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Portland’s Weather Mix: From Dry Beginnings to Light Snow in the Cascades

March 25, 2026

Portland starts Wednesday with a brief spell of clear skies, giving residents a momentary break from rain. But that calm is short‑lived. Satellite data shows an approaching front coming in from the eastern Pacific, set to bring a band of showers across the metro area. The National Weather Service wa

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Braves Roll Out New Food and Lights Before Season Start

March 25, 2026

The Atlanta Braves kicked off media day at Truist Park, showing fans a fresh lineup of food and entertainment before the season opens. The first thing visitors noticed were bright LED lights that give the stadium a rock‑concert feel, a design choice aimed at making every game night feel electric. E

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Reality TV’s Religious Rollercoaster

March 25, 2026

The internet buzzed over a dramatic scene where a former reality star hurled furniture at her ex‑partner. Yet another headline—about the arrest of a man linked to a famous family—received far less attention. On March 18, police in Arkansas took down Joseph Duggar on child‑molestation charges and lat

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Why Arkansas is fighting over the Ten Commandments in schools

March 24, 2026

In 1980, the U. S. Supreme Court made it clear: posting the Ten Commandments in public schools isn’t about education—it’s religious promotion. Kentucky learned this the hard way when its law requiring the display was struck down. Despite tweaking the wording to sound neutral, courts still ruled it u

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A Busy CEO’s Daily Grind and His Quest for Authentic Food

March 23, 2026

Hady Kfoury runs a chain of Middle‑Eastern restaurants that is growing fast, with 43 stores now and plans for over 200 by 2030. He wakes before dawn, around six a. m. , and uses the quiet hour to stretch or run. After that he calls his mother for a quick chat, keeping the family bond alive whi

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From Small Town to Big Court: A Basketball Journey

March 23, 2026

A young athlete from Southborough, Massachusetts grew up in a family that moved to the United States from Belarus and Ukraine. His parents, Olga and Alexei, settled in America after leaving their home countries, bringing with them a strong work ethic and love for sports. The player’s early basketbal

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Surprise Upsets and New Stars Set the Stage for March Madness Round of 32

March 22, 2026

The first round of the 2026 NCAA men’s tournament has wrapped up, leaving a mix of expected victories and shocking defeats. Fans now turn their attention to the round of 32, which kicks off this Saturday and Sunday. Sports enthusiasts can catch up on Friday’s outcomes, where several underdogs man

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Plane Crash Investigation Stalled, No Answers After Four Years

March 22, 2026

The crash of a China Eastern Boeing 737-800 in Guangxi on March 21, 2022 killed all 132 passengers and crew. That day, the aircraft went down a hillside about an hour after takeoff, making it the worst aviation disaster in China for thirty years. Aviation rules normally demand an initial report with

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A Rising Basketball Star and the Roots That Shape Him

March 21, 2026

Alex Karaban first appeared on a college basketball court in 2022, but his story runs deeper than the hoops and the scoreboards. Born on November 11, 2002, he grew up in Northborough, Massachusetts, where the local courts became his playground and his future. As a freshman at UConn, he started 38 of

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St. John’s Wins, Fans Gear Up for March Madness

March 21, 2026

St. John’s beat Northern Iowa and moved into the second round of the 2026 NCAA tournament. The Red Storm started strong, pulling ahead early and never letting their opponents catch up. Now the team will face either Kansas or Cal Baptist on Sunday, March 22. The game’s start time is still be