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The Elite Eight: Who Really Has a Shot at the 2026 Title

March 28, 2026

In the final eight of the 2026 NCAA tournament, every team is fighting for a Final Four spot. Michigan faces Tennessee in a clash that could decide the national champion. Arizona, led by big men and explosive play, is set to battle Purdue’s high‑scoring offense. Illinois, once a sleeper, no

crime

Bomb Plot Near Paris Bank Foiled by Quick Police Action

March 28, 2026

Police in Paris stopped a bomb attempt early Saturday morning outside a Bank of America office, capturing the would‑be bomber just as he tried to light a homemade explosive. The device was made from about five litres of an unknown liquid, likely fuel, and a 650‑gram powder charge. It was discovered

sports

Duke’s Miracle Comeback: How Caleb Foster Shook the NCAA

March 28, 2026

In a surprising turn of events, Duke University’s basketball team has advanced to the Elite Eight for the third year running after a last‑minute victory over St. John’s in the Sweet 16. The game is remembered not just for the 80‑75 score, but for a single player’s extraordinary effort. Caleb Foster,

sports

Weather‑Smart Soccer: MLS’s New Play Plan

March 28, 2026

Major League Soccer is shifting its calendar to a winter‑focused schedule next year. The change aims to keep teams out of the hottest months in southern cities while avoiding the harsh cold in northern markets. In practice, this means more games will be played during December and February in places

crypto

DeFi’s New Legal Shield: What the CLARITY Act Means

March 28, 2026

The Senate is pushing a bill that promises to give developers of decentralized finance tools the strongest legal protection yet. A senator explained that recent tweaks to the draft will make it a powerful safeguard for those who build non‑custodial software. The changes are still hidden from the pub

health

Judge Strikes Back to Restore Science‑Based Vaccine Rules

March 28, 2026

A federal judge in Boston recently reversed a controversial change to the U. S. vaccination schedule that had been pushed by the Health and Human Services Secretary. The new rules, introduced in January, trimmed the recommended vaccines from 16 to 11 and altered other timing guidelines. Those change

politics

Teen Access to Mental Health Care in Alaska

March 28, 2026

Alaska faces a serious problem: teen suicide is the top cause of death for people aged 15 to 24. Many young people feel alone and do not know how to get help. A new law, House Bill 232, could give teens ages 16 and 17 a way to see mental‑health professionals without needing their parents’ permission

sports

Rule Change: A New Look at the NFL’s Diversity Policy

March 28, 2026

The debate over a rule that began in the 1990s has shifted, with a Florida attorney calling for its removal. The team most closely tied to the rule’s name stayed silent at first, but later the owner of that franchise spoke up. He said the world around football has changed, and the league must keep i

health

Why brain tumor care in kids needs a wake-up call right now

March 28, 2026

Brain cancer in children isn’t just another disease—it’s a hidden emergency. Every year, families face a tough battle while waiting for better treatments that still feel stuck in the past. The problem isn’t just the lack of progress; it’s that childhood brain tumors are often treated as a smaller ve

environment

Pesticides Infiltrate Protected Waters Despite Conservation Rules

March 28, 2026

Scientists tested water in Brazil’s Protected Areas and found pesticide pollution almost everywhere. Samples from streams inside conservation zones and outside showed high traces of farm chemicals. The study tested 46 substances and spotted 15 types, including common herbicides, insecticides, and fu