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Mar 30 2026SPORTS

JioStar Drops IPL in Bangladesh After Payment Dispute

JioStar, the media arm of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, has pulled its rights to show the Indian Premier League in Bangladesh. The company says its local partner failed to meet payment deadlines, so the contract was ended immediately. This decision means that even if Bangladesh lifts its ban on

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Mar 30 2026SCIENCE

Microbes and bugs: How gut bacteria change infection risks in fruit flies

When tiny fruit flies eat, their gut bacteria might help decide whether they survive an infection or not. Scientists studied four types of these flies by messing with their tiny gut communities. First they weakened the bacteria living inside some of the flies. Then they exposed all the flies to harm

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Mar 30 2026EDUCATION

Philadelphia’s arts scene after a major university leaves

Philadelphia learned a tough lesson in 2024 when a historic arts university shut down. Thousands of students, artists, and teachers had to figure out what comes next. The city’s creative world didn’t collapse, but it did feel the ripple effects everywhere—from classrooms to neighborhood studios. Tw

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Mar 30 2026CRIME

Food Matters Even Behind Bars: What Inmates Really Think About Their Meals

Prison food often gets a bad rap, but new insights show it might reveal more than just taste preferences. Researchers looked at how incarcerated people rate their meals and linked those opinions to personal habits and backgrounds. Surprisingly, food satisfaction isn't just about hunger—it connects t

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Mar 30 2026SCIENCE

Why brain scans need better diversity data to work for everyone

Brain scans like MRIs help doctors spot brain changes linked to diseases. But these scans may not work the same for everyone. Studies show brain measurements can differ widely across ethnic groups and income levels. Yet most brain research is done on a small slice of the population, mainly white and

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Mar 30 2026SPORTS

World Cup Showdown: Bosnia and Italy battle for history

Bosnia and Herzegovina is gearing up to face Italy in a high-stakes match that could decide who advances to soccer's biggest stage—the 2026 World Cup. While Italy is widely seen as the stronger team, Bosnia isn’t backing down. The Balkan side just pulled off a surprising win against Wales, proving t

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Mar 30 2026BUSINESS

Local Jobs and Services to Know About This Week

A local bank picked a new leader while one medical office added a skilled professional, proving the area keeps growing in both healthcare and finance. A community bank in Fleetwood chose Betsy Knott to lead their retail banking team after she spent years opening and managing different branches. Her

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Mar 30 2026SPORTS

UConn marches past Notre Dame to stay undefeated and reach Final Four

Connecticut entered the game as the heavy favorite, but Notre Dame showed up ready to scrap for every possession. The Fighting Irish, ranked sixth, gave the top-seeded Huskies their toughest fight in the regional final, even if the final score doesn’t tell the full story. UConn still dominated with

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Mar 30 2026CRIME

Tech worker from Kenya gets 23 months for helping global scam ring

A Kenyan man who helped run a worldwide scam network got 23 months in prison last week. The 36-year-old moved money between accounts for fraudsters who pretended to be real companies. He started work with the group in 2022 and kept helping even after he knew what they were doing. The scam worked in

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Mar 29 2026TECHNOLOGY

NeoCity Opens New Lab Hub to Boost Tech Growth

The ground‑breaking ceremony for NeoCity’s 30, 000‑square‑foot lab complex took place on a sunny Thursday in Kissimmee. Florida’s Secretary of Commerce, Alex Kelly, joined local officials to mark the start of a project that promises to bring wet‑lab, dry‑lab and cryogenic facilities to the area. Exi

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