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Brazil Plans State‑Level Diesel Tax Cut

March 19, 2026

The federal government is looking to reduce the tax that states charge on diesel imports. This move would mean that states lose about 3 billion reais each month, but the central government will pay half of that loss. The idea was first raised during a meeting with state finance leaders and wil

education

Explore the Future of Manufacturing at the College’s Tech Hub

March 19, 2026

The College of the Canyons is opening its doors to the public at a special event that showcases cutting‑edge training in machine tools, robotics, and computer numerical control. The open house is held at the Advanced Technology Center on Diamond Place in Santa Clarita and invites anyone curious abou

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US Warships Disappear, Reemerge Far From Gulf: A Strange Shift

March 17, 2026

A pair of U. S. Navy vessels, the Tulsa and Santa Barbara, were last seen in Bahrain’s waters in early February as part of a mine‑clearing task. In mid‑March, photos taken by a Malaysian observer showed both ships docked in Penang, more than 3, 500 miles away. The move raised doubts about U. S. abil

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College Basketball Playoffs: Who’s Favored and Why

March 17, 2026

The 2026 college basketball playoffs are almost here, with all 68 teams already chosen. The opening round, called the First Four, starts Tuesday and Wednesday. Big names like Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Florida are seeded first and are the clear favorites to win their early games. In the First Four

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March Madness Bracket Shake‑Ups: Who Made It, Who Missed Out

March 16, 2026

The NCAA tournament brackets are in and the surprises are already talking. Some schools that dominated their seasons barely made it, while a few underdogs got the nods they deserved. Miami (Ohio) finished 31‑0, but a weak schedule and a first‑round loss in the MAC tournament left its at‑large hop

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March Madness 2026: Bracket Insights and Surprises Ahead

March 16, 2026

College basketball fans have been busy filling out their brackets since the 2026 NCAA Tournament field was announced. While no one can predict every game, careful analysis of each matchup can help fans spot potential upsets and confirm favorites. Below is a fresh look at the early rounds, organized

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Faith Walks Toward Cleaner Air in New Mexico

March 15, 2026

A group of faith‑based activists started a 328‑mile foot journey from Carlsbad to Santa Fe, hoping to draw attention to a bill that would cut New Mexico’s greenhouse gas emissions by 45 % from 2005 levels by 2030. The trip, part of a broader coalition called Clear Horizons New Mexico, aimed to meet

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Brackets in Motion: How the 2026 NCAA Picks Are Shifting

March 13, 2026

The path to March Madness is tightening as the last conference tournaments finish. Teams that were once on the bubble are now in the spotlight, and the top seeds may change depending on a few key games. The NCAA uses an advanced system called NET Rankings to decide who gets in and where they sit on

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Youth Clubs Fight Violence with New Program

March 13, 2026

A group of community clubs in Santa Monica and nearby cities started a new project to curb youth violence. They used money from a state grant that was meant for areas in Los Angeles County where fights and shootings are common. The places chosen also struggle with poverty, low school performance, an

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New Investment Boosts OVO’s Global Reach

March 2, 2026

Applied Real Intelligence, a firm based in Santa Monica, has decided to give financial support to Toronto‑based brand October’s Very Own (OVO). The exact amount was not shared, but the move signals confidence in OVO’s growing popularity. OVO started as a music group in 2008, founded by Drake, Ol