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Mar 11 2026SCIENCE

Surviving the Flood: How Wild Mustard Plants Adapt

Wild mustard species have found clever ways to live in water‑logged places. When rain turns a field into a pond, these plants do not simply drown. Instead they grow special air‑filled tissues that let oxygen reach their roots. Some species develop extra roots on the surface, while others ch

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Mar 11 2026BUSINESS

Conflicting Claims Over Boston Land Auction

The Dot Ave. area in South Boston is now the center of a tangled legal battle involving Andrew Collins and several investors. Andrew Collins, who has long tried to turn the land into a life‑science campus, never formally pitched a project to the city. His brother, state Senator Nick Collins, say

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Mar 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

ChatGPT’s New Interactive Visuals Make Math and Science Easier to See

OpenAI has rolled out a fresh feature for ChatGPT that lets people play with math and science concepts in real time. Instead of reading a plain explanation or staring at a static picture, users can now drag sliders and change numbers to watch equations update instantly. For instance, if you want to

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Mar 11 2026OPINION

Ravens Trade Trouble: A Medical Mix‑Up and Money Mess

The Ravens almost signed Maxx Crosby, a top defensive player, but a medical report changed the game. A surgeon and Crosby’s agent said his knee was fine, while team doctors were more cautious about a meniscus repair that could take months to heal. The Raiders, who had stopped Crosby last season beca

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Mar 11 2026POLITICS

The First Step Toward a Global Law on Crimes Against Humanity

A two‑week gathering in New York marked the start of a long journey to write a treaty that would make crimes against humanity punishable under international law. The meeting, called the first Preparatory Committee (PrepCom I), ran from January 19 to 30 and set up the framework for a later diplomatic

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Mar 11 2026BUSINESS

Sustainability Star: Orion Scores Top Eco Rating

Orion S. A. has earned a top-tier Platinum rating from EcoVadis for its 2025 performance, placing the company among only a few percent of global firms that achieve this level. The rating covers four key areas: environmental impact, ethical conduct, sustainable sourcing, and labor practices. The com

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Mar 11 2026POLITICS

Penn Faces Court on Antisemitism Probe Records Request

The University of Pennsylvania is in a legal tug‑of‑war over a federal request for detailed lists about Jewish employees. A judge will decide if the school must comply with a subpoena issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The EEOC says that antisemitic incidents on campus—suc

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Mar 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

Drone Delivery Debut in New Jersey

Grubhub has teamed up with the drone maker Dexa to test flying food deliveries in Green Brook, New Jersey. The trial will run for three months and lets customers within a 2. 5‑mile radius order from the app and choose drone delivery at no extra cost beyond regular fees. The move follows Wonder, a f

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Mar 11 2026FINANCE

Silver Surges, Bitcoin Dims: A New View on Money

A well‑known actor recently shared his take on the future of money. He believes that Bitcoin, still tied to the U. S. dollar, will struggle as the currency weakens. “People don’t want money that can disappear with a click, ” he said, noting he owns less than one percent of his assets in Bitcoin. His

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Mar 11 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Privacy Mix‑Ups: What the Storm Case Means for Investors

The U. S. Treasury recently said that people can use crypto mixers to keep their spending private, but the Justice Department is still pushing for a new trial of Tornado Cash founder Roman Storm. The Treasury’s statement comes after it removed the mixer from its list of sanctioned services, ackno

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