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A Practical Guide to Owning Less and Gaining More

March 26, 2026

Some people swear by owning fewer things, while others consider it extreme. The idea isn’t about forcing yourself into an empty room with just a bed and a lamp. Instead, it’s about keeping only what truly matters. Studies show that clutter can drain mental energy, making it harder to focus or relax.

education

Getting Kids Moving Again – How Schools Are Using Tech to Fix the Sitting Crisis

March 26, 2026

Back in the day, kids raced around playgrounds during recess and burned off energy in gym class. These days, many schools have cut gym or shortened recess to focus only on test scores. The result? More chairs, more screens, and less movement. Instead of trying to pull kids away from devices altogeth

health

Small Steps, Big Gains: Tiny Lifestyle Tweaks Could Help Your Heart

March 26, 2026

Research suggests that adding just a few extra minutes of walking and sleep each day might lower heart disease risk, even if the evidence isn’t rock solid. Experts looked at population data and estimated that 4. 5 more minutes of moderate walking and 11 extra minutes of sleep daily could improve hea

lifestyle

A Slice of Luxury: What Makes Kiawah Island So Sought-After

March 26, 2026

Kiawah Island isn’t just another pretty spot along the South Carolina coast—it’s a carefully designed escape where nature and extravagance meet. Just a short drive from Charleston, this private island packs 10 miles of untouched Atlantic shoreline, over 30 miles of smooth bike paths, and some of the

entertainment

New Korean Shows Hit Disney+'s April Slate

March 26, 2026

April brings fresh drama to Disney+, starting with "Gold Land, " a Korean crime thriller debuting April 29. The story follows a woman drawn into a high-stakes heist after a pilot drags her into smuggling operations, leaving her with stolen gold and no choice but to flee home. The thriller isn’t just

entertainment

How a crime movie shaped the new Star Wars villain

March 26, 2026

A bounty hunter trying to balance work and family might seem out of place in Star Wars, but the new show makes it work. Instead of starting with a powerful villain, it introduces Brander Lawson, a man whose life is slowly falling apart because of his job. His story follows a pattern seen in crime mo

politics

Reparations for slavery: A global push for justice or legal deadlock?

March 26, 2026

The United Nations recently passed a landmark resolution that labels the forced trafficking of Africans as the worst crime against humanity. The vote wasn’t unanimous—123 countries agreed, but 3 opposed it, and 52 stayed neutral. The biggest holdouts? The U. S. , the U. K. , and Israel. Their reason

crime

Mill Valley church vandalism stirs questions about motive and response

March 26, 2026

A Newark man now faces hate crime charges after sneaking into a historic Mill Valley church late Tuesday night. Police pulled him out of the building just before midnight after responding to reports of a late-night disturbance near the church grounds. What started as a simple call about a running ca

politics

Countries urge action on slavery reparations

March 26, 2026

The United Nations recently passed a resolution recognizing the trafficking of enslaved Africans as humanity’s worst crime. This historic vote calls for countries to provide reparations—such as financial compensation, cultural restitution, and official apologies—to address centuries of oppression.

politics

Who’s running the CDC while the U. S. looks for a permanent leader?

March 26, 2026

For now, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still has a leader, but not the one it’s used to. Jay Bhattacharya remains in charge while officials hunt for a permanent replacement. The switch-up started last summer when the previous director left after clashing with political leaders over