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Retail Shoppers Pull Back in January as Weather Hits Hard

March 6, 2026

January sales at U. S. stores dipped more than many had predicted, marking the sharpest decline since May. The Commerce Department’s latest data showed a 0. 2 percent drop from December, falling short of the flat trend economists had forecast. Seasonal adjustments were applied, but inflation was not

health

Smoking Costs in EU Hospitals: A Fresh Look

March 6, 2026

The European Union still faces a major health challenge with tobacco use. Even after many years of progress, smoking rates have stopped falling and new laws to curb the habit are few. Researchers used data from the 2019 European Health Interview Survey to calculate how much smoking hurts hospitals f

science

Science Fest in Atlanta Lets Kids Meet the Minds Behind Tech

March 6, 2026

The 13th year of Atlanta’s Science Festival is set to spark curiosity with more than 150 activities and 100 hands‑on displays. It isn’t a quiz marathon; attendees are free to explore without worrying about scores or essays. The event’s co‑founder says the goal is simple: bring people face to face wi

weather

Snowy School Day Forces Many Class Cancellations

March 6, 2026

Heavy winter weather hit parts of Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire on Friday, making roads icy and sidewalks slick. Because of the danger, many school districts decided to close schools or push back start times so that drivers could clear the streets safely. The cold front is expected

finance

California Pension Funds and the Crypto Connection

March 6, 2026

The two biggest public pension plans in California, CalPERS and CalSTRS, have found themselves tied to the world of digital money. They haven’t bought any Bitcoin directly; instead, they hold shares in companies that are closely linked to the crypto market. The biggest names on their balance sheets

sports

Quiet Power: How a Japanese Pitcher Rose from School Fields to the Pro League

March 6, 2026

Hiromi Itoh, born on August 31, 1997, grew up in Japan and now pitches for the Hokkaido Nippon‑Ham Fighters. His journey began in local after‑school baseball clubs, where the focus on discipline and repetition laid a solid foundation. During high school, he faced fierce competition in regional to

politics

EU Leaders Reach Out to Middle East for Dialogue

March 6, 2026

European leaders Antonio Costa and Ursula von der Leyen plan a video call with key Middle Eastern figures on Monday to talk about the region’s tensions. The meeting aims to let the leaders share their views on current events and explore how the EU can help countries there. It also seeks to dis

education

University Leader Shines in New Nutrition Initiative

March 6, 2026

The latest nutrition effort at the university has been boosted by a key figure in its administration, according to a recent announcement. The project aims to weave healthy eating lessons into everyday campus life and has received strong support from the institution’s president. President Jeffrey Go

environment

Wheat in Danger: How Rising Ozone Cuts Yields Across India

March 6, 2026

Ozone at ground level has climbed steadily over the last twenty years, and it is hurting one of India’s most important crops. Farmers in the fertile Indo‑Gangetic Plain see their wheat produce shrink each season because of this invisible gas. Scientists measured the amount of ozone that reaches w

science

Breaking the Data Gap: How a WNBA Owner is Powering Women’s Sports Science

March 6, 2026

A new owner of the New York Liberty stepped into her role in 2019 with a clear goal: improve the health and performance of female athletes. She noticed that most scientific research in sports focused on men, leaving women with fewer tools to prevent injury and enhance training. To address this misma