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Mar 12 2026POLITICS

School Strike Sparks U. S. Accountability Calls

The United States is under scrutiny after a missile attack on an Iranian elementary school killed more than 165 people, most of them children. A U. S. official and another briefed on the preliminary military probe suggest that outdated intelligence from the Defense Intelligence Agency led U. S. Cent

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Mar 12 2026SCIENCE

Iron‑Co Catalyst Turns Toxic Chlorine into Clean Gas

A new iron material can break stubborn chlorine bonds in a harmful chemical called 1, 2‑dichloroethane. The trick is to attach tiny cobalt sites that hold electrons close together. These sites make the iron work faster and cleaner, so it cuts the chlorine off without producing too much hydrogen gas

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Mar 12 2026LIFESTYLE

New Korean Food & Fun Spots Opening Across Illinois

A new wave of Korean‑style shops is rolling into the Midwest, with several fresh locations announced for Illinois. These stores blend food, music and photo‑opportunities into a single experience that invites visitors to pause, eat and play. The concept centers on a relaxed dining area where guest

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Mar 12 2026HEALTH

Workplace Risks: Why Loggers and Fishermen Face a Heart Health Crisis

In the United States, heart disease is the number one killer. Yet some jobs put people at extra danger because they make it hard to see a doctor and encourage habits that harm the heart. Researchers looked at men who cut down trees in Maine and catch fish off the coasts of Maine, Massachusetts, Ore

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Mar 12 2026HEALTH

HeartHealth SMS Support: A New Way to Keep Hearts Healthy

The HeartHealth initiative offers a six‑month text‑message program for people who have recently been admitted to hospital or seen a cardiologist in Western Sydney. Participants receive daily messages that explain how diet, exercise and medication can lower the chance of future heart problems. The

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Mar 12 2026HEALTH

Teen Quiet: How Choosing to Stop Trying Affects Young Minds

A growing trend in China sees many young people decide to “lie flat, ” a choice that means stepping back from the race for success. Researchers have talked about how this decision can change mental health, but no one had put all the studies together in a single systematic review. To fill that gap, a

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Mar 12 2026RELIGION

Clergy, Mental Health, and the Need for Extra Help

In many faith communities, church leaders are often the first people who listen when someone feels low. This is especially true in Canada’s Pentecostal Assemblies, where ministers serve a growing and diverse group of believers. A recent study asked 29 seasoned pastors to share their thoughts on m

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Mar 12 2026HEALTH

Long‑Term Health of Syrian Refugees in Norway

The study looks at how past torture affects medical visits for Syrian refugees living in Norway. It uses data from 2015 to 2024, drawn from national health records that track every visit to doctors and hospitals. The researchers first checked how often doctors recorded a “torture” diagnosis in

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Mar 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A New Kid on the Block: A Teen’s Fight with Anxiety

Will Ropp, who has acted in shows like “The Way Back” and “Love, Victor, ” decided to step behind the camera. He wanted a script that felt real. Ropp tried to sign up for The Black List, but the site said he had no film credits. He then used a friend’s login and looked through about one hundred scri

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Mar 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Colter Wall Pauses Touring to Care for His Mind

The Canadian country star announced on March 11 that he is canceling the rest of his 2026 tour and stepping away from live shows for an indefinite period. He said he has been struggling with mental health, and continuing to travel and perform only made the situation worse. After talking with his ban

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