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Mar 31 2026TECHNOLOGY

Social Media’s Hidden Toll on Kids

A recent court decision in California found that big tech firms, including the company behind Facebook and Instagram, can be held responsible for harming a young woman’s mental health. The case focused on how these platforms are built to keep users, especially children, hooked. In a separate tria

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Mar 31 2026TECHNOLOGY

Delta Gets Free Fast Internet on Planes in 2028

Amazon is set to give Delta customers a new kind of Wi‑Fi. In 2028, the airline will start putting Amazon Leo on its planes. Leo is made of many small satellites that orbit the Earth at about 370 miles up, which lets them send data quickly. The deal will begin with 500 aircraft and then grow. Each

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Mar 31 2026TECHNOLOGY

PlayStation 6 Might Go All‑Digital With a Tiny 1TB Drive

Sony could launch its next console without any optical drive, opting instead for a single 1 TB solid‑state unit. The idea comes from a well‑known AMD insider who has shared details on both Sony’s and Microsoft’s upcoming systems. He estimates the internal cost of a new PlayStation to be about

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Mar 31 2026FINANCE

Tech Shares Drop Amid Iran Tension: What It Means for the Market

The big tech names that once lifted U. S. stocks are now falling, and this shift could hurt the whole market. Investors used to buy companies like Apple, Google and Microsoft because they keep earning a lot of money and have strong balance sheets. But the recent fighting in Iran has shaken con

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Mar 31 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI Music: Tool or Threat?

New software lets anyone create almost professional songs in minutes. Platforms like Suno and Udio use huge data banks to write melodies, choose instruments, and mix tracks automatically. The result is music that sounds real but was made by a computer. Some artists love the speed. A songwr

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Mar 31 2026HEALTH

Stretching Matters: Why It Should Join Your Workout Routine

When you hit the gym or go for a run, doctors say don’t skip stretching. It keeps your muscles flexible and helps joints move smoothly. There are two main kinds of stretching. One is static, where you hold a position for a while, like the stretches in school gym class. The other is dynamic, which i

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Mar 31 2026SPORTS

High‑School Sports Highlights: Wins, Home Runs and Goal‑Scoring Storms

Bella Pires lit up the scoreboard for Weymouth High, hitting a home run, a double and drawing two walks while driving in five runs. Her performance helped the Wildcats defeat Pembroke with a final score of 18‑8 on March 30. Jillian Ondrick and Abby Reed also shone for the Wildcats, each collectin

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Mar 31 2026SPORTS

Illinois Fans Cannot Bet on Their Own Team in the Final Four

In Illinois, people can place bets on most sports online. But there is one big exception: the state’s own college basketball teams are off limits for wagering. The law says you cannot bet on any in‑state NCAA school, no matter the game or championship. So when Illinois’ University of Illino

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Mar 31 2026SPORTS

Head Pat Signals Bring New Replay Rules to Baseball

Baseball now has a fresh way for teams to challenge calls. When a pitcher, batter or catcher thinks the umpire missed a ball‑strike, they can tap their head a few times and say “challenge. ” The new system uses cameras that automatically check whether the ball crossed the strike zone. Each team can

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Mar 31 2026FINANCE

Crypto Collateral Brings New Twist to Home Loans

A big step in U. S. housing finance is happening now: a major mortgage agency is letting people use Bitcoin and other digital coins as security for buying a house. The deal works with two loans: the regular mortgage and an extra crypto‑backed loan, both managed by a partner company. The digital asse

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