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Mar 12 2026CELEBRITIES

Brilliant Bash or Big Blowout? A Peek at the Most Extravagant Bat Mitzvahs

A lavish bat mitzvah at the Plaza Hotel last weekend drew attention when the founder of a high‑end fashion brand, Rebecca Hessel Cohen, celebrated her daughter’s twelfth birthday with a room full of pink confetti, DJs, and a giant cake. The event, dubbed “Club Cohen, ” was an expensive makeover of t

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Mar 12 2026HEALTH

Workplace Risks: Why Loggers and Fishermen Face a Heart Health Crisis

In the United States, heart disease is the number one killer. Yet some jobs put people at extra danger because they make it hard to see a doctor and encourage habits that harm the heart. Researchers looked at men who cut down trees in Maine and catch fish off the coasts of Maine, Massachusetts, Ore

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Mar 12 2026HEALTH

HeartHealth SMS Support: A New Way to Keep Hearts Healthy

The HeartHealth initiative offers a six‑month text‑message program for people who have recently been admitted to hospital or seen a cardiologist in Western Sydney. Participants receive daily messages that explain how diet, exercise and medication can lower the chance of future heart problems. The

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Mar 12 2026OPINION

College Life: Building Character, Not Just Degrees

"The average student walks onto campus with dreams and a heavy wallet. They’re told to discover themselves, then turn that discovery into money. It’s no wonder many end up in jobs that don’t match their studies. The system rewards grades and credentials, but it misses the core of learning: shaping p

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Mar 12 2026OPINION

Keeping Kids Home: A Simple Plan to Stop Evictions in Maine

In Maine, a child’s world is built on the same bedroom, bus stop, and friends each day. When that foundation cracks because a family can’t pay rent, the impact ripples through the child’s health, school, and future. Rising rents have pushed many families to the brink; one missed paycheck or medical

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Mar 12 2026HEALTH

Teen Quiet: How Choosing to Stop Trying Affects Young Minds

A growing trend in China sees many young people decide to “lie flat, ” a choice that means stepping back from the race for success. Researchers have talked about how this decision can change mental health, but no one had put all the studies together in a single systematic review. To fill that gap, a

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Mar 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Creative Paths in Crime Writing

Patricia Cornwell has penned more than forty books that together have moved over a hundred and twenty million readers. A new film adaptation of her “Scarpetta” series, starring Nicole Kidman, just premiered on Amazon. In a recent interview she explained that her secret is simple: fear stops creati

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Mar 12 2026FINANCE

South Korea’s Budget Boost Comes From Tax Gains, No New Bonds Needed

The South Korean government can increase its spending without borrowing more money, thanks to a surge in tax receipts, said the finance minister during a parliamentary debate. Tax income rose by 6 trillion won in January compared with the same month last year, a jump that gives lawmakers more roo

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Mar 12 2026FINANCE

Japan Insurers Keep Betting on Private Loans

Big life insurance firms in Japan are still planning to boost their private loan holdings next year, even though worries about the sector’s health are rising. A recent survey shows that Nippon Life, Meiji Yasuda and Dai‑ichi Life have decided to stick with their current investment strategies. Sumito

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Mar 12 2026WEATHER

Storm Warning: 60‑mph Winds Threaten South Jersey

A fast‑moving storm is heading east across South Jersey, moving at about 50 miles per hour. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for west‑central Ocean County. The main danger is wind gusts that could reach 60 miles per hour. The warning covers severa

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