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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

politics

Ukraine Offers Drone Defense Help for Money and Tech

March 15, 2026

Ukraine has stepped into a new role, offering its drone‑defense know‑how to Middle Eastern nations in exchange for financial aid and advanced technology. After dispatching teams of specialists to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and a U. S. base in Jordan, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy

technology

The Future of Care: When Bodies Become Symbols

March 15, 2026

Technology is blurring the lines between people and machines, turning reality into a maze of signs that can be hard to untangle. A story set in 2100, deep beneath the sea, shows how this confusion can shape medical treatment. The tale follows Momo, a 30‑year‑old transgender star who works as a skin‑

education

SAT Rules Change: What Students and Colleges Are Saying

March 14, 2026

A student from Greater Latrobe, Autumn Blozowich, took the SAT three times but chose not to send any scores when she applied to Pitt, Kent State and Penn State. She felt the essays better showed who she was than the numbers on a test, and the plan worked—she got in to all three schools. In Wester

education

Old School, New Look: Omaha Elementary Gets a Fresh Start

March 14, 2026

"Omaha’s historic elementary school is getting a makeover that keeps its classic feel while adding modern touches. The renovation plan focuses on preserving the building’s original brick façade and large windows, which many students still love. Inside, new classrooms will have updated tech, better i

health

Living Smarter After a Cancer Diagnosis

March 13, 2026

Kate, who is 44, talked about how she changed her habits two years after learning she had cancer. She said that since the diagnosis, she has cut back on alcohol. At a London bar, when offered a drink, she declined and explained that she is now very careful about what she drinks. Experts say

sports

Team Moves: Who’s Still Free and Where They Might Fit

March 13, 2026

Free‑agency starts with big names dreaming of a scramble, but the first three days often leave only a few hot spots. Some players who were expected to jump between multiple teams are instead waiting for the right offer, and the market shifts from player to team quickly. Even with a few marquee nam

health

Doctors Need a New Playbook for Healthy Lives

March 11, 2026

A young doctor once met a delivery driver who had lost two legs because of diabetes that went untreated. The man didn’t know how much his high blood sugar cost him until he was in the hospital. That meeting sparked a question that many medical students share: are we being taught to stop problems bef

health

Children Care: A New Path in Medicine

March 7, 2026

Medical care for kids has grown into a fresh field that tackles the toughest moments of life. In the past, doctors treated children with many serious illnesses by following adult protocols or ignoring the unique needs of young patients. Now, specialists focus on palliative care that supports childre

environment

Oregon Legislature Stalls on Climate Bills While Some Rollbacks Pass

March 6, 2026

The short session in Oregon saw most climate‑focused proposals stalled, leaving the state’s clean‑energy plans largely unchanged. A key idea that would have let the state tap a “Climate Superfund” to cover wildfire and heat damage never left committee, missing another chance to hold big polluters ac