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Cocaine Money Mixer Now Runs Legal Weed Stores

March 27, 2026

A 42‑year‑old man who helped a Mexican drug ring move more than $300, 000 in cash is still running a chain of legal cannabis shops in Illinois. The man was caught in 2021 when delivery men, carrying grocery bags that were actually stacks of money, knocked on his door in Chicago’s Ukrainian Village.

health

Fluoride Bans Could Raise Childhood Cavities, Study Finds

March 24, 2026

A new study warns that removing fluoride from drinking water may increase cavities in children and raise healthcare costs. Researchers predict that if five states discontinue fluoridation, over 132, 000 kids could need dental work in the next three years. The cost to Medicaid alone might climb close

health

Insurance Gaps Hurt Diabetes Control

March 23, 2026

People who keep losing health insurance find it harder to keep their blood sugar in check. A study that followed more than 39, 000 adults in community clinics across twenty states found that those who lost coverage needed more medication and struggled with treatment. The research looked at low‑incom

entertainment

The New Wave of Celebrity‑Driven Audio Romance

March 21, 2026

Quinn is a young app that lets people pay for audio stories about romance and sex. In late 2025 it added two actors from a hit TV show to create a new series called Ember & Ice. The actors talk about love, fight and secret meetings while the listeners imagine themselves in the scene. Quinn’

sports

WNBA Deal Sets New Pay Bar for Women’s Sports

March 20, 2026

After a year and a half of talks, the WNBA reached a new agreement that will pay its players higher than any other U. S. women’s professional league. This comes after the U. S. women’s soccer team won a $24‑million settlement and the birth of a new professional women’s hockey league, showing a growi

politics

Rafah Crossing Reopens, Giving Hope to Gaza Patients

March 19, 2026

Israel opened the Rafah border with Egypt after almost three weeks of closure. The move was aimed at letting injured Palestinians leave Gaza for medical care, following reports that Israeli attacks had killed four people. Only eight wounded fighters and 17 family members are expected to cross into E

politics

U. S. Keeps Same Goals in Iran Strike Campaign

March 19, 2026

The United States says it has not changed its aims since the first air raid on Iran began at the end of February. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters that the objectives set by President Biden are still in place and have not shifted. He highlighted that U. S. forces have hit about 7,

health

Newborns May Feel the Effects of Pesticides Even Before Conception

March 19, 2026

Researchers have found that women who live near farms where pesticides are used can give birth to babies with poorer health scores, even if the exposure happened before they become pregnant. The study examined more than 1. 1 million births in Arizona from 2006 to 2020, using the Apgar score—a qui

crime

Family Fraud Case: $12 Million Medicaid Scam Leads to Prison

March 19, 2026

A family in North Carolina ran a Medicaid fraud that stole more than $12 million from the public. The scheme involved a drug‑treatment center called Life Touch LLC, owned by Brandon Sims. Sims’ mother and sister helped run the business, making it a “family affair. ” From 2018 to 2023, the c

politics

Colombia and Ecuador Probe Border Bombing Claims

March 18, 2026

A recent series of explosions at cocaine labs close to the Ecuadorian border took a deadly toll, killing 14 people in January. Colombia’s Defense Minister Pedro Sanchez confirmed the incidents and said that both Colombian and Ecuadorian officials are investigating whether any violation of sovereignt

Cocaine Money Mixer Now Runs Legal Weed Stores

Fluoride Bans Could Raise Childhood Cavities, Study Finds

Insurance Gaps Hurt Diabetes Control

The New Wave of Celebrity‑Driven Audio Romance

WNBA Deal Sets New Pay Bar for Women’s Sports

Rafah Crossing Reopens, Giving Hope to Gaza Patients

U. S. Keeps Same Goals in Iran Strike Campaign

Newborns May Feel the Effects of Pesticides Even Before Conception

Family Fraud Case: $12 Million Medicaid Scam Leads to Prison

Colombia and Ecuador Probe Border Bombing Claims

Family Fraud Case: $12 Million Medicaid Scam Leads to Prison