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Surprising Twist: Too Many Antioxidants May Change Baby Faces

March 29, 2026

Scientists from Texas A&M examined what happens when men eat large amounts of two common antioxidants – N‑acetyl‑L‑cysteine and selenium – for six weeks. The fathers looked healthy, but their pups showed clear differences in skull shape and eye spacing. The research was published in Frontiers in

lifestyle

Home Upgrades: Worth the Extra Bills?

March 29, 2026

People love to make their houses feel special, but adding new features can quietly drain money. A pool or hot tub looks great and relaxes the family, yet it raises insurance costs and forces regular cleaning, chemical buying, water use, and electric bills. A new bedroom or a guest house adds space t

weather

Dry Fire Alert Hits Central North Carolina

March 29, 2026

In the morning, a warning kicks in for parts of central North Carolina from 11 AM to 8 PM. The alert says the air is very dry, which can turn a small spark into a big blaze. The warning covers several regions. In the Piedmont and northern Sandhills, humidity drops to as low as 15 %–25 %. In the sou

politics

Pakistan Tries to Open the Strait of Hormuz for Peace

March 29, 2026

Pakistan welcomed officials from Turkey, Egypt and Saudi Arabia to discuss ways to calm tensions with Iran. The meeting began by talking about how to let ships safely cross the Strait of Hormuz again. This waterway is a key route for oil and gas that supplies about one‑fifth of the world. I

religion

Peaceful Voice, Not a War Chant

March 29, 2026

Pope Leo spoke to thousands in St. Peter’s Square on Palm Sunday, a day that marks the start of the holy week before Easter for Catholics worldwide. He said God does not answer prayers from those who start wars, describing such leaders as having “hands full of blood. ” The pope’s words came amid the

crime

A Deadly Shot on Pittsburgh’s South Side

March 29, 2026

On a quiet Sunday morning, a man lost his life in Pittsburgh’s South Side after a gunfight. The incident happened near the corner of South 18th Street and Carson Street, where police received two separate alerts from ShotSpotter, a gunshot detection system. The alerts indicated that eight bullets we

opinion

Peace Over Power: A New Look at an Old Story

March 29, 2026

The old pattern of leaders quoting holy books to justify war still shows up today. Some politicians lift verses that praise a warrior’s training and use them as proof that fighting is holy. They claim the gods give them permission to kill and conquer. But if you read further into the same story,

entertainment

Zuko’s Journey Inspires a Space‑Novel Writer

March 29, 2026

The Nickelodeon cartoon “Avatar: The Last Airbender” tells a tale set in four kingdoms, each ruling one of the elements. Characters called benders can control their element, and a rare being named Aang can bend all four. One of the main villains is Zuko, a prince from the Fire Kingdom who later be

entertainment

A Legendary Band Steps Back for Now

March 29, 2026

Earth, Wind and Fire fans woke up to some disappointing news recently. The iconic group had to cancel their performance at a big music festival. The reason? Travel troubles mixed with health concerns made it impossible to go on stage. In a short message on social media, the band explained they neede

politics

A Supervisor Steps Back in San Francisco’s Political War

March 29, 2026

San Francisco is buzzing after Supervisor Jackie Fielder checked into the hospital last Friday, sparking questions about what’s happening behind closed doors. Not long after her office described the situation as an "acute personal health crisis, " rumors surfaced that she might resign—less than two