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Mar 30 2026POLITICS

Louisiana’s Coastal Science: A Tale of Money, Data and Politics

The state has poured more than $21 billion into a plan that aims to protect its shoreline. That money has funded research and engineering work that ranks among the world’s best in understanding how to save coastlines from erosion, sea‑level rise and industrial damage. Yet the people who should us

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Mar 30 2026HEALTH

HPV: Why the Shot Matters and How to Get It

The idea of getting a shot in middle school can feel annoying, but it often saves lives later. Parents usually decide whether their kids should get the HPV vaccine when a doctor suggests it around ages nine to twelve. Some parents skip it because they think their child isn’t sexually active yet, but

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Mar 30 2026POLITICS

The Busy Life of Indiana’s Secretary of State

In Indiana, a man named Diego Morales is known for being in almost every event that matters to the Republican Party. He rarely talks to the press, but he shows up at dinners, conferences, and local celebrations with a camera ready for his next photo op. His calendar is full: he attends county din

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Mar 30 2026CRYPTO

Dogecoin Struggles While Meme Coins Fade

Recent data shows that the share of meme coins in the altcoin market has slipped, falling from 0. 042 in mid‑February to 0. 034 by March. Solana, once the go‑to network for meme coin traders, now sees very low activity. Daily users on its decentralized exchanges are down to only a few thousand,

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Mar 30 2026FINANCE

Inverse ETF Wins as Crypto Giants Slip

When Coinbase, Nebius and IREN all fell sharply last week, traders who had bet against them made big money. The drops were steep: Coinbase lost more than 15 percent, Nebius slipped about 13 percent and IREN fell around 16 percent. These falls did not hurt everyone; they helped inverse ETFs tha

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Mar 30 2026POLITICS

South Korea Eyes Driving Limits as Oil Prices Rise

South Korea is mulling a nationwide rule that would restrict car use if oil costs climb beyond current levels. The idea is to curb energy demand amid worries that the U. S. -Israel conflict could tighten supplies from the Middle East. The government would look at expanding a pilot program that alrea

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Mar 30 2026BUSINESS

New $3. 5B Lilly Plant to Bring Jobs and Green Ideas to Lehigh Valley

A big pharma company plans a $3. 5 billion factory in Upper Macungie Township that could give the area 850 steady jobs and almost 2, 000 construction gigs while boosting local traffic plans. The site sits on about 150 acres of farmland north of I‑78 and west of Fogelsville. It already has water, sew

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Mar 30 2026CELEBRITIES

Star Power and Fan Frenzy: A Cautionary Tale

Lionel Richie has warned new stars that fame can be a double‑edge sword. He told Joel Madden, the frontman of Good Charlotte, that he never hears his father‑in‑law complain about fans. Richie admits he can’t ignore people who want to talk. He says being invisible is hard, but ignoring fans

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Mar 30 2026WEATHER

Stormy Week Ahead: Warm Days and Possible Hail

The next few days will bring a mix of sunshine, rising temperatures, and the chance for thunderstorms in Southeast Michigan. Monday’s daytime heat will reach the 60s, and by Tuesday it could climb into the lower 70s. However, weather forecasters warn that rain and storms may appear as early as

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Mar 30 2026SCIENCE

Extending the Time After Death: A Safe Way to Expand Tendon Donations

The need for tendon grafts is rising, and one way to meet this demand could be to allow more time between a person’s death and the harvest of their tendons. Researchers tested how letting tendons sit for up to 36 hours after death, and at different temperatures, affects their safety and quality.

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