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forest loves

Goalie Interference Is Turning Into a League Headache

March 7, 2026

The NHL’s replay system was meant to clear up mistakes, not create new ones. Now, the league is fighting a growing problem with how it handles goalie interference calls. Teams no longer know what the rules really say about a player touching a goalie in the crease. When a play is sent to rev

science

Roots Show How Plants Balance Growth and Survival

March 7, 2026

In forests of North Patagonia, scientists looked at how the shape of a plant’s root system affects tiny roots that do most of the work. They studied eight perennial herb species, half of which grow a single main root (tap‑rooted) and the other half grow many small roots from the stem (adventitious).

entertainment

Mysterious Beavers and a Heroine Who Can Jump Into Robots

March 6, 2026

A new animated film from the Disney‑owned studio offers a fresh mix of adventure, science fiction and environmental themes. The story follows 19‑year‑old Mabel Tanaka, a college student who loves nature more than people. She lives in the quiet town of Beaverton, where a forest glade is her favorite

sports

Sports Week Preview: Games, Tournaments and More

March 6, 2026

Monday starts with college hoops as several conference finals spill onto the TV screen. The Southern Conference crowns its champion in Asheville, while the Sun Belt title is fought over in Pensacola. Indianapolis hosts Horizon League semifinals and Las Vegas sees West Coast teams battle it out. Wome

sports

Reinier de Ridder: A Dutch Fighter’s Roots and Rise

March 5, 2026

Reinier de Ridder stepped into the UFC arena on March 7 to face Caio Borralho, a fight that could shift his career after a recent loss. He is 35 and every match counts. But people wonder about the man behind the gloves. Where did he grow up? What shaped his calm fighting style? He was born on

environment

Maine’s Forests Face a New Threat from a Power Line Plan

March 5, 2026

A plan approved last November by Maine’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) promises to protect 50, 000 acres of forest as a buffer for a new power line that will stretch from the Quebec border to central Maine. The plan says half of this area must be managed as “mature forest habitat” and

crime

Hate‑Crime Sentence for Planned Attack on Online Date

March 4, 2026

A 26‑year‑old from Eugene was given a 12‑year, seven‑month prison term after he used a tire thumper to assault a gay man he met on a dating app. The judge noted that the defendant had planned the attack for weeks and appeared to be experiencing psychosis at the time. Because of those mental he

science

Nature’s Calm: How Green Spaces Beat Climate Stress

March 4, 2026

Climate change is worsening mental health problems worldwide. Researchers wanted to see if nature‑based activities could help people feel better when the planet warms. They gathered every study that looked at green spaces, gardening, or outdoor therapy and checked how many people benefited. ...

celebrities

Kohl’s Finds a New Face in Dylan Efron

March 2, 2026

Dylan Efron, now 34, has kept his life in motion since winning The Traitors. After a season on Dancing with the Stars, he’s not slowing down; he trains daily and enjoys rounds of golf. What keeps him comfortable during all the hustle? His wardrobe, and it’s from Kohl’s. He says he’s “that sweet‑spo

technology

AI as a Coding Sidekick: Lessons from Building an App Alone

February 28, 2026

A solo developer tried to create a full‑stack marketing tool using Google AI Studio and Gemini 3. 0 Pro, hoping the AI could act like a full team member without writing any code himself. The plan was to guide the assistant through strict rules: no math, no hidden state changes, and mandatory JSON sc