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Mar 18 2026HEALTH

Healthy Foods Reversed: New Pyramid Stirs Debate

The 2024 food guide has flipped the classic diet chart, swapping grains for protein and dairy. Experts say the move could reshape what kids eat in schools and how grocery labels read. Nutritionist Shana Spence points out that the new chart favors meats, eggs and full‑fat dairy. She worries

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Mar 18 2026LIFESTYLE

Staten Island Gets a New Juice Spot That Says Science Is the Key

A fresh juice shop is opening on Staten Island, bringing a science‑backed menu that started in New Jersey. The new location at 2955 Veterans Rd. W. , inside South Shore Commons, is the first time the brand has left its home state. The owner, Gianna Rebosio, says the move makes sense because friends

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Mar 18 2026HEALTH

Flu Season: Why Your Heart Might Take a Hit

The link between flu infections and heart problems is clearer now. Doctors once saw more heart attacks during cold seasons but didn’t know why. Recent studies explain the connection. Flu can trigger serious heart events, especially in people with existing heart disease. About half of adults hospita

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Mar 18 2026WEATHER

Sunny Shift Ahead: D‑FW Heads Toward Early Summer Heat

The Dallas‑Fort Worth area is set to leave its cold March spell behind and step into a warmer, sunnier period. Wednesday’s temperature is expected to climb to 78°F, noticeably above the typical mid‑March average of around 70°F. The heat is only getting stronger, with Thursday projected to hit 89°F a

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Mar 18 2026WEATHER

Sunny Breaks Through Minnesota’s Winter Cloud Cover

Morning clouds drift over the state, but by mid‑afternoon a patch of sun will peek through before more clouds roll in. Light southerly breezes, around five to ten miles per hour, will keep the air a bit fresh. Temperatures rise into the upper thirties and low forties across Minnesota, with the Twin

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Mar 18 2026FINANCE

Growth in Sales Beats Profit Drop at Louis Dreyfus

Louis Dreyfus Company, a major player in the global grain market, reported lower profits for 2025 while showing stronger sales and shipping volumes. The company’s core earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation fell to $1. 83 billion from $1. 88 billion the year before. Net

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Mar 18 2026HEALTH

Reducing Fish Waste by Cutting Down on Antibiotic Residues

The middle part of a food chain is made up of small and medium businesses that move products from farmers to stores. In China, this “hidden middle” often hides safety problems and lets food waste grow. Researchers looked at data from 247 regions in China, covering the years 2015 to 2022. They focus

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Mar 18 2026SPORTS

Super‑Eight Baseball: New Rules, Old Questions

The plan for a new Super‑Eight baseball tournament has cleared a big step. The idea is to let the top eight teams, no matter their division, play each other in a best‑of‑three series. Each team gets at least one home game. The winners move on to a single‑elimination semi and final that happen at the

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Mar 18 2026FINANCE

Axis Bank Boosts Consumer Loans with Fresh $162 Million

Axis Bank has decided to add 15 billion rupees, about $162 million, into its consumer lending business, Axis Finance. The move came after the bank’s board approved the funding plan on March 18. Earlier in January, the bank paused plans to sell a share of Axis Finance. This pause followed a

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Mar 18 2026FINANCE

Housing Market Boosts and a New Spending Surge

The economy is showing signs of strong growth, especially in the housing sector. A recent discussion highlighted three key indicators that are moving in a positive direction: pending home sales, existing home sales, and new housing starts. All three have been on the rise, suggesting that buyers are

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