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Mar 14 2026EDUCATION

SAT Rules Change: What Students and Colleges Are Saying

A student from Greater Latrobe, Autumn Blozowich, took the SAT three times but chose not to send any scores when she applied to Pitt, Kent State and Penn State. She felt the essays better showed who she was than the numbers on a test, and the plan worked—she got in to all three schools. In Wester

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Mar 13 2026FINANCE

Oil Prices Soar as Middle East Tension Drives Up Brent

The war in the Middle East is pushing oil prices higher. Goldman Sachs now thinks the average price for Brent crude will be over $100 a barrel this month because supply is being cut off. If the block at the Strait of Hormuz lasts longer, prices could rise even more. For April, analysts expect Brent

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Mar 13 2026BUSINESS

Live Nation’s Slack Scandal Hits Court

A new set of internal chat messages from Live Nation has surfaced in a federal trial. The chats, sent on Slack between late 2021 and early 2023, show a staff member calling fans “so stupid” and bragging that the company is “robbing them blind. ” These messages are now part of a lawsuit filed by t

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Mar 13 2026WEATHER

Boston Weather Mix: Sunny Start, Snowy Finish

The day opened with bright skies and cool air in Boston. By afternoon, clouds thickened and a mix of rain and snow began to appear across the region. Areas along and north of the Massachusetts Turnpike were most likely to see this mix as the night progressed. Northern parts of the state and southern

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Mar 13 2026WEATHER

St. Patrick’s Day Parade Weather: What to Expect This Sunday

The big St. Patrick’s Day celebrations are coming up in several New England cities, and people will be lining streets like Broadway in South Boston or watching the processions in Worcester, New Haven, and Portland. These parades are known for going ahead even when the weather is less than perfect; o

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Mar 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Sneaking Through Pixels: A New Take on Heist Games

Project Shadowglass offers a fresh twist on the classic thief story. Instead of flat 2D levels, the game uses a special kind of 3‑D pixel art that lets players walk around freely in any direction. This new look was first shown at a big gaming event where only the developers could see it before

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Mar 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Two Long‑Term Actors Exit “Virgin River” Before Season 8

The beloved series is set to lose two core characters after its seventh season. Marco Grazzini, who joined the cast in season three and became a regular for four years, will not return next year. Likewise, Lauren Hammersley, who has played Charmaine for all seven seasons, will step away from the sho

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Mar 12 2026LIFESTYLE

New Korean Food & Fun Spots Opening Across Illinois

A new wave of Korean‑style shops is rolling into the Midwest, with several fresh locations announced for Illinois. These stores blend food, music and photo‑opportunities into a single experience that invites visitors to pause, eat and play. The concept centers on a relaxed dining area where guest

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Mar 12 2026CELEBRITIES

Friendship or Fame: The Real Story Behind the Podcast Exit

A comedian who once shared a podcast with an actress had to stop after her husband’s political rise. She says the break was not a split over politics, but a practical decision to avoid distractions. The show ran for three years before she left in 2023, the same year her husband announced a president

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Mar 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Colter Wall Pauses Touring to Care for His Mind

The Canadian country star announced on March 11 that he is canceling the rest of his 2026 tour and stepping away from live shows for an indefinite period. He said he has been struggling with mental health, and continuing to travel and perform only made the situation worse. After talking with his ban

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