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RedHawks vs. Debate: The 31‑Game Quest

March 7, 2026

Miami’s men’s basketball team is set to finish its 31‑game unbeaten run against the Ohio Bobcats tonight. The game starts at 9 p. m. Eastern on ESPN2, and the talk about whether Miami deserves a spot in the big tournament is louder than ever. Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith said on Thursday’s

science

Science Lost in the Skies

March 7, 2026

The world watches missiles fly over the Middle East and sees the obvious damage: people hurt, leaders lost, oil prices jump. But a hidden cost is also growing, one that shows up not on a battlefield map but in laboratories and libraries. In June of last year, two missiles from Iran hit the Weizma

science

Cas12a Sensor Detects DNA Damage in One Step

March 7, 2026

The new sensor uses a single CRISPR enzyme, Cas12a, to spot damaged DNA without extra steps. A specially designed double‑stranded DNA keeps Cas12a quiet until the enzyme uracil‑DNA glycosylase (UDG) removes a uracil base. When UDG cuts the uracil out, the balance of the DNA changes and Cas12a

weather

Storms Spread Across Eastern Michigan This Morning

March 7, 2026

Morning skies over Lower Michigan will gradually turn stormy, with showers and a few thunderstorms moving eastward. By mid‑morning the rain will cover more of the region, especially the eastern half, according to current radar data. The strongest storms are not expected to be as intense as yesterday

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Storm Alert Hits Des Moines: Stay Safe and Know the Risks

March 7, 2026

A warning from the National Weather Service went out at 7:23 p. m. Friday, March 6, telling residents in Boone, Dallas and Polk counties that a severe thunderstorm was on the move. The storm could bring winds up to 50 mph and hail as big as a half‑inch. The alert is set to expire at 8:15 p. m. , but

crime

A Quiet Battle Over Home Rights and Public Safety

March 7, 2026

In a quiet suburb, residents are finding themselves caught in disputes that highlight how everyday actions can cross legal lines. One homeowner woke up to a late‑night delivery of fast food left on their mat, suspecting it was a trick to lure them outside. The incident sparked discussions online abo

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Exciting Advances in Tiny Pathogens and Their Medicines

March 7, 2026

The editorial team has opened a new section that shines a light on cutting‑edge studies about bacteria, their biology and the drugs we use against them. They invite readers to explore a collection of papers that push the boundaries of what we know about how microbes work. Each article offers f

politics

Iran School Explosion Likely From U. S. Strike

March 7, 2026

Satellite pictures and expert opinions point to a U. S. airstrike as the cause of a blast that killed many children at an elementary school in Minab, Iran. The attack happened on February 28 and is the deadliest civilian incident since the war began, with over 165 victims. The school sits beside a R

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Tornado Near Shopping Plaza Sends Metal Rubbish Flying

March 7, 2026

A sudden storm hit a small town in southwest Michigan, turning a quiet shopping area into a chaotic scene of flying debris. A worker at a local phone store started recording as metal sheets, insulation and other junk were hurled through the air. The tornado ripped roofs off nearby buildings and scat

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Storm Tragedy Claims Lives Near Fairview

March 6, 2026

A mother and her daughter lost their lives during a severe weather event in northern Oklahoma. The accident happened on Thursday night while they were traveling near Fairview, a small town about 100 miles northwest of Oklahoma City. Authorities located the crash on State Highway 60 and 243, roughly