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Conspiracy Charge Faces First Amendment Challenge

March 17, 2026

Three former protest leaders say a federal conspiracy charge is wrong because it turns peaceful assembly into a crime. The case started during the Trump‑era “Midway Blitz” deportation drive. After prosecutors dropped charges against two people, the remaining four now fight a felony that could

religion

A Quiet Shift in America’s Spiritual Landscape

March 17, 2026

Recent data shows that the decline in church attendance and rise of atheism have slowed, with more people identifying as Christian or joining other faiths. Researchers note that the percentage of adults who say they belong to a religion or have no religion has stayed steady over five years. Some sch

politics

Dangerous Skies Over Lebanon: What the Airstrikes Mean

March 17, 2026

Israel has been dropping bombs on Lebanese towns since rockets began coming from the south. The strikes have hit homes, shelters for refugees and even a medical centre. Over 800 people in Lebanon have died and more than a million were forced to leave their houses, according to local officials.

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

Future Skills: Why Gen Z Must Be Heard

March 17, 2026

The promise of a computer‑science degree was once the surest path to success. Many students took loans, earned degrees and found high‑pay jobs. That certainty disappeared as artificial intelligence grew faster than anyone expected. Today, almost half of all code is written by machines and major tech

science

New Planet Finds: A Strange World of Lava Oceans and Sulfur Skies

March 17, 2026

Scientists have spotted a planet that doesn’t fit the usual categories we know. The world, called L 98‑59 d, was first spotted in 2019 but recent telescope data has opened a window into its bizarre climate. It is about one and a half times bigger than Earth, both in size and mass, making it a rocky

weather

Why March Weather Acts Like a Mood Swing: Extreme Conditions Explained

March 17, 2026

March often feels like weather whiplash—and this week is no exception. From blizzards in the Midwest to flash floods in Hawaii, the U. S. is experiencing a mix of extremes. But why now? Early spring acts like a meteorological battleground. Cold air from Canada still lingers, while warm, moist air pu

weather

Stormy Skies Over New England: Wind, Floods, and Quick Temperature Swings

March 17, 2026

Monday in Boston brings a messy mix of rain and wind, turning the usual evening trip home into something slower and trickier. Steady downpours drench the city, leaving standing water on roads and making it hard to see ahead. Thunder might join the rain show, adding sudden bursts of sound to the gloo

science

Research Trends on Kawasaki Disease in Southeast Asia

March 16, 2026

Studies show that the rate of Kawasaki disease is rising in Southeast Asian countries, and scientists are trying to understand why. One reason may be a link with the COVID‑19 pandemic, which has drawn more attention to the illness. Researchers wanted to see how many papers and citations about Kawasa

crime

A Rough Ride: When a Train Platform Turns into a Danger Zone

March 16, 2026

A 59‑year‑old man from River Forest was walking to the Harlem Avenue stop on December 1, hoping to catch a train to Rush University Medical Center where he volunteered. He had no car and used the CTA because he could move around on his own, even though he has an intellectual disability. A man who ha

Conspiracy Charge Faces First Amendment Challenge

A Quiet Shift in America’s Spiritual Landscape

Dangerous Skies Over Lebanon: What the Airstrikes Mean

Boston’s March 17 Celebration: More Than a Holiday

Future Skills: Why Gen Z Must Be Heard

New Planet Finds: A Strange World of Lava Oceans and Sulfur Skies

Why March Weather Acts Like a Mood Swing: Extreme Conditions Explained

Stormy Skies Over New England: Wind, Floods, and Quick Temperature Swings

Research Trends on Kawasaki Disease in Southeast Asia

A Rough Ride: When a Train Platform Turns into a Danger Zone

Future Skills: Why Gen Z Must Be Heard