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Mar 19 2026POLITICS

TSA Workers Face Pay Cuts While Politicians Argue

The TSA has seen its employees work without pay for more than a month, a result of repeated funding gaps that have turned these workers into bargaining chips in Washington. In the last six months, three separate budget stalls have left TSA staff unpaid, with many of them struggling to cover re

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Mar 19 2026TECHNOLOGY

Adolescents and Digital Sports: What Drives Their Play?

Research explores why teens join online sports activities by using a popular technology model called UTAUT2. The study also adds ideas from another theory that looks at what tools and features a technology offers. The main idea is to find out which five factors push teens toward active participatio

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Mar 19 2026FINANCE

Oil Prices Surge, Stock Futures Shift, and Micron Faces a Tough Turnaround

Oil prices climbed sharply, sending shockwaves through the market and altering expectations for major stock indices. Futures for the Dow Jones jumped as traders reacted to the sudden rise in energy costs, a trend that has been mirrored worldwide. The move reflects growing concerns about inflation an

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Mar 19 2026SPORTS

Rams Backer Supports Longer Draft‑Pick Trade Window

The Rams have pulled back two rule changes that dealt with the two‑point play, a move that cost them a game against the Seahawks last season. Still, their president says he is in favor of another rule tweak that could reshape how teams build rosters. A proposal from the Browns would let clubs trade

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Mar 19 2026FINANCE

New Car Buyers Can Cut Interest Costs on Their Loans

Taxpayers who bought a brand‑new car in 2025 may now reduce the amount of interest they pay on their auto loan. The rule comes from a recent law that also dropped taxes on tips and overtime for certain workers and scrapped an electric‑vehicle credit. The new deduction only applies to loans taken aft

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Mar 19 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Mark Korshak Takes Lead at Giovanni Entertainment

Korshak has stepped into a fresh position as Chief Media Officer at Giovanni Entertainment, a new company that blends film production with financial backing. Before this move, he spent four years steering Artists Road, a partnership among Spyglass Media Group, Propagate Content, Artists First and

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Mar 19 2026CRYPTO

Layer 2 is Changing How DeFi Works on Ethereum

Ethereum has always been the hub for decentralized finance, but new Layer 2 solutions are reshaping its economics. These second‑layer networks cut transaction costs and speed up trades, pulling users from the main chain into faster, cheaper platforms. While this boosts overall participation, i

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Mar 19 2026HEALTH

Herbs and Spices That Pack Vitamin C

Vitamin C is key for a strong immune system and most adults need about 90 to 120 milligrams each day. While oranges and bell peppers are the usual go‑to foods, some herbs and spices can add a small boost. The amount of vitamin C in these seasonings is usually lower than in larger fruit or vege

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Mar 19 2026SCIENCE

A Quiet Corner of the World Turns Into an Earthquake Listening Post

The Southernmost tip of our planet is getting a new job: listening to earthquakes. Scientists have set up very sensitive devices called seismometers at the South Pole, a place where noise from cities and weather is almost non‑existent. The first of these was installed by the US Geological Survey in

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Mar 19 2026CRIME

Deep Ellum’s New Plan to Cut Night‑time Crime

"After last summer’s spike in violent incidents, Deep Ellum’s nonprofit group has drafted a fresh safety strategy that asks Dallas officials to rethink how night‑life venues are regulated. The plan pushes for a special permit that would hold regular late‑night clubs to stricter safety rules, hoping

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