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A Friendly Check on Sweet Drinks

March 7, 2026

The U. S. Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy, recently softened his strong warning about sugary drinks from the popular coffee chain Dunkin’ after a week of heated discussion. Earlier in the month, he had called for possible limits on some of Dunkin’s sweeter offerings, describing them as “the wors

sports

RedHawks vs. Debate: The 31‑Game Quest

March 7, 2026

Miami’s men’s basketball team is set to finish its 31‑game unbeaten run against the Ohio Bobcats tonight. The game starts at 9 p. m. Eastern on ESPN2, and the talk about whether Miami deserves a spot in the big tournament is louder than ever. Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith said on Thursday’s

crime

Mayor’s Party Turns Into Legal Nightmare

March 7, 2026

The first woman to lead DeRidder, Misty Roberts, faced a shocking fall from grace after a house gathering for her son’s birthday spiraled into serious criminal allegations. While serving as mayor, she invited teenagers to her home and offered them alcohol, a decision that later became the centerpiec

sports

Lakers Lose to Nuggets, Players Falter Amidst Strong Denver Start

March 6, 2026

The game began with Denver flooding the scoreboard, pulling ahead 11‑0 and never letting Los Angeles catch up. Whenever the Lakers tried to mount a comeback, Denver answered immediately, shutting down any momentum. LeBron James showed his usual intensity, attacking the rim and defending hard, but

entertainment

Big Stars, Big BBQ: What to Expect at Stagecoach 2026

March 5, 2026

The 2026 Stagecoach Country Music Festival will feature a sizzling lineup of celebrity chefs and music stars who will cook up tasty treats for fans. The event, held from April 24 to 26 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, will see Guy Fieri hosting his own stage and a tent full of barbecue stands. Fans

health

New Autism Research Group Stands Up to Controversial Committee

March 3, 2026

Scientists and advocates have announced a fresh, independent body that will chart the future of autism studies. The new group aims to set priorities based on solid science, offering a counterpoint to a federal panel that many feel is tainted by questionable views. The federal committee was reshap

education

Sowela Boosts Surgical Skills with Big Lab Upgrade

March 3, 2026

Sowela’s Technical Community College‑Morgan Smith campus has spent $350, 000 on new surgical technology and sterile processing labs. The investment creates more space for hands‑on learning, giving students a chance to practice in settings that look like real hospitals. The surgical technology

health

Vaccine Hero’s Warning: Why We Must Keep the Shield Up

March 3, 2026

The story begins in 1957, when a young doctor named Stanley Plotkin was on his first night as a pediatric intern. A frantic father brought in a 3‑year‑old who could barely breathe, and before the doctor could even look at him, the boy died. The culprit was Haemophilus influenzae type b, a bacteria t

sports

High‑School Sports Stars Shine in February

February 28, 2026

In late February, fans voted on the standout athletes from high‑school games that wrapped up by the end of the month. Winners receive certificates and can print them from a shared Dropbox folder starting the following Monday. Teams are encouraged to send pictures of their athletes holding these awar

politics

Unexpected Allies in a Legal Storm

February 28, 2026

The United States and Albania have found themselves oddly linked by the same man: Jack Smith. In 2020, Smith, then chief prosecutor at a special court in The Hague, announced charges against Hashim Thaci, a former Kosovar leader and close ally of U. S. President Donald Trump during his first term. T