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Football vs Real Needs: A Highway Protest in Mexico

March 30, 2026

On a Saturday, a busy Mexico City highway turned into a football field—not for practice, but for a protest. Demonstrators played matches on the wide ring road, painting the asphalt white to mark the goals. They wore jerseys from local clubs and even an Italian team, showing team spirit while making

technology

NeoCity Opens New Lab Hub to Boost Tech Growth

March 29, 2026

The ground‑breaking ceremony for NeoCity’s 30, 000‑square‑foot lab complex took place on a sunny Thursday in Kissimmee. Florida’s Secretary of Commerce, Alex Kelly, joined local officials to mark the start of a project that promises to bring wet‑lab, dry‑lab and cryogenic facilities to the area. Exi

education

Road‑Ready Careers: How One School Turns Training into Jobs

March 29, 2026

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology, or OSUIT, started in 1946 on a former army hospital site to help veterans jump back into work. The school began with only 500 students and a few basic programs, but it has grown into a national leader in hands‑on technical training. Today it offers

technology

Truckers vs Turbines: The 1960s Diesel Challenge

March 29, 2026

In the 1960s, diesel engines were the backbone of American transport. They moved heavy goods across long distances, but some engineers thought they were too bulky and complex for future needs. They imagined a lighter, cleaner power source that could replace diesel. The gas turbine seemed like the a

sports

Bennett Stirtz: From Small‑Town Courts to College Stardom

March 29, 2026

Bennett Stirtz grew up in Liberty, Missouri, a place where basketball relies on hard work and steady practice. Born in 2003, he spent his early years learning the game under the watchful eye of his father, who coached him at Liberty High School. By senior year he was a standout, averaging over 18 po

health

Lifestyle Shifts and Obesity Trends in Korean Adults During COVID‑19

March 29, 2026

The study looked at how everyday habits linked to weight gain in South Korea before and during the pandemic. Researchers compared data from 2019, a year before COVID‑19 hit South Korea, with 2020, when lockdowns and social restrictions were in place. They focused on two types of obesity: overall bod

weather

Shifting Weather: From Snow to Sunny Days in Massachusetts

March 29, 2026

Massachusetts is set for a roller‑coaster of weather. Overnight, the state will feel the chill as temperatures drop to the mid‑20s in Boston and central areas, while western spots might see teens. The cold will ease quickly; by Sunday afternoon clear skies and temperatures in the mid‑40s are expecte

science

A Forensic Trailblazer’s Legacy and Controversy

March 29, 2026

Dr. Henry Lee, who first stepped into the spotlight during a 1995 trial that captured national attention, has passed away at 87. He spent more than five decades teaching and guiding students in forensic science, shaping the field through both education and practice. Lee’s name is linked to several h

politics

Birthright Citizenship in the Balance: A Century‑Old Debate Revisited

March 29, 2026

The debate over who gets U. S. citizenship at birth has been alive for more than a hundred years, and it is back on the Supreme Court’s docket. In 1898, the court decided that a boy born in San Francisco to Chinese parents was indeed an American citizen, because the Constitution’s 14th Amendment say

sports

West Virginia Sports: A New Chance for Glory

March 29, 2026

The Mountaineer teams have faced tough times, especially football and men’s basketball. Both have struggled for years, with coaching changes and losing seasons. Yet the future looks brighter if they can rebuild. Football is the biggest draw for fans and money. Coach Rich Rod is focused on turning t