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Wimbledon Goes Video‑Review, Not Just Line‑Calling

March 22, 2026

The 2026 Wimbledon Championships will be the first time the oldest Grand Slam uses video review on its courts. The All England Club said that Centre Court, No. 1 Court and four other show courts will have the system ready for players to challenge chair‑umpire decisions, such as double bounces. The

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’

health

Women Finding Strength: Why Lifting Is the Next Big Move

March 22, 2026

Many college students notice a gym filled with men and feel shy about using the free‑weight area. One student’s experience shows that feeling alone can push a woman to skip resistance training entirely. Yet research says weight work is essential for everyone, especially women. Health experts advise

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.

opinion

Hospitals Should Stay Safe Havens for Everyone

March 22, 2026

The recent press gathering in Minneapolis highlighted a troubling trend: federal agents have begun showing up at hospitals, making it harder for people to get care. This mirrors earlier incidents where immigration officials entered schools, churches and other “sensitive places. ” Emergency rooms

crypto

Crypto Buzz Turns Dark: A Tale of Risk and Reputation

March 22, 2026

The world of crypto can be a wild ride, and one influencer’s recent story shows how quickly things can turn sour. A popular online personality, known as the “Hawk Tuah girl, ” jumped into promoting a new meme coin called HAWK in early 2024. The launch was a short‑lived success, reaching almost half

health

Parents Say No to Newborn Shots: A Growing Concern

March 22, 2026

In Idaho, a pediatrician once saw half of the newborns he examined not receive the standard vitamin K injection that stops dangerous bleeding. On another day, more than a quarter were left out of the shot because their parents refused it. This pattern is spreading across the U. S. , with a 2017‑2024

entertainment

Showtime Picks and Cultural Thoughts

March 22, 2026

"The series that’s grabbing my attention right now is a show about people who are smart, hardworking and face all kinds of messes in the world. The creators use short moments of skill and care to show that adults can manage complex systems, which feels hopeful in a tough world. I’m also counting

entertainment

Warner‑Bros and Paramount Merge, CBS Radio Goes Quiet

March 22, 2026

The big media deal between Warner‑Bros Discovery and Paramount Skydance is moving forward, but it still needs government approval. During the early stages of the merger, CBS News Radio is being shut down as part of a broader cutback plan that Paramount is carrying out. About six percent of CBS

politics

Local Schools Seek More Control Over Charter Budgets

March 22, 2026

In Charleston County, a group of school leaders wants state lawmakers to give local districts more say in how charter schools use their money. Daniel Prentice, the district’s chief finance officer, is urging representatives to add a clause that would require charter budgets to be approved by the