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Mar 27 2026SPORTS

Sports TV Lineup for the Weekend: What to Watch

The schedule starts on Monday with college baseball, featuring NC State against Georgia Tech at 7 p. m. The same evening brings a women's college basketball semifinal from Wichita, followed by an elite‑eight game in Texas. Baseball fans also get a South Carolina vs. Mississippi State matchup on SECN

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Mar 27 2026EDUCATION

Learn Rubber Skills Anytime, Anywhere

The Rubber Division has added new on‑demand courses to its learning hub. Now, in addition to the usual self‑paced Basic, Intermediate and Advanced programs, learners can watch recordings of earlier classes and webinars whenever they choose. This change lets people revisit core ideas, sharpen thei

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Mar 27 2026TECHNOLOGY

Safari Preview 240 Brings New Fixes and Speed Boosts

Apple has rolled out Safari Technology Preview 240, a testbed for future browser features. The new build tackles bugs in CSS, HTML, and media handling, while polishing the rendering engine for smoother graphics. It also updates support for PDF viewing, SVG graphics, and scrolling mechanics, giving d

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Mar 27 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Big‑City Show: Weezer’s Final Arena Blowout

Weezer will play a massive concert in Los Angeles for the first time as their “Weezer: The Gathering” tour reaches its finish line. The band kicked off the 32‑city run in Sacramento on September 8 and will wrap up with three shows: San Diego on October 21, Las Vegas on October 23, and the Crypto. co

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Mar 27 2026HEALTH

How to stay ahead of colorectal cancer risks

Colorectal cancer is becoming more common among younger adults. By 2030, cases are expected to jump nearly double what they were decades ago. The rise isn’t limited to older groups—people in their 20s to 50s now make up one-fifth of all diagnoses. Doctors aren’t sure why this shift is happening, but

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Mar 26 2026OPINION

New Library? Time to Decide

El Cerrito’s old library, built 76 years ago, can’t keep up with modern needs. The city has tried before: a $30‑million bond in 2016 fell short of the two‑thirds vote required. Now Measure C sits on the ballot and only needs a simple majority to pass because of a petition‑driven process. The new bu

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Mar 26 2026POLITICS

Grand Rapids Looks Ahead: Safety, Homes and New Projects

The mayor of Grand Rapids spoke about how the city is moving forward. He said that progress means keeping what works and adding new ideas. Crime has fallen in the last year. Shootings dropped 18 percent and stolen cars fell 27 percent. Police took away almost five hundred guns that people were no

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Mar 26 2026WEATHER

Storms Set to Hit Northern Illinois This Afternoon

A swift spring storm is on its way, packing a mix of heat and chill for northern Illinois. By mid‑afternoon temperatures may climb into the 70s, even touching low 80s just before a cold front rushes through. Once the front arrives, the heat will snap back to the 40s and 50s, with even cooler spots n

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Mar 26 2026EDUCATION

Ridgefield Schools Set New Course While Waiting on Finance Decision

The Ridgefield Board of Education met on March 24 to push forward several policy changes, talk about the upcoming school budget for fiscal year 2027, and look at new curriculum plans. The meeting ended with a mix of unanimous approvals, one split vote on a Title IX rule, and a talk about a fresh U.

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Mar 26 2026HEALTH

Tie‑Dye Healing for Survivors

The community in Saginaw Township is opening a creative door for people who have faced sexual violence. In April, the local Child and Family Services office will run a tie‑dying workshop that lets participants explore color and texture as tools for healing. The event, called “Letting Go of Con

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