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Mar 14 2026HEALTH

Kidney Changes in Teens: Why They Matter

Early drops in kidney filtration and tiny amounts of protein in urine are now seen as red flags for future health problems. Scientists find that even small shifts in how well the kidneys clean blood can predict long‑term kidney damage and heart disease. These changes, called a mild decline in

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Mar 14 2026WEATHER

Heavy Snowstorm Hits Midwest and Beyond – What You Need to Know

A big winter storm is coming across the U. S. , with some areas expecting up to three feet of snow. The weather service warns that driving should be limited to emergencies and that people staying on the road should keep a survival kit handy. In mountain regions, the wind is strong enough to trigg

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Mar 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Nick Barrotta Joins Untitled Entertainment After Success on The Oval

Barrotta, who first gained fame playing Allan in Tyler Perry’s BET series The Oval, has just signed with Untitled Entertainment. The actor’s career began in New York where he balanced journalism gigs at Entertainment Tonight, Celebuzz and The Wrap before moving into acting. He appeared in over

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Mar 13 2026CELEBRITIES

Kurt Russell Keeps His Hunting Roots

Kurt Russell says he has no regrets about hunting and the life his family grew up with. He talked on a podcast about how he loves elk meat and feels proud to take animals that feed people. He added, “I honor the animal’s service. ” His son Wyatt from Colorado explains how living close to na

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Mar 13 2026HEALTH

Flu Shot Performance Hits Low Point This Year

The latest data from health officials shows that the flu vaccine did not protect many people this winter. Only about a quarter of adults who got the shot avoided serious illness that would lead to a doctor visit or hospital stay. Children who were vaccinated had a slightly better chance of sta

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Pennsylvania Adds Big Tax Help for Low‑Income Workers

The state has just rolled out a new tax credit that could give almost one million Pennsylvanians up to $805 each, totaling about $193 million in savings. The credit is called the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit and works exactly like the federal Earned Income Tax Credit: if a taxpayer qualifies fo

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Mar 13 2026FINANCE

Fed Chair’s Tough Job: Rising Oil, Weak Credit, and Stubborn Prices

The new Fed leader is stepping into a difficult situation. Oil prices are climbing toward $100, and the market worries that this will keep inflation high. Private‑sector loans are also under pressure, especially those given to tech firms that could lose value if artificial intelligence changes th

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Mar 12 2026SCIENCE

Iron‑Co Catalyst Turns Toxic Chlorine into Clean Gas

A new iron material can break stubborn chlorine bonds in a harmful chemical called 1, 2‑dichloroethane. The trick is to attach tiny cobalt sites that hold electrons close together. These sites make the iron work faster and cleaner, so it cuts the chlorine off without producing too much hydrogen gas

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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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