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Vaccines and the Parent‑Doctor Conversation

March 11, 2026

A nurse practitioner in a small Kentucky clinic meets an eleven‑day‑old baby named Asher. While checking his basic health, she asks the parents if they have considered a shot that could keep him safe from a common lung infection. They say no, and the doctor respects their decision. The parents had

politics

Fast‑Track Return: Global Entry Reopens After DHS Pause

March 11, 2026

The United States has turned the page on a travel pause that began when lawmakers could not agree on a budget. A federal agency said it would bring back a program that lets frequent international travelers skip long lines at airports. The move comes after the department had stopped processing Global

technology

Intel Adds “Plus” Models and a New Tool for Arrow Lake CPUs

March 11, 2026

Intel has announced two updated versions of its Arrow Lake processors, called Core Ultra 5 250K Plus and Core Ultra 7 270K Plus. The new chips use the same mix of performance (P‑cores) and efficiency (E‑cores) cores as earlier Arrow Lake models, but they run at slightly lower maximum speeds. The com

crime

A Bus Blaze in Kerzers Raises Questions About Intent

March 11, 2026

Police in Switzerland are looking into whether a bus fire that claimed six lives was set on purpose. The incident happened Tuesday evening in Kerzers, a town about 15 miles from Bern. Authorities say an “unidentified voluntary act” might have started the blaze, but they are still gathering evidence.

sports

Italy Shocks USA with Historic Baseball Win

March 11, 2026

In a game that stunned fans, Italy beat the United States 8‑6 in the World Baseball Classic. The win is the biggest ever for Italy and could change who moves on from the tournament pool. Italy started strong. Their pitcher, Michael Lorenzen, used many different pitches and kept the American hitters

education

Anchorage Schools Face Tough Choices, Voters Hold the Key

March 11, 2026

The Anchorage School District finished its spring break with a balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2027, but the path to that balance was paved with hard cuts. Facing a $90 million shortfall at the start of this cycle, leaders had to make decisions none wanted. They trimmed administrative costs and cut

politics

Hotel Topeka Gets New 2% Sales Tax to Pay for Repairs

March 11, 2026

The City Council in Topeka has decided that a small tax will be added to the price of anything sold inside Hotel Topeka. The plan is called a Community Improvement District, or CID for short. It will bring in money that the city can use to fix up the hotel and cover some of the costs it already spen

politics

College Players Get a Voice in NIL Debate

March 11, 2026

The state legislature is turning its attention to the world of college sports, where student athletes have long been barred from profiting off their own names. A recent proposal would give athletes the right to earn money from sponsorships, endorsements and other commercial deals while they still st

sports

Affordable Comfort: The New Discounted Ghost Max L Sneaker

March 11, 2026

Brooks has just lowered the price of its popular Ghost Max L walking shoe, a leather‑finished version of their high‑cushion sneaker. The move makes the shoe more budget‑friendly for people who need sturdy, supportive footwear all day long. The Ghost Max L was originally $170; it now costs $129. 9

politics

Illinois Senate Race: New Faces Step Forward

March 11, 2026

A 24‑hour gap after Senator Dick Durbin said he would not run again saw Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton announce her bid for the seat, signaling a possible shift in Illinois’ Senate representation. The state’s Senate seats have long split between the Chicago area and downstate, but Durbin’s