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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 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

Hidden Time in Calendars: How Showing or Hiding Weekends Affects Planning

Digital calendars help people decide when to do things. They show a week at a time, and users can move events around by dragging or picking slots from a list. The study looked at whether the weekend is visible in this week view and how that changes the way people plan. Researchers watched 105 peopl

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Mar 22 2026HEALTH

Why some parents skip simple baby protections

Hospitals across the U. S. are seeing more parents say no to basic newborn treatments once considered automatic. At one Idaho hospital, half the babies one day didn’t get a vitamin K shot that prevents dangerous bleeding – a routine shot since the 1960s. Doctors worry this trend extends beyond vacci

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Mar 21 2026HEALTH

PreveCan: A New Tool to Teach Cancer Prevention

Scientists built a Spanish app called PreveCan. The goal is to share advice from the World Cancer Research Fund and the American Institute for Cancer Research. These organizations published guidelines in 2018 on how to keep cancer risk low. PreveCan shows tips about diet, exercise, weight, and ot

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Mar 18 2026SPORTS

Venezuela’s Victory Shows the Limits of American Pride on the Diamond

The World Baseball Classic ended with a 3‑2 defeat for Team USA, and the loss highlighted how national pride can sometimes outweigh skill on the field. Instead of focusing on the game itself, the U. S. squad turned every play into a patriotic display: players saluted after hits, wore shirts with

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Mar 16 2026SPORTS

USA Beats Dominican Republic to Reach Third Straight WBC Final

The U. S. baseball team won a close 2‑1 game against the Dominican Republic, moving on to the World Baseball Classic final for a third straight year. The win was not as dominant as some expected, but it kept the team alive in a tough tournament. In the first inning, Junior Caminero hit a long hom

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Mar 14 2026SPORTS

USA Baseball Wins Over Canada in World Classic Quarterfinal

The United States secured a 5‑3 victory against Canada in the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic. A strong start from pitcher Logan Webb gave the Americans an early advantage, and the lineup delivered timely hits. By the sixth inning, the U. S. had built a 5‑0 lead with runs from Kyle

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Mar 12 2026SPORTS

USA Keeps World Baseball Classic Dream Alive After Italy’s Upset

The United States has avoided a first‑round exit at the 2026 World Baseball Classic thanks to an unexpected victory by Italy over Mexico. The Italians, who finished the pool with a perfect 4‑0 record, outscored Mexico 9‑1 in Houston’s Daikin Park. That result also secured a spot for the U. S. team,

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Mar 06 2026SPORTS

A Quick‑Start Team: How USA’s Baseball Squad Got Together Fast

The U. S. baseball team had only a few days to turn strangers into teammates before their first game in the World Baseball Classic. They met at a single practice in Phoenix, where the captain told everyone to “dive into each other” and build trust quickly. After practice, a dinner at the Global Amba

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Mar 06 2026BUSINESS

Freeman Health Expands in Arkansas While Tech Giants Push AI into Care

Freeman Health System, based in Missouri, has agreed to purchase four Arkansas hospitals for $112 million. The deal covers the 128‑bed Northwest Medical Center in Bentonville, the 222‑bed center in Springdale, a 64‑bed women’s hospital in Willow Creek, and the 73‑bed Siloam Springs Regional Hospital

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