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Crossing Borders for Learning

March 15, 2026

An American student started his journey in a New York state university, earning a political science degree. In 2015 he spent the summer in Wuhan as part of an exchange program, then a decade later returned to China for a graduate degree in global health while interning at a medical university. ...

politics

Ken Paxton vs. John Cornyn: A Texas Senate Showdown

March 15, 2026

In a recent debate, a Texas political strategist challenged Senator John Cornyn’s bid for another term. She argued that Cornyn has little to show for his time in the Senate, pointing out his attempts to limit Second Amendment rights and his frequent attacks on former President Donald Trump. The stra

sports

Marcus Ericsson Wins First IndyCar Pole at Arlington

March 15, 2026

The 35‑year‑old Swedish driver Marcus Ericsson finally broke through after a tough season, grabbing the first pole of his IndyCar career at the new Java House Grand Prix in Arlington. He said he had been “pissed‑off” by his performance last year and that the offseason grind was paying off. Eri

environment

Starfish‑Powered Roads: A Cleaner Winter Idea

March 15, 2026

South Korean company STAR’s Tech has invented a product called Starcrush that uses crushed starfish skeletons to help keep roads safer and less damaging. The tiny holes in the skeleton let it control how salt releases into water, cutting concrete damage by up to 90 percent and improving snow melt by

sports

Puzzle Day: Decoding the NCAA Basketball Connections

March 15, 2026

Today’s puzzle spotlights college hoops, and it comes from a sports‑focused outlet that isn’t part of the usual game app. If you’re stuck, there are clues hidden in the color‑coded groups: a simple “Oops! ” for one set, a note about not being the second word for another, a hint that points to team l

sports

Denver and Los Angeles Face Off for West Standings

March 15, 2026

The Denver Nuggets are headed to the Crypto. com Arena to play the Los Angeles Lakers tonight at 8:30 p. m. ET. Both teams have already met twice this season, with the Lakers winning the first game 115-107 thanks to a strong performance by Luka Dončić. In their second meeting, the Nuggets pull

finance

Cutting Card Fees: A Win for Illinois Families and Small Shops

March 15, 2026

In many towns across Illinois, people are feeling the pinch from higher prices on everyday items—food, rent, and utilities all climb each year. A hidden culprit of these hikes is the extra charge that credit card companies add when you swipe your card. They have long taken a cut on not only what the

entertainment

Bouncing Stars and a Last‑Second Shot

March 15, 2026

A big Saturday night saw the Lakers and Nuggets fight until overtime, ending 127–125. The game swung like a pendulum: the Lakers led by 17, then the Nuggets turned it around and briefly took seven points. With five seconds left, Austin Reaves missed a free throw but grabbed the rebound and sco

science

Faces in a Grid: How the Brain Picks Out Differences

March 15, 2026

The study looks at how our brains tell apart faces that look alike when many are shown together. Researchers used brain‑wave recordings called ERPs to track responses while people watched 2 × 2 grids of faces. The faces were either the same picture, different pictures of the same person, or pictures

sports

A High School Basketball Showdown: Teamwork Triumphs Over Individual Brilliance

March 15, 2026

In a thrilling high school basketball championship game, Pewamo-Westphalia emerged victorious against Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac. The match was a spectacle of skill and strategy, with both teams bringing their A-game. The Pirates from Pewamo-Westphalia started strong, building a 17-7 le