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Mar 13 2026EDUCATION

Youth Clubs Fight Violence with New Program

A group of community clubs in Santa Monica and nearby cities started a new project to curb youth violence. They used money from a state grant that was meant for areas in Los Angeles County where fights and shootings are common. The places chosen also struggle with poverty, low school performance, an

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Mar 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Creative Engine Signs Big Deal With A24

The deal marks a new chapter for Drew Comins, who has built a reputation as a sharp producer behind hits like “Yellowjackets. ” Now his company, Creative Engine Entertainment, will work exclusively with A24 to create original series for streaming. The agreement covers multiple years and gives Crea

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Mar 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Nick Barrotta Joins Untitled Entertainment After Success on The Oval

Barrotta, who first gained fame playing Allan in Tyler Perry’s BET series The Oval, has just signed with Untitled Entertainment. The actor’s career began in New York where he balanced journalism gigs at Entertainment Tonight, Celebuzz and The Wrap before moving into acting. He appeared in over

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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 13 2026BUSINESS

Cleveland’s Margaritaville Says Goodbye to the Flats

The spot on 1150 Front Avenue in Cleveland’s East Bank has finally shut its doors for good. The Margaritaville chain announced on March 12 that the restaurant will not reopen, ending a chapter for locals who once flocked there. Fans and staff alike were thanked in the statement, which noted ho

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Mar 13 2026CRIME

A College Classroom Turned Tragic: A Hero’s Final Day

The loss of a respected professor at Old Dominion University shook the campus. The man who taught military science and led ROTC cadets had once served in the army, completing missions across the Middle East. A former graduate of the university, he was known for guiding students toward a career in se

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Mar 13 2026HEALTH

Prenatal Health: How Group Sessions Boost Fruit and Veggie Use

Pregnant Hispanic/Latino women were asked to join a program that helps keep their weight healthy. The study wanted to see if the way the sessions were run—either in a small group or one‑on‑one—and the type of advice given mattered for how many people actually used their vouchers to buy fruit and veg

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Mar 13 2026CELEBRITIES

Kurt Russell Keeps His Hunting Roots

Kurt Russell says he has no regrets about hunting and the life his family grew up with. He talked on a podcast about how he loves elk meat and feels proud to take animals that feed people. He added, “I honor the animal’s service. ” His son Wyatt from Colorado explains how living close to na

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Mar 13 2026HEALTH

Flu Shot Performance Hits Low Point This Year

The latest data from health officials shows that the flu vaccine did not protect many people this winter. Only about a quarter of adults who got the shot avoided serious illness that would lead to a doctor visit or hospital stay. Children who were vaccinated had a slightly better chance of sta

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Mar 13 2026BUSINESS

Haven Reaches 1, 000 Customers With Unified Finance Tool

A new milestone shows that more companies want one place to handle all their money matters. Haven, a software service that mixes bookkeeping, tax filing and reporting, has now helped 1, 000 businesses across the United States. The jump in users signals that firms are tired of juggling differen

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