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Mar 26 2026ENTERTAINMENT

How a crime movie shaped the new Star Wars villain

A bounty hunter trying to balance work and family might seem out of place in Star Wars, but the new show makes it work. Instead of starting with a powerful villain, it introduces Brander Lawson, a man whose life is slowly falling apart because of his job. His story follows a pattern seen in crime mo

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Mar 26 2026BUSINESS

How Utah is Changing Tax Rules for Small Businesses and Rentals

Utah has updated how it handles taxes for certain businesses and rentals. One big change makes a special tax rule for pass-through entities permanent. These are businesses where profits go to owners instead of being taxed at the company level. Now, those owners can keep using this tax setup without

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Mar 25 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tasklet Turns No‑Code Dreams Into Reality in Minutes

Tasklet is a tool that lets people build AI helpers without writing any code. It works by asking the user what they want to do in plain English and then automatically connecting to any online service needed. For example, the writer told Tasklet to watch a bike’s mileage on Strava and send an email w

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Mar 25 2026WEATHER

Portland’s Weather Mix: From Dry Beginnings to Light Snow in the Cascades

Portland starts Wednesday with a brief spell of clear skies, giving residents a momentary break from rain. But that calm is short‑lived. Satellite data shows an approaching front coming in from the eastern Pacific, set to bring a band of showers across the metro area. The National Weather Service wa

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Mar 25 2026WEATHER

Sun‑lit Minnesota: A Warm Day Ahead

The state will enjoy a bright day, with temperatures climbing into the 60s and even touching the 70s in some spots. Light clouds will drift across the sky, letting sunshine filter through. Winds stay calm, coming from the south or west at just five to ten miles per hour. Central and southern parts

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Mar 25 2026FINANCE

BlackRock Aims to Put ETFs and Bonds in Your Phone Wallet

"BlackRock’s chief says the next big move for asset managers is to let investors buy and hold digital versions of stocks, bonds and other funds directly from a phone wallet. He points out that most people already have wallets on their phones, yet only a few basic financial tools are available the

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Mar 25 2026HEALTH

Nurses Lead the Way: A Decade of Research and Change at KPNCAL

The first paragraph shifts the focus to the big picture: KPNCAL has long aimed to make nursing better by training its staff and blending caring science with a holistic view of health. Yet, nurse research had been slower than doctors’, lacking structure and few leaders. In 2019 the organization an

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Mar 25 2026HEALTH

New Ideas in Breast Cancer Care

In mid‑March 2025, a big meeting on breast cancer was held in Vienna. Over three thousand people from around the world came to hear experts speak and share their research. The event was a mix of lectures, poster shows, lively debates, and a special panel that many call the “Consensus Session. ” The

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Mar 25 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Can a movie actually be filmed in space?

Tom Cruise has built a reputation for jumping into intense action scenes without stunt doubles. From racing cars to climbing skyscrapers, he jumps right into the danger. Now, he’s aiming even higher—literally. His next wild idea is making a movie in real space, not just on Earth with fancy effects.

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Mar 25 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Celebrities and the pressure to discuss plastic surgery

Public figures often face expectations that don’t apply to regular people. A recent debate highlights this issue after a well-known personality called out celebrities for not being open about plastic surgery. She argued that if someone clearly looks different, they should explain why instead of stay

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