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Secrecy on the Rise: How Government Transparency is Fading in the U. S.

March 16, 2026

In the U. S. , seeing what the government does has become harder. This is especially true since the second Trump term began. Florida, once a model for openness, now makes it tough for people to get public records. High fees and low success rates show how the state is falling behind. Florida charges

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Senator Cassidy’s Big Test: Vaccine Politics and a Fight for Re‑election

March 15, 2026

Senator Bill Cassidy, once known as a strong supporter of vaccines, now faces a tough test in Louisiana. He voted for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , who is skeptical about many vaccines, to head the Department of Health. That decision has put him in a tight spot with voters who trust him to protect p

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NCAA Bracket Predictions Get Clearer as Conference Finals Wrap Up

March 14, 2026

The NCAA tournament bubble is tightening after the latest conference championships. Teams still fighting for a spot are making headlines, and analysts are sharpening their guesses of who will finish in the final 68. College basketball uses the NET ranking system to assess every team’s performance.

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Dance Marathon Lights Up Holland for Kids’ Hospital

March 14, 2026

Hope College is setting up a nonstop dance event that will last all night and into the next day. The fundraiser starts at six in the evening on Friday, March 13, and will finish early Saturday. The goal is to pull in $300, 000 for DeVos Children’s Hospital. The venue will be the Dow Center. About 6

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Brackets in Motion: How the 2026 NCAA Picks Are Shifting

March 13, 2026

The path to March Madness is tightening as the last conference tournaments finish. Teams that were once on the bubble are now in the spotlight, and the top seeds may change depending on a few key games. The NCAA uses an advanced system called NET Rankings to decide who gets in and where they sit on

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Every Kid Deserves a Break: Ohio’s Recess Debate

March 13, 2026

Ohio’s governor has reignited talk about a long‑pending bill that would mandate an hour of recess each day for students from kindergarten to eighth grade. The proposal, introduced last year by two state representatives, calls for 30 minutes in the morning and another 30 in the afternoon unless a stu

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U. S. Congressman Says Trump Will Keep Fighting Iran Over Oil

March 13, 2026

Rep. Austin Scott, a Republican from Georgia, told a news show that he believes President Trump will not back down from the war with Iran. He said the fight started because Iran keeps enriching uranium and that the U. S. must keep up its military actions. Scott is on two important House committees:

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March Madness Pulse: What to Watch Before the Bracket Drops

March 13, 2026

The final countdown is almost here, and the college basketball world is buzzing with last‑minute moves. Teams still fighting for a spot are like a tightrope walk; the ones that survive their conference tournaments may lock in an at‑large berth with a win or two. Ohio State’s recent victory ove

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TSA Workers Face Pay Cuts While Senate Stands Still

March 12, 2026

The debate over how to end the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown has stuck in Washington, leaving TSA agents among those who will not receive their first full paycheck this week. Airports are already feeling the strain: travelers line up longer at security checkpoints because many agent

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Deadly Moscow Concert Hall Shooting: 19 Convicted

March 12, 2026

A Moscow court sentenced nineteen people to prison after the March 22, 2024 massacre at Crocus City Hall. The attack claimed 149 lives and injured more than 600, making it one of the city’s worst terrorist incidents. The Islamic State faction announced responsibility, claiming the four gunmen wer