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Kid Kids and the Quiet Fight of Drug Tapering

March 13, 2026

A recent look back at a decade of hospital records shows how cutting down pain‑relief medicines in children can trigger a shaky reaction. Researchers sifted through data from 2012 to 2022 at one pediatric center, focusing on kids who had breathing trouble called bronchiolitis. They watched how lower

sports

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

crime

Kidnapper’s Motive Hinted, Still No Arrest

March 13, 2026

The investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance has reached a new stage, with law‑enforcement officials suggesting they have an idea of why the abduction occurred. Sheriff Chris Nanos, who leads the effort in Pima County, told reporters that authorities are “pretty sure” the crime was a targete

finance

Oil Prices Soar as Middle East Tension Drives Up Brent

March 13, 2026

The war in the Middle East is pushing oil prices higher. Goldman Sachs now thinks the average price for Brent crude will be over $100 a barrel this month because supply is being cut off. If the block at the Strait of Hormuz lasts longer, prices could rise even more. For April, analysts expect Brent

politics

Trump’s Late‑Night Post Amid Rising Casualties

March 13, 2026

At just past midnight, the former president posted a message on his social media platform that praised U. S. military actions against Iran while new reports surfaced of additional American deaths in the same conflict. The post described the United States as “totally destroying” the Iranian regime, l

science

Neurons Learn the Beat: How Different Inhibitory Sounds Shape Brain Wiring

March 13, 2026

Three main types of brain cells called interneurons sit in a tight network with pyramidal neurons. Some of these interneurons connect right near the cell’s core, while others reach farther out toward the tree‑like branches called dendrites. Each type can also make its own rhythmic noise—either

politics

CNN’s New Owner Could Change the Game

March 13, 2026

The Pentagon chief said he hopes a billionaire named David Ellison will own CNN soon, thinking it might make the news better. Ellison owns a big movie company and is close to former President Trump. He wants to buy the network through his other business that already plans to take over a larger me

crime

Teen Charged With Random Killing in Massachusetts

March 13, 2026

An 18‑year‑old high school senior was taken into custody without bail after police said he admitted to murdering a 69‑year‑old woman in Danvers. The suspect, who is still under investigation, confessed to the crime during a police interview in Salem District Court. A psychologist expressed concern a

finance

Inflation Bounces Back as Economy Slows, Pre‑War Shock Looms

March 13, 2026

The first month of 2026 saw a modest rise in consumer prices, according to the Federal Reserve’s favored measure. Prices went up by 0. 3 percent from December, and when compared to last year the jump was 2. 8 percent. Even after removing food and energy, core inflation hit 0. 4 percent monthly and 3

politics

Crash of U. S. refueling plane in Iraq claims four crew lives

March 13, 2026

A military tanker crashed in western Iraq on Thursday while flying a refueling mission linked to the Iran war. The U. S. Central Command said that the KC‑135 aircraft went down around 2 p. m. ET, and four of its six crew members were confirmed dead. The status of the remaining two people is unknown,