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Warm March Shakes Up Sierra Ski Resorts

March 20, 2026

The weather in March is hotter than usual, and it’s melting the snow fast on the Sierra Nevada mountains. Ski areas are closing early or cutting back their days because there isn’t enough snow left for a full season. At Sierra‑at‑Tahoe, the slopes that used to be deep and white are now showing bare

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Eyes on the Ball: LSU’s New Tech Helps Hitters Spot Pitches

March 19, 2026

LSU baseball has turned a long‑standing mystery—how hitters see the ball—into a science. The program now uses lightweight goggles that record eye movements as players swing, giving coaches instant data on each batter’s visual focus and reaction time. The device was created by LSU’s performance in

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Field Moves to Chiefs, Jets Look Ahead

March 16, 2026

The New York Jets have decided to part ways with quarterback Justin Fields after just one season. A trade has been arranged, sending Fields to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for a sixth‑round draft pick slated for 2027. The deal lets the Jets keep a portion of Fields’ contract, but they will sti

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Can UConn Be Stopped in March Madness?

March 16, 2026

The question that has rattled fans all season is simple: can anyone knock UConn out of the tournament? After 34 games, the answer has been a clear no. The Huskies have held up against every challenge that came their way, even when teams like Michigan, Tennessee and Villanova pushed them to the limit

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Celebrities Share Their Scariest Fan Encounters

March 16, 2026

Celebrities often face intense and sometimes frightening situations with fans. These encounters can range from unsettling to downright dangerous. For instance, Dolly Parton once found a baby left at her gate with a note claiming the child was named Jolene, inspired by her hit song. This bizarre situ

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Erie’s Rising Earnings and Airport Growth Beat the Nation

March 15, 2026

Erie's workers are earning more than anyone else in Pennsylvania and even outpacing the national average. In 2025, the city’s hourly wages jumped over three percent after adjusting for inflation, while the whole state and country saw only about a one‑percent rise. The jump surprised local economists

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Speedy Speech Can Boost How Smart You Seem

March 15, 2026

People who can persuade others often do so by sounding smart. A quick way to appear more knowledgeable is to raise your speaking speed just a bit. Research in Language and Speech found that listeners judge someone as more competent when they talk faster, but not too fast. Another study in t

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Hollywood’s Award Moments: 5 Iconic Photos and Their Stories

March 14, 2026

The world of Hollywood awards is full of drama, joy, and surprise. A photo can capture a moment that lasts forever. Below are five pictures that made headlines this season, along with the stories they tell. First up is a surprise from the Critics Choice Awards. The image shows actress Amy Madigan l

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Digg’s New Chapter: Downsizing Amid AI Chaos

March 14, 2026

The online news site Digg is cutting jobs as it confronts a flood of artificial‑intelligence bots that have upset its voting and comment systems. The move follows the company’s 2023 relaunch, which struggled to find a place beside big social networks. CEO Justin Mezzell explained that the plat

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A Rough Day at Sawgrass: Thomas and Scheffler’s Different Paths

March 14, 2026

Justin Thomas found the first two days of The Players Championship a real test, with wind and water making every shot feel like a do-or-die moment. After his solid 68, he sat in fourth place and reflected on how the course turns a simple mistake into a major setback. He said the layout feels like a