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Mar 24 2026CRIME

A Bar Fight Turns Viral and Brings Justice

An unsettling clip from a night in Bradley, Illinois, shows a white man dragging a young Black woman named Vinisha Sherrod out of a bar. The footage was captured on December 23 at Mac & Frankie’s, a place the group frequents. A manager had just told them to leave when the altercation began, and a si

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Mar 23 2026SCIENCE

Seeing Eye‑Damage with Light

A group of researchers examined a patient who had very severe nearsightedness. They used a special tool called visible light OCT, which takes pictures of the eye using light that can be seen by humans. The goal was to look closely at tiny cracks in the eye’s outer layer. First, they focused o

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Mar 23 2026SCIENCE

Tyson’s “Science Check” on the Hit Space Film

The blockbuster about a lone astronaut’s mission to save Earth has sparked chatter about whether it really gets the science right. Neil deGrasse Tyson, a well‑known public scientist, is often consulted by filmmakers for credibility. The directors of the film, Phil Lord and Chris Miller, told a

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Mar 22 2026SPORTS

Surprise Upsets and New Stars Set the Stage for March Madness Round of 32

The first round of the 2026 NCAA men’s tournament has wrapped up, leaving a mix of expected victories and shocking defeats. Fans now turn their attention to the round of 32, which kicks off this Saturday and Sunday. Sports enthusiasts can catch up on Friday’s outcomes, where several underdogs man

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Mar 21 2026OPINION

Christianity’s Quiet Hand in Western Freedom

The story of how people in the West got their rights and rules starts with a simple idea: everyone matters. This idea comes from the teachings of Jesus, who talked about love for all people. Those ideas later shaped the documents that give us freedom today, like the Constitution. In early t

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Mar 21 2026SPORTS

Young Leader Takes Charge of New Mexico Athletics

Ryan Berryman, 32, has stepped into the role of director at the University of New Mexico’s athletics department after a long journey that began with cleaning jerseys. His appointment marks the start of what the university calls a “new era” for its sports programs. Berryman’s path to leadership wa

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Mar 21 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI System Becomes Official Tool for U. S. Military Operations

The Pentagon has announced that Palantir’s Maven AI platform will officially join the U. S. armed forces as a core system, giving soldiers advanced tools for spotting and engaging threats across all environments. In a letter to top military leaders, Deputy Secretary of War Steve Feinberg explaine

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Mar 20 2026SPORTS

Eye‑Closed Golf Drill That Might Just Change Your Game

He is a driver‑king and straight‑shot king, Bryson DeChambeau has shown the world how far he can hit. The 32‑year‑old is a star on LIV Golf and has recently won in Singapore, thanks largely to his powerful swings. Fans everywhere watch him because he is one of the most talked‑about players on the

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Mar 20 2026ENVIRONMENT

How the U. S. Tried to Control the Weather, and Why People Still Don’t Buy It

In the mid-1900s, the U. S. government spent serious money on weather control. Not just for fun—it was a Cold War move. Think of it like a tech race, where the prize was making rain on demand or stopping storms. One 1965 report, kept secret for decades, showed how the government planned to double or

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Mar 19 2026SPORTS

Eyes on the Ball: LSU’s New Tech Helps Hitters Spot Pitches

LSU baseball has turned a long‑standing mystery—how hitters see the ball—into a science. The program now uses lightweight goggles that record eye movements as players swing, giving coaches instant data on each batter’s visual focus and reaction time. The device was created by LSU’s performance in

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