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Mar 26 2026SCIENCE

AI Helps Spot Poppy Blooms Before You Head Out

The Antelope Valley is famous for its bright orange poppies, but spotting the best spots can feel like a gamble. A new tool built by a biologist named Steve Klosterman uses satellite pictures and weather data to predict where the flowers will be. He first needed it for his own trip, because he

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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 26 2026FINANCE

Municipality Finance Raises £50 Million in New Debt Deal

Municipality Finance Plc has just issued an extra £50 million of debt, boosting the total size of its existing bond series to £425 million. The new portion will mature on 1 February 2028 and carries a fixed interest rate of 4. 625 % per year. This addition is part of the company’s larger €50 billio

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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 2026BUSINESS

New CEO Onboard, Shares Dip as Nexi Faces Uncertainty

Nexi announced that Mingrone will take over from long‑time chief Paolo Bertoluzzo after a decade at the helm. The change comes as the company wrestles with falling stock value and fresh competition in payments. Investors saw a short‑term hit to the share price, but analysts note that a fresh l

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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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Mar 26 2026SPORTS

Yale’s Hidden Locker‑Room Conflict

A mother of three former Yale swimmers says her children were forced to compete against transgender athletes and that the school’s sports office tried to keep them quiet. She tells a story that starts with her older daughter, who swam for Yale from 2018 to 2023, facing a well‑known transgender swimm

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Mar 26 2026SCIENCE

Zinc Gets a Slick New Coat with Graphdiyne Magic

A team of researchers has found a way to put a slippery, protective layer on zinc metal. Zinc is very reactive and usually stops the chemical reaction that builds a special carbon network called graphdiyne. Because of this, only copper had been used for such coatings until now. The scientists

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Mar 26 2026SPORTS

Colfax Star Caleb Lustig Shines on Courts and Fields

Caleb Lustig, a key player for Colfax’s boys basketball squad, stepped up in the state tournament and grabbed 52 rebounds—breaking the previous record of 44. His effort earned him the MVP title as his team secured the championship. In a standout semifinal game against Okanogan, Lustig collected 24

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Mar 26 2026SPORTS

The Family Behind Aday Mara’s Rise

A young basketball star is often seen in the spotlight, but his path to success started long before he stepped onto a court. Aday Mara grew up in a household where sport was not just a hobby; it was a way of life. His dad, Francisco Javier Mara, once played professionally in Spain’s top leagues duri

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