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Mar 27 2026CRIME

Young Driver Accused of Intentional Crash and Drug Charges

A 22‑year‑old man from North Charleston is now in court on several serious accusations. Police say he deliberately hit another car with the goal of harming its passengers. The incident happened early Friday on International Boulevard. The driver, named Joseph Gordon Jr. , was arrested after officer

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Mar 27 2026ENVIRONMENT

Reducing Farm‑Runoff with Smart Fertilizer Use

Fertilizers give crops the nitrogen they need, but when too much leaches into rivers it harms fish and plants. Scientists need to know how much nitrogen leaves fields each year to plan better solutions. Because real‑world data are scarce, researchers built a computer model that learns from all

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Mar 27 2026SPORTS

Heatwave Hits Opening Day, Home Runs Rise

The 2026 season opens in St. Louis under a scorching sky, with temperatures expected to top 90 degrees during the Cardinals game. These numbers edge close to the city’s 1991 record of 87 degrees and could surpass the all‑time March high of 92 set in 1929. Fans and players will face the peak he

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Mar 27 2026SPORTS

Gender Rules in Sports: A Debate Over Fairness and Science

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has introduced a new rule that will affect how athletes are classified by gender in upcoming competitions. The decision has sparked strong reactions from both sides of the debate. Supporters say the rule is a long‑needed step to protect women’s events. They

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Mar 27 2026ENVIRONMENT

Cooking for the Planet: A Fresh Take on Daily Choices

A new TV show aims to make eco-friendly living feel less like a chore and more like a smart lifestyle choice. The series, set to launch in 2027, isn’t just another cooking program—it blends recipes, expert chats, and real-life stories to help viewers cut waste and shrink their carbon footprint witho

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Mar 26 2026SCIENCE

Helicopter Joins Museum’s Flying Family

A new chapter begins for a former U. S. Department of Energy helicopter as it lands in the open-air collection of a nuclear science museum. The aircraft, once part of a special emergency unit that handled nuclear incidents, is now displayed alongside iconic warplanes like the B‑29 and B‑52. The h

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Mar 26 2026SCIENCE

Women Scientists Lead the Fight Against Plant Stress

In recent years, farms around the world have faced harsher conditions: salty soils, long dry spells, and heat waves that hit more often. These challenges threaten the food we rely on, so scientists need to find crops that can survive such hardships. Women researchers have stepped up in this field, m

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Mar 26 2026HEALTH

Heat, Cold and Heart Health: What You Need to Know

The way the weather feels can change how our hearts work. When it is too hot or too cold, people are more likely to have heart attacks, strokes, sudden death and other serious problems. Scientists say the problem is getting worse because global temperatures are rising and extreme weather events ar

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Mar 26 2026HEALTH

Cold Weather’s Hidden Toll on Heart Health

The new study shows that when temperatures drop, heart‑related deaths rise sharply across the United States. Researchers looked at data from 2000 to 2020 in 819 counties, covering about 80 % of adults over 25. They found that the safest temperature for heart health is around 23 °C (74 °F). When temp

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Mar 25 2026SCIENCE

Moon Quest: Robots, Rovers and a Nuclear Power Plant Roll Out

NASA plans to launch a wave of robotic missions to the Moon, starting in 2027 and aiming for up to thirty landings over a few years. The goal is to set up a small but functional lunar base that will help future trips to the Moon and Mars. The agency is inviting companies, universities and other coun

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