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Mar 25 2026BUSINESS

Live‑Selling Boosts a Collectibles Store Owner’s Sales

Scott Wool, who started buying into a comic shop in 1987, now runs a small brick‑and‑mortar shop and a huge online presence. He has sold Pokémon cards, toys, comics, and sports memorabilia for over thirty years. After a near‑bankruptcy in 2013, his business began to thrive again, especially betwe

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Mar 25 2026SCIENCE

Why the sky cracks: The real story behind lightning and thunder

Thunderstorms are like giant mixing bowls in the sky. Inside these clouds, wind whips water droplets and ice crystals around at high speeds. The smallest drops get pushed to the top of the cloud, while heavier ice pieces sink or get dragged down by downward winds. Every time these pieces bump into e

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Mar 25 2026HEALTH

Why some parents skip proven newborn care

Decades ago, hospitals started giving vitamin K shots to newborns to stop dangerous bleeding. But now, more parents are saying no. In one Idaho hospital, half the babies one day didn’t get the shot. Doctors worry because this simple protection has worked for over 60 years. It’s not just vitamin K—pa

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Mar 25 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Celebrities and the pressure to discuss plastic surgery

Public figures often face expectations that don’t apply to regular people. A recent debate highlights this issue after a well-known personality called out celebrities for not being open about plastic surgery. She argued that if someone clearly looks different, they should explain why instead of stay

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Mar 25 2026WEATHER

Michigan's Shifting Weather: What’s Next After a Slow Warm-Up

Michigan’s weather is playing a slow game of catch-up this week. While the state won’t see dramatic changes overnight, the southern half is in for a steady rise in temperatures starting today. By Thursday, residents there could enjoy a much warmer feel in the air—though not all regions will get the

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Mar 25 2026WEATHER

A quick look at what’s brewing in Northeast Ohio’s weather

Northeast Ohio gets a break from the cold on Tuesday with sunshine and a gentle breeze. The high will hit the upper 40s, which feels almost mild after Monday’s chill. Winds stay light at just 6 mph, making it a pleasant day to be outside. By nightfall, clouds move in and temperatures dip back to the

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Mar 25 2026LIFESTYLE

Smart ways to tidy up during Amazon's sale

Clutter can feel overwhelming, but a good organizer fixes that fast. Amazon's current deals include stackable bins that promise to double closet space. These bins come at a discount, making them an affordable upgrade for anyone tired of messy piles. The 5-pack is versatile—use it for clothes, snacks

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Mar 25 2026WEATHER

What’s Next for Staten Island’s Weather?

Staten Island starts the week with quiet, cool days. Tuesday feels a little chilly, with highs sitting just below the usual range for this time of year. The skies stay mostly clear, but clouds begin to gather by Tuesday night. Those clouds aren’t bringing rain yet—just a hint of what’s coming. By W

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Mar 24 2026HEALTH

Moral Injury: From a New Code to a Spectrum of Suffering

The latest edition of the DSM has added a new code for moral injury, placing it under “Religious, Spiritual and Moral Problem. ” This marks a major step in acknowledging the distress people feel when their core values clash with what they have experienced or witnessed. Instead of treating moral i

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Mar 24 2026HEALTH

Rare Blood Cancer Trumps Traditional Tests in a Devout Patient

A man in his fifties arrived at the clinic with a very high white blood cell count, fever, fatigue and an enlarged liver and spleen. The first tests on his blood hinted at a type of T‑cell leukemia called prolymphocytic leukaemia. However, a deeper look into his bone marrow and detailed geneti

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