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Reducing Fish Waste by Cutting Down on Antibiotic Residues

March 18, 2026

The middle part of a food chain is made up of small and medium businesses that move products from farmers to stores. In China, this “hidden middle” often hides safety problems and lets food waste grow. Researchers looked at data from 247 regions in China, covering the years 2015 to 2022. They focus

sports

Super‑Eight Baseball: New Rules, Old Questions

March 18, 2026

The plan for a new Super‑Eight baseball tournament has cleared a big step. The idea is to let the top eight teams, no matter their division, play each other in a best‑of‑three series. Each team gets at least one home game. The winners move on to a single‑elimination semi and final that happen at the

finance

Axis Bank Boosts Consumer Loans with Fresh $162 Million

March 18, 2026

Axis Bank has decided to add 15 billion rupees, about $162 million, into its consumer lending business, Axis Finance. The move came after the bank’s board approved the funding plan on March 18. Earlier in January, the bank paused plans to sell a share of Axis Finance. This pause followed a

finance

Housing Market Boosts and a New Spending Surge

March 18, 2026

The economy is showing signs of strong growth, especially in the housing sector. A recent discussion highlighted three key indicators that are moving in a positive direction: pending home sales, existing home sales, and new housing starts. All three have been on the rise, suggesting that buyers are

sports

A Rising Star: The Journey of LSU’s MiLaysia Fulwiley

March 18, 2026

MiLaysia Fulwiley is a name that has become synonymous with talent and determination on the basketball court. Born in South Carolina, she grew up in Columbia where early challenges shaped her path toward success. Her story is not just about points and rebounds; it’s also about resilience, faith, and

sports

A Rising Star Who Balances Books, Basketball and Community

March 18, 2026

Caleb Wilson stands out because he blends court skills with a sharp mind. At his school, he keeps a 3. 8 GPA while also leading the basketball team to victories. His teachers note that he treats teammates with respect and stays on top of his studies, breaking the usual image of a college athlete w

health

Choosing Care for Very Premature Babies

March 18, 2026

When a baby arrives at 22, 23 or 24 weeks old, doctors and parents face tough choices. Some families hope the child can survive and grow healthy; others worry about pain, long‑term problems and money. Studies show that more babies are living after these early births, but many still face serious heal

entertainment

A Dance That Questions Every Kind of Belief

March 18, 2026

Rennie Harris, a street‑dance choreographer from Philadelphia, has launched a new piece called “Losing My Religion. ” The show is part of a national arts series that marks America’s 250th birthday and also fits into Harris’ final year at Penn Live Arts. The work is not about a single religion but

health

Yoga Helps Teens Beat Online Gaming Overload

March 18, 2026

An experiment in an Indian school tested whether a short yoga course could ease the troubles of teens who play video games too much. Researchers chose 120 students who were known to spend long hours on gaming and randomly split them into two groups. One group followed an eight‑week yoga progra

politics

Trump Trusts Gabbard Despite Security Shake‑Up

March 18, 2026

President Trump says he fully trusts Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, according to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. Leavitt shared this on Fox News after the resignation of a top security official over Iran policy. Joe Kent, who led the National Counterterrorism Ce