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UConn marches past Notre Dame to stay undefeated and reach Final Four

March 30, 2026

Connecticut entered the game as the heavy favorite, but Notre Dame showed up ready to scrap for every possession. The Fighting Irish, ranked sixth, gave the top-seeded Huskies their toughest fight in the regional final, even if the final score doesn’t tell the full story. UConn still dominated with

sports

Izaiyah Nelson: A Journey Beyond the Court

March 29, 2026

Born on January 1, 2003 in Marietta, Georgia, Nelson grew up with basketball as a daily rhythm. His early years at Marietta High School showcased his defensive prowess, earning him All‑State honors and attracting college recruiters. He first joined Arkansas State University, where he sharpened his

health

Lifestyle Shifts and Obesity Trends in Korean Adults During COVID‑19

March 29, 2026

The study looked at how everyday habits linked to weight gain in South Korea before and during the pandemic. Researchers compared data from 2019, a year before COVID‑19 hit South Korea, with 2020, when lockdowns and social restrictions were in place. They focused on two types of obesity: overall bod

lifestyle

Living Easy in Billings: A New Home Option for 62+ Residents

March 29, 2026

A fresh way to live in Billings is coming soon for people who are 62 or older. The Village Cooperative plans to build new homes that let residents avoid the usual headaches of owning a house, such as repairs and maintenance. Instead of worrying about fixing things, residents can focus on hobbies,

weather

Sunrise in the Mid‑Forties, Rain on the Horizon

March 29, 2026

The day starts cool. Temperatures hover in the low 40s during the morning. Winds from the south move at about 10 to 15 miles per hour, with occasional gusts reaching 25. These breezes will lift the heat as the day progresses. By afternoon, expect warmth in the upper 60s to low 70s, even though cloud

weather

Dry Fire Alert Hits Central North Carolina

March 29, 2026

In the morning, a warning kicks in for parts of central North Carolina from 11 AM to 8 PM. The alert says the air is very dry, which can turn a small spark into a big blaze. The warning covers several regions. In the Piedmont and northern Sandhills, humidity drops to as low as 15 %–25 %. In the sou

politics

Malibu Rally Draws Celebs and Political Voices

March 29, 2026

Doug Emhoff, the spouse of Vice‑President Kamala Harris, recently joined a large anti‑Trump protest in Malibu. The event was part of a series of “No Kings” rallies aimed at opposing the current administration’s policies. The gathering attracted a mix of actors, comedians, and political activists.

crime

A Deadly Shot on Pittsburgh’s South Side

March 29, 2026

On a quiet Sunday morning, a man lost his life in Pittsburgh’s South Side after a gunfight. The incident happened near the corner of South 18th Street and Carson Street, where police received two separate alerts from ShotSpotter, a gunshot detection system. The alerts indicated that eight bullets we

crime

Brawl on South Broadway Sparks Safety Worries

March 29, 2026

A fight broke out on South Broadway in Fells Point last Thursday night, causing alarm among locals. Footage shared online shows people shouting and struggling in the middle of a busy street. One clip captures voices saying things like, “That guy’s getting beat in the head, ” and a reaction tha

opinion

Rebuilding Honesty: Why Freedom Helps Us Face Past Wrongs

March 29, 2026

A German thinker named Juergen Habermas recently passed away, and his life sparked a debate about how societies deal with their dark histories. His work focused on Germany’s responsibility for the Holocaust and its struggle to confront that past. He warned about rising far‑right movements in Euro