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College Food Crisis: When Hunger Trumps Tuition

March 15, 2026

College students often hear about tuition first. In Pennsylvania, a two‑semester bill for the State System schools is about $8, 000 a year. That sounds reasonable. But other costs quickly add up. Fees reach roughly $4, 000. Living on campus can cost around $7, 000. Books add more than $1, 200. Toget

opinion

Alaska’s Language Center Is Closing – What That Means for Native Voices

March 14, 2026

The Alaska Native Language Center, which has served the state for more than half a century, will shut its doors this summer. The decision follows a shift in the University of Alaska’s budget priorities and signals a change in how state resources are allocated to Indigenous language work. For many p

politics

Missouri's Step Backward: A Closer Look at the New Crime Laws

March 14, 2026

Missouri has recently made headlines with its new crime legislation. This law is being criticized for taking a step back in time. It focuses on being tough on crime, but many people are questioning if this is the right approach. The new law makes punishments harsher for certain crimes. This include

weather

Storms, Heat and Cold: A U. S. Weather Rollercoaster

March 13, 2026

A dramatic mix of weather is heading across the United States. In Hawaii, rain has started to pour hard enough that flash floods are a concern on Oahu. Meanwhile the Southwest is about to feel an early heat wave, with Phoenix expected to hit record temperatures that have never been seen this early i

business

Stock Picks That Might Be Worthy in 2026

March 12, 2026

Investors often look for companies that keep bringing in steady cash through subscriptions. A few big names are now trading lower than usual, making them possible bargains for those who want to start small. Three of these are Adobe, ServiceNow and Netflix. Adobe is known for its creative tools that

technology

ChatGPT’s New Interactive Visuals Make Math and Science Easier to See

March 11, 2026

OpenAI has rolled out a fresh feature for ChatGPT that lets people play with math and science concepts in real time. Instead of reading a plain explanation or staring at a static picture, users can now drag sliders and change numbers to watch equations update instantly. For instance, if you want to

health

Smooth Steps: The $15 Foot Cream That’s Turning Calluses into Confetti

March 11, 2026

The world of foot care has a new hero that people on Reddit swear by, and it only costs about fifteen dollars. This product is a thick cream that contains 40 percent urea and 2 percent salicylic acid. Those numbers sound like science class, but they are the reason why many users say their cracked he

crime

Bronx Violence: A City’s Quiet Crisis

March 7, 2026

Recent crime reports show that New York City overall has seen fewer murders and shootings, but the Bronx is an exception. In the first two months of 2026, half of all city homicides happened in this borough. The numbers reveal that the Bronx accounts for roughly 45 % of shooting victims and nearly

finance

Retail Shoppers Pull Back in January as Weather Hits Hard

March 6, 2026

January sales at U. S. stores dipped more than many had predicted, marking the sharpest decline since May. The Commerce Department’s latest data showed a 0. 2 percent drop from December, falling short of the flat trend economists had forecast. Seasonal adjustments were applied, but inflation was not

politics

Presidents Gather to Honor Civil‑Rights Leader in Chicago

March 6, 2026

Former U. S. Presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton are set to attend a large memorial service for civil‑rights activist Jesse Jackson in Chicago. The ceremony will take place at the House of Hope, a 10, 000‑seat venue on the city’s South Side. Jackson, who passed away last month at age