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Mar 07 2026HEALTH

Sleep Smart: Easy Nighttime Tricks

It can be hard to slip into sleep if your brain stays on alert. A simple nightly routine can tell the body it’s time to shut down and calm itself. One trick is to lower the light level in your home before bed. Turning off bright overhead lights and using a soft lamp helps the body release melaton

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Mar 07 2026CRIME

Family in Crisis: A Tale of Love, Loss, and Loneliness

Nick Reiner was once seen on a Hollywood carpet with his parents and siblings, celebrating a movie. Six months later he was arrested for killing them in their home. The family’s happy image crumbles as he is locked away, and his brothers and sister keep their distance. He lives in a special cell whe

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Mar 07 2026CRIME

Tragic Loss on the Trail: Three Women Vanish in Utah

A sudden tragedy struck a beloved hiking spot in Wayne County when 65‑year‑old Linda Dewey and her 34‑year‑old niece, Natalie Graves, were found dead near the Cockscomb Trailhead. The victims had been enjoying a familiar path that offered sweeping views of Utah’s dramatic cliffs when an unknown man

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Mar 07 2026POLITICS

National Symphony Boss Leaves Amid Kennedy Center Turmoil

The National Symphony Orchestra’s top executive has announced her resignation, adding fresh disappointment to the Kennedy Center’s ongoing challenges. The center is already grappling with shrinking crowds, performers pulling out, and the loss of its opera wing after President Trump’s controversial i

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Mar 06 2026CELEBRITIES

The Real Story Behind JFK Jr. ’s Wedding Drama

John Kennedy’s love life was a mix of glamour, family pressure and public scrutiny. He met model Carolyn Bessette in 1992 at a Calvin Klein event, where she worked as a saleswoman for the brand’s celebrity clients. Their first encounter was awkward; Carolyn didn’t give him her number, and he later a

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Mar 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

Bending Light with a New Aluminum Meta‑Plate

A new device made from two layers of aluminum can change the way light twists, working well across a wide range of colors from green to near‑infrared. The designers did not use an idealized flat coating; instead they measured the real, uneven shape of a silica (SiO₂) layer that sits on top of the

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Mar 06 2026BUSINESS

Battle of the Prediction Market Titans

Kalshi and Polymarket are two big names in online betting on future events. Their leaders, Tarek Mansour and Shayne Coplan, are not just competitors; they seem to hate each other. Mansour often talks about Polymarket without naming him, calling the platform “unregulated and foreign. ” He ev

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Mar 06 2026POLITICS

Closed Meetings Block Budget Cuts in Elmhurst

Elmhurst’s finance committee, tasked with trimming the city budget, has spent most of its time in private sessions. Since late January, about two‑thirds of the committee’s hours have been closed to the public. In total, members met privately for roughly three and a half hours while only two hours we

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Mar 06 2026BUSINESS

A New Powerhouse Forms in the Media World

Banijay’s chief executive announced that last week marked a turning point after merging with All3Media. He praised the combined company’s growth, saying it shows how big teams and varied content can boost success. The merger is seen as a key step for staying competitive in a market that keeps shrink

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Mar 06 2026SCIENCE

Scientists Leave NIH, Saying Their Work Is Blocked

In the past few years, many federal researchers have quit or retired early from the National Institutes of Health. A doctor who studied cancer treatments, a scientist studying tick diseases, and an addiction researcher all said the Trump years made their jobs impossible. They faced budget cuts, hiri

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