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Mar 22 2026WEATHER

Heatwave in March: A New Record for the Southwest

The summer‑like temperatures that swept through the U. S. Southwest in March were far beyond what anyone could have predicted a few decades ago. Scientists who track extreme weather say that this level of heat would not be possible without the extra warmth added by human activity. Researchers fro

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Mar 22 2026ENVIRONMENT

Land changes boost farm health in semi‑dry Turkey

In many dry farming areas, tiny plots of land can make growing crops hard. A new study looked at how joining these small pieces into bigger, regular fields changes the land’s health. The research focused on four villages in Kızıltepe, a part of Mardin Province that lies inside Turkey’s GAP program.

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Mar 20 2026BUSINESS

Older Entrepreneurs: Turning Late‑Life Passion into a Strong Retirement Plan

People in their fifties and beyond are stepping into business ownership more than ever. The rise of the “Founder” label on professional networks has surged, especially after 2022, as layoffs and economic shifts push workers to seek freedom outside traditional employment. Many older adults face the c

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Mar 19 2026POLITICS

Military AI Switch: Why Cutting Claude Is Harder Than It Looks

The U. S. defense department has ordered a stop to using Anthropic’s Claude AI, labeling the company a supply‑chain risk. Yet many military tech workers argue that pulling out of Claude would be slow, costly, and disruptive. They point to how deeply the tool is woven into everyday operations—from we

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Mar 19 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Game Dream: Modders Revive Classic Baldur’s Gate

A small experiment with the newest RPG’s editing tools has turned into a full‑blown project to bring back the original Baldur’s Gate. The journey began when a modder found an unlocked version of the latest game’s toolset on a popular mods site. The idea was simple: test how far the tools could

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Mar 19 2026TECHNOLOGY

Pioneers of Quantum Tech Win Top Prize for Changing How We Share Secrets

Two scientists just got a major award for turning weird physics into useful tools. Charles Bennett and Gilles Brassard didn’t just study quantum quirks—they turned them into a way to send messages that even hackers can’t crack. Their work in the late 1980s showed how particles could carry informatio

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Mar 18 2026HEALTH

Early Menopause Increases Heart Attack Risk for Women

Women who reach menopause before age 40 face a noticeably higher chance of heart attacks throughout their lives. Studies show that these women experience about 40 % more fatal and non‑fatal heart attacks compared to those whose menopause occurs after 40. The risk gap is especially wide for Black wom

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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Britain Boosts Gulf Support After Iran’s Drone Strikes

British forces have stepped up their help for Gulf allies facing new threats from Iran. The UK announced it will buy more lightweight missiles to strengthen air defence for both its own troops and regional partners. British fighter jets have already intercepted Iranian drones, but the navy faced c

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Mar 18 2026LIFESTYLE

Retire Abroad: Why France and Costa Rica Are Hot Picks

Many people who want to retire think about sunshine, cheap living costs, and a calm lifestyle. More Americans are also looking to move outside the United States. Research shows that the share of adults over 55 who plan to leave America has jumped from a few percent in the 1970s to about 17 % t

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Mar 18 2026HEALTH

Choosing Care for Very Premature Babies

When a baby arrives at 22, 23 or 24 weeks old, doctors and parents face tough choices. Some families hope the child can survive and grow healthy; others worry about pain, long‑term problems and money. Studies show that more babies are living after these early births, but many still face serious heal

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