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Mar 31 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Amazon’s New Stargate Series Could Revive Space Adventure on TV

Amazon Prime Video is preparing a fresh take on the classic sci‑fi franchise Stargate. The new series, still in development, has no fixed release date but is expected to debut within the next few years. It isn’t just a nostalgic return; it aims to bring back the wide‑ranging, easily approachable spa

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Mar 31 2026ENVIRONMENT

App Turns Roadkill Data Into Wildlife Roads Ahead

A lone woman in the South Bay walks a quiet road at night, pausing every few feet to check for dead newts that have fallen during their yearly trek from the Sierra Azul slopes to a nearby reservoir. She measures each body, snaps a photo, and uploads everything to a smartphone app that records the da

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Mar 31 2026OPINION

Colorado’s Film Future: A New Path Ahead

The Colorado film scene, once a hotspot for classic movies, has struggled with few big projects and talent moving to bigger markets. A fresh opportunity arrives when the Sundance International Film Festival plans a ten‑year stay in Boulder starting 2027. The state’s $70 million deal includes $34 mil

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Mar 31 2026HEALTH

Healthy Eating, Healthy Blood: What Older African American Church Members Learned About Hypertension

In a city where health services are hard to find, researchers looked at how food choices affect blood pressure among older African American people who attend church. They focused on a diet called DASH, which stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. This eating plan highlights fruits, veg

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Mar 31 2026POLITICS

Russia Gains From Iran’s Struggle

Russia is making money while Iran fights. When the U. S. attacked Iran, many thought Moscow would help its old partner. Instead, Russia has turned the conflict into a profit opportunity. Oil sales have doubled. Before the war, Russia earned about $135 million each day from oil exports.

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Mar 31 2026EDUCATION

Learning for a Future You Can’t See

The world feels like it’s on a fast‑moving train that keeps changing tracks. Everyone wonders what skills will keep them ahead of the ride. It isn’t about knowing every answer; it’s about being ready to ask new questions. Back in the early 1990s, people in chip companies faced a similar myste

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Mar 31 2026POLITICS

Parish Leader Faces Ethics Scrutiny Over Cruise‑Catering Deal

The Louisiana Board of Ethics has released a statement claiming that West Feliciana Parish President Kenny Havard broke rules by using his office to benefit a family restaurant. The claim centers on the Oyster Bar, a local eatery owned by Havard and his son Davis. Between September 2023 and May 2

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Mar 31 2026CRYPTO

Ripple’s CEO Warns About a New Regulatory Crunch

The chief executive of Ripple, Brad Garlinghouse, has spoken out against what he calls a looming “Gary Gensler moment, ” warning that the crypto sector cannot handle another wave of strict regulation from the Biden administration. In a recent interview, he pointed out that markets have faced toug

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Mar 31 2026FINANCE

South Africa Mulls Cutting Fuel Tax to Ease Price Pressure

South Africa’s top finance official is weighing a reduction in the fuel levy, a move that could help soften the cost of petrol for everyday commuters. The decision follows rising global oil prices sparked by tensions in Iran, which have already started to affect local fuel costs. The country’s econ

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Mar 31 2026POLITICS

Blakeman Faces Funding Block: Is New York’s Public Finance Fair?

New York’s public campaign finance board is poised to deny a $7 million grant to Republican gubernatorial hopeful Bruce Blakeman. The denial hinges on a missing name—Blakeman’s running mate Todd Hood—on a form that has yet to be filed. The board, which leans left by design, acts quickly, but its act

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