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March Madness 2026: Bracket Breakdown & Cinderella Chasers

March 18, 2026

The 2026 NCAA tournament is on the horizon and the four regions are shaping up in ways that surprise even seasoned fans. In the East, Duke’s flawless 32‑2 record and a hard‑won ACC crown have them pegged as the top seed, but injuries to key players could open the door for UConn’s veteran‑led squad.

politics

Oil Prices Spike After Iran’s Energy Site Strikes

March 18, 2026

A sudden attack on a major gas field in southern Iran sent global oil prices soaring, pushing the benchmark crude close to $110 a barrel. The hit targeted facilities that process gas from the South Pars field, a massive offshore reserve shared with Qatar. Because Iran relies heavily on this domestic

opinion

Young Republicans, Big Ideas and a Dangerous Trend

March 18, 2026

A 31‑year‑old from Florida is making headlines in a way that has caught the attention of many young voters. He says he wants to keep costs down and is very skeptical about immigration and the U. S. backing of Israel. Those ideas have turned him into a popular figure among a segment of the party that

politics

Alaska’s New Home: How Ukrainian Families Are Shaping the State

March 18, 2026

The first wave of Ukrainian refugees arrived in Alaska almost four years ago, fleeing a war that had left millions homeless. From the start, the state acted quickly to open its doors and welcome these newcomers. Volunteers from churches, businesses, nonprofits, and local governments came together to

technology

New AI‑Powered Payment System Debuts on Tempo Blockchain

March 18, 2026

Tempo, a crypto company backed by Stripe, has launched its own blockchain and an AI‑driven payment protocol that can work across different blockchains. The network began in a testing stage for about three and a half months before going live on Wednesday. The team says the idea of “agentic payment

environment

Cold‑Weather Degradation of a Common Antibiotic

March 18, 2026

A study looked at how the drug florfenicol, which can pollute water and harm health, breaks down when mixed with a natural mineral called δ‑manganese dioxide in chilly conditions. The experiments were done at just 5°C, a typical temperature for mid‑to‑high latitude lakes. Researchers measured how fa

finance

Axis Bank Boosts Consumer Loans with Fresh $162 Million

March 18, 2026

Axis Bank has decided to add 15 billion rupees, about $162 million, into its consumer lending business, Axis Finance. The move came after the bank’s board approved the funding plan on March 18. Earlier in January, the bank paused plans to sell a share of Axis Finance. This pause followed a

finance

Housing Market Boosts and a New Spending Surge

March 18, 2026

The economy is showing signs of strong growth, especially in the housing sector. A recent discussion highlighted three key indicators that are moving in a positive direction: pending home sales, existing home sales, and new housing starts. All three have been on the rise, suggesting that buyers are

politics

Powerless Cuba: A Day Without Light and Hope

March 17, 2026

The island of Cuba faced a full‑scale power outage that left its 11 million residents in the dark on Monday, just hours after the government announced it would welcome foreign investment for the first time. The blackout struck when the aging electrical network collapsed, a symptom of the long‑standi

technology

New AI Graphics Tech Sparks Big Gamer Backlash

March 17, 2026

The new DLSS 5 promise from Nvidia has stirred a storm among players and creators. Earlier versions of the technology helped boost game speed and clarity, but this update dives deeper into real‑time AI to overhaul lighting and textures. Nvidia markets it as a leap toward Hollywood‑style visuals, cla