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Simple Ways to Beat Everyday Stress

March 22, 2026

Stress is a normal part of life, but when it sticks around for too long it can hurt both body and mind. People often feel the buzz of worry before a deadline or the tightness in their shoulders after a hard talk. A short burst of stress can actually sharpen focus and push us to solve problems, but a

finance

High Earners: Living the Dream or Walking on Thin Ice?

March 22, 2026

The idea of a “K‑shaped” economy shows that the richest people are growing faster than everyone else, but many of them are actually walking on shaky ground. The top 20 % of households earn between $160, 000 and $700, 000. About half of them are close to financial trouble because they have a lot o

entertainment

Apple TV’s Bad Monkey Season 2: A New Path Ahead

March 22, 2026

Vince Vaughn says the next season of Bad Monkey will not follow the book’s sequel. The show is being described as an “interim one, ” a fresh story that sits between the original novel and its planned adaptation. The series already began filming in Florida, but it will not use the plot from Razor Gir

science

New Pathways for Surgeons Who Want to Do Science

March 22, 2026

Getting a research grant is hard work, and even harder after recent changes in federal rules. When a surgeon wins the money, it feels like a big win for their career and school. But winning is just the first step; actually doing the science and keeping the budget in check can be tricky. The good ne

politics

Governors Lose Power to Pick College Trustees

March 22, 2026

The New Mexico Legislature has passed a draft change to the state Constitution that would cut the governor’s direct role in choosing members for university governing boards. The proposal, called House Joint Resolution 1, would let the Legislature set up nominating committees that guide the governor’

politics

Education Department Faces Big Fight Over Its Future

March 22, 2026

A year ago, a former president signed an order that told the Education Secretary to start shutting down the department and hand its powers back to states. The goal was to make education more local, a plan that many conservatives have pushed for long time. The secretary said her main job was to “p

opinion

Coaches, Parents, and Young Athletes: A New Path for Mental Health

March 22, 2026

In Colorado, a new law called “Alyssa’s Act” is being discussed. It focuses on mental health for kids who play sports. The idea came after a family tragedy involving a young athlete named Alyssa. She loved soccer and skiing, but her life ended after several concussions. Researchers say head injuries

politics

College Boards Fight to Keep Learning Affordable

March 22, 2026

The people who run Portland Community College’s board are looking at a tough problem: the college is spending more than it earns, and that gap keeps growing. They say they care a lot about the school’s job of opening doors for people in the community, but that caring comes with a hard look at money.

sports

Red Sox Face Big Test: New Deals, Old Pressure

March 22, 2026

The Boston Red Sox just ended a three‑year wait to reach the playoffs. Now, getting into October is the bare minimum goal for 2026. Fans expect more – a deeper run in the postseason. Coach Alex Cora and chief baseball officer Craig Breslow are under fire. Breslow rebuilt the pitching lineup, giving

politics

Crypto CEO Seeks Presidential Favor

March 22, 2026

Sam Bankman‑Fried, the former chief of a now‑failing cryptocurrency firm, appears to be courting a pardon by showing up on social media for the former president. From his prison cell, he has praised the ex‑leader’s policies and supported the former president’s campaign to hit Iran. The messages ca