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Lebanon’s Ramadan Ends Quietly as War Disrupts Eid Celebrations

March 21, 2026

This year’s Eid al-Fitr in Lebanon didn’t bring the usual excitement. The holiday, which marks the end of Ramadan, was overshadowed by war and displacement. Israel’s strikes and Hezbollah’s involvement have turned a time meant for family gatherings into a scene of hardship. Over a million people ha

health

A Close Look at Chicken Pox in Winnetka Schools

March 21, 2026

Health officials confirmed a chicken pox case at Crow Island School in Winnetka, Illinois. The announcement came in a letter sent home to parents. Most kids already have protection thanks to vaccines or past infections. But if a child hasn’t been vaccinated or caught chicken pox before, they might s

health

Movement habits in kids with cerebral palsy vary by environment

March 20, 2026

Kids who have cerebral palsy (CP) move differently depending on where they are. In homes, their activity level can be low because of limited space or safety worries. At school, they might get more chance to play if the playground is designed for them and teachers encourage participation. In communit

opinion

A Costly Trade‑off for “Green” Power

March 20, 2026

The state’s push to protect the environment has turned into a bargain that hurts both nature and wallets. Solar farms, which cover huge acres of land, often sit on fields that could grow food or support wildlife. In winter the sun is weak, so these panels produce only a fraction of their rated

politics

School Board Race Stays Unchanged After Recount

March 20, 2026

The election for the Forsyth County Board of Education ended without any shift in results, even after a formal recount was carried out. Both candidates had their votes tallied again by the county clerk’s office, and the final numbers matched those from the initial count. This means that the ca

sports

Dusty May: From Small‑Town Roots to Michigan’s Basketball Leader

March 20, 2026

Dusty May grew up in a quiet Indiana town called Solsberry, where life was simple and hard work mattered. After high school he played basketball at a local college before becoming a student manager for the famous coach Bob Knight. That early experience taught him that success comes from careful plan

science

Scientists, Students and Climate Skeptics Publish Paper That Sparks Debate

March 20, 2026

A recent paper claims that the oceans are not warming and that climate science is flawed. The study was written by a clarinet teacher, a high school student and several climate skeptics. It uses data from the Argo program, a fleet of 4, 000 ocean floats that record temperature and salinity. The auth

business

Energy Shock: Which Nations Stand Most at Risk

March 20, 2026

The ongoing conflict in Iran threatens to spark a global energy crunch that could ripple through economies worldwide. Some countries are more vulnerable than others, depending on how they use and import energy. In Europe, memories of the 2022 war in Ukraine still echo. Germany’s manufacturing secto

sports

How Penn State Became a Wrestling Powerhouse

March 20, 2026

Penn State’s wrestling team is aiming for its 13th NCAA title this weekend, but the path to that goal isn’t just about training hard. It starts with a coach who grew up in Utah among four brothers and a father‑coach, learning early that wrestling is as much about character as it is about technique.

education

New Tech Helps Keep Morgan County Schools Safe

March 20, 2026

Morgan County now uses a new gadget that checks for weapons at school doors. The system, called Xtract One Gateway, was put in five high schools first: Brewer, Falkville, Priceville, West Morgan and Danville. It works by letting people walk through without stopping; the machine looks for any dangero