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Crossing Borders for Learning

March 15, 2026

An American student started his journey in a New York state university, earning a political science degree. In 2015 he spent the summer in Wuhan as part of an exchange program, then a decade later returned to China for a graduate degree in global health while interning at a medical university. ...

politics

Ken Paxton vs. John Cornyn: A Texas Senate Showdown

March 15, 2026

In a recent debate, a Texas political strategist challenged Senator John Cornyn’s bid for another term. She argued that Cornyn has little to show for his time in the Senate, pointing out his attempts to limit Second Amendment rights and his frequent attacks on former President Donald Trump. The stra

health

Deciding When a Newborn Is on the Edge

March 15, 2026

Parents and doctors often meet when a baby arrives just shy of being able to survive on their own. In those moments, they must talk about values, worries and disagreements fast. The usual method in the U. S. is called “shared decision making. ” The idea behind it is that facts like chances of sur

politics

Warner Bros. Discovery Faces Strong Pushback Over New Merger

March 15, 2026

Warner Bros. Discovery is eyeing a deal that could bring Paramount Skydance into its fold, but the plan is under fire. The merger would change who owns the company if it clears regulatory checks, but opponents are ready to stop it. The Teamsters union is demanding that the deal include real wo

business

Fertitta Eyes Caesars Deal, A Big Gamble on the Gaming Table

March 15, 2026

A Houston‑based company led by billionaire Tilman Fertitta is in the middle of negotiations to acquire Caesars Entertainment for a hefty $6. 5 billion, according to reports from CNBC. The deal would value Caesars at about $31. 5 billion when its heavy debt load is factored in, which gives Fertitta’s

politics

Senator Cassidy’s Big Test: Vaccine Politics and a Fight for Re‑election

March 15, 2026

Senator Bill Cassidy, once known as a strong supporter of vaccines, now faces a tough test in Louisiana. He voted for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , who is skeptical about many vaccines, to head the Department of Health. That decision has put him in a tight spot with voters who trust him to protect p

environment

War’s Hidden Damage to Earth and Climate

March 15, 2026

The Middle East war is hurting the planet in ways people rarely notice. Air raids burn huge amounts of jet fuel, while oil depots that catch fire release thick smoke and carbon. Scientists say the battle adds millions of tonnes of greenhouse gases, equal to many cars driving all year. Bombers

sports

Oklahoma State’s Practice Games Show Real‑World Battle

March 15, 2026

The Cowboys’ training sessions have become a proving ground for future matchups, with teams facing off in full‑scale scrimmages that mimic real game pressure. Coaches use these drills to spot strengths and weaknesses, giving players a taste of the intensity they’ll face on game day. Each practice i

environment

Starfish‑Powered Roads: A Cleaner Winter Idea

March 15, 2026

South Korean company STAR’s Tech has invented a product called Starcrush that uses crushed starfish skeletons to help keep roads safer and less damaging. The tiny holes in the skeleton let it control how salt releases into water, cutting concrete damage by up to 90 percent and improving snow melt by

education

A Nun, A Coach, and the Power of Prayer in Sports

March 15, 2026

Sister Marguerite O’Beirne, eighty years old and far from a sports expert, has become the unofficial guardian of Neumann University athletes’ academic futures. Though she can’t name a basketball rebound or explain a baseball play, she shows up at every home game in her red blazer and rosary, ready t