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Every year around late March, something interesting happens in the sky. On March 20, 2026, at 10:46 a. m. Eastern Time, the sun will cross a special line in the sky. This event is called the spring equinox. It’s the moment when winter fades and spring arrives in the Northern Hemisphere. Days get lon

weather

Chicago welcomes warmer days with a spring surprise

Chicago is trading its winter coat for sunshine this week as temperatures climb into the 60s and 70s. The city’s last full day of winter started crisp, with lakefront areas stuck in the 40s while inland spots like Kankakee flirted with 60. But the real change arrives Friday, when spring officially b

EU pushes for peace, not strikes, in Middle East energy fight

EU leaders want no more attacks on energy and water plants in the Middle East. They worry these strikes could hurt global oil prices and make the Iran war worse. In a meeting in Brussels, the 27 countries agreed to ask everyone to stop fighting near these important buildings. They also want civil ri

health

CDC Leadership Search Shows Hope Amid Health Department Turmoil

The hunt for a new CDC director is sparking cautious optimism, even as the agency grapples with years of shakeups and policy disputes. Recent candidates for the top role suggest better days ahead, but the CDC’s past struggles under political pressure raise questions about stability. The agency has s

Temporary Rule Break Helps U. S. Shipments Flow

The United States has lifted a long‑standing shipping law for 60 days. The rule, known as the Jones Act, usually keeps all U. S. domestic cargo on American‑built and -crew vessels. President Trump said the change will let foreign ships move oil, gas, fertilizer and coal between U. S. ports. The Jon

Japan Leader Heads to Washington Amid Middle East Tensions

The Japanese prime minister will visit the White House for the first time since a former U. S. president asked Japan to help patrol a vital sea route in the Middle East. She arrives as the U. S. faces a new conflict involving Iran, and her trip is meant to strengthen ties with Washington while ke

sports

“Upsets Ahead: When the Big Seeds Might Drop”

Florida, the top seed in the South bracket, looks strong on paper because of its big frontcourt. Yet its guard play is weak, with a low shooting percentage from beyond the arc and many turnovers. A game against Houston could be tough, because the Cougars are a top‑five team and will play close to ho

health

Social Media, Youth and the Happiness Gap

The latest global happiness study says that scrolling through feeds is hurting young people’s sense of well‑being, especially teenage girls in English‑speaking and Western European nations. The research shows that life satisfaction scores for those under 25 in the United States, Canada, Australia an

crime

Joseph Duggar Arrested Over 2020 Allegations Near Arkansas Home

Joseph Duggar, a former member of the reality series that once showcased his family’s life, was taken into custody by local police near his residence in Tontitown, Arkansas, on March 18. Authorities say the arrest follows claims that he abused a nine‑year‑old girl during a family vacation in Florida

Satellite Shots Reveal War Damage Across the Middle East