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KNG1 Gene Mutations Linked to Rare Blood Clotting Disorder

March 12, 2026

A recent investigation uncovered two different changes in the KNG1 gene that explain why a young boy from China has an uncommon blood clotting problem. The KNG1 gene makes a protein called high‑molecular‑weight kininogen (HMWK), which helps the body control bleeding. When this protein is missing or

politics

Airport Lines May Stretch As TSA Staff Go Unpaid

March 12, 2026

Travelers heading to the airport this week are noticing longer waits than usual, especially in cities like Houston and New Orleans. The delay comes as the federal agency that checks passengers has about 50, 000 workers who have not been paid since mid‑February. The pay cut happened because lawmakers

science

Gymnastics and Wrist Health: What MRI Tells Us

March 12, 2026

Young gymnasts often show no wrist pain, yet their wrists undergo a lot of stress. Researchers used magnetic resonance imaging to look at a small but important part of the wrist called the triangular fibrocartilage complex, or TFCC. They wanted to see if the thickness of this cartilage is link

sports

Murray’s New Stop and Other Sports Moves

March 12, 2026

Kyler Murray, the 28‑year‑old quarterback who has spent seven NFL seasons and one playoff game, is heading to the Minnesota Vikings this Thursday for a visit. Fans hoping he will jump to the Steelers instead of staying with his current team are likely disappointed, as the Vikings remain a priority i

politics

School Strike Sparks U. S. Accountability Calls

March 12, 2026

The United States is under scrutiny after a missile attack on an Iranian elementary school killed more than 165 people, most of them children. A U. S. official and another briefed on the preliminary military probe suggest that outdated intelligence from the Defense Intelligence Agency led U. S. Cent

technology

Alpha Rocket’s Successful Test: A New Step Toward Bigger, Better Flights

March 12, 2026

Firefly Aerospace’s newest rocket launch proved that the company is ready for a major upgrade. The Alpha flight lifted off from Vandenberg’s Space Launch Complex 2 on March 11, reaching orbit and dropping a test satellite for Lockheed Martin. The mission also tested the rocket’s second‑stage engine

technology

Cyberattack on US Medical Firm Sparks Global Shock

March 12, 2026

A hacker group linked to Iran attacked a U. S. medical equipment maker, Stryker, on Wednesday. The hit caused a worldwide break in Microsoft services the company uses. Stryker said there was no sign of ransomware or malware, and that it believed the problem was contained. Their teams were busy ch

celebrities

Big Dogs, Big Hearts: How a Star‑Lit Event Aimed to Endoverpopulation

March 12, 2026

A trio of celebrities gathered at a private venue in Palm Beach to raise funds for an animal rescue that has already saved nearly 90, 000 dogs. The event lasted three days and pulled in about $5 million, a sum that will help the organization open new shelters across Texas, California and North Carol

health

Workplace Risks: Why Loggers and Fishermen Face a Heart Health Crisis

March 12, 2026

In the United States, heart disease is the number one killer. Yet some jobs put people at extra danger because they make it hard to see a doctor and encourage habits that harm the heart. Researchers looked at men who cut down trees in Maine and catch fish off the coasts of Maine, Massachusetts, Ore

business

'Trans Worker Faces Termination After Brief Employment'

March 12, 2026

A person assigned female at birth, now living as a man, began working at a Chicago‑area restaurant in mid‑April. The employee performed well and met the company’s standards during the first few weeks. Within a short time, however, the manager announced that the worker would be dismissed. The reason