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Endometrial Immune Cells May Predict Baby‑Bump Success

March 23, 2026

Researchers looked at the cells lining a woman’s uterus right before she received a frozen embryo. They wanted to see if the types of immune cells present could hint at whether she would later give birth. The study focused on women who were undergoing frozen embryo transfer (FET) and used the data f

entertainment

Celebrities Rally in Hawaii After 2026 Floods

March 23, 2026

The March 2026 storms on Oahu’s North Shore sent waves of rain that flooded many homes, leaving thousands homeless. Although no lives were lost yet, the damage was severe and many families had to leave their houses behind. Local star Jason Momoa, who grew up in Honolulu and studied at the Univers

entertainment

UK SNL Launch: Graham Norton Gives Tina Fey a British Boost

March 22, 2026

The first night of Saturday Night Live’s UK version saw a surprise cameo that felt like a friendly hand‑shake for the audience. Tina Fey, who has long been an American icon, shared her stage with Graham Norton, a seasoned Irish comedian known for his quick wit. During Fey’s opening speech, Norton sl

sports

Luke Riley: A Rising Star in UFC London

March 21, 2026

Luke Riley has quickly risen to prominence, bypassing the usual path through Dana White’s Contender Series after a cancelled fight in September 2024. He claimed victory over Bogdan Grad at his UFC debut last November, earning a co‑main event spot. Now, on March 21, he will face Michael Aswell Jr. in

health

Blood Pressure Risks Rise Fast in Young Women

March 20, 2026

The number of young women dying from high blood pressure has more than quadrupled over the last twenty years, a new study shows. In 2023, nearly five women out of every hundred thousand in the 25‑to‑44 age group lost their lives to heart disease caused by high blood pressure, compared with just one

health

Legacy Health and Regence Standoff Could Raise Patient Bills

March 20, 2026

A new contract dispute between Legacy Health and Regence BlueCross could push costs higher for people who use Legacy’s hospitals. The two companies are in talks, but their current deal ends on March 31 and a fresh agreement has not yet been signed. If no compromise is reached, patients will still be

health

Hidden Struggles: Young Women with Albinism in Rwanda

March 20, 2026

Young Rwandan women who have albinism juggle three layers of stigma: being female, having a disability, and facing myths about their skin. These overlapping prejudices make it hard for them to get the health care they need, especially when it comes to sex and pregnancy. Even though Rwanda is work

health

Newborns May Feel the Effects of Pesticides Even Before Conception

March 19, 2026

Researchers have found that women who live near farms where pesticides are used can give birth to babies with poorer health scores, even if the exposure happened before they become pregnant. The study examined more than 1. 1 million births in Arizona from 2006 to 2020, using the Apgar score—a qui

politics

Boston’s March 17 Celebration: More Than a Holiday

March 17, 2026

On the day that many think of green hats and parades, Boston actually marks a historic turning point in its own history. The city commemorates the moment in 1776 when British troops pulled out of Boston after a long and costly siege. That retreat ended an earlier conflict that had started the previo

politics

Community Spirit: A Portland Hub for Irish Culture

March 16, 2026

Portland’s largest St. Patrick’s Day open house drew about 750 people, turning the historic Irish Heritage Center into a lively gathering place for music, dance, and art. The event highlighted the center’s core goal: keeping its building alive while sharing Irish traditions with everyone. The city