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Women’s Health Expo Opens Doors in Plainfield

March 7, 2026

The Plainfield YMCA will host a women’s health expo on Saturday, March 21, from 9:30 to 11 a. m. The venue is the C. W. Avery YMCA at 15120 Wallin Drive. State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel is the main organizer and will speak at the event. She has invited local leaders such as Will County Executiv

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Social Media Scrutiny Hits Texas Senate Candidate

March 7, 2026

A 36‑year‑old state representative has just secured the Democratic nomination for Texas Senate, but his online history is now under fire. The candidate, who has amassed more than two million followers on Instagram and 1. 6 million on TikTok, used his digital presence to win over voters during the

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U. S. Approves $151M Arms Deal for Israel Without Congress

March 7, 2026

The United States has decided to sell a large amount of bombs and related supplies to Israel, worth about $151. 8 million, without asking Congress for approval. This move was announced by the State Department on Friday. Israel wants to buy 12, 000 general‑purpose bombs that weigh one ton each. The d

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College Sports at Risk: Money, Media and the Future of College Athletics

March 7, 2026

The United States faces a potential collapse of its college sports system, according to a recent high‑profile discussion at the White House. Leaders from Congress, NCAA officials and conference commissioners met to debate how player‑pay rules are draining budgets and threatening the survival of many

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New Voices Needed for Colorado’s Future University

March 7, 2026

The future of the University of Colorado hinges on who sits on its Board of Regents. When a group of seasoned leaders decides to step aside, it shows they are looking beyond personal power and toward the institution’s long‑term health. Old experience is valuable, but if it is not paired with f

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Science and Democracy Rally in Kane County

March 7, 2026

Local groups plan a protest on Saturday to defend science and democratic values. The event will start at 10 a. m. outside the Kane County Circuit Clerk’s Office and run until 11:30 a. m. The organizers include Indivisible Fox Valley Rising, Fox Valley Activists, Batavia Democrats, Geneva Democrats,

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A New Farm School Barn Brings Hands‑On Learning to Osceola

March 7, 2026

Osceola County is investing in its own future by building a new agricultural barn at Harmony Middle School. The structure will let students from sixth grade onward work with animals, grow plants, and learn about farm equipment. Construction is slated to start later this year, giving the school a lon

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Crypto and AI Money Talks on Election Campaigns

March 7, 2026

In 2024, the crypto world and AI firms poured almost a quarter of a billion dollars into politics to shape future rules. Candidates are now echoing these corporate slogans on their sites and posts. They say “innovation” is key, praise blockchain, and demand clear regulations that favor their a

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Crypto Law Fight: Senator Demands Clean Rules After Big Settlement

March 7, 2026

Senator Warren is stepping up her criticism of the SEC after it dropped a case against Tron founder Justin Sun. She says the agency gave Sun a free pass for investing $90 million in Donald Trump’s crypto ventures. Sun had poured money into the Trump family’s platform, World Liberty Financial, and

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Military Dogs in San Diego: A Care Gap Revealed

March 7, 2026

The latest findings from the Department of Defense’s Inspector General highlight serious shortcomings in how military bases across San Diego County treat their working dogs. Over a three‑year span, two key facilities—Naval Base San Diego and Marine Corps Air Station Miramar—recorded 30 days of scorc