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Heat and Hands: How Warmer Days Might Raise Police Violence Risk

March 22, 2026

Research over the last decade shows a clear pattern across U. S. counties: when temperatures climb, so do risks linked to police violence. It’s not that heat alone causes police to act more aggressively, but climate conditions seem to sharpen existing tensions in places where water is scarce and cit

sports

Ernest Hausmann Comes Home, Confesses His Struggle

March 21, 2026

Ernest Hausmann has returned to Michigan’s football campus for a pro day, but this time he is not just showing off his athletic skills. He has taken the chance to explain why he vanished from practice and missed the last three games of the season. The story begins in November, when the senior lin

politics

Trump Family Turns to Prediction Markets for New Bets

March 21, 2026

After losing his casino business, the Trump family has shifted focus to prediction markets, where people bet on a wide range of events. Donald Trump’s early push for sports betting in New Jersey was rejected by lawmakers, but today his son, Donald Trump Jr. , advises two major prediction‑market firm

sports

Young Leader Takes Charge of New Mexico Athletics

March 21, 2026

Ryan Berryman, 32, has stepped into the role of director at the University of New Mexico’s athletics department after a long journey that began with cleaning jerseys. His appointment marks the start of what the university calls a “new era” for its sports programs. Berryman’s path to leadership wa

health

Choosing Better Care Far From Home

March 21, 2026

When people think of top medical help, they often picture the big city hospitals nearby. But sometimes the best doctors live in another state. A woman found out she had cancer last year. Her local doctors were unsure of the newest treatments. She went to a hospital that does cutting‑edge research a

politics

Staten Island Wants More Police and Youth Programs

March 21, 2026

The District Attorney of Staten Island spoke to the New York City Council this week, asking for extra money to help keep the borough safe and curb crime among young people. He joined other borough attorneys and a special narcotics prosecutor to discuss the upcoming budget for 2027. During the mee

sports

A Rising Basketball Star and the Roots That Shape Him

March 21, 2026

Alex Karaban first appeared on a college basketball court in 2022, but his story runs deeper than the hoops and the scoreboards. Born on November 11, 2002, he grew up in Northborough, Massachusetts, where the local courts became his playground and his future. As a freshman at UConn, he started 38 of

finance

Budget Hearing and Voting Day Arranged for Madison Residents

March 21, 2026

Madison’s Board of Finance will open the floor to public comments this month, setting the stage for a town budget vote scheduled for April 28. Voters will have access to polling stations from dawn until dusk, according to town officials. The proposed budget for the 2026‑27 fiscal year is outlined o

politics

Celebrity Endorsements Light Up LSU Student Vote

March 21, 2026

In a surprising twist, the upcoming student government election at Louisiana State University has taken on a Hollywood flair. Candidates for president and vice‑president are now flashing endorsements from well‑known sports figures, turning the campaign into a star‑studded spectacle. The duo of Dari

health

Cultural Clues: Boosting Long‑Acting PrEP for Latino LGBTQ Men

March 21, 2026

Latino men who have sex with men across the United States encounter a higher chance of contracting HIV compared to other groups. Even though pre‑exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, can cut HIV risk by more than half, many in this community still face obstacles that keep them from getting the medicatio