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Mar 13 2026SPORTS

Kentucky vs Florida: A Third‑Time Showdown

Kentucky’s basketball team is back in the spotlight as it faces Florida once more, this time for a spot in the SEC Tournament semifinals. The Gators have already beaten the Wildcats twice this season, so many fans wonder if fatigue or past experience will tilt the balance. Kentucky has had a hard ro

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Mar 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Crime Thriller “Blood on Snow” Lands Sky Spot in the U. K.

Sky has secured the rights to Cary Joji Fukunaga’s upcoming crime drama “Blood on Snow, ” a story drawn from Jo Nesbø’s best‑selling novel. The film will debut as a Sky Original in the United Kingdom, with plans for a 2027 cinema release. The project brings together a star‑studded ensemble that inc

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Mar 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

Smart Fabric Sensors: Tracking Moves Without Wires

Textile wearables that can watch how we move are gaining ground in health, sports and fun. They feel like a second skin because they bend with us and can record data all the time. The ideal design would have no stiff electronics glued to the cloth and would send information wirelessly, so it doesn’t

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Mar 12 2026CRIME

Deadly Moscow Concert Hall Shooting: 19 Convicted

A Moscow court sentenced nineteen people to prison after the March 22, 2024 massacre at Crocus City Hall. The attack claimed 149 lives and injured more than 600, making it one of the city’s worst terrorist incidents. The Islamic State faction announced responsibility, claiming the four gunmen wer

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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 2026ENVIRONMENT

Field Trip to Restore Fulton’s Prairie: A Community Visit

The Fulton Historical Society is arranging a day out on March 15 at two in the afternoon, taking folks to a nearby prairie restoration project. The event is led by Dean Huisingh, who founded the society and also runs a conservation foundation that works to protect Illinois plants and animals. He

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Mar 11 2026HEALTH

The Hidden Cost of “Pre‑Approval” in Health Care

Many people think health insurance is simple: you pay a premium, and the company covers what your doctor recommends. In reality, most patients must first ask for permission before a treatment can be paid for. This step, called prior authorization, often turns simple care into a long battle. Take th

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Mar 11 2026SPORTS

Heat Star Scores 83 Points in a Record‑Breaking Night

Bam Adebayo’s 83‑point performance against the Washington Wizards turned a regular NBA game into a headline event. The Heat, who were already ahead by 16 points in the fourth quarter, kept Adebayo on the floor to chase a historic total. Coach Erik Spoelstra stayed in the game even as the lead grew,

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Mar 07 2026POLITICS

A Pakistani Man Convicted for a Plot Against U. S. Leaders

A man from Pakistan was found guilty last Friday of planning to kill former U. S. President Donald Trump and other political figures in 2022, according to a U. S. justice department statement. The alleged scheme was supposedly ordered by Iran after Washington shot down an Iranian military commander

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Mar 06 2026POLITICS

Jesse Jackson’s Farewell: A City Comes Together

The House of Hope on Chicago’s South Side hosted a heartfelt farewell for Rev. Jesse Jackson, the civil‑rights icon who passed away on Feb. 17 at age 84. Former Presidents Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Bill Clinton took the stage, each sharing memories that highlighted Jackson’s lifelong fight for

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