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A baseball game in Alabama took a sudden turn on Sunday when rain forced a delay. Oklahoma State had built a commanding 12-0 lead over USC Upstate, putting the Spartans in danger of being knocked out of the tournament. If Oklahoma State wins, they move on to face Alabama in the regional final. The q

When Banking Shuts Out Immigrants, Crypto Steps In

A recent government order puts pressure on banks to block accounts linked to undocumented immigrants. The rule pushes regulators to tighten fraud checks and limit financial services for people without legal status. Some experts say this move mirrors past attempts to restrict crypto use, while others

New Jersey tightens security around migrant center as protests grow

New Jersey is taking extra steps to control protests near a large immigrant detention facility in Newark. While visits for detainees resumed Sunday, the area around Delaney Hall is now off-limits to protesters after recent clashes between activists and federal agents. State police have expanded thei

education

How Student-Led Food Events Could Change How Future Doctors Learn Medicine

A small but growing number of health students are using cooking and eating events to push their schools to teach more about prevention. Between fall 2023 and spring 2024, 178 events funded by grants reached over six thousand students and teachers across the country. Over half of these events focused

environment

Only a handful of EU countries push firms toward electric company cars

Out of 27 European Union nations, fewer than one in three helps businesses switch their work fleet to electric power. That’s according to fresh figures released recently. Many firms still buy gas or diesel cars because clear perks—like tax breaks or cash grants—are missing in most capitals. Without

environment

The hidden danger after Helene: Why North Carolina's forests are still a ticking time bomb

When Tropical Storm Helene swept through Western North Carolina in fall 2024, most people focused on the dramatic flood images. But the storm left behind a far less visible problem—one that’s getting worse with time. Over 822, 000 acres of forest were damaged, turning once-healthy trees into a massi

lifestyle

Portland's Big Weekend Parade Tradition Returns

This weekend, Portland will host one of its most popular family events—the Junior Parade, now moved to the weekend to draw bigger crowds. Instead of its usual midweek slot during the school year, the parade starts at noon on Saturday, giving more people a chance to join in. The route runs along Sand

Senator Barrasso gets big award for long work in public service

John Barrasso stands out in Washington because his career started far from politics. Before becoming a senator, he spent years helping patients as an orthopedic surgeon and even worked as a rodeo doctor. These experiences shaped how he approaches problems later in government. He was born into a work

Where does America go when social science funding disappears?

Government money has long shaped what American researchers study. In 1945, President Truman wanted an agency that paid scientists to discover how the world works. That agency became the National Science Foundation. Today, one out of every ten federal research dollars for U. S. universities comes fro

Texas Takes Step Forward with Border Arrest Policy