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Clergy’s Journey With Psychedelic‑Induced Spirituality

March 23, 2026

Three clergy members, each from a different faith tradition, participated in a controlled experiment to see how a hallucinogenic mushroom affects religious feelings and actions. The study’s main goal was safety, but it also looked at how the experience might change a person’s view of the divine over

sports

From Small Town to Big Court: A Basketball Journey

March 23, 2026

A young athlete from Southborough, Massachusetts grew up in a family that moved to the United States from Belarus and Ukraine. His parents, Olga and Alexei, settled in America after leaving their home countries, bringing with them a strong work ethic and love for sports. The player’s early basketbal

sports

Luke Kennard: From Franklin Roots to Lakers Glory

March 23, 2026

Luke Kennard’s recent three‑point burst helped the Los Angeles Lakers secure a tight 105‑104 victory over the Orlando Magic, marking his ninth consecutive win for the team. The moment highlighted his reputation as one of the NBA’s sharpest shooters, but it also drew attention to the man behind the b

sports

Lakers’ Bench Star: The Story Behind Jarred Vanderbilt

March 23, 2026

Jarred Vanderbilt joined the Los Angeles Lakers in 2023 after a trade that brought him from Minnesota. The team saw his potential early and offered a four‑year, $48 million extension in September of the same year. He is known for grabbing rebounds and playing hard on defense, even though his average

politics

Police Chief Faces Legal Battle Over Alleged City Hostility

March 23, 2026

A police chief in Chula Vista, who has been in charge since 2016, is now fighting back against the city. She was put on leave at the end of January and says she has been treated unfairly by city leaders. Her lawyer filed two formal complaints last week. One says the city’s manager and three counc

science

Simple Bladder Test Helps Study Urinary Tract Infections

March 23, 2026

Scientists have created a new way to examine how bacteria and the body fight each other in urinary tract infections. Instead of keeping mice alive for experiments, they use bladders that are normally thrown away after other tests. This trick saves money and cuts down on the rules that usually protec

health

Endometrial Immune Cells May Predict Baby‑Bump Success

March 23, 2026

Researchers looked at the cells lining a woman’s uterus right before she received a frozen embryo. They wanted to see if the types of immune cells present could hint at whether she would later give birth. The study focused on women who were undergoing frozen embryo transfer (FET) and used the data f

health

The Microbes Behind Psoriasis: A New View

March 23, 2026

Psoriasis is a long‑term skin problem that comes from genes, the immune system, and outside factors. Recent studies say that changes in our gut and skin bacteria are not just side notes; they may be a key driver of the disease. The new perspective looks at how a disturbed gut microbiome can weaken t

science

Microbe Mix‑Ups: Why Genetically Tweaked Bugs May Be Riskier Than We Think

March 23, 2026

The world is seeing more and more microbes that have been engineered in labs, and they’re already spreading across farms and fields. These genetically modified microorganisms (GMMs) grow fast, can change quickly, and may swap genes with the wild microbes they meet. That makes them a new kind of thre

technology

Fast‑Track Fireworks Injury Tracking in Manila

March 23, 2026

In many parts of the world, fireworks can cause a surge of injuries during big holidays. In the Philippines, doctors and hospitals have noticed more people getting hurt around New Year lately, which has pushed officials to strengthen how they watch for these injuries. The country’s regional healt