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Congo's Predictable Polls: A Look at Sassou's Unchallenged Reign

March 15, 2026

In Congo Republic, a presidential election took place, and it was pretty clear who would win. Denis Sassou Nguesso, who has been in charge for a very long time, was expected to keep his position. He is 82 years old and has been leading the country since 1979, except for a short break in the 1990s.

business

Bezos Calls on Post Editor to Stay, Shifts the Game

March 14, 2026

In late November, a phone call from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos reached Matt Murray, the executive editor of The Washington Post. Bezos asked him not to quit, even though he knew Murray was planning to leave because of looming layoffs. Murray had heard about massive cuts that would trim the newsroom

sports

Cheltenham Festival Lights Up With Stars and Racing Thrills

March 14, 2026

The Cheltenham Festival is a top event in Britain’s sports calendar, drawing fans, photographers and famous faces to the Gloucestershire town. On Gold Cup Day, the crowd cheered as the most coveted trophy was fought over. Harry Redknapp entered a strong contender, The Jukebox Man, but Gaelic Warr

education

SAT Rules Change: What Students and Colleges Are Saying

March 14, 2026

A student from Greater Latrobe, Autumn Blozowich, took the SAT three times but chose not to send any scores when she applied to Pitt, Kent State and Penn State. She felt the essays better showed who she was than the numbers on a test, and the plan worked—she got in to all three schools. In Wester

politics

Staff Cuts Slow Down Government Record Requests

March 14, 2026

A wave of layoffs in the federal workforce has made it harder for people to get documents from government agencies. The cuts started when a new president took office 14 months ago, with a hiring freeze and many employees leaving or retiring early. The result is that agencies are missing deadlines fo

health

Nurses Face New Loan Limits That Could Hurt Health Care

March 14, 2026

The United States has long trusted nurses as the backbone of patient care. They lead bedside treatment, offer comfort, and help hospitals run smoothly. Yet a recent change in federal loan rules has suddenly made it harder for nurses to get the money they need for advanced study. The new policy re

opinion

Alaska’s Language Center Is Closing – What That Means for Native Voices

March 14, 2026

The Alaska Native Language Center, which has served the state for more than half a century, will shut its doors this summer. The decision follows a shift in the University of Alaska’s budget priorities and signals a change in how state resources are allocated to Indigenous language work. For many p

opinion

Speed Cameras Save Kids in School Roads

March 14, 2026

Florida has just allowed speed cameras to work in school zones. A study in Fort Walton Beach showed that these cameras cut speeding by 95 percent. There are over 30, 000 students in Okaloosa County each day. Every one of them should get home safely. Police can’t stand outside every schoo

education

Kids Take the Judge’s Seat: A Mock Trial That Shocked Everyone

March 14, 2026

Sixth‑grade students from a Philadelphia magnet school stepped into the historic Supreme Court courtroom for a one‑day mock trial about the famous 1804 duel between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton. They had spent their lunch breaks researching evidence, drafting arguments, and rehearsing speeches

health

Vaccines, Misinformation, and a County’s Measles Fight

March 14, 2026

The county that once celebrated its low crime rate now faces a silent threat. Measles, a disease thought gone from the U. S. , has returned with nearly a thousand confirmed cases. The cause is clear: fewer children are receiving vaccines, and the protective shield around schools has weakened. ...