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Mar 21 2026SPORTS

Isaiah Evans: From Fayetteville to Duke

Isaiah Evans grew up in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and was born on December 6, 2005. He is an American citizen who has played for U. S. youth teams. At a Nike Hoops Summit, he scored six points in five minutes and has trained at national camps, like one in Colorado in 2023. While he hasn’t yet pl

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Mar 21 2026SCIENCE

Microbes and Their Names: A Mid‑Century Debate

In the 1940s and 1950s, scientists who studied tiny living things were busy arguing about how to give them proper names. They debated whether a strict set of rules or a more flexible approach was best for classifying bacteria. The discussion was intense because the methods used to identify and group

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Mar 21 2026EDUCATION

Fairfield Schools Set Graduation Date, Review Safety Plans

The Fairfield Board of Education will meet next Tuesday to decide the date for the 2026 graduation ceremonies at Ludlowe and Warde high schools. The proposal is to hold the events on June 16 at 6 p. m. , a change that will be voted on during the special session. In addition to the graduation plan

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Mar 21 2026EDUCATION

Simple Rules for Home Schooling in Connecticut

In a recent vote, Connecticut lawmakers approved a new bill that would set basic rules for families who choose to teach their children at home. The measure, which many parents opposed, passed with a mix of Democrats and Republicans in the Education Committee. The bill was created after concerns g

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Mar 21 2026EDUCATION

Teacher’s License Revoked While Facing Trial

A 42‑year‑old former teacher named Cody A. Davis has had his teaching credentials pulled by the state’s education office. He is currently on trial and has denied every charge against him. Davis kept his license active since 2008, but investigators found he stopped teaching about a year ago. The sta

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Mar 21 2026POLITICS

Trump Faces a War He Can’t Control

The conflict in the Middle East has moved beyond what President Trump imagined. Three weeks after hostilities began, oil prices are climbing and the U. S. feels alone while more troops get ready to move out. Trump said the fight was over, yet Iran keeps blocking shipping and striking nearby states.

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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 2026SPORTS

St. John’s Wins, Fans Gear Up for March Madness

St. John’s beat Northern Iowa and moved into the second round of the 2026 NCAA tournament. The Red Storm started strong, pulling ahead early and never letting their opponents catch up. Now the team will face either Kansas or Cal Baptist on Sunday, March 22. The game’s start time is still be

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Mar 21 2026FINANCE

Energy Prices Skyrocket as Middle East Conflict Hits Global Supply

The fight in the Middle East has cut a major oil passage, causing worldwide fuel shortages and higher prices. Because of attacks on the Strait of Hormuz, about one‑fifth of global oil and gas can no longer move through that narrow channel. Simultaneously, strikes on energy plants in the region

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Mar 21 2026POLITICS

Power Cuts Sweep Ukraine’s Northern Region After Drone Strike

The northern Chernihiv area of Ukraine was plunged into darkness Saturday after a Russian drone hit power lines, according to the regional governor. Repairs are already underway to restore electricity across the region. The attack hit a zone that borders Russia and Belarus, where just under one mil

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