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Mar 29 2026SCIENCE

Blue Whale Skeleton’s Long Journey Back to Oregon

A massive blue whale that drifted onto a southern Oregon beach in 2015 is about to reappear on land after an eleven‑year odyssey. The carcass, weighing roughly 200 tons and stretching nearly 70 feet, was found in a battered state. Scientists could not tell how long it had been dead, but tests reveal

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Mar 28 2026TECHNOLOGY

Samsung S26 Phone: Common Problems and Quick Fixes

The new Samsung Galaxy S26 line was released earlier this year. Some users report issues, especially with the Ultra model. Below are key problems and possible solutions. Screen troubles appear in many Ultra phones. Text may look fuzzy, brightness can change unexpectedly, and the display might bothe

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Mar 28 2026TECHNOLOGY

Samsung’s New Screen Tech Slashes Glare and Toughens Panels

Samsung Display has rolled out a fresh update for its QD‑OLED panels called QuantumBlack. The new layer helps cut glare in bright rooms, making the screen easier on the eyes when sunlight or overhead lights shine directly on it. The coating also raises the panel’s scratch resistance from a 2H to

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Mar 28 2026TECHNOLOGY

CRISPR Patent Showdown: Nobel Winners Lose Again

A U. S. patent court has ruled once more against scientists who won a Nobel Prize for their work on CRISPR, the gene‑editing tool that lets researchers cut DNA like scissors. The decision pits Jennifer Doudna and Emmanuelle Charpentier against the Broad Institute, a joint venture of Harvard and MIT.

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Mar 21 2026BUSINESS

Money back after gym chain kept charging during shutdown

Thousands of former gym members in Massachusetts are getting refunds after being charged during a lockdown. Courts said the chain’s CEO broke rules by billing people in April 2020, even though all locations were closed. Customers tried canceling in every way possible—calls, emails, messages—but the

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Mar 21 2026POLITICS

Lebanon’s Ramadan Ends Quietly as War Disrupts Eid Celebrations

This year’s Eid al-Fitr in Lebanon didn’t bring the usual excitement. The holiday, which marks the end of Ramadan, was overshadowed by war and displacement. Israel’s strikes and Hezbollah’s involvement have turned a time meant for family gatherings into a scene of hardship. Over a million people ha

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Mar 20 2026HEALTH

Legacy Health and Regence Standoff Could Raise Patient Bills

A new contract dispute between Legacy Health and Regence BlueCross could push costs higher for people who use Legacy’s hospitals. The two companies are in talks, but their current deal ends on March 31 and a fresh agreement has not yet been signed. If no compromise is reached, patients will still be

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Mar 20 2026OPINION

Journalists on the Front Line: Why Their Stories Matter

In March 2022, a small Ukrainian town saw families fleeing artillery fire. A broken bridge was the only path out of danger, and soldiers helped carry the wounded across twisted concrete. Among those watching was a reporter who had spent years following displaced people in distant lands, from Central

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Mar 19 2026HEALTH

Pain in America: Why Relief Is Hard to Find

Many people feel aches that never go away. They can be sharp, burning or just a dull pressure that makes them tired, worried or sad. This kind of long‑term pain is common, especially among older folks, but it shows up in people of all ages. A 2023 survey by the CDC said about one in four adults live

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Mar 18 2026HEALTH

Early Menopause Increases Heart Attack Risk for Women

Women who reach menopause before age 40 face a noticeably higher chance of heart attacks throughout their lives. Studies show that these women experience about 40 % more fatal and non‑fatal heart attacks compared to those whose menopause occurs after 40. The risk gap is especially wide for Black wom

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