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Mar 29 2026WEATHER

Sunrise in the Mid‑Forties, Rain on the Horizon

The day starts cool. Temperatures hover in the low 40s during the morning. Winds from the south move at about 10 to 15 miles per hour, with occasional gusts reaching 25. These breezes will lift the heat as the day progresses. By afternoon, expect warmth in the upper 60s to low 70s, even though cloud

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Mar 29 2026SCIENCE

Warm March Triggers Early Frog Calls, But Some Falter

The spring of 2024 brought an odd burst of heat in March, a “false spring, ” before the air turned icy again. Researchers used silent recorders to track how four frog and toad species began calling in the wild from 2022 to 2025. The species studied were the boreal chorus frog, spring peeper, wood fr

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Mar 29 2026WEATHER

Shifting Weather: From Snow to Sunny Days in Massachusetts

Massachusetts is set for a roller‑coaster of weather. Overnight, the state will feel the chill as temperatures drop to the mid‑20s in Boston and central areas, while western spots might see teens. The cold will ease quickly; by Sunday afternoon clear skies and temperatures in the mid‑40s are expecte

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Mar 29 2026RELIGION

Peaceful Voice, Not a War Chant

Pope Leo spoke to thousands in St. Peter’s Square on Palm Sunday, a day that marks the start of the holy week before Easter for Catholics worldwide. He said God does not answer prayers from those who start wars, describing such leaders as having “hands full of blood. ” The pope’s words came amid the

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Mar 29 2026POLITICS

Who Will Lead the Next U. S. ? Vance or Rubio?

In Washington, a war in Iran is shaking the future of two top Trump aides. The fight over the country’s nuclear program and oil lanes is also a political battlefield for Vice President J. D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, both seen as possible presidents in 2028. Vance is careful. He dou

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Mar 29 2026HEALTH

Survivor’s Smart Watch: How a Fitness Band Saved a Young Athlete

A 24‑year‑old former college basketball star from Louisville began feeling short of breath one November. Doctors first thought she had pleurisy, an inflammation of the lung lining, and gave her anti‑inflammatory pills. Her condition worsened; she sweated heavily at night, couldn’t lie flat without s

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Mar 29 2026SPORTS

Duke’s Last‑Second Shot, Notre Dame’s Upset and Other Shockers in the Sweet 16

In Fort Worth and Sacramento, the women’s NCAA tournament cut its field in half after a night of big losses and dramatic finishes. The most talked‑about moment was when Duke’s Ashlon Jackson hit a 3‑pointer as the buzzer sounded, beating LSU 87‑85 and sending Duke to the Elite Eight for a second str

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Mar 29 2026FINANCE

US Debt Market Shifts as Iran Conflict Drives Yields Higher

The U. S. Treasury market is feeling the pressure of a new war in Iran, with investors showing less enthusiasm for short‑term notes. Recent auctions for 2‑, 5‑ and 7‑year bonds drew weak bids, pushing yields above expectations. This shift is a sharp change from the record demand seen last month for

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Mar 29 2026HEALTH

Weight Loss Wins: Five Years of Diabetes Relief and Money Saved

The study followed people who joined a program called Counterweight‑Plus, which started as part of the DiRECT diabetes trial. Five years later, participants had lost an average of 6. 1 kilograms and ten percent of them no longer needed diabetes medication. Researchers first looked at how much the p

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Mar 29 2026TECHNOLOGY

Comcast Sets Up 5G Hub for Cleveland Cavaliers, Stock Slides

Comcast has rolled out a private 5G network at the Rocket Arena, turning the Cleveland Cavaliers into the first sports team to use this technology on a full‑scale level. The move aims to give coaches instant replay, real‑time player stats and in‑game communication all wired through a dedicated chann

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