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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Mullin Faces Tough Questions Before Leading Homeland Security

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, the Republican chosen by former President Trump to head the Department of Homeland Security, had a rocky confirmation hearing that highlighted concerns about his temperament and past foreign trips. The meeting was heated from the start, with Senate Homeland Security chair Rand

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Mar 18 2026SCIENCE

cGAS: How Where It Lives Inside Cells Decides What It Does

The body’s first line of defense relies on sensors that detect danger signals. One such sensor, cGAS, normally lives in the cell’s fluid part but also shows up in surprising places such as the nucleus, tiny nuclear fragments called micronuclei, mitochondria, and even on the cell surface. When cGA

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Mar 18 2026HEALTH

Kent Meningitis Spike: Two Lives Lost, Quick Action Needed

A sudden rise in meningitis cases has shaken southeast England, claiming the lives of a university student and a local school pupil. Health officials are racing to contain the spread with antibiotics and vaccines. The outbreak began late last week, reaching 20 confirmed cases by Tuesday. The Univer

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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Pulse Nightclub is torn down a decade after the deadly attack

A gray stone building that once hosted one of America’s worst shootings is now rubble. The site, where a gunman killed 49 people and wounded many more, will be replaced by a memorial. The demolition happened after the city bought the property in 2023. The attacker, Omar Mateen, was shot dead by pol

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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Trump Lets Foreign Ships Carry Oil to Cut Prices

President Trump has temporarily lifted a 100‑year old rule that normally requires U. S. ships to move goods between American ports. The change, lasting 60 days, lets foreign‑flagged vessels haul oil, gas and other products across the country. The law that was rolled back is known as the Jones Act,

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Mar 18 2026OPINION

Crime Numbers Drop, but the Sound of Guns Remains

Across many U. S. cities, serious crime rates are falling faster than they have in years. Homicides and other violent offenses have slipped, thanks to joint efforts by police, community groups, and new technology. Data from federal crime reports show a nearly 10‑percent decline in violence between l

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Mar 18 2026FINANCE

Micron’s AI‑Driven Memory Surge: A Fresh Look at the Numbers

"Micron Technology, a key player in memory and storage, has seen its stock jump sharply as demand from artificial‑intelligence systems keeps growing. In the latest quarter, sales climbed more than half a hundred percent from last year, and earnings per share jumped nearly two times. Analysts h

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Mar 18 2026CRIME

Power Struggles: Why Cutting Off Cartel Leaders Fails

Trump’s call for a “military coalition” against drug cartels in Latin America has sparked debate. The idea of eliminating cartel bosses—an approach likened to cutting off a Hydra’s heads—seems simple, but history shows it often backfires. When one leader dies, others step up, and the power vacuum ca

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Mar 18 2026CRIME

Former TV Host Faces Racially‑Motivated Highway Shooting Charges

A 46‑year‑old ex‑San Diego news anchor is now in jail after police linked him to two fatal shootings on a remote mountain road. The suspect, who once reported for Univision and Telemundo, was taken into custody at the international airport on March 10 while he was about to leave for a vacation. Inve

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Mar 18 2026CRIME

Baltimore County’s Crime Numbers Drop to a Five‑Year Low

Baltimore County police say that violent crime has fallen to its lowest point in five years. The 2025 report shows fewer homicides and non‑fatal shootings than ever before, while the department’s case‑solving rates hit record highs. In 2025, only 28 people were killed in the county—down from 55 i

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