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KNG1 Gene Mutations Linked to Rare Blood Clotting Disorder

March 12, 2026

A recent investigation uncovered two different changes in the KNG1 gene that explain why a young boy from China has an uncommon blood clotting problem. The KNG1 gene makes a protein called high‑molecular‑weight kininogen (HMWK), which helps the body control bleeding. When this protein is missing or

technology

3‑D Driving Maps Get a Smart Upgrade

March 12, 2026

Google has refreshed its map app so that when you drive, the screen shows a 3‑D view of your surroundings instead of a flat picture. The change is part of the company’s new “Gemini” AI lineup and is billed as the biggest update to navigation in ten years. The 3‑D view adds depth to buildings and

health

Teen Quiet: How Choosing to Stop Trying Affects Young Minds

March 12, 2026

A growing trend in China sees many young people decide to “lie flat, ” a choice that means stepping back from the race for success. Researchers have talked about how this decision can change mental health, but no one had put all the studies together in a single systematic review. To fill that gap, a

technology

Danger in the Skies: How Drone Threats Could Reach California

March 12, 2026

In recent discussions, a former U. S. Army intelligence officer highlighted that Iran has both the technology and motivation to launch lethal drone attacks on California at any moment. He noted that the country already possesses thousands of long‑range attack drones capable of flying hundreds of mil

weather

Storm Alert Hits Louisiana and Mississippi

March 12, 2026

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for parts of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi as a powerful storm system rolls through the area. A tornado watch signals that conditions could allow tornadoes to form, though none have been spotted yet. Earlier this evening, local

weather

Storm Watch: Pennsylvania Faces Strong Winds and Possible Tornadoes

March 12, 2026

Pennsylvania’s weather is looking rough today. Most of the state faces a threat from severe storms, especially strong winds that can damage property and trees. The only safe spots are the far northeast counties like Wayne and Pike, where no severe weather is expected. In the southwestern two‑thirds

politics

Khamenei’s Injury: A New Leader in the Line of Fire

March 11, 2026

The day a new leader was named, bombs began to fall. Mojtaba Khamenei, only 56, stepped into the role after his father’s death during the first attack. Reports say he was hit in the legs that same day, which explains why he has stayed out of public view for almost two days. No official statement or

science

Professor Mike Benjamin’s Legacy in Connective Tissue Science

March 11, 2026

The new special edition focuses on how Professor Mike Benjamin has shaped the study of connective tissues. It highlights his groundbreaking discoveries about the mechanical properties of fibrous proteins. Researchers praised how he linked structure to function in collagen and elastin fibers.

politics

Sudan Drone Attack Claims Many Schoolgirls

March 11, 2026

A violent drone hit a secondary school and a health centre in southern Sudan, killing at least 17 people, most of them young girls. The attack also took the lives of a teacher and a health worker. Local doctors say that ten people were hurt, with three girls suffering serious wounds; two had surgery

sports

Sunday Sports Lineup: From Ice to the Court

March 7, 2026

The day starts with a chill as an AHL hockey game kicks off at 4 p. m. on TV. Soon after, a top‑tier Australian football match begins at 4:05 a. m. , showing teams from Collingwood and St. Kilda battling it out on the field. At 10 a. m. , fans can catch taped NHRA qualifying at Gainesville Rac