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Victory for Glenbard South in Volleyball Clash

March 27, 2026

Glenbard South’s boys volleyball team secured a convincing win over Willowbrook with a score of 25-18, 25-21. The Raiders’ players performed strongly, with Owen Stauber contributing seven assists and four digs, while Dom Kuceba added twelve assists. Jackson McCabe recorded five kills and three digs,

science

Safety Gear Can Give a False Sense of Security

March 27, 2026

Backcountry adventures are getting more popular, and people often bring avalanche tools like transceivers and airbags. These devices have helped many survive falls, but they can also change how people act in danger. When someone feels protected by gear, they may take bigger risks – a trick called ri

environment

Reducing Farm‑Runoff with Smart Fertilizer Use

March 27, 2026

Fertilizers give crops the nitrogen they need, but when too much leaches into rivers it harms fish and plants. Scientists need to know how much nitrogen leaves fields each year to plan better solutions. Because real‑world data are scarce, researchers built a computer model that learns from all

sports

Guadalajara’s Football Show Amid Rising Crime Concerns

March 27, 2026

Guadalajara, Mexico’s second‑largest city, recently faced a spike in violence after the death of cartel boss Ruben “El Mencho” Oseguera. Cars burned, streets littered with shells, and businesses closed painted a grim picture. \\ On Thursday night the city flipped its image by hosting an internation

finance

Crypto Down Payments: A New Way to Buy a Home or Just More Risk?

March 27, 2026

Buying a home usually means saving up cash for a down payment. But what if you could skip selling your crypto instead? A new plan lets future homeowners use Bitcoin or USDC from a Coinbase account as collateral for their down payment loan. This means no need to cash out crypto early, which could loc

crime

UK Takes Action Against Crypto Scams Tied to Trafficking

March 27, 2026

The UK government recently froze assets linked to a major Southeast Asian scam network, including properties in London. The crackdown targets a crypto marketplace called Xinbi, accused of selling stolen personal data and helping launder money for North Korean hackers. Over $19 billion in crypto has

sports

NBA Eyes Seattle and Las Vegas as Next Expansion Cities

March 27, 2026

The NBA is seriously considering adding two new teams, with Seattle and Las Vegas leading the race. This news follows a recent vote by team owners to explore expansion opportunities. But how did Seattle get this far? Back in 2014, a Boston Celtics owner pushed for an NBA team in the city. Though not

celebrities

Kennedy Love Stories: A Celebrity‑Filled Family Tale

March 26, 2026

The Kennedy name has long been linked to power, charm and a series of high‑profile romances that have kept the public intrigued. One of the most famous connections is between John F. Kennedy Jr. and Hollywood stars, a chapter that began with a flirty encounter with Madonna in the late 1980s and l

technology

Deepfake X‑Rays: Even Experts Can’t Tell the Difference

March 26, 2026

In a recent experiment, medical image specialists were tested on their ability to spot fake X‑ray pictures created by artificial intelligence. The study used 264 images, split evenly between real scans and computer‑made ones. Participants came from twelve hospitals in six countries and ranged from f

crypto

Crypto‑style “Fairness” Turns Mystery Boxes into Trustworthy Games

March 26, 2026

Cravin uses a crypto trick called provably fair verification to make mystery boxes feel safe. The system locks in what will be inside a box before you open it by using a cryptographic hash. After the reveal, you can check that the result matches the lock, proving no cheating happened. Instead of le