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Linux Finally Catches Up to Windows with a Game-Changing Performance Feature

For years, the Linux kernel’s scheduler has been world‑class at balancing loads, yet it missed a crucial, cache‑aware instinct. In modern multi‑core systems, that gap can turn into measurable latency, especially when threads bounce between cores that don’t share the same cache. A new upstream feature, often called Cache Aware Scheduling, is now set to change that equation. A cache‑savvy scheduler arrives At the heart of any OS, the scheduler decides which thread runs where and for how long. In modern CPUs, small private caches (L1 and L2) sit beside each core, while a larger Last Level Cache (LLC, typically L3) is shared among groups of cores. When a task migrates across LLC boundaries, its warm data may vanish from the cache, forcing slower trips to main memory. Cache Aware Scheduling keeps related tasks close to their shared LLC, reducing destructive migrations. By respecting cache topology, the kernel minimizes cold‑start penalties and preserves locality that many workloads desperately need. The result is less thrashing, fewer memory stalls, and more consistent throughput. "Keep tasks close to their data, and the system will keep performance close to its peak." Why this narrows the Windows gap Windows has long leaned on topology‑aware, cache‑sensitive heuristics, especially since the Windows 10 era. That advantage helped Microsoft handle hybrid designs with P‑cores and E‑cores, plus complex cluster and NUMA layouts. With cache awareness integrated upstream, Linux brings parity to this vital dimension, without sacrificing its trademark flexibility. The Linux approach remains deeply configurable, reflecting the ecosystem’s breadth across servers, desktops, and embedded devices. It layers atop existing NUMA‑balancing and energy‑aware logic, refining placement rather than reinventing the wheel. Crucially, it aligns scheduling with the hardware’s real shape, not just with abstract CPU counts. Real‑world gains and who benefits Early tests on Intel Sapphire Rapids platforms point to gains in the 30–45% range for select workloads. Those wins appear in cache‑sensitive tasks like in‑memory analytics, high‑thread compilation, and microservices with tight working‑sets. Games and latency‑bound engines can also feel steadier frame‑times, especially when threads share hot assets. The benefits extend to AMD’s 3D V‑Cache parts, where keeping threads near enlarged cache slices prevents needless misses. Hybrid x86 designs with performance and efficiency cores further profit when cache and core roles are scheduled in concert. Even handhelds running SteamOS can squeeze more out of limited power, translating cache locality into smoother play. Key advantages include: Lower end‑to‑end latency Fewer expensive misses to RAM Better multi‑socket and NUMA behavior Improved energy efficiency More predictable QoS under mixed loads Stronger scaling on dense servers Caveats, tuning, and rollout No scheduler change is purely free, and trade‑offs still exist. Favoring locality can reduce cross‑cluster balance if limits are set too tight. Likewise, fairness and utilization must remain healthy, especially under heterogeneous, bursty workloads. Linux’s implementation is designed to be measured and tunable, not a blunt instrument. It cooperates with energy‑aware scheduling for mobile efficiency, and with NUMA‑balancers on big iron. Expect architecture‑specific refinements as vendors surface richer topology hints and cache‑sharing maps. Upstream integration has begun, with broad distribution adoption likely over the next cycles. Many users will encounter the change through standard kernel updates in 2025–2026, depending on distro cadence. Server‑class kernels may enable or tune it sooner for targeted fleets where cache locality is money in the bank. How to think about performance impact Cache Aware Scheduling amplifies gains when your workload is both CPU‑bound and cache‑sensitive. Think tight inner loops, hot code paths, and datasets that fit snugly in shared LLC. It’s less dramatic for I/O‑bound services or memory‑hungry tasks that blow past cache capacity. Still, even modest locality improvements often translate into smoother tail‑latency, which is where user experience and SLAs typically break. Developers can further help by pinning related threads, batching work, and aligning data to reduce cross‑cluster chatter. The scheduler’s new awareness works best when applications expose good hints. The bottom line By understanding and honoring cache topology, Linux removes a subtle yet costly bottleneck. The kernel’s smarter placement keeps hot data hot and work near where it belongs. That narrows a long‑standing gap with Windows, while preserving the openness and tunability Linux champions. For gamers, creators, and operators, the payoff is practical: more consistent frames, faster builds, and snappier services. For the ecosystem, it’s another step toward hardware‑savvy scheduling that turns transistor complexity into real‑world speed. And for Linux itself, it’s a timely upgrade that matches today’s silicon with tomorrow’s expectations.

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Mar 14 • 8:00 AM EDT • Technology • iowaparkleader.com
The delicate, ever-changing dance between politics and religion

The dance, really a marathon that brings to mind the classic movie “They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?”, has been going on as long as there have been governments and organized religion. That is to say that this delicate tango has been with us since time immemorial. In ancient times, the state and the state religion […]

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Mar 14 • 7:18 AM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Letters to Sports: Bam Adebayo's 83-point game needs asterisk

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts on Bam Adebayo surpassing Kobe Bryant, the UCLA women's basketball team, the Rams and more.

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Mar 14 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • latimes.com
Is the ACA driving up healthcare costs? The evidence is mixed

What to know in the debate surrounding the role of the Affordable Care Act in driving up medical costs.

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Mar 14 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • latimes.com
Contributor: Federal power grabs on elections are not about fraud

Trump has called the SAVE Act his top priority. But why? His commission found no widespread problem that needed solving.

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Mar 14 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Men's college basketball games today: Schedule, times, how to watch for March 14

Here's the full NCAA men's basketball schedule, for March 14, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

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Mar 14 • 4:24 AM EDT • Sports • usatoday.com
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High school students to compete in UMass Dartmouth business challenge

Over 200 high school students will compete in a business challenge at UMass Dartmouth to learn real-world skills.

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Mar 14 • 4:01 AM EDT • Business • yahoo.com
High school soccer: State championship scores and schedule

CIF State championship boys and girls soccer scores and schedule.

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Mar 14 • 2:05 AM EDT • Sports • latimes.com
High school baseball and softball: Friday's scores

CIF City Section and Southern Section high school baseball and softball scores from Friday.

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Mar 14 • 2:01 AM EDT • Sports • latimes.com
Confidential health records from UK BioBank project exposed online

Exclusive: Guardian investigation finds data from flagship medical research leaked dozens of times

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Mar 14 • 2:00 AM EDT • Health • theguardian.com
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High school basketball: State championship results and schedule

CIF state championship boys and girls basketball scores and schedule.

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Mar 14 • 12:44 AM EDT • Sports • latimes.com
UCLA stuns Michigan State to reach Big Ten tournament semifinals

Behind another stellar performance from Donovan Dent, UCLA avenged a loss to Michigan State earlier this season in an 88-84 win the Big Ten tournament.

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Mar 13 • 11:32 PM EDT • Sports • latimes.com
Aryna Sabalenka reaches Indian Wells final for 3rd time in 4 years

Aryna Sabalenka, a two-time runner-up at Indian Wells, will get another shot at winning after beating Linda Noskova 6-3, 6-4 in the semifinals.

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Mar 13 • 9:49 PM EDT • Sports • latimes.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
Huntington Beach business leaders talk shop at mayor's breakfast

The annual event, hosted by the Chamber of Commerce, was held Thursday morning at the Pasea Hotel & Spa.

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Mar 13 • 8:04 PM EDT • Business • latimes.com
NBC's 'Access Hollywood' is canceled as daytime TV audiences shrink

Talk programs "The Steve Wilko Show" and "Karamo" will also end, reflecting the shift to streaming and the decline in daytime TV viewing.

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Mar 13 • 6:15 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints, Answers for March 14 #537

Here's today's Connections: Sports Edition answer and hints for groups. These clues will help you solve The New York Times' popular puzzle game, Connections: Sports Edition, every day.

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Mar 13 • 5:27 PM EDT • Sports • cnet.com
LeBron James' adaptability a key in victory over the Bulls

The 41-year-old forward is letting Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves control the offense, but he continues to find ways to impact the game on both ends of the court.

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Mar 13 • 5:13 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Who Will Be the Packers’ Next Quarterback Redemption Story?

The Green Bay Packers have become victims of their own success. Matt LaFleur has had to rely on backup quarterback Malik Willis several times over the past two seasons. Willis stepped up impressively, leading the Packers’ offense to nine touchdowns with only one turnover in 11 games. Willis clearly benefited from working with LaFleur and the […] The post Who Will Be the Packers’ Next Quarterback Redemption Story? appeared first on The Lead.

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Mar 13 • 2:35 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
6 U.S. airmen die in crash; Hegseth says Iran's leader is 'likely disfigured'

Six American airmen deployed to operations against Iran were killed after their KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq, US Central Command said Friday.

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Mar 13 • 1:58 PM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Passenger’s mental health episode turns ferry around - The Martha's Vineyard Times

A Vineyard Haven man’s mental health episode forced a Steamship Authority ferry to turn around and head back to Woods Hole shortly after departing this week. On Tuesday morning, Falmouth Police responded to the ferry terminal in Woods Hole for what was described as a “disruptive passenger” aboard the passenger ferry M/V Woods Hole shortly […]

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Mar 13 • 1:39 PM EDT • Health • mvtimes.com
Public Administration as Solution Science

The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Naim KapucuMarch 13, 2026 Public administration is often described as the bridge between public goals and real results. When communities face complex problems such as public safety, health threats, climate risks, housing pressures or […]

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Mar 13 • 1:37 PM EDT • Science • patimes.org
SU soccer star 'humbled' by Seattle Sports Star of the Year nomination

Caroline Penner's breakout season with Seattle U earned her a nomination for the Seattle Sports Star of the Year awards. "Just so honored," she said of the recognition.

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Mar 13 • 1:00 PM EDT • Sports • seattletimes.com
Trump administration readies plans to dismantle renowned science lab

The National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado has been targeted for months by the Trump administration. Scientists say critical research will be lost.

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Mar 13 • 12:34 PM EDT • Science • seattletimes.com
WA residents may soon be able to bet on UW, WSU, Gonzaga sports

Under the measure, bettors would be allowed to wager on the outcome of games or matches featuring schools from Washington.

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Mar 13 • 9:00 AM EDT • Sports • seattletimes.com
Pasqual's in Verona closing, Easter treats, and a new NBA record

The Cap Times' new Food & Culture newsletter shares Madison area restaurant news, with recommendations for what to read, watch, listen and eat.

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Mar 13 • 9:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • captimes.com
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Slow downtown recovery testing Seattle’s pragmatic progressives

At Wednesday’s annual Downtown Seattle Association gala, local progressive politicians tried to demonstrate their practical, pro-business side.

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Mar 13 • 9:00 AM EDT • Business • seattletimes.com
Prep talk: Greatest individual performances in state basketball history

A look at some of the top individual performances at the CIF state basketball championships through the years.

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Mar 13 • 7:15 AM EDT • Sports • latimes.com
World Baseball Classic today: Every WBC game happening on March 13

Here's the full World Baseball Classic schedule for March 13, including game times, TV channels and how to stream.

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Mar 13 • 6:30 AM EDT • Sports • usatoday.com
Irish comic David Nihill used storytelling to overcome stage fright

Irish comedian and storyteller David Nihill brings his conversational 'Taking Tangents' show to Irvine, Pasadena and Los Angeles from March 13 to 17.

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Mar 13 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
James Blake: Trying Times review – platitudes about politics and Kanye can’t detract from an excellent album

Amid the stylistic shifts of Blake’s seventh record come samples of Dusty Springfield and Dizzee Rascal: gripping distractions from some preachy sentiments

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Mar 13 • 4:40 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
Microsoft DirectX Gears Up For ML Era On Windows, Advanced Shader Delivery Solves Game Stutter & Load Times, DXR 2.0 Teased

Microsoft has announced two new updates at GDC 2026: ML-Powered DirectX & Advanced Shader Delivery for the next chapter in gaming.

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Mar 13 • 3:05 AM EDT • Technology • wccftech.com
‘Every Brilliant Thing’ review: The interactive Daniel Radcliffe

Daniel Radcliffe stars in the Broadway premiere of 'Every Brilliant Thing,' an interactive performance piece written by Duncan MacMillan and Jonny Donahoe that meditates on what makes life worth living.

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Mar 12 • 11:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Rory McIlroy struggles in first-round of The Players Championship

Defending champion Rory McIlroy shot 74 in the opening round of The Players Championship.

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Mar 12 • 7:25 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
U.S. is in the dark on Mojtaba Khamenei's views on the bomb

Khamenei's deep alliance with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has raised concern that Iran's new leader will depart from his father's long-standing position against building a bomb.

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Mar 12 • 5:22 PM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints, Answers for March 13 #536

Here's today's Connections: Sports Edition answer and hints for groups. These clues will help you solve The New York Times' popular puzzle game, Connections: Sports Edition, every day.

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Mar 12 • 4:54 PM EDT • Sports • cnet.com
The promise and peril of health care AI

AI isn't lifting all boats equally in health care. At times, it might be making things worse.

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Mar 12 • 1:19 PM EDT • Health • axios.com
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New Iranian leader Khamenei vows 'never ending' revenge in first public statement

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei provided a statement for the first time since U.S.-Israeli strikes killed his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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Mar 12 • 12:16 PM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
MacBook Neo Teardown: Modular Ports, Glue-Less Battery, Zero Tape

A teardown of the new MacBook Neo by Australian YouTube repair channel Tech Re-Nu reveals what may be the most modular and repair-friendly Mac laptop in recent times. The Neo is shown being taken apart in just six minutes, suggesting Apple has prioritized simplicity across the board, using standard Torx screws (T3, T5, and T8) and a clean cable routing design. To open the aluminum body, eight screws on the bottom are loosened, similar to the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro.

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Mar 12 • 9:43 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Radian Shuts Down Mortgage Conduit Business, Refocuses On Insurance Strategy

Radian Group has ceased accepting new business for its mortgage conduit platform and will wind down the unit over the coming months. The company determined that discontinuing the operation was preferable to selling it, according to company statements.The conduit, which operated primarily through Radian Mortgage Capital, bought mortgages from lenders in the secondary market. It then sold these to investors or into private-label securitizations, sometimes retaining mortgage servicing rights on those loans.

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Mar 12 • 9:29 AM EDT • Business • nationalmortgageprofessional.com
Hollywood's top films were less diverse in 2025, study finds

The percentage of women and people of color holding lead roles in Hollywood's top movies dropped in 2025, according to a new UCLA study.

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Mar 12 • 9:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Buc-ee's scores 'F' grade on BBB. Here's why

Stores in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee and Texas received the low-grade rating.

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Mar 12 • 7:43 AM EDT • Business • elpasotimes.com
Birmingham playing for Division III state hoops title after losing early in City playoffs

The Patriots regrouped after losing in the City Section playoffs to advance to play Antioch Cornerstone Christian for the title on Friday.

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Mar 12 • 7:15 AM EDT • Sports • latimes.com
Nine tips to help you cope during turbulent times

Nine science-backed techniques to help you cope and find some calm in turbulent times.

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Mar 12 • 6:00 AM EDT • Science • bbc.com
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'I'll take dad's memory with me'

Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Dario Vidosic says his father will be missed as a "coach and a human" after his death at the age of 64. Rado joined the Seagulls club in January 2025, six months after his son Dario, and became head of women's and girls' coaching, helping Albion to their best finish of fifth in the Women's Super League. Speaking to BBC Radio Sussex before the final seven games of the season, Dario said he has found "harder and easier" times in trying to cope with his grief.

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Mar 12 • 3:57 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints, Answers for March 12 #535

Here's today's Connections: Sports Edition answer and hints for groups. These clues will help you solve The New York Times' popular puzzle game, Connections: Sports Edition, every day.

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Mar 11 • 9:51 PM EDT • Sports • cnet.com
Joe Rogan says Trump’s supporters feel ‘betrayed’ by Iran war

The influential podcast host described the conflict as a sharp reversal from the policies the president had campaigned on.

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Mar 11 • 9:45 PM EDT • Politics • seattletimes.com
Astronomers witness magnetar birth for first time

Scientists observed for more than 200 days the death of star that resulted in a dense, spinning remnant threaded with an extremely strong magnetic field

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Mar 11 • 6:10 PM EDT • Science • thetimes.com
‘Back to the Future’ musical tour is all spark, no substance

Adapted from the 1985 sci-fi hit, “Back to the Future” has fun visual stunts and self-mocking moments. The tour runs in Madison through March 15.

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Mar 11 • 5:30 PM EDT • Entertainment • captimes.com
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2026 Players Championship odds, picks: Surprising predictions from model that's called 16 majors

Mike McClure's model has simulated The Players Championship 2026 10,000 times and revealed PGA best bets for TPC Sawgrass

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Mar 11 • 12:48 PM EDT • Sports • cbssports.com
Why I Changed My Mind on Bible Prophecy and Politics

“It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority.”

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Mar 11 • 11:42 AM EDT • Politics • christianitytoday.com
World Baseball Classic games today: Every WBC game happening on March 11

Here's the full World Baseball Classic schedule for March 11, including game times, TV channels and how to stream.

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Mar 11 • 6:03 AM EDT • Sports • usatoday.com
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Tilly music video proves AI won't be putting actors out of work soon

A year ago, AI 'actress' Tilly Norwood outraged Hollywood. The music video 'she' just released proves that AI can't replace human actors.

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Mar 11 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Yamaha is leaving California after nearly 50 years

Yamaha Motor Corp. U.S.A. is the latest company to leave California, seeking increased efficiency and profitability.

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Mar 11 • 6:00 AM EDT • Business • latimes.com
High school basketball: boys' and girls' regional finals results from Tuesday

CIF Southern Section boys' and girls' playoff basketball results.

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Mar 11 • 1:30 AM EDT • Sports • latimes.com
Palisades comes up just short against Bakersfield Christian

Jack Levey’s three-pointer at the buzzer was off target and Palisades lost to Bakersfield Christian in the Southern California Regional Division II final.

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Mar 11 • 1:05 AM EDT • Sports • latimes.com
Bondi reportedly moved to military housing because of threats

Other officials who have relocated include Secretary of State Marco Rubio; Kristi Noem, the exiting homeland security secretary; and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

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Mar 11 • 12:22 AM EDT • Politics • seattletimes.com
Kings lose in overtime to the Boston Bruins

Charlie McAvoy scored 39 seconds into overtime to earn the Bruins their 13th straight victory at home with win over Kings.

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Mar 10 • 10:10 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Prep sports roundup: Harvard-Westlake pulls out 5-4 baseball win over Sierra Canyon

Ira Rootman delivers two-run single in the seventh to rally Harvard-Westlake in Mission League opener.

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Mar 10 • 9:58 PM EDT • Sports • latimes.com
WA income tax passes House after 24-hour debate

Democrats cheered and hugged after the vote, with Gov. Bob Ferguson joining them in the wings of the House chamber celebrating a measure he has pledged to sign.

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Mar 10 • 9:41 PM EDT • Politics • seattletimes.com
War death toll in Lebanon rises to 570, health ministry says

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Mar 10 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • timesofisrael.com
Conservative media figures lose court bid for WA House press passes

A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Washington state lawmakers were within their rights when they declined to issue press passes to three conservative media figures.

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Mar 10 • 5:45 PM EDT • Politics • seattletimes.com
War with Iran fuels Russian oil boom — and trouble for Ukraine

War with Iran drives oil prices higher, boosting Russian energy revenues and shifting global attention from Ukraine as Moscow gains economic leverage.

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Mar 10 • 5:40 PM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Tulsa Police launch new downtown patrol division covering IDL and entertainment districts

Tulsa Police announced a new Downtown Patrol division, the first new division in 35 years, to improve safety and response times in the IDL and nearby districts.

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Mar 10 • 5:16 PM EDT • Entertainment • newson6.com
Connect for Health Colorado offers enrollment assistance

Connect for Health Colorado is accepting applications for enrollment and referral partners across the state.

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Mar 10 • 5:00 PM EDT • Health • aspentimes.com
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Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints, Answers for March 11 #534

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Mar 10 • 4:08 PM EDT • Sports • cnet.com
Murrieta Mesa is new No. 1 team in Southland softball rankings

Murrieta Mesa is unbeaten in 11 games this season and move ahead of JSerra into the top-ranked position.

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Mar 10 • 3:29 PM EDT • Sports • latimes.com
Greater Binghamton Health Center employee to pay more than $6k after falsifying timesheets

An employee with the Greater Binghamton Health Center was ordered to pay a fine after committing ethical violations on his timesheets.

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Mar 10 • 2:55 PM EDT • Health • wbng.com
March 12 Vallejo/Vacaville Arts-Entertainment Source: Activities

March 12: Solano County Science and Engineering Fair, 4 p.m., Solano County Fairgrounds, 900 Fairgrounds Drive, Vallejo. March 12: Box Of Pearls Janis Joplin, 6:30 p.m., Empress Marquee Club, 324 V…

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Mar 10 • 2:21 PM EDT • Entertainment • timesheraldonline.com
2026 Players Championship odds, prop picks, predictions, free best bets: Golf model backing Collin Morikawa

Mike McClure's golf model has simulated the 2026 Players Invitational golf tournament 10,000 times and revealed its best prop bets

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Mar 10 • 12:39 PM EDT • Sports • cbssports.com
With U.S. at war with Iran, political upheaval could hit World Cup

Conflict between the U.S. and Iran threatens to put politics at the center of the 2026 World Cup instead of soccer's most prestigious showcase.

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Mar 10 • 11:02 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Mental health solutions for the digital age

Ask the digital natives of Gen Z about the source of their biggest mental health challenges, and most will say social media and AI.Several of the nearly 400 guests at the third annual Gen Z Wellness Summit, presented by the Friends of Semel Teen Advisory Council at UCLA on March 8, explicitly named the endless stream of content on their phones as serious stressors. “Everybody is addicted to (Tik Tok) as if they were addicted to substances,” said Jantin Asmar, 17, a senior at Virtual Academy in Antelope Valley. “We’re always chasing that dopamine. We’re expecting that dopamine rush and it’s really decaying our interactions with others.” High school student Jantin Asmar was among nearly 400 people who attended the third annual Gen Z Wellness Summit. (Photo by Sandy Cohen) Even young teens feel pressure to be on social media constantly, both to consume content and collect “likes,” said 13-year-olds Chloe and Sophia, both students at Brentwood School. “Everyone’s always on, and you miss stuff if you’re not on it,” Chloe said, adding that social media’s emphasis on appearances is leading to eating disorders: “That’s a big thing for our generation.”The incessant influx of images and updates creates expectations that “weigh teenagers down,” said Linda Kou, 16, a junior at San Gabriel High School.Even though digital spaces allow people to connect with others beyond their immediate surroundings, it doesn’t always translate to real-life community, said Kelah Morgan, 17, a senior at Animo South Los Angeles Charter High School. High school students Kelah Morgan, left, and Linda Kou, shared about the challenges presented by social media. (Photo by Sandy Cohen) “Even if you see people saying that they relate to you online, it might be hard to find people in your personal life who you see every day who you feel comfortable enough to say, ‘You see me online, but this is me in real life and what I’m actually going through,’” she said.Solutions for our digital timesThe Gen Z Wellness Summit was intentionally designed as a free, in-person gathering where young people interested in mental health from across the southland could meet in person. “Peer support is the most important element of maintaining our mental health in community,” said Helena Hansen, MD, PhD, director of UCLA’s Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior.Keynote speakers at the summit addressed AI, social connection and self-empowerment, while breakout sessions included discussions about eating disorders, dating, substance use, phone detox and breathwork. Here are some of the day’s top takeaways:Beware of FOPO: Scott Barry Kaufman, PhD, a psychology professor at Columbia University, said that rather than FOMO, or fear of missing out, we ought to be more aware of FOPO: fear of people’s opinions. “Just think about how much your FOPO might be holding you back in your life,” Dr. Kaufman said. “And just that inner contemplation should be enough for you to change your life, because there’s so many things we don’t go after because we have debilitating FOPO.”We don’t need to feel like we’re the best – or what he called “narcissistic self-esteem” – but it’s helpful to acknowledge our own worth, recognize our good qualities and develop self-belief in the skills and talents we’ve cultivated. When we have that – dignity and self-respect, without needing everyone to like us – FOPO is less of a concern.Self-reflection is most effective in community: “When we try to self-reflect alone, we sometimes ruminate,” said Ira Bedzow, PhD, executive director of the Emory University Purpose Project. “But when we self-reflect with people that we trust … (it) allows us to hold ourselves accountable to different ways of seeing and different ways of hearing and different ways of being.”Opening up about our experiences and listening to others are skills we can develop, Dr. Bedzow said.He invited students to participate in what he called a “fishbowl exercise,” where four students sat in a small circle, surrounded by a dozen or so students forming a larger circle. Those in the inner circle answered such questions as: “What stops you from being you today?” and “What helps you feel most like you?”Within minutes, the group in the small circle (the fishbowl), were sharing intimately about their life challenges as those in the outer circle nodded in understanding.After the exercise, one participant said, “I felt like I wasn’t alone, that it wasn’t just me who feels that way.”Another remarked on how “personal” it felt to share face-to-face with others, even strangers.Don’t let AI crush your creativity: Theoretical neuroscientist Vivienne Ming, PhD, has been studying artificial intelligence for more than 20 years. And while she said “it’s reasonable to be concerned” about the fast-growing technology, it can also help humans become better problem-solvers when used strategically.“The smartest thing on the planet today are humans and machines working together creatively,” Dr. Ming said. “What gets more valuable in humans as machines get smarter? Our ability to explore the unknown.“Your unique voice is literally your value to the world … but most of us for most of our lives have been taught to not be unique,” she continued. “Be your own person. Celebrate being different. It is genuinely, measurably, truly valuable.”In a breakout session called “Phone Detox? IYKYK: Living Your Story IRL” led by Don Grant, PhD, students shared their frustrations with AI compromising academic work, art and creativity.“Art is a translation of human experience,” one participant said. “When people use AI, they diminish their own human experience.”Dr. Grant urged them, as “the last generation to remember a world before AI,” to remember the power of imagination and creativity – and to act on it.Remember that social media distorts perceptions: Stuart B. Murray, PhD, PsyD, who directs the Eating Disorders Program and Translational Research in Eating Disorders Program at UCLA, asked the students in his breakout session to take a spontaneous selfie and edit it to conform with society’s beauty standards. All 20 girls in the room immediately got to work, thickening their hair, slimming their faces, plumping their lips.“The pressure to look like what we present on social media can be crippling,” Dr. Murray said. “We now know that social media use is part of a causal pathway into an eating disorder.”Adolescents and young adults are most at risk of developing an eating disorder, he said, with one in three students on college campuses exhibiting clinically meaningful eating-disorder symptoms. More than 4 million people in California will have an eating disorder in their lifetime.Even for those who don’t develop anorexia or bulimia, the ubiquity of modified images online distorts what we consider normal, making us feel worse about ourselves. 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Mar 10 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • uclahealth.org
Poison-pill effort to cancel proposed billionaire tax hits voters' mailboxes

California voters are being urged to put a poison-pill effort on the November ballot that would nullify a controversial proposed tax on the state’s billionaires.

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Prep talk: Bell's baseball team is surging with 8-1 record

After winning City title in 2024, Bell's baseball team returns to its winning ways this season and has picked up some big victories already.

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World Baseball Classic today: Every game happening on March 10

Here's the full World Baseball Classic schedule for March 10, including game times, TV channels and how to stream.

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Ahead of NFL Draft, Silly Goose adding Pittsburgh shop

The Silly Goose shop will fill one of 50 empty storefronts in Golden Triangle section of Downtown Pittsburgh.

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iPhone 17 Pro Max vs iPhone 18 Pro Max: Specs, Features, and What's New Compared

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Women's college basketball games today: Schedule, times, how to watch for March 10

Here's the full NCAA women's basketball schedule, for March 10, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

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The New Brand Playbook for Unpredictable Times

Multi-brand upheaval and geopolitical uncertainty are impacting business in 2026. Here’s how independent labels are buckling down accordingly.

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High school baseball and softball: Monday's scores

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U.S. and Israeli war in Iran, which Trump says will be 'short term,' has global reach

In less than two weeks, the Trump administration has instigated a truly global conflict, and with no clear path to resolution.

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Marco Rubio is the most powerful Latino U.S. politician ever. Heaven help us all

Here's a reminder that no matter how high and mighty you get in Trump's White House, a Latino is still an exotic 'other.'

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Times Entertainment’s Power Creator Awards – Women’s Edition: All about the jury, categories, nominees, and more

Discover the nominees, categories, and jury of Times Entertainment’s Power Creator Awards - Women’s Edition, recognizing exceptional women transforming India's digital landscape on International Women’s Day.

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Scientists Analyzed Air Bubbles Frozen in Ice. They’re Full of Warning Signs for Humanity.

While hydrogen itself doesn’t trap greenhouse gases, its interaction with other gases can indirectly heat the atmosphere 11 times faster than carbon dioxide does.

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Promising free college tuition is obvious politics -- and a good idea

Promising free college tuition is obvious politics -- and a good idea

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Challenging your brain helps keep it healthy. Here’s how to do it

Doctors often advise exercising your brain to stay sharp but stretching your brain might be the better description.

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Spacecraft's impact changed asteroid's orbit around the sun in a save-the-Earth test, study finds

A new study has found that an asteroid NASA used for target practice a few years ago was nudged into a slightly different route around the sun

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Newsom's fight with Trump and RFK Jr. on public health

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has positioned himself as a national public health leader by staking out science-backed policies in contrast with the Trump administration.

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Billionaires Made 19% of Federal Election Campaign Contributions in 2024

Billionaires made 19 percent of all reported federal campaign contributions in 2024, a Times analysis shows, and even more in some local elections. Wealthy donors are reaping the rewards.

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Men's college basketball games today: Schedule, times, how to watch for March 9

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Scientists up in arms as flying lab has its wings clipped

Faam, the airborne laboratory deployed after the eruption of an Icelandic volcano shut airspace in 2010, will be grounded after government funding was cut

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Iran war sends shockwaves through African fuel market and economies

Rising global oil prices triggered by the Iran war are increasing economic pressures across Africa, where most countries rely heavily on imported petroleum products.

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US science budgets have been spared. So why is no one celebrating?

The Trump administration’s proposals to eviscerate the NIH and NSF have been overturned in Congress after a year of cancelled programmes and legal wrangling. Yet as funding continues only to dribble out of downsized and politicised agencies, few believe that US science is out of the woods yet

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'Dreaming Whilst Black' creator Adjani Salmon on calling out the entertainment industry

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UCLA mauled Iowa and proved the Bruins can win a national title

The UCLA women's basketball team rolled to a 51-point win over Iowa in the Big Ten tournament title game, showing it deserves the No. 1 overall seed.

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The Times' top 25 high school baseball rankings

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Trump says U.S. ground troops in Iran 'possible'

Trump declined to rule out the possibility of sending U.S. forces inside Iran, saying it could “possibly happen” as the conflict intensifies.

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New Entertainment Venue Launching This Month on South Fourth Street

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