driver Marcus Ericsson finally broke through after a tough season, grabbing the first pole of his IndyCar career at the new Java House Grand Prix in Arlington. He said he had been “pissed‑off” by his performance last year and that the offseason grind was paying off. Eri

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Mar 15 2026EDUCATION

A Night of Vintage Fun to Boost School Funds

The Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic School is hosting a unique fundraising event that takes guests back to the roaring twenties. The evening, set for March 21 at the parish activity center, will feature a speakeasy theme complete with jazz music, dim lighting, and themed food. The school’s Home a

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Mar 15 2026POLITICS

Senator Cassidy’s Big Test: Vaccine Politics and a Fight for Re‑election

Senator Bill Cassidy, once known as a strong supporter of vaccines, now faces a tough test in Louisiana. He voted for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , who is skeptical about many vaccines, to head the Department of Health. That decision has put him in a tight spot with voters who trust him to protect p

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Mar 15 2026BUSINESS

Health Care Jobs Keep Growing, But the Future Is Uncertain

The United States is still seeing a rise in jobs that help people stay healthy, but the momentum may slow soon. Last year, health care added about 400 000 new positions, a jump that outpaces almost any other period in the past three decades. This growth is driven by an aging population and medica

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Mar 15 2026BUSINESS

NC Treasurer’s Early Move on Administrator Contract Sparks Debate

The state treasurer has begun the administrator contract process earlier than usual, a decision that has drawn attention from both supporters and critics. The move aims to speed up the selection of a new administrator for the state’s financial operations. Some people say this could help avoid delays

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Mar 15 2026ENVIRONMENT

War’s Hidden Damage to Earth and Climate

The Middle East war is hurting the planet in ways people rarely notice. Air raids burn huge amounts of jet fuel, while oil depots that catch fire release thick smoke and carbon. Scientists say the battle adds millions of tonnes of greenhouse gases, equal to many cars driving all year. Bombers

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Mar 15 2026POLITICS

Faith Walks Toward Cleaner Air in New Mexico

A group of faith‑based activists started a 328‑mile foot journey from Carlsbad to Santa Fe, hoping to draw attention to a bill that would cut New Mexico’s greenhouse gas emissions by 45 % from 2005 levels by 2030. The trip, part of a broader coalition called Clear Horizons New Mexico, aimed to meet

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Mar 15 2026SPORTS

Puzzle Day: Decoding the NCAA Basketball Connections

Today’s puzzle spotlights college hoops, and it comes from a sports‑focused outlet that isn’t part of the usual game app. If you’re stuck, there are clues hidden in the color‑coded groups: a simple “Oops! ” for one set, a note about not being the second word for another, a hint that points to team l

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Mar 15 2026EDUCATION

A Nun, A Coach, and the Power of Prayer in Sports

Sister Marguerite O’Beirne, eighty years old and far from a sports expert, has become the unofficial guardian of Neumann University athletes’ academic futures. Though she can’t name a basketball rebound or explain a baseball play, she shows up at every home game in her red blazer and rosary, ready t

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Mar 15 2026POLITICS

Trump Shares a 1998 Elevator Brawl with Kobe Bryant

During a recent Kentucky rally, President Trump met YouTuber and boxer Jake Paul. The conversation drifted from politics to personal history, and Paul asked if Trump had ever fought someone in person. The former president recalled a memorable incident from 1998 that involved NBA stars, including the

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