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Sentiment improves among Japan's big firms, but Iran war clouds outlook

Business ​sentiment among large Japanese manufacturers improved in the three months to ‌March, according to a closely watched survey released on Wednesday, a sign that increasing economic uncertainty from the Middle East conflict has yet to hit morale.

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Mar 31 • 8:18 PM EDT • Business • reuters.com
Coffee at night may increase risky behavior, especially in women

Drinking coffee at night might come with an unexpected downside: increased impulsivity. In a new study, fruit flies given caffeine after dark behaved more recklessly, ignoring signals that normally make them stop. Daytime caffeine didn’t have the same effect, pointing to a strong link between timing and behavior. Even more striking, females were far more sensitive than males.

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Mar 31 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Hulu's April Lineup Brings Back 'Malcolm In The Middle' And Finally Continues 'The Handmaid's Tale'

A highly anticipated sequel to "The Handmaid’s Tale" and a mini reboot of "Malcolm in the Middle" hit the streamer this month.

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Mar 31 • 9:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • huffpost.com
SB26-140 will protect access to rare disease treatments

By Amanda Boone There are moments in life that leave an indelible mark on your soul. For me, one came in the middle of the night when I took a full breath for the first time in over a decade. At first, I was confused — then I realized what it was. I woke my […]

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Mar 31 • 2:45 AM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Sheldon Middle School Students Do Well At State Science Fair

Sheldon, Iowa — Sheldon Middle School students wrapped up another successful year at the State Science and Technology Fair of Iowa (SSTFI) last week. The fair was held at Hilton […]

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Mar 30 • 10:06 PM EDT • Science • kiwaradio.com
Oil rises for a fourth day on supply cuts from widening Middle East conflict

Oil prices rose for ​a fourth day on Tuesday, with Brent crude poised for its largest monthly gain on record and U.S. ‌crude futures set for their strongest monthly increase since 2020, because of supply constraints from the widening Middle East war.

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Mar 30 • 9:12 PM EDT • Business • reuters.com
New Zealand Business Sentiment Hits Lowest Since 2024 Recession

New Zealand business sentiment slumped in March to the lowest since mid-2024 when the economy was in recession as the Middle East conflict hits the outlook for earnings and investment.

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Mar 30 • 8:42 PM EDT • Business • bloomberg.com
Zayas vs. Boots Title Fight Set For June 27

A big time title fight is headed to Brooklyn, New York as The Ring is reporting that Xander Zayas is set to defend his WBA and WBO Junior Middleweight (aka Super Welterweight) titles against current interim WBA champion. Jarron Ennis, on June 27, 2026 inside Barclays Center. Ennis was linked to a fight against interim […]

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Mar 30 • 7:30 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Exclusive: Unilever imposes global hiring freeze, citing Middle East war effects, memo says

Dove soap maker Unilever has implemented a global ​hiring freeze "at all levels" that will last at least three months, citing the effects ‌of the widening conflict in the Middle East, according to a memo seen by Reuters.

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Mar 30 • 5:48 PM EDT • Business • reuters.com
Top takeaways from CPAC, the influential conservative convention that just wrapped in Texas

The annual Conservative Political Action Conference, or CPAC, has wrapped in Grapevine, Texas. The event included speeches from Texas officials — including Gov. Greg Abbott, Attorney General Ken Paxton and Sen. Mayes Middleton — all current candidates for statewide office.

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Mar 30 • 2:32 PM EDT • Politics • houstonpublicmedia.org
Clemson scientist wins Governor’s Award for expanding science access

BeakerBox provides middle school classrooms with ready-to-use, inquiry=based science lessons that meet state education standards.

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Mar 30 • 7:00 AM EDT • Science • news.clemson.edu
George Eliot is best known for Middlemarch, but she also wrote an early work of science fiction

George Eliot saw literature as uniquely capable of extending our sympathies, but her work engaged deeply with scientific questions too.

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Mar 29 • 3:06 PM EDT • Science • theconversation.com
Hingham Schools Eye Business Curriculum Expansion as Class Size Concerns Mount

HINGHAM - March 23, 2026 - The Hingham School Committee moved to modernize its high school offerings Monday night, reviewing a comprehensive plan to expand the “small but mighty” Business Department while simultaneously grappling with data that places Hingham as an outlier in elementary class sizes. Director of Social Studies Andy Hoey presented a two-year program review that highlighted the department’s success in community partnerships but warned that high student demand is testing current staffing limits. Meanwhile, committee Chair Jen Benham presented independent research showing Hingham is the only benchmark district with second-grade classes hitting a 25-student cap, sparking a directive for the Policy Subcommittee to review class-size standards. Editors note: South Shore News is going paid in April, subscribe now to make sure you don’t miss a story. Reach out for group or organizational pricing. Subscribe The Full Story The meeting opened with a look into the future of Hingham High School’s (HHS) curriculum. Andy Hoey, who oversees the Business Department, presented the first formal program review for the department since 2009. [15:09] Hoey characterized the department as a vital elective hub that currently serves between 14% and 27% of the HHS student body in any given year. [31:31] “We are very proud of our business department here at Hingham High School... while we’re very proud of it, we are always striving to make improvements and enhancements.” [15:55] — Andy Hoey, Director of Social Studies A key highlight of the presentation was the announcement of a new AP Business with Personal Finance course launching next year, pending enrollment. [20:08] The review team found that while the program is “well-aligned” to national standards, it remains a high-school-only offering. Hoey outlined an action plan to explore “vertical articulation,” potentially introducing business or financial literacy units at the middle school level to fill a “gap” identified between fifth and eighth grade. [41:48] However, the department faces “smoke and mirrors” regarding student GPA, according to Hoey. Currently, most business courses are “unleveled” and do not count toward a student’s GPA, which survey data suggests may deter some students from enrolling. [28:15] The committee discussed the possibility of offering Honors or College Prep (CP) credit for advanced courses, such as investing or marketing, to better reflect their academic rigor. [38:27] The discussion took a sharp turn toward elementary education during an enrollment update. Superintendent Dr. Katie Roberts noted a net gain of four students mid-year, but it was Jen Benham’s “rabbit hole” data analysis that caught the committee’s attention. [50:35] Benham researched 13 benchmark towns—representing 34 elementary schools—and found that Hingham was the only district with a second-grade section reaching 25 students this year. [51:36] Benham’s findings suggested that while many districts lack formal class-size policies, Hingham’s current cap of 25 for second grade may be too high. “I think if we could at least have 23 at a cap for grade two,” Benham suggested, noting the importance of that grade level for literacy development. [53:09], [54:55] Dr. Roberts cautioned that smaller classes require more staff, which is a significant hurdle following a budget season where nine general education positions were cut across the district. [55:56] The committee also finalized the 2025 Town Report, which was updated to be more “student-centered” and highlight staff early in the document. [11:12] Additionally, a series of food service policies were approved to align with Massachusetts’ universal free school meal mandate, including new protocols for meal modifications due to allergies or religious needs. [59:23] Share Why It Matters The meeting underscored a tension between Hingham’s desire to offer elite, specialized programming and the foundational pressure of class sizes. The expansion of the Business Department—including potential Microsoft certifications and AP courses—aims to prepare students for a “real world” where credit scores and financial literacy are paramount. [46:20] However, the revelation that Hingham’s second-grade classes are larger than those in all neighboring benchmark towns suggests a potential strain on early education that could impact long-term student performance if not addressed by the Policy Subcommittee. Official Minutes & Data Key Motions & Votes Motion: To approve the Hingham Public Schools 2025 Town Report. [13:16] Vote: Unanimous (7-0) ([01:13:28]) Motion: To approve the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for summer counselor work regarding course placement. [57:33] Vote: Unanimous (7-0) ([57:50]) Motion: To approve Policy EFBA (School Food and Nutrition/Meal Modifications). [01:00:32] Vote: Unanimous (7-0) ([01:00:44]) Motion: To approve Policy EFC (Universal Free School Meals). [01:00:54] Vote: Unanimous (7-0) ([01:01:07]) Public Comment No members of the public spoke during the meeting or via the remote link. [01:02:30] What’s Next The Policy Subcommittee will take up the review of elementary class-size caps over the next year to determine if the Grade 2 limit should be lowered from 25 to 23. [52:18] The Business Department will monitor enrollment for the new AP Business course and continue exploring dual-enrollment partnerships with Quincy College. [38:13] Source Video: Harbor Media South Shore News is a reader-supported publication. 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Mar 29 • 7:03 AM EDT • Business • southshore.news
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How Jaxson Dart's presence has changed everything for NY Giants

A year ago, the Giants were in the middle of a desperate search for their franchise QB. Jaxson Dart has completely altered the narrative.

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Mar 29 • 4:01 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Market Square momentum builds as crews work to push project over goal line before NFL Draft

In the middle of 2010, the owners of Costanzo’s restaurant — then a mainstay in Downtown Pittsburgh — faced a choice: pay their electric...

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Mar 29 • 4:00 AM EDT • Business • post-gazette.com
Check out all 9 UFC Seattle finishes

UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Pyfer took place on Saturday at Climate Pledge Arena. The 13-bout fight card featured nine finishes. The event was headlined by a middleweight match between former two-time titleholder Israel Adesanya and No. 14 ranked Joe Pyfer. Check out highlights of ...

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Mar 29 • 1:37 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Iranian attack on Saudi base injures US troops. More American forces arrive in the Middle East

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Mar 28 • 4:13 PM EDT • Politics • audacy.com
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Cruzeiro set priorities for the next transfer window 🛒

With the “domestic” window closed, Cruzeiro is already preparing for moves in the transfer market in the middle of the year.The next window opens on April 20. And Cruzeiro’s board already has it...

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Mar 28 • 12:56 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
UFC Seattle Start Time, Full Fight Card Details

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is back in Seattle, Washington later TONIGHT (Sat., March 28, 2026) to stage UFC Seattle from inside Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. The event — which streams live on Paramount+ — will be headlined by a Middleweight fight that will see former division king, Israel Adesanya, face rising contender Joe […]

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Mar 28 • 10:29 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Iran’s efforts to mount attacks against US extend far beyond its military. Here’s what to know

As the US sends large numbers of troops to the Middle East, preparing for a possible ground incursion, Iran’s willingness to inspire lone-wolf attacks, lead cyber hacks, and conduct assassination operations abroad is likely to increase, terrorism experts and US law enforcement officials told CNN.

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Mar 28 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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Stocks tumble, Dow confirms correction territory, as Middle East tensions drag

U.S. stocks tumbled on Friday, with each of the three major indexes closing at their lowest levels in over seven months and the Dow confirming it was in correction territory

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Mar 27 • 4:39 PM EDT • Business • unionleader.com
Business Lookahead: Gauging the war's impact

STORY: From a worrying drop in stocks to a surge in energy prices from the war in the Middle East to key data on jobs and trade, these are the stories to watch in business and finance in the coming week. ::Look Ahead::War impactThe first quarter is ending with financial markets at the mercy of geopolitics.The Iran war has wiped roughly $7 trillion off global stocks since it erupted.With oil prices up nearly 70% year to date, suddenly interest rates are heading up, rather than down, and energy-hungry AI does not look like such a slam-dunk anymore.Meanwhile, gold has plunged 16% after being nearly unstoppable since the start of 2025.We’ll see whether markets roll on or rollover as the second quarter begins.::Job growth in focusThe U.S. jobs report for March comes out Friday.It will offer a crucial view into the economy's health as investors gauge fallout from the energy price surge.Monthly payrolls are seen rising by 48,000, according to a Reuters poll. February's surprisingly weak report caught Wall Street off guard, showing nonfarm payrolls fell by 92,000 while the unemployment rate increased to 4.4%.Uncertainty over the Iran war is also clouding the economic forecasts for the Federal Reserve, with Wall Street pulling back on expectations for U.S. interest rate cuts this year as the oil price surge fuels concerns about rising inflation.Other U.S. data in the coming week includes retail sales for February and reports on manufacturing and services activity.::Chip checkSouth Korea releases its trade data for March on Wednesday.It will provide an early indicator of how the global economy is holding up in the face of the war and the resulting shock to energy prices. Korea's export-heavy economy is a bellwether for global trade and one of the first to report data from the previous month.Its manufacturing fortunes are of even greater interest than usual, not just because of its dependence on Middle Eastern energy imports, but also because its world-leading DRAM chips are of critical importance to the AI sector and currently in short supply too. ::Inflation assessmentAnd flash euro zone inflation for March is due on Tuesday. After long hovering around the 2% mark, higher energy prices are now expected to push headline inflation up, as they did in 2022. The question is, how large and sustained any jump in inflation might be.Early data is not painting a pretty picture. Private sector growth in the euro zone slowed sharply in March, with input costs rising to their highest in more than three years and supply chains being significantly disrupted.Money markets are now heavily pricing in a rate hike which was almost unthinkable before the Iran war.

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Mar 27 • 3:28 PM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Live: UFC Seattle early weigh ins results

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is just over 24 hours away from the upcoming UFC Seattle mixed martial arts (MMA) event, booked for tomorrow night (Sat., March 28, 2026) on Paramount+ from inside Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. UFC Seattle will be headlined by the middleweight main event between former champion Israel Adesanya and 185-pound […]

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Mar 27 • 11:45 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Young Iowans compete for $300K in scholarships at state science fair

Hundreds of middle and high school students from across Iowa are fielding questions from judges, entering the second and final day of the State Science and Technology Fair of Iowa, underway at Iowa State University. Fair director Alexa Groff says the competition is gathering Iowa’s best and brightest students to showcase their most creative ideas […]

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Mar 27 • 9:57 AM EDT • Science • radioiowa.com
NTT Data CEO on managing business in the Middle East amid on-going conflict

Abhijit Dubey CEO of NTT Data says rising energy prices so far have had little impact on their data center businesses due to the long-term contracts and their ability to pass on costs to customers.

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Mar 27 • 9:39 AM EDT • Business • cnbc.com
Preview: UFC Seattle ‘Adesanya vs. Pyfer’

Former middleweight champ Israel Adesanya will look to stop the rise of Joe Pyfer in the main event of UFC Fight Night 271 on Saturday in Seattle.

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Mar 26 • 1:17 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
WHO warns of health crisis ‘unfolding in real time’ across Middle East

Hostilities should halt and healthcare facilities must be treated as ‘safe havens’, WHO’s regional chief has said

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Mar 26 • 1:00 AM EDT • Health • theguardian.com
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US oil prices rise as investors assess Middle East de-escalation

U.S. oil prices rose in early trade on Thursday, recovering some of the ​previous day's losses as investors assessed prospects ‌for de-escalation in the Middle East and Iran reviewed a U.S. proposal to end the war, which has ​disrupted energy flows from the Gulf.

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Mar 25 • 6:42 PM EDT • Business • reuters.com
U.S. Circulates Iran Peace Plan While Sending Troops to the Middle East

The 2,000 paratroopers heading to the region may give President Trump more leverage in negotiations, but they also leave him with the option of doubling down on military force.

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Mar 25 • 4:02 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
More than $40K Awarded to Middle and High School Scientists and Engineers at the 72nd Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair

/PRNewswire/ -- The 72nd Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair (GSDSEF) was held this year at the Balboa Park Activity Center, on Wednesday, March...

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Mar 25 • 11:00 AM EDT • Science • prnewswire.com
Approximately 1,000 US soldiers preparing to deploy to the Middle East to be available for Iran operations

Approximately 1,000 US soldiers with the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division are expecting to deploy in coming days to the Middle East, according to two sources familiar with the matter, adding to the growing military firepower in the region as the Trump administration says it is in talks with Iran to end the conflict

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Mar 24 • 5:14 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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Losses triple for Highmark Health in 2025: ‘We’re still in the middle of the storm’

Despite revenue gains, operating losses continued for the second consecutive year in 2025 at hospital and health insurance giant Highmark Health as the...

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Mar 24 • 12:07 PM EDT • Health • post-gazette.com
US business activity slips to 11-month low in March amid Iran war, S&P Global survey shows

U.S. business activity slowed to an 11-month low in March as the war in the Middle ​East raised prices for energy products and other inputs, a survey showed on Tuesday, reinforcing fears of an ‌acceleration in inflation in the months ahead.

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Mar 24 • 9:48 AM EDT • Business • reuters.com
Registration opens for hands-on ocean science program for teachers this summer

Registration has officially opened for BLOOM Educators, Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences' professional development program offering hands-on training for middle and high school teachers.

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Mar 24 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • penbaypilot.com
Arbitration case could bring change to NCAA's 'messy middle'

Why Nebraska's recent challenge could have wide-ranging salary cap implications.

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Mar 24 • 7:50 AM EDT • Sports • espn.com
Pound loses footing, business activity growth slows on Iran war hit

The British pound fell against the dollar on Tuesday, ​reversing some of its rise from the day before, as the Middle East war continues ‌to hold sway over markets and as signs emerged that the conflict was starting to affect Britain's economy.

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Mar 24 • 7:38 AM EDT • Business • reuters.com
Investors Question Whether Quick Peace in Iran Is Possible

Global markets are under pressure again amid doubts that the fighting in the Middle East can end anytime soon.

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Mar 24 • 7:35 AM EDT • Business • nytimes.com
Colorado football lands mid-tier in ESPN's returning production metric

Colorado ranks near the middle of the FBS in returning production, balancing transfer portal additions with a few key returning pieces.

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Mar 24 • 7:03 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Home heating oil firms squeezed as diesel, crude prices surge amid Middle East tensions

It's a volatile market for home heating oil businesses. Rising oil and fuel costs after a brutal winter have customers calling and asking for help.

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Mar 24 • 4:47 AM EDT • Business • foxbusiness.com
Brent crude oil back over $100 a barrel as optimism over Middle East de-escalation fades

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

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Mar 24 • 3:28 AM EDT • Business • theguardian.com
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Segment: Financing Action on Extreme Heat and Maternal and Newborn Health: The Way Forward

The segment “Financing Action on Extreme Heat and Maternal and Newborn Health: The Way Forward” will examine how innovative and better-aligned financing approaches can respond to these growing risks. Discussions will highlight country experiences in mobilizing domestic resources, opportunities to unlock and scale climate finance, and the role of heat-smart innovations in building resilient health systems. Particular attention will be given to low- and middle-income countries, where exposure and vulnerability remain highest, and where integrated solutions can deliver the greatest impact.

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Mar 23 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • pmnch.who.int
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Free sports physicals return for public school students in Flagler and Volusia counties

Thousands of middle and high school students in public schools across Volusia and Flagler counties can receive free sports physicals this spring as AdventHealth helps young athletes prepare safely for the upcoming season.

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Mar 23 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • adventhealth.com
MTSU Agrees to Long-Term Extension with NIKE and BSN SPORTS - Middle Tennessee State University Athletics

MTSU Athletics announced on Monday that it will continue to partner with the world's leading brand for apparel and footwear after inking a long-term extensio...

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Mar 23 • 6:00 AM EDT • Sports • goblueraiders.com
No 10 says Starmer had ‘constructive’ call with Trump on Middle East and strait of Hormuz

PM will meet with the Commons liaison committee and chair the government’s Cobra emergency committee today

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Mar 23 • 5:31 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
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Science Explains Why You Wake Up at 3 am, and How to Go Back to Sleep

About one in five people have middle-of-the-night insomnia.

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Mar 23 • 5:07 AM EDT • Science • inc.com
Rising Health Costs Push Some Middle-Aged Adults To Skip the Doc Until Medicare

Adults ages 50 through 64 faced some of the steepest increases in out-of-pocket costs for Obamacare plans after a set of federal subsidies expired at the end of December. Some say they are putting off care or considering dropping health insurance coverage until Medicare picks up the bill.

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Mar 23 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • kffhealthnews.org
Rising health costs push some middle-aged adults to skip the doc until Medicare

Adults ages 50 through 64 saw health care costs skyrocket after Obamacare subsidies faded. Now some are delaying care until Medicare kicks in.

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Mar 22 • 5:02 AM EDT • Health • usatoday.com
The war on Iran is in its fourth week. Here’s what to know

Three full weeks of the war the US and Israel launched against Iran have shocked the world oil market, pierced a sense of safety in parts of the Middle East, and claimed the lives of US service members and civilians in multiple countries.

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Mar 22 • 4:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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‘The best course I've taught’: Duquesne business students, faculty volunteer to help with taxes

After hearing in 2018 about a way to help low- to middle-income individuals and families with preparing their tax returns, Amy Yurko, now an associate...

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Mar 22 • 4:00 AM EDT • Business • post-gazette.com
The Antidote to Our Growing Crises Must Transcend Politics

Each day, the challenges in our nation pile up. In just recent weeks, there has been the ongoing war in Iran and the Middle East, and ongoing debates about the growing negative impact of the Internet, looming AI challenges, and the Epstein files. The anticipation of divisive, even ugly, midterm elec...

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Mar 22 • 1:40 AM EDT • Politics • thefulcrum.us
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Clemson's Mia Moore and USC's Kara Dunn renew rivalry in overtime thriller

Moore and Dunn both grew up near Atlanta, and first matched up in middle school. They also played AAU together in high school.

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Mar 21 • 8:31 PM EDT • Sports • usatoday.com
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Utica University Science Fair Inspires Young Scientists

Young scientists from local middle and high schools gathered for the 47th annual Utica University Regional Science Fair.

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Mar 21 • 8:30 PM EDT • Science • wktv.com
Laid Off in Midlife, China’s Reform Generation Braces for Downward Mobility

The future once seemed boundless for those who grew up during China’s reform era. Now in middle age, they are pinned between economic stagnation and institutional age discrimination.

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Mar 21 • 12:00 AM EDT • Business • nytimes.com
Pentagon orders 2,500 troops, 3 warships from California to the Middle East

The Pentagon deployed three warships and roughly 2,500 Marines to the Middle East from the California-based USS Boxer amphibious ready group and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit.

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Mar 20 • 12:41 PM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Warriors’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs

The Warriors are in the middle of a nightmare season, and it would be painful for fans if they witness their season end in a nightmare too.

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Mar 20 • 2:19 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Trump says U.S. is not putting troops in Middle East region

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Mar 19 • 1:33 PM EDT • Politics • detroitnews.com
Lebanon: Israel must halt attacks on healthcare workers, medical facilities and first responders

Responding to the killings and injuries of dozens of healthcare workers and first responders in Lebanon since 2 March 2026, amid escalating attacks by the Israeli military and its allegations – without providing evidence – that ambulances and healthcare sites are being used for military activities and may be targeted, Kristine Beckerle, Deputy Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa at Amnesty International, said: “Israel is deploying the same deadly playbook it used in 2024 in Lebanon to kill dozens […]

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Mar 19 • 7:09 AM EDT • Health • amnesty.org
The teens hooked on sports betting apps

Underage gambling has become a popular extracurricular activity for high school and middle school kids, sometimes with dangerous consequences.

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Mar 19 • 5:01 AM EDT • Sports • nbcnews.com
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Benidorm's champion 'opening gate' for MMA in Spain

Home favourite Costello van Steenis defends his PFL middleweight title against Britain's Fabian Edwards in Madrid on Friday in the largest MMA event to ever take place in Spain.

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Mar 19 • 3:27 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Bank of England expected to leave interest rates on hold as Middle East crisis drives up oil and gas prices

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

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Mar 19 • 3:14 AM EDT • Business • theguardian.com
Helium prices increase due to ongoing conflict in Middle East

The price of helium has doubled as the Straight of Hormuz remains closed.

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Mar 18 • 10:00 PM EDT • Business • spectrumlocalnews.com
Thai Leader Anutin Set to Extend Rule in Vote After Election Win

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is poised to win lawmaker approval for a new term less than six weeks after elections, potentially bringing stability to the country’s often volatile political landscape and allowing him to manage the fallout from the war in the Middle East.

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Mar 18 • 5:00 PM EDT • Politics • bloomberg.com
Christie Gayheart earns top Michigan science honor

Jefferson Middle School science teacher Dr. Christie Gayheart was recognized by the Midland Public Schools Board of Education for being awarded the George G. Mallinson Award.

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Mar 18 • 7:15 AM EDT • Science • ourmidland.com
Orange Bank & Trust Company Celebrates Women’s Leadership at Annual Bronx Women in Business Event

MIDDLETOWN, N.Y., March 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orange Bank & Trust Company proudly hosted its second annual Bronx Women in Business ev...

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Mar 17 • 4:00 PM EDT • Business • markets.businessinsider.com
‘Worst-case scenario’: Middle East nuclear concerns haunt top health officials

The WHO is remaining “vigilant” for any kind of atomic threat.

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Mar 17 • 3:59 PM EDT • Health • politico.eu
Orange Bank & Trust Company Celebrates Women’s Leadership at Annual Bronx Women in Business Event

MIDDLETOWN, N.Y., March 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orange Bank & Trust Company proudly hosted its second annual Bronx Women in Business event recently, an initiative created to celebrate the achievements, resilience, and leadership of women throughout the Bronx business community. Founded by Vanessa Baijnauth, Branch Manager of the Bank’s Williamsbridge Road office, along with the dedicated Bronx Women in Business Committee, the event continues to serve as a dynamic platform for empowering wom

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Mar 17 • 3:00 PM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Fresno County students prepare for the annual science fair

Middle and high school students from across Fresno County are gearing up for this year's annual science fair.

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Mar 17 • 1:11 PM EDT • Science • abc30.com
UTC-hosted Regional Science and Engineering Fair highlights STEM talent

Dozens of students from across the Chattanooga region gathered on Monday, March 9, at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s Challenger STEM Learning Center to present their research projects to a panel of judges. The Chattanooga Regional Science and Engineering Fair has existed for 74 years and attracts both middle and high school students to showcase their projects and compete for the chance to advance to the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair.

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Mar 17 • 9:07 AM EDT • Science • blog.utc.edu
Oil prices jump as Iran warns Strait of Hormuz ‘cannot be the same’

Oil prices spiked Tuesday as Iran intensified its attacks on energy infrastructure across the Middle East and a senior regime figure suggested that the crucial Strait of Hormuz wouldn’t become safe for ships anytime soon.

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Mar 17 • 6:17 AM EDT • Business • cnn.com
US race to counter Iranian drones echoes response to roadside bombs in Iraq and Afghanistan

Facing deadly Iranian drone attacks across the Middle East, the US military has been rushing defensive systems into the region while adjusting to a threat that has come to dominates modern battlefields and carries echoes of a weapon that haunted service members during the 20 years of the war on terror.

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Mar 17 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Kern County could see record heat as Bakersfield nears 95 in mid-March, NWS says

It may feel like summer in Kern County, but it is only the middle of March — and temperatures could reach the mid-90s, raising concerns about record heat and th

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Mar 17 • 1:49 AM EDT • Health • bakersfieldnow.com
Social Sciences in the News: Political Science Professor David

Political Science Professor David Broockman's paper Should Moving to the Middle Win Candidates Votes? It Depends Where Voters Are was cited in an op-ed in The New York Times titled "The Democratic

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Mar 16 • 2:19 PM EDT • Science • ls.berkeley.edu
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The Persian Gulf, a booming business for the Trump family

The US president and his children maintain a thriving relationship with entities and authorities in the Middle East, where they have expanded their activities since the Republican’s return to the White House

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Mar 16 • 7:09 AM EDT • Business • english.elpais.com
Middletown health inspectors cite 10 spots for serious violations

Out of 47 inspections in January, Middletown health inspectors cited 10 eateries for priority item violations, the most serious type.

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Mar 16 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • middletownpress.com
Gulf investors seen likely to keep funding Africa renewable energy despite the Iran war

Renewable energy projects in Africa that depend on Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds and state-backed companies will likely press ahead despite the Iran conflict, analysts say, thanks to the continent's surging appetite for power and fuel.

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Mar 16 • 2:02 AM EDT • Business • seattletimes.com
2 of US' 3 mine-hunting ships for Middle East just seen in Asia

The Independence-class littoral combat ships were seen docked at Penang amid worries that Iran may mine the Strait of Hormuz.

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Mar 16 • 1:17 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
If Trump has already won the Iran war, why does he need foreign ships to help him end it?

A week ago, President Donald Trump told Britain not to bother sending ships to the Middle East because he’d already won the Iran war.

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Mar 16 • 12:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Middle East crisis: UN health agency releases emergency funds for Lebanon, Iraq, Syria

The UN World Health Organization (WHO) is releasing another $2 million in emergency funds to support health systems in Lebanon, Iraq and Syria as strikes against Iran by the US and Israeli continue amid counterstrikes across the Gulf and wider region by Tehran.

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Mar 15 • 3:39 PM EDT • Health • news.un.org
WHO releases US$2 million in emergency funds to support health response in Lebanon, Iraq and Syria

15 March 2026, Cairo, Egypt — As humanitarian health needs continue to rise across parts of the Middle East, WHO has released US$2 million from its Contingency Fund for Emergencies (CFE) to support the health response...

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Mar 15 • 10:44 AM EDT • Health • emro.who.int
Hundreds of students compete in Science Olympiad regional at Rock Valley College

Hundreds of middle school and high school students put their science skills to the test during the annual Science Olympiad regional competition at RVC.

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Mar 15 • 9:33 AM EDT • Science • wifr.com
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Young men shouldn’t wait to think about heart health, study suggests

You may think heart disease is a “middle age” problem. The research suggests men’s risk increases much earlier than most people think.

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Mar 15 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • washingtonpost.com
Hundreds of students compete in Science Olympiad regional at Rock Valley College

Hundreds of middle school and high school students spent Saturday at Rock Valley College to put their science skills to the test during the annual Science Olympiad regional competition.

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Mar 14 • 10:27 PM EDT • Science • wifr.com
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Trump says Iran is ready to negotiate a ceasefire but he's not ready to make a deal

The president said the "terms aren't good enough yet" to make a deal with Iran amid a widening war in the Middle East.

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Mar 14 • 7:12 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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He Earns $1,000 a Job—and He’s a Car Dealer’s Worst Nightmare

With car prices soaring, one man deploys dealer speak to talk down the sticker price on behalf of buyers: “You’re hiring a middleman to deal with the middleman to make the middleman more efficient.”

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Mar 14 • 7:00 PM EDT • Business • wsj.com
Beachwood Schools news: High school Science Olympiad team is first in regionals; girls track & field wins ind

In Beachwood City Schools news, the Beachwood High School Science Olympiad team won its regional competition; the school's girls track & field team won an indoor title; and thre middle school Mathelete team also found success.

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Mar 14 • 4:33 AM EDT • Science • cleveland.com
WWE stars visit Las Vegas middle school to talk mental health and supporting classmates

WWE Superstars joined a Las Vegas middle school Friday afternoon to deliver a message about mental health and supporting classmates.WWE Community Champions team

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Mar 13 • 9:51 PM EDT • Health • news3lv.com
Trump’s war alliance with Israel is reshaping the Middle East

President Trump is the first American leader to embrace fighting a full-fledged, joint war with Israel. Washington has tried to avoid that level of coordination in the past.

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Mar 13 • 9:22 PM EDT • Politics • seattletimes.com
Escalating war in Middle East, Georgia special election, World Cup

This week's episode is on the impacts of the war, the special U.S. House election in Georgia and the geopolitics of the FIFA World Cup.

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Mar 13 • 9:00 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
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Trump’s War Alliance With Israel Is Reshaping the Middle East. But It Carries Risks.

President Trump is the first American leader to embrace fighting a full-fledged, joint war with Israel. Washington has tried to avoid that level of coordination in the past.

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Mar 13 • 8:11 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Trump touts Middle East ‘win’ as question
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Mar 13 • 5:13 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
F1 set to cancel Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix due to war in Middle East as 2026 calendar to drop to 22 races

Formula 1 is set to cancel the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix by the end of this weekend due to ongoing Middle East conflict; watch the Chinese GP Sprint live on Sky Sports F1 at 3am on Saturday, followed by full qualifying at 7am

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Mar 13 • 11:41 AM EDT • Sports • skysports.com
Netanyahu sells regional change as hopes for Iran regime change fade

Israeli leaders are framing the bombing campaign as having transformed the Middle East in their favour as pressure to end the conflict builds.

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Mar 13 • 11:35 AM EDT • Politics • bbc.com
US troops used ATACMS missile to sink Iranian ships, submarine: Caine

US troops in the Middle East have used a ground-based ballistic missile system to sink multiple Iranian ships, Gen. Dan Caine said.

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Mar 13 • 10:46 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Pete Hegseth wanted an ‘American Crusade.’ Now he’s leading a war in the Middle East

In the war the US launched on the Islamic Republic, the US secretary of war, as he prefers to be called, likes to talk about how the Christian God is on his side.

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Mar 13 • 4:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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Old Dominion ROTC instructor killed by convicted ISIS terrorist ID’d as chair of military science department who served in the Middle East
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Mar 12 • 8:29 PM EDT • Science • nypost.com
M5 MacBook Air Review: A Laptop With Real Middle Child Energy

Apple's thinnest laptop is powerful for most tasks. Still, there may be better options above and below it.

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Mar 12 • 4:10 PM EDT • Technology • gizmodo.com
Intruder Releases the Security Middle Child Report, Revealing How the Cybersecurity Industry Is Leaving Midmarket Businesses Behind

LONDON, March 12, 2026--Intruder, a leader in exposure management, today released its Security Middle Child Report, which uncovered that almost half of cybersecurity leaders at midmarket businesses, e.g. companies with at least $50M revenue and between 400-6000 employees, say they don’t have the right technology solutions, leaving them stuck in what Intruder calls the "security middle child problem." 46% say enterprise platforms assume more staff, budget, or complexity than they can support and

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Mar 12 • 7:00 AM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
One-third of Americans skip meals or other needs to afford health care

About half of middle-income households said they have delayed a major life event because of medical costs, new Gallup polls found.

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Mar 12 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • washingtonpost.com
What's shaping the K-shaped economy: Spending, jobs, income, credit

The K-shaped economy is growing more lopsided. Wealthy Americans splurge on travel and events; lower- and middle-income people cut back on groceries.

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Mar 12 • 4:56 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
An Empty Middle: RV Utah 16, Marquette 7

It was a game, and then the Golden Eagles stopped scoring and the Utes ran away with it.

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Mar 11 • 10:47 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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