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Big Ten Battle: Iowa’s Upset Journey Meets Illinois’ Defense

March 28, 2026

Iowa entered the Elite Eight as a 9‑seed, having stunned several top teams to reach this stage for the first time since 2018. They knocked out a No. 1 seed and beat higher‑ranked opponents like Clemson, Florida, and Nebraska along the way. Illinois arrived as a 3‑seed after a solid defensive perform

sports

Duke’s Miracle Comeback: How Caleb Foster Shook the NCAA

March 28, 2026

In a surprising turn of events, Duke University’s basketball team has advanced to the Elite Eight for the third year running after a last‑minute victory over St. John’s in the Sweet 16. The game is remembered not just for the 80‑75 score, but for a single player’s extraordinary effort. Caleb Foster,

environment

Renewable Power Isn’t the Cheap Fix It Sounds Like

March 28, 2026

The idea that wind and solar automatically lower electricity bills is a myth. A series of posts by an analyst named Steve Carson shows that while renewable plants produce power for almost no fuel cost, the grid still has to pay a lot for flexibility, backup and wiring. The article first looks at Chi

sports

Conor McGregor’s Pay‑Per‑View Claim Tested

March 28, 2026

McGregor said his last fight sold more PPV buys than six recent UFC cards combined. The claim sparked a quick look at the numbers. The report from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter listed events for 2024 and 2025, with UFC 300 topping the list at about 615, 000 buys. The next card, UFC 301 in

finance

Pennsylvania Revises Tax Credits After Delaware Dispute

March 28, 2026

Pennsylvania’s tax board has decided to rework some taxpayers’ records after a conflict over credits for taxes paid in Delaware. The issue began when the state’s Department of Revenue rejected the resident credit that several people claimed on their 2023 income returns. These taxpayers earned

technology

Sony’s newest soundbars and subs: what actually matters in better TV audio

March 28, 2026

Most flat-screen TVs sound thin because their speakers are squeezed into tiny boxes. That’s why companies sell soundbars. Sony’s lineup just got fresh upgrades. The old top models—Bar 8 and Bar 9—keep leading the pack because they handle immersive formats like Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. But Sony added t

environment

How Colorado can lead the energy change

March 28, 2026

Colorado sits at a crossroads between growing energy needs and a fast-expanding clean power industry. Lawmakers have two major tools on the table in 2026 that could shape the state’s economic future. One plan sets long-term targets for clean electricity by 2050, giving utilities a clear roadmap for

crime

Brazil Gives Police a New Crypto Tool

March 27, 2026

Brazil’s lawmakers have passed a new rule that lets police use crypto they seize from criminals. The move gives law‑enforcement agencies a fresh way to fight organized crime. The new law, numbered 15. 358, says that any digital money used in a crime can be taken away by the state. The seized crypto

politics

India and Russia Tighten Energy Ties After Trump Strikes

March 27, 2026

India cut its Russian oil purchases in early January to please the United States, but a few months later it is moving closer to Moscow again. In a meeting on March 19, Russia’s energy deputy and India’s gas minister said they will work together to bring back Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) sa

politics

Kids and Screens: A New Playtime Plan

March 27, 2026

The United Kingdom has issued fresh rules for parents, urging them to limit the amount of time young children spend on electronic devices. The guidance says that babies under two years old should not use screens at all, while children aged two to five should be capped at one hour of solo screen time