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Clear Aligners and 3D Printing: A Manufacturing Revolution in Orthodontics

March 18, 2026

The company behind one of the most popular clear aligner systems has quietly become the largest consumer of 3D printers worldwide. Instead of relying on traditional mold-making, this company is now shifting its entire production to direct 3D printing of plastic aligners. The move aims to cut costs,

weather

What Happens When the Pacific Ocean Changes Its Mood?

March 18, 2026

The Pacific Ocean is like a giant bathtub that never stops moving. Right now, it’s cooling down after a long phase called La Niña. Scientists say this phase is ending, and the ocean might warm up again soon. That warming phase is called El Niño, and it could show up as early as summer. El Niño and

politics

First‑Day Votes Show Early Voters Lead

March 17, 2026

The primary on Tuesday saw many people voting early, but the numbers on Election Day matched last year’s turnout. At a school in Evanston, an 18‑year‑old student tried voting for the first time. She said it felt normal because her parents had voted before. The student liked meeting candidat

politics

$60M Subway Money Fight: New York Goes to Court

March 17, 2026

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which runs New York City’s subway system, has taken the federal government to court over a missing $58‑million payment that could hold up the Second Avenue line’s long‑awaited expansion. The lawsuit, filed in Washington’s Court of Federal Claims, alleges

science

Red‑Dot Riddles: What the Webb Telescope Is Seeing

March 17, 2026

The James Webb Space Telescope has turned the sky into a gallery of tiny, bright red spots that scientists call little red dots, or LRDs. These points appear in nearly every deep‑field image the telescope captures and have puzzled astronomers since Webb began its mission four years ago. Astronome

politics

Voter ID Rules: A Nation Divided

March 17, 2026

The SAVE America Act has become the center of a heated debate over whether voters should be required to show government‑issued photo ID. Republicans argue that the measure reflects common sense, citing a recent Pew Research poll where 83% of adults said they would support the rule. The figure rises

business

Fast‑Ship Now: Amazon Brings Hour‑Long Deliveries to U. S. Cities

March 17, 2026

Amazon has rolled out a new delivery service that can bring items to customers in as little as one hour or three hours. The move is aimed at catching up with rivals such as Instacart, DoorDash and Uber Eats that already offer quick pick‑ups. Over 90, 000 products are now eligible for the fast opt

sports

Sports Highlights for Wednesday March 18

March 17, 2026

College men’s basketball opens at 6:40 p. m. with a First Four clash between Prairie View A&M and Lehigh in Dayton, Ohio. Later that evening, at 7 p. m. , Navy faces Wake Forest in the NIT First Round on ESPNU. The same channel shows Dayton taking on Bradley at 9 p. m. , while a second First Four ga

crime

Avon Lake Climbs to Ohio’s Top 5 for Safety

March 17, 2026

Avon Lake has moved up the safety ladder, landing in Ohio’s fifth safest spot for 2026. This jump from tenth place last year shows the city is improving its standing among the state’s safest communities. The yearly ranking uses FBI crime data, adjusted for population, to compare towns and cities. E

opinion

Alabama’s Tough‑On‑Crime Stance: A Closer Look

March 17, 2026

Steve Marshall, the state’s attorney general, has long claimed a hard‑line approach to crime. Yet his record shows a different story. While he has spoken loudly about the scourge of criminal activity, his actions have often sidestepped real reforms. In many cases he has closed the very offices th