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Kent Outbreak: What Teens and Schools Need to Know

March 18, 2026

A sudden rise in meningococcal disease has hit Kent, a county on England’s southeast coast. The health agency reports about 20 young people have tested positive, and two students—one from the University of Kent and another from a nearby high school—have sadly died. Health officials say this spread i

politics

Mullin Faces Tough Questions Before Leading Homeland Security

March 18, 2026

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, the Republican chosen by former President Trump to head the Department of Homeland Security, had a rocky confirmation hearing that highlighted concerns about his temperament and past foreign trips. The meeting was heated from the start, with Senate Homeland Security chair Rand

health

Social Media and Teen Mental Health: A Fresh Look

March 18, 2026

The number of young people in their late teens and early twenties who feel depressed or anxious is climbing fast. At the same time, more of them are spending hours on social media sites. Scientists do not yet know whether these platforms help or hurt their mental well‑being, leaving a big gap

sports

WNBA’s New Deal: Bigger Pay, Fresh Start

March 18, 2026

The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and its players’ union have finally reached a tentative agreement after more than a year of talks. The deal, still in principle, will set the stage for the league’s 30th season that kicks off on May 8. Negotiations dragged from March to June, wi

politics

Cesar Chavez’s Legacy Shaken by Unsettling Accusations

March 18, 2026

The story begins with a quiet confession from two women who, as children in the 1970s, suffered repeated abuse at the hands of a man celebrated for his fight for farmworkers. Years later, they spoke up, fearing that revealing the truth would damage a movement they had helped build. In 1966, anoth

politics

Truth About a Farm Worker Hero

March 18, 2026

A respected civil‑rights activist, who helped start the United Farm Workers union and worked closely with a famous labor organizer for many years, has said that he sexually assaulted her in the 1960s. She chose to speak out now because a long‑running investigation by a major newspaper revealed simil

sports

A New Era for Women’s Basketball

March 18, 2026

The WNBA and its players’ union have just signed a new collective bargaining agreement that could change the sport forever. After more than 100 hours of talks in New York, the deal was sealed at dawn on Wednesday. The players now have a higher salary cap—$7 million for 2026, up from $1. 5 mill

education

Ramsey School Lights Up Reading and Science Night

March 18, 2026

Students, parents, and teachers gathered on March 5 for a lively evening that mixed books with experiments at Ramsey Magnet School of Science. The event, called Phenomenal Literacy Night, aimed to show how reading can help understand science and vice versa. The school turned into a playground of

sports

A Rising Star Who Balances Books, Basketball and Community

March 18, 2026

Caleb Wilson stands out because he blends court skills with a sharp mind. At his school, he keeps a 3. 8 GPA while also leading the basketball team to victories. His teachers note that he treats teammates with respect and stays on top of his studies, breaking the usual image of a college athlete w

health

Yoga Helps Teens Beat Online Gaming Overload

March 18, 2026

An experiment in an Indian school tested whether a short yoga course could ease the troubles of teens who play video games too much. Researchers chose 120 students who were known to spend long hours on gaming and randomly split them into two groups. One group followed an eight‑week yoga progra