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Mar 06 2026POLITICS

Pardon Debate: Why One Politician’s Jail Time Stirs More Questions than the Other

The recent call by Gov. Jared Polis to look at former clerk Tina Peters’ sentence sparked a national conversation about fairness in the courts. Polis highlighted that Peters, a Republican who helped hack Mesa County’s election system, received nine years after being found guilty on seven charges.

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Mar 06 2026HEALTH

Lung Cancer Care Shows Racial Gaps That Haven’t Closed

Recent research on Medicare patients with early‑stage lung cancer reveals a troubling trend: Black individuals are still far less likely to receive surgery or radiation that can cure the disease than their white counterparts. The study, which looked at more than 28, 000 cases from 2005 to 2019, foun

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Mar 06 2026SPORTS

Winter Paralympics: Six Sports, Big Stories

The 2026 Winter Paralympics begin in Milan and Cortina, drawing more than 600 athletes who will vie for 79 medals across six events. These games bring a mix of speed, skill and teamwork that showcases the resilience of athletes with diverse abilities. Para alpine skiing is a highlight, featuring fi

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Mar 05 2026EDUCATION

Education Levels and Online Risks: A New Look

Studies of internet use show that people with different schooling levels face varied dangers online. A large survey in China, covering 2, 120 participants, examined three kinds of harm: mental distress, health problems, and social isolation. Results indicate that most users report psychologica

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Mar 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

Apps that Hog Your Battery Get a Red Flag

Google has started putting clear warning notices on the Play Store for apps that drain too much battery. These warnings appear in a box that says something like “This app may use more battery than expected due to high background activity. ” It points out apps that cross a set limit on how much th

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Mar 05 2026SPORTS

Paralympians Keep Focus Amid Global Tension

Athletes in Milan Cortina are ready to compete, even as news of war spreads across the world. The Winter Paralympics began on Friday, and competitors are staying calm to perform at their best. Many athletes have spoken about the difficulty of concentrating when headlines talk about conflict in the

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Mar 05 2026HEALTH

Youth Voices Shape New Mental Health Apps

Mental health problems among kids and teens have climbed after the pandemic. Smartphones can help by offering quick support, but most apps ignore what people from lower‑income or ethnic minority groups really need. If their views aren’t included, the apps may be hard to use and could widen health ga

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Mar 05 2026BUSINESS

New Leader at Webtoon: Yongsoo Kim Takes the Helm

Webtoon Entertainment, a top webcomic platform, has chosen Yongsoo Kim as its new president. Kim, who started at the company in 2022, will now head senior leadership and report to founder CEO Junkoo Kim. The move aims to speed up projects and spark fresh ideas across Webtoon’s worldwide operation

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Mar 05 2026ENVIRONMENT

Chlorinated Paraffins in E‑Waste River: Where the Risk Lies

Short‑chain and medium‑chain chlorinated paraffins, common in plastics and metal‑working fluids, have become a hot topic because they stick around in the environment, travel far, and can build up in living things. Long‑chain variants are less studied but may also be a threat. In China’s Guiyu, a tow

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Mar 04 2026SCIENCE

Bright Copper Nano‑Lights Boost Tiny Lab Tests

Copper nanoparticles that glow in the dark are being tweaked so they shine brighter and last longer inside tiny point‑of‑care test kits. Scientists are using two tricks: covering the particles with a protective polymer (polyacrylic acid) and letting them clump together when special metal ions are ad

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