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Mar 14 2026SPORTS

Protein Choice at Suhoor: How It Helps or Hinders Fighters During Ramadan

A group of 24 male combat athletes, about 27 years old and competing at a national level, took part in a study that tested how different proteins eaten before dawn (suhoor) affect their strength and power while they fast during Ramadan. The researchers used a careful design that kept the athletes bl

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Mar 14 2026LIFESTYLE

Finding a Furry Friend Who Keeps Up With You

Jazzy is a lively two‑year‑old mix of Black Mouth Cur that has just moved into the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region. The shelter says she loves being outside, whether it’s a walk in the woods or chasing a tennis ball. She is full of energy and enjoys toys, so a household that goes on hikes or

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Mar 14 2026EDUCATION

Science Olympiad Draws 60 Teams to Grand Valley for Regional Showdown

Grand Valley State University will welcome more than 50 middle and high school teams on March 21 for the Region 12 Science Olympiad competition. The event, held at the university’s Valley Campus in Allendale, will pit students from Kent, Ottawa and Muskegon counties against one another in 47 STEM

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Mar 14 2026SPORTS

A Rough Day at Sawgrass: Thomas and Scheffler’s Different Paths

Justin Thomas found the first two days of The Players Championship a real test, with wind and water making every shot feel like a do-or-die moment. After his solid 68, he sat in fourth place and reflected on how the course turns a simple mistake into a major setback. He said the layout feels like a

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Mar 13 2026CRIME

Kidnapper’s Motive Hinted, Still No Arrest

The investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance has reached a new stage, with law‑enforcement officials suggesting they have an idea of why the abduction occurred. Sheriff Chris Nanos, who leads the effort in Pima County, told reporters that authorities are “pretty sure” the crime was a targete

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Mar 13 2026SPORTS

Ravens Eye Super Bowl Glory with New Pass Rusher

The Baltimore team is setting its sights high after adding defensive end Trey Hendrickson. He announced his ambition at the player‑introduction event: a Super Bowl title. “The standard here is high and I’m excited for that challenge, ” he told reporters, praising the city’s strong defense and teamma

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Oil Move Sparks Ukraine Protest

Zelensky criticises the United States for easing sanctions on Russian oil, arguing it gives Moscow extra money to fund its war in Ukraine. The U. S. President granted a 30‑day waiver that lets nations buy Russian oil stuck at sea, hoping to calm rising fuel prices worldwide. Ukraine’s leader s

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Mar 13 2026CRIME

Old Man Trips Back to the Store, Young Drivers Speed Down Roads

In late February, a 73‑year‑old man from Aurora found himself back outside a local convenience store. He had been legally barred from the premises on December 6, and after slipping into it again on December 10, he received a trespassing ticket. He didn’t show up for the court date that followed. Whe

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Mar 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Nick Barrotta Joins Untitled Entertainment After Success on The Oval

Barrotta, who first gained fame playing Allan in Tyler Perry’s BET series The Oval, has just signed with Untitled Entertainment. The actor’s career began in New York where he balanced journalism gigs at Entertainment Tonight, Celebuzz and The Wrap before moving into acting. He appeared in over

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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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