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March Madness fuels debate on legal sports gambling

ATLANTA – March Madness is shining a spotlight on sports betting across the United States. The practice is already legal in a majority of states and Washington, D.C., leaving about a dozen, includi…

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Mar 26 • 5:16 PM EDT • Sports • thehill.com
On Opening Day, some Cubs fans lean into sports betting boom while others remain wary

Sports betting has exploded in Illinois since it was legalized in 2020. Fans heading into Wrigley Field on Thursday could gamble on their phones or at a sportsbook at the ballpark.

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Mar 26 • 4:49 PM EDT • Sports • chicago.suntimes.com
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New Congressional bill targets sports team relocations

More than 40 years after the Colts left Baltimore for Indianapolis like thieves in the night, those in a profession that enjoys nearly the same level of respect are trying to prevent it from happening again.

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Mar 26 • 3:54 PM EDT • Sports • nbcsports.com
What will happen to the Chiefs and Royals stadiums when they leave? Jackson County is making a plan

Jackson County will task a group of “business leaders, developers and community stakeholders” to envision the future of the Truman Sports Complex after the Kansas City Chiefs’ and Royals’ stadium leases expire in 2031.

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Mar 26 • 3:10 PM EDT • Sports • kcur.org
With Bears in mind, Sanders bill would offer up sports teams to city before 'billionaire owners' try to move

The Home Team Act would require an owner to announce that it wants to relocate a year prior, giving the community a chance to buy at "fair market value." Texas U.S. Rep. Greg Casar called it a "keep-the-Bears-in-Chicago bill."

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Mar 26 • 2:50 PM EDT • Sports • chicago.suntimes.com
Oscars to leave Hollywood's Dolby Theatre in 2029

In addition to the physical relocation, the Oscars will shift to YouTube, a major reset as the show looks to expand its reach after years of declining TV audiences.

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Mar 26 • 2:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Myles Garrett landing spots: Why trade rumors could heat up after Browns modify his contract

Don't be surprised if Cleveland ends up trading the reigning Defensive Player of the Year.

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Mar 26 • 1:35 PM EDT • Sports • cbssports.com
World Cup qualifying live scores today: Playoff brackets, schedule

The final six spots for the 2026 World Cup will be decided over the next few days, with playoff games being held in Europe and Mexico.

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Mar 26 • 12:01 PM EDT • Sports • usatoday.com
GOP Tax Writer Floats Bill to Boost Business Interest Deductions

American companies facing higher after-tax capital costs because of how tax law excludes global income from interest deductibility calculations would get a break under new legislation proposed by a GOP House tax writer.

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Mar 26 • 12:00 PM EDT • Business • news.bloombergtax.com
http://democrats-energycommerce.house.gov/media/press-releases/republican-cuts-are-wrecking-health-care-american-families

Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., today released their latest report spotlighting the consequences of Donald Trump and Republicans’ health care nightmare, with a focus on the fallout of the Republican Big Ugly Bill.

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Mar 26 • 11:51 AM EDT • Health • democrats-energycommerce.house.gov
Jackson County executive to announce future plans for Truman Sports Complex

Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota has called an 11 a.m. news conference Thursday to discuss the future of the Truman Sports Complex.

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Mar 26 • 9:51 AM EDT • Sports • kshb.com
As women’s sports grow, Kansas City-based group empowers women to take leadership roles

Women Leaders in Sports is a professional-development organization based in Kansas City that helps empower and connect women in or seeking leadership across the sports landscape.

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Mar 26 • 7:48 AM EDT • Sports • kshb.com
Here are incoming businesses we've spotted in the Fox Cities

We spotted 6 incoming businesses around the Fox Cities. Here's what they are and what we know.

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Mar 26 • 6:02 AM EDT • Business • postcrescent.com
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Reality TV is now a cultural powerhouse. There's no stopping it

The television genre is showing no signs of loosening its grip on viewers, who have helped propel series into sprawling universes.

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Mar 26 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
From Trump to Dr. Oz: 10 reality TV personalities who went into politics

These reality stars either began their careers on TV or dipped into it later, but they all also tried their hand at politics — some more successfully than others.

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Mar 26 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Trans kids in limbo as Trump takes ‘unprecedented’ actions to limit health care

The Trump administration is trying to strongarm hospitals into shutting down their gender-affirming care programs for minors.

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Mar 26 • 5:01 AM EDT • Health • wgbh.org
Saros Looks Like Returnal, But Feels Unlike Anything Else Housemarque Has Made

A three-hour hands-on shows that the Helsinki-based studio is poised to deliver another memorable PlayStation 5 exclusive.

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Mar 26 • 4:00 AM EDT • Technology • gamespot.com
Gilbert Latin restaurant, Chandler bowling alley cited by health inspectors

A popular Latin restaurant in Gilbert and other East Valley spots were cited by health inspectors in this week's Dirty Dining report.

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Mar 26 • 1:43 AM EDT • Health • azfamily.com
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for March 26, 2026, puzzle No. 549

Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.

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Mar 26 • 12:00 AM EDT • Sports • nytimes.com
Wembanyama dominates inside as Spurs trounce Grizzlies 123-98

Victor Wembanyama had 19 points, 15 rebounds and seven blocks as the San Antonio Spurs built an early lead and coasted to a 123-98 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. Devin Vassell matched Wembanyama's 19 points, while Stephon Castle and Keldon Johnson finished with 15 points each, as seven Spurs finished in double figures. With its seventh straight victory, San Antonio moved within two games of Oklahoma City for the top spot in the Western Conference as the Boston Celtics stopped the Thunder's 12-game winning streak with a 119-109 victory on Wednesday night.

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Mar 25 • 10:40 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Howard Stern says 'George' magazine cover with JFK Jr. was his worst

Howard Stern is dishing on being JFK Jr.'s cover model for 'George' magazine and his friendship with Carolyn Bessette Kennedy.

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Mar 25 • 10:11 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Denver’s forgotten trailblazers: The Colorado Xplosion’s lasting impact on women’s sports

The first professional women’s sports team in the Mile High City, the Colorado Xplosion, was short-lived but not forgotten.

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Mar 25 • 6:49 PM EDT • Sports • denver7.com
Melania Trump shares the spotlight with a robot at an education and technology event

Melania Trump and the humanoid walked slowly side by side along the red carpet from the opposite end of a White House hallway.

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Mar 25 • 5:23 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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Doctors worry about FDA scrutiny of RSV shots to protect babies

The antibody shots are about 80% effective at preventing babies from ending up in intensive care because of RSV. The drugmakers behind them maintain they're safe.

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Mar 25 • 4:26 PM EDT • Health • npr.org
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Health alert issued for dengue outbreaks spreading in travel hotspots

The CDC has issued a Level 1 dengue fever warning covering 15+ countries, urging spring break travelers to take precautions against mosquito bites.

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Mar 25 • 4:07 PM EDT • Health • foxnews.com
Health benefits of whole grains; free nutrition coaching available

Today is Whole Day for Whole Grain. This celebration spotlights the taste, versatility and health benefits of whole grains.

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Mar 25 • 2:59 PM EDT • Health • today.marquette.edu
Some East Grand Forks businesses must register with city to sell low-potency hemp products

Changes in requirements from the state Office of Cannabis Management mean businesses selling these products must now be licensed with the OCM and registered with their local cities.

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Mar 25 • 2:35 PM EDT • Business • grandforksherald.com
Iran dismisses Trump's peace plan as 'deceptive,' as U.S. deploys more troops to Mideast

The Trump administration reportedly presented a 15-point peace deal to Iranian leaders. Iran rejected the proposal, according to its state media.

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Mar 25 • 2:05 PM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Pussycat Dolls star triples down on MAGA label after claiming politics cost her the reunion tour

Pussycat Dolls member Jessica Sutta says her MAGA alignment and RFK Jr. support cost her a spot on the group's 53-date PCD Forever reunion tour.

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Mar 25 • 1:36 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Jury holds Meta and Google liable for role in young woman's mental health issues

The verdict marks the end of the first-ever jury trial over whether tech giants should be held accountable for social media addiction. It may influence the outcome of 2,000 other pending lawsuits.

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Mar 25 • 1:32 PM EDT • Health • npr.org
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New business coming to spot near Mr. Anthony’s in Boardman

Consumers National Bank will be located in the front parking lot of Mr. Anthony's Banquet Center on South Avenue.

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Mar 25 • 1:26 PM EDT • Business • yahoo.com
How to watch ‘Wuthering Heights’ on Prime Video

Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi star in this tumultuous love story set against the Yorkshire moors.

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Mar 25 • 12:54 PM EDT • Entertainment • aboutamazon.com
A leadership vacuum adds to strains on the CDC

Low morale, staff turnover and budget issues have sapped the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The administration is expected to soon name a new director, who will have their hands full.

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Mar 25 • 12:01 PM EDT • Health • npr.org
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OpenAI shutters Sora: What’s next for artificial intelligence in entertainment?

Today on AirTalk: Open AI closes Sora; US at 250; Parenting in year 0; How is the Iran war affecting prices? Homelessness funds on the table; and Marine…

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Mar 25 • 11:55 AM EDT • Entertainment • laist.com
Warner's 'Sinners' Returns Atop U.K. Home Entertainment Sales Chart Following Oscars Win

Warner’s Sinners returned atop the Official Film Chart, the weekly U.K. home entertainment sales chart, after winning multiple Oscars at the March 15 Academy Awards. Last week’s chart topper, Universal’s Wicked: For Good dropped to No. 2, after four non-consecutive weeks at No. 1. Warner’s other Oscar-winner, One Battle After Another, surged 14 spots to No. … Continue reading "Warner’s ‘Sinners’ Returns Atop U.K. Home Entertainment Sales Chart Following Oscars Win"

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Mar 25 • 10:46 AM EDT • Entertainment • mediaplaynews.com
Critically endangered hare spotted in surprising location for the first time in 40 years — but it was already dead

Scientists in China have announced the first confirmed sighting of the critically endangered Hainan hare in part of its native range in four decades, after spotting its completely flattened carcass on a roadside.

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Mar 25 • 10:38 AM EDT • Science • livescience.com
How outlawing flavored tobacco saved Massachusetts $70 million in health care costs

GBH's Morning Edition spoke with the state's top public health official about new research on banning flavored tobacco, maternal health, measles and more.

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Mar 25 • 10:08 AM EDT • Health • wgbh.org
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Kaiser Health Care Professionals Ratify New Contracts, Winning Vital Patient Safety Protections

Health care professionals, members of United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals (UNAC/UHCP, AFSCME), voted to ratify new contracts with Kaiser Permanente, winning critical protections that will directly improve patient care.

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Mar 25 • 10:02 AM EDT • Health • aflcio.org
Shark scientists gather in Newport for the Northeast Pacific Shark Symposium

Shark scientists gathered at Oregon State University's Glady Valley Marine Science Building on the Hatfield campus in Newport to share research about shark species found on the west coast at the Northeast Pacific Shark Symposium.

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Mar 25 • 9:03 AM EDT • Science • klcc.org
Four from Greater Grand Forks on Top 25 Women in Business list

Prairie Business contest honors exceptional professionals in the region

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Mar 25 • 8:55 AM EDT • Business • grandforksherald.com
STUDENT ORG SPOTLIGHT

Colorado Law is home to nearly 50 active student organizations. These organizations empower law students to increase their knowledge, gain leadership

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Mar 25 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • colorado.edu
Scion of historic Fargo business dies at 98

Robert B. Herbst, who ran Fargo's Herbst department store for decades, is being remembered for his humor, passion for the outdoors, and devotion to family.

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Mar 25 • 7:23 AM EDT • Business • inforum.com
Spotter report: YouTube-led shows are reaching legacy TV levels

A new Spotter report says creator shows are approaching the output of legacy TV. The startup wants advertisers to shift spending.

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Mar 25 • 7:10 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Ilia Malinin seeks his 'redemption' at World Figure Skating Championships

Ilia Malinin goes for a World Championships three-peat this week, live on NBC Sports and Peacock.

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Mar 25 • 6:57 AM EDT • Sports • nbcsports.com
Upset winner Gray Davis on California's last wide-open governor's race

Gray Davis was a huge underdog who prevailed in a wide-open 1998 contest. The Democrat urges trailing hopefuls to ignore pressure to quit and 'follow your heart.'

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Mar 25 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Bergamot Comedy Festival creates space for comedians to fail, grow and belong

The Bergamot Comedy Festival returns to the Crow in Santa Monica with a mission to nurture not just comedians but the surrounding community.

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Mar 25 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Pulitzer winner 'Fairview' is a little cloudy in its L.A. premiere

Jackie Sibblies Drury's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama "Fairview" receives its L.A. premiere at the Matrix in a Rogue Machine production directed by Oz Scott.

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Mar 25 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
They gave her business a lifeline, then froze all her money

A murky corner of the financial world is now the fastest-growing source of funding for small businesses. One state, Connecticut, had given these lenders unusual power. That may be about to change.

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Mar 25 • 5:01 AM EDT • Business • npr.org
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State health plan for teachers faces 'death spiral,' Treasury warns

Rates expected to go up at least 10%, actuarial report says, as local districts pull their employees from system in search of lower premiums

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Mar 25 • 12:09 AM EDT • Health • njspotlightnews.org
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for March 25, 2026, puzzle No. 548

Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.

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Mar 25 • 12:00 AM EDT • Sports • nytimes.com
Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup In Bellabel Park Review

Mario Wonder's Switch 2 upgrade adds neat single-player content, but the real draw is the massive array of multiplayer party games.

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Mar 25 • 12:00 AM EDT • Technology • gamespot.com
Plans for forum to replace scrapped USC governor's debate fall apart

A proposed forum cobbled together after USC canceled its gubernatorial debate fell apart as candidates of color excluded from the previous event were unable to show up in person, sources said.

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Mar 24 • 11:28 PM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
'13 Going On 30' is getting a Netflix reboot: The details

Netflix is rebooting the classic rom-com '13 Going On 30,' and the new iteration will star Emily Bader and Logan Lerman.

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Mar 24 • 10:32 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Prep baseball: ECR wins first game of series against Birmingham

A five-run first inning propels El Camino Real past Birmingham for first place in West Valley League baseball.

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Mar 24 • 9:56 PM EDT • Sports • latimes.com
Belton approves development plan for Uptown Entertainment District, completion expected in 2032

The city of Belton approved a rezoning application and preliminary development plan for the Uptown Entertainment District, expected to bring 600 new homes and residents.

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Mar 24 • 8:24 PM EDT • Entertainment • kshb.com
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Jay-Z felt 'uncontrollable anger' amid sexual assault, rape lawsuit

Jay-Z has broken his silence about the lawsuit that accused him and fellow music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping a teenage girl more than two decades ago.

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Mar 24 • 8:16 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Billings' Daylis Stadium reconstruction 'slightly ahead of schedule'

Driving by Daylis Stadium recently, it's easy to notice a lot of dirt and all sorts of construction rigs. So, where does the renovation progress stand?

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Mar 24 • 7:36 PM EDT • Sports • montanasports.com
'The Pitt' Star Noah Wyle Talks Universal Health Coverage, Season 3

The hit drama took the London spotlight ahead of the U.K. launch of HBO Max, as Wyle shared how his years of TV doc experience helped when the producer of 'KPop Demon Hunters' needed a medical hand this awards season.

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Mar 24 • 6:44 PM EDT • Health • hollywoodreporter.com
New Mexico jury says Meta harms children's mental health and safety, violating state law

The jury agreed that Meta engaged in "unconscionable" trade practices that unfairly took advantage of the vulnerabilities of and inexperience of children. Jurors found there were thousands of violations, each counting separately toward a penalty of $375 million.

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Mar 24 • 6:12 PM EDT • Health • npr.org
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City says closing nuisance businesses cuts crime. Some residents question the approach

Some city leaders say shutting down nuisance businesses reduces crime, but some residents argue the closures just shift problems elsewhere.

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Mar 24 • 5:16 PM EDT • Business • wcpo.com
Scientists discover mirror of our solar system in 2 exoplanets forming around a star

Astronomers have spotted two planets forming around a distant infant star, offering a time capsule into see what the solar system looked like billions of years ago.

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Mar 24 • 5:00 PM EDT • Science • yahoo.com
Broadview mayor demands closure of ICE facility, reimbursement of village, business losses

The suburban mayor asked the feds to pay back $700,000 in costs to the villlage associated with Operation Midway Blitz and for economic losses suffered by nearby businesses.

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Mar 24 • 4:53 PM EDT • Business • wbez.org
Broadview mayor demands closure of ICE facility, reimbursement of village, business losses

The suburban mayor asked the feds to pay back $700,000 in costs to the villlage associated with Operation Midway Blitz and for economic losses suffered by nearby businesses.

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Mar 24 • 4:52 PM EDT • Business • chicago.suntimes.com
Democrats’ long-shot bid to flip Alaska’s Senate seat

Democrats are hoping for an upset in Alaska’s Senate race. U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola, a Democrat, is trying to unseat Republican incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan. We discuss the major issues at play, plus why Republicans are backing an effort to repeal Alaska’s ranked-choice voting system.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro, and Alaska Public Media Washington correspondent Liz Ruskin.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.

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Mar 24 • 4:49 PM EDT • Politics • npr.org
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Divided Supreme Court weighs the right to seek asylum at the southern border

The case posed a fundamental clash between the government's need to manage surges at the border and the moral and historic right to offer asylum to those fleeing persecution.

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Mar 24 • 3:38 PM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
The politics of public health from Obamacare to COVID

The last three presidents — Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Donald Trump — have all had to deal with health care in America. And along the way, they've clashed with how politics works in Washington D.C. This created today’s environment where the understanding of science is scorned, medical disinformation thrives and creating a nation unprepared for the next health crisis.

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Mar 24 • 3:07 PM EDT • Politics • tpr.org
Marathon has sold 1.2M copies across Steam, PS5, and Xbox

Alinea Analytics estimates show that Marathon has generated gross revenues of $55M via 1.2M copies sold on Steam, PS5, and Xbox: Looking at the split between Steam, PS5, and Xbox, Steam is clearly the main platform for Marathon, accounting for a little under 70% of the audience (800K copies sold). Meanwhile, PS5 takes about 19% (217K) and Xbox (including console, PC, and cloud) accounts for a bit over 11% or 133K. Marathon is technically a first-party Sony title, so seeing the home console struggle to break 20% of the volume is a notable data point for the ongoing platform-agnostic debate. PlayStation Studios online games will almost certainly continue being multiplatform (despite Sony reportedly pulling back on PC releases). Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe As for Marathon, the consensus among hardcore players who pushed through the awkward onboarding phase – myself included – is that it’s fantastic. The gunplay, aesthetic, and presentation are among the best in the shooter genre. A great game doesn’t always equal an immediate hit, though, as shown by our estimates. Things are looking lukewarm right now. But this might be one of those marathon-not-a-sprint situations. Had to, didn’t I? Why wasn’t Marathon a hit on the same level as Arc Raiders? One topic that came up in a lot of conversations at GDC this year was why Marathon hasn’t hit the same stratosphere as Arc Raiders. On paper, they’re both extraction shooters, and Marathon has the Bungie pedigree – the house that built the gold standard for gunplay in Halo and Destiny. Marathon’s neon-futuristic aesthetic also distinguishes itself from the gritty realism of Tarkov or the post-apocalyptic hope of ARC Raiders. But vibes can only get you so far for first impressions if the onboarding feels like a brick wall. Marathon is a sweaty PvP-focused experience with a first-time user experience and UI that I can only describe as dreadful. Players are dropped into a complex ecosystem where the UI, though visually striking, is functionally uninformative, forcing users to manually hover over nondescript, identical icons just to identify basic gear or weapon mods. This lack of clarity is compounded by punishing mechanics like a severe heat gauge for movement and a scarcity of vital resources, all without a clear tutorial or a low-stakes mode to learn the ropes. Most people – even top streamers and veteran shooter players – have no idea what’s going on in Marathon at first. Arc is on the complete other end of the spectrum. As we covered here and here, Arc Raiders offers a more collaborative, approachable loop where players often work together toward shared goals. And the objectives are instantly clear. To many players, this contrast only emphasised Marathon’s issues, especially during the testing period. Players understand the Arc Raiders loop within 30 minutes, while Marathon acts as a massive filter, chewing up newcomers and spitting them out before they can experience the depth of Bungie’s signature gunplay. What I’m getting at here is that the poor first-time user experience of Marathon’s Server Slam likely stifled launch sales, while the opposite was true for Arc. Let’s look at the pre-launch copies sold for each game during their respective Server Slams (launch-aligned) : Looking at the trajectory: Arc Raiders saw a massive 80% jump in copies sold during its three-day Server Slam (day -13 to -11). Players jumped in, realised the water was fine, and immediately opened their wallets. Marathon, meanwhile, saw a 49% increase in the four days following its Slam (Day -7 to -3). At the time of each game’s respective launch, Arc Raiders had nearly double the Steam footprint of Marathon – and word of mouth only continued to grow. Bungie could have had more time to fix the onboarding process had the beta happened earlier. But Marathon launched three days after the beta finished. These factors limited the launch sales quite a bit, I reckon. Marathon has found a niche audience, though Despite the friction-heavy start, the data suggests that those who survived Marathon’s onboarding are loving life. We’ve been tracking cross-platform DAUs, and while there’s the expected post-launch leakage, many players are sticking with it. After peaking at 478K total DAUs on its first Saturday, Marathon has settled into a respectable rhythm, holding 345K DAUs as of yesterday and averaging 380K DAUs across the weekend. Steam continues to do the heavy lifting here, consistently accounting for the lion’s share of the daily players. Players have been putting in the hours, too: On Steam, Marathon’s average playtime has climbed to 27.8 hours, significantly outpacing the console averages on PS5 (16.5h) and Xbox (17.3h). Even more telling than the averages: 22% of the Steam audience has surged past the 50-hour mark, and nearly 7% have already logged over 100 hours. Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe This data suggests that once the Bungie magic clicks, it hooks players deeper than the average extraction shooter. There’s also started to be a shift in the game’s discourse. Marathon launched as one of those games that’s cool to hate. But as Marathon’s 100-hour club grows, we’re seeing conversations around its mechanical merit outweigh the negativity. Several high-profile creators, who were initially vocal critics, have spent the last week coming around on the mechanical depth of the endgame. It’s a subtle but positive signal; the hate train is losing steam, and a new narrative about the game is emerging. Bungie faithfuls unite Another interesting metric in Marathon’s first few weeks is who, exactly, is playing. Bungie leans heavily on its prestige as the “makers of Halo and Destiny,” in its marketing, and that message has clearly hit the mark. On Steam, the gravity (hammer) of Bungie’s previous work is unavoidable. A staggering 78.2% of Marathon players also played Destiny 2. The trend carries across other platforms, with 74.2% of PS5 players and 82.7% of Xbox players also having played Destiny 2. The Halo legacy lives on, it seems. More on that in a bit. While Destiny 2 went free to play, these numbers still represent a high-intent migration of a fanbase that trusts Bungie’s specific brand of kinetic gunplay and cryptic world-building. The Xbox data adds another layer of legacy. About 85.7% of Marathon players on Xbox have played Halo Infinite, while over half of the Steam audience has spent time in Halo Infinite and 36.1% in the Master Chief Collection (a paid collection of the old Bungie-made legacy games). Interestingly, we see a 55.9% overlap with ARC Raiders on Steam. Overlap is even higher there on PlayStation (60.5%) and Xbox (66.5%). And there’s also significant crossover with Helldivers 2 on all platforms, too. Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe Bungie has found some of its fans with Marathon, and the challenge now is keeping this engaged in a high-stakes PvP environment when they’ve spent the last decade primarily enjoying the power fantasies of PvE. On that note… Go the full 26 miles? Or cut and run? Time for some could’ve, should’ve, would’ve. These things would have improved Marathon’s performance at launch: A more robust onboarding process, perhaps in the form of a short single-player/PvE campaign. We know Bungie fans love this stuff. A traditional arena-based mode akin to Destiny’s Crucible could have been a bridge for the cautious players who’d have been otherwise deterred by the Server Slam. It’s also a great palate cleanser after getting merked. Introducing a dedicated PvE environment would have similarly diversified the conversation and lowered the barrier for the Bungie faithful who found the pure PvP extraction loop too abrasive. PvE is safer than PvP these days. There’s an argument that a thin PvE mode would have just felt like a budget Destiny, potentially hurting the brand more. But given how dire the FTUE is, I think it would have been a net positive. Any kind of tutorialised loop that demystifies the stakes, really. While there is merit in a studio sticking firmly to a singular creative vision, and going all in on the hardcore extraction loop. Less forgiving is the technical reality is that the user interface and first-time user experience (FTUE) were not at a commercial standard for launch. Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe In a landscape where player time is oversaturated and the most contested currency, a flawed FTUE is a critical failure point. But it’s not all doom and gloom, as Marathon has an incredible, unique gameplay loop, suggesting that financial success is still attainable if Bungie can pivot effectively. Bungie and PlayStation now face a difficult strategic crossroads, though – one within a challenging games market. They could: Double down on Marathon with a long-term Rainbow Six Siege- or No Man’s Sky-style recovery plan, which is something I heard Last Stand Media’s Chris Maldonado mention last week. While this could be a sunk-cost fallacy in action, it could eventually yield the audience the game’s mechanical depth deserves. Shift focus toward the inevitable Destiny 3 or another project, mitigating the escalating opportunity cost and cutting their losses, so to speak. Doing both is an expensive proposition, given the high overhead and burn rate of operating out of Bellevue, Washington. With Sony recently demonstrating a lower threshold for underperforming studios and projects, the margin for error has vanished. Whatever happens, the next six months will determine whether Marathon becomes a cornerstone of Sony’s live-service portfolio or a cautionary tale of vision exceeding accessibility. I’m hoping it’s the former, because Marathon rocks. As always, hit subscribe to get updates on Marathon and other relevant games. Subscribe Want to get your hands on our data for yourself – for free? We’re offering a free trial of our platform for games companies. Send us a message here, or reply to this email, and we’ll set you up. The last word Reply to this email – or reach out here – if you have any feedback for the newsletter – or want to request a game for us to cover. [Alinea Analytics boasts the most accurate PC and console estimates in the business. Game makers use our platform to understand their audience, keep an eye on the competition, monitor sales trends, and spot new opportunities. We equip game studios and financial institutions with accurate data and the confidence to make smarter, data-driven decisions. Want to talk about all things games market data? We’d love to chat!]

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Congress Passes Small Business Research Reauthorization

If it becomes law, the compromise bill would end a nearly six-month lapse in solicitations and annual funding.

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Women-owned shops in Montgomery County bring variety to local business scene

In honor of Women's History Month, the Valley Forge Visitors and Convention Board puts the spotlight on a few of the many women-owned businesses in the county. From a cheese monger in Skippack at the Grand Fromage to Ardmore shop Plant 4 Good and Cyrenity Sips Winery in Hatboro.

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Long lines at Texas airports continue as ICE agents assist strained TSA

Houston remains the only Texas city where ICE agents are currently assisting at airports, with personnel spotted at both William P. Hobby Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

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Mar 24 • 10:35 AM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Service & Solidarity Spotlight: New Jersey Health Care Workers Vote to Join HPAE

New Jersey health care workers at Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice and Inspira Health have both voted to join the Health Professionals and Allied Employees (HPAE), an affiliate of the AFT.

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Mar 24 • 10:13 AM EDT • Health • aflcio.org
Facts About Small Business: Family Farm Statistics 2026

Advocacy has released its newest infographic, spotlighting America’s family farms. About 86.5% of farms are small family farms. Small family farms generate 17.2% of agricultural production. Advocacy’s infographics use the most recent f

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Mar 24 • 9:00 AM EDT • Business • advocacy.sba.gov
Salamander Migration Has New Citizen Science Component

Each spring, blue-spotted salamanders emerge from their underground burrows at Presque Isle Park in Marquette and venture across the road to lay their eggs. Northern Michigan University students have been involved in conservation, data collection and public education efforts for this annual event, but this year, the general public is invited to play a more active role in salamander migration research. Northern Michigan University Biology Department Head Jill Leonard encourages community members to participate in the Marquette Citizen Science Project.

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Mar 24 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • news.nmu.edu
Health educator earns 2026 national honor

National Academy of Health and Physical Literacy spotlights Lori Reichel for health literacy advocacy.

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Mar 24 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • www2.cortland.edu
Fayetteville Community’s Choice Awards business spotlight: Woods Plumbing

We're in the final stretch! Ready to recognize your favorite local businesses? Submit your Fayetteville Community’s Choice Awards nominations today.

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Mar 24 • 6:03 AM EDT • Business • fayobserver.com
SouthCoast Community’s Choice Awards business spotlight: Anchor Animal Hospital

We're in the final stretch! Ready to recognize your favorite local businesses? Submit your SouthCoast Community’s Choice Awards nominations today.

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What’s That Building? South portico of the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

The structure’s south entrance will be put to use for the first time in more than a century, just in time for the Obama Presidential Center opening nearby this summer.

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Mar 24 • 6:00 AM EDT • Science • wbez.org
New Xbox CEO Could Make Game Pass Less Expensive, Report Says

Asha Sharma is reportedly trying to make Xbox "more enticing to a broader range of customers."

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Mar 24 • 4:01 AM EDT • Technology • gamespot.com
High school baseball and softball: Monday's scores

CIF City Section and Southern Section high school baseball and softball scores for Monday's games.

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Mar 24 • 1:24 AM EDT • Sports • latimes.com
Is the Center Still Alive in Big-City Politics?

Left-leaning mayoral winners are getting a lot of attention, but in a few cities business-friendly moderates are showing strength.

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Mar 24 • 12:05 AM EDT • Politics • governing.com
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Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for March 24, 2026, puzzle No. 547

Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.

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Corona Santiago hands Corona its first baseball defeat behind Troy Randall

Corona Santiago baseball takes the first game of three-game series over Corona with a 6-2 victory.

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Mar 23 • 10:01 PM EDT • Sports • latimes.com
Demand for GLP-1 pills and shots surges, and not just for weight loss

Use of blockbuster anti-obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound is growing, with about 1 in 8 adults in the U.S. saying they currently take the medications.

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Mar 23 • 7:52 PM EDT • Health • latimes.com
'Sled head': Lawsuits against USA Bobsled/Skeleton allege brain injury

Three personal injury lawsuits have been filed on behalf of elite bobsledders who claim officials intentionally concealed evidence that the sport causes brain injuries.

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Mar 23 • 4:31 PM EDT • Sports • latimes.com
UCI Health says it will lay off 150 in 'strategic restructuring'

About 1% of the system's workforce is expected to be laid off as the county's only academic health system restructures, citing cuts at the federal level.

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Mar 23 • 3:45 PM EDT • Health • latimes.com
Review: Inside the night Jo Koy and Fluffy made comedy history at SoFi Stadium

The veteran comedians created an intimate experience despite the enormous venue, drawing the crowd together through storytelling and humor from start to finish.

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Mar 23 • 3:06 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Top business leader demands end to stalemate over City Council's pick for zoning chair

Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce President Jack Lavin said more than 40 development projects have been stalled by City Council's failure to agree on new permanent chair for the powerful Zoning Committee. He wants Mayor Brandon Johnson to forge a compromise to break the stalemate.

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AI attack ads are hitting Massachusetts political campaigns

Lawmakers are considering new legislation to regulate the use of AI in political advertising. Have you spotted them?

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No health insurance? Here are other ways to access affordable health care in Alaska

Around 25,000 Alaskans are facing skyrocketing insurance costs in 2026. So we found some other options for accessing affordable care.

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Mar 23 • 2:13 PM EDT • Health • alaskapublic.org
Californians may need to mail ballots early as Supreme Court signals support for new election day deadline

California counts mail-in ballots that arrive up to seven days after election day, but that option may be deemed illegal

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Mar 23 • 12:26 PM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
How entertainment production hubs are creating new housing hotspots

NewHomeSource reports entertainment production hubs are driving housing demand by boosting local economies, attracting home buyers with modern amenities and community design.

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Southcoast Community’s Choice Awards business spotlight: Perfect Smiles Dentistry

Nominations for the SouthCoast Community's Choice Awards are rolling in! Don't miss your chance to recognize your favorite local businesses.

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Mar 23 • 11:39 AM EDT • Business • yahoo.com
The week ahead: Another big (and tough) week for Penguins

Looking at what the Pittsburgh Penguins need to do to secure their spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs this season.

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Mar 23 • 9:24 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Trump attacking Newsom's dyslexia proves president's incompetence

President Trump claims Gov.

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UCLA tries to enjoy rare opportunity for Lauren and Sienna Betts

UCLA works to celebrate Lauren and Sienna Betts as successful sisters and individual playmakers pushing to help the Bruins win.

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Mar 23 • 6:30 AM EDT • Sports • latimes.com
Data centers under scrutiny by California lawmakers as fears rise about health and energy impacts

Due to health and energy concerns, the California Legislature is considering bills to prohibit data centers from being exempted from the state's stringent environmental law and impose new tariffs on new major energy users that strain power supplies.

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Mar 23 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • latimes.com
'ET's' archive has William Shatner on a whale and a young Taylor Swift

'Entertainment Tonight' is digitizing and preserving its archive of 45 years of interview set visits and red carpet walks, which include gems like George Clooney's first interview.

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Mar 23 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Crimson Desert Update Makes Control Improvements, Eases The Difficulty

Crimson Desert's latest update introduces early player-driven improvements, including new storage options, combat balance tweaks, and expanded fast travel.

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Mar 23 • 4:03 AM EDT • Technology • gamespot.com
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for March 23, 2026, puzzle No. 546

Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.

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Mar 23 • 12:50 AM EDT • Sports • nytimes.com
BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Sarah's Cheesecakes & Cafe in Pittsfield

The small family-owned and -operated operation is celebrating its 20th anniversary—and looking forward to many more years to come.

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Mar 23 • 12:07 AM EDT • Business • theberkshireedge.com