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Anchorage Schools Face Tough Choices, Voters Hold the Key

March 11, 2026

The Anchorage School District finished its spring break with a balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2027, but the path to that balance was paved with hard cuts. Facing a $90 million shortfall at the start of this cycle, leaders had to make decisions none wanted. They trimmed administrative costs and cut

sports

Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander’s Record‑Breaking Night and Jokic’s Praise

March 11, 2026

The Thunder edged the Nuggets 129‑126 in a Western Conference showdown, with Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander delivering the decisive step‑back three. He finished 35 points, 15 assists and nine rebounds, matching an all‑time NBA record for consecutive games with at least 20 points. His streak of 126 straight

technology

AI Money‑Minder Helps Hospitals Beat Cash Chaos

March 11, 2026

Hospitals often juggle money like a game of hide‑and‑seek. Bills arrive months after a visit, insurance companies cut costs, and staff must sift through endless spreadsheets to know what’s owed. The result? A blurry picture that can force clinics in rural areas to shut down and leave patients scr

politics

Campaign Money Questions Stir Debate in Maryland

March 11, 2026

The debate over how a new state delegate spent his campaign money has sparked fresh concerns among Maryland lawmakers. The issue began when an investigative review found that the delegate, Gary Simmons, used almost all of his raised funds during a period when no election was held. Only about 14 perc

technology

Euro Banks Plot Future of Money with New Digital Map

March 11, 2026

The European Central Bank has set out a plan to create a new world of finance that uses digital tokens and blockchain technology. The idea is to keep the euro strong on the global stage while cutting back on foreign payment systems that Europe has grown too reliant on. At the heart of the plan is

education

Late Night Loops: What College Students Really Feel

March 11, 2026

The research looked at why students in Hong Kong universities stay up late, even when they know it hurts their health. Twenty people were asked to talk about their habits from September to December, and the answers fell into five key ideas. First, many students try hard to control what they do befor

celebrities

Life’s Breaks: When Stars Step Away from the Spotlight

March 11, 2026

Sometimes people leave fame because they want peace or to care for family, but other times the industry itself pushes them out. A handful of actors and entertainers illustrate this pattern. One actor from a beloved 1980s film had to quit after his sister’s death and the loss of a contract; he now

entertainment

Portland’s Big‑Name Chef Parties

March 11, 2026

A few weeks ago, a chef from New York’s top restaurant Atomix announced a joint dinner in Portland. The buzz around that event is huge, but it’s just one of many star‑chef gatherings in the city. One of the local spots that keeps the culinary crowd excited is Cafe Rowan on 4437 S. E. Cesar E. Ch

health

Patient Paths: How Mind, Body and Life Shape Recovery After Head‑and‑Neck Cancer

March 11, 2026

The study looks at people who have survived head and neck cancer and asks how their lives change after treatment. Researchers followed patients from just after therapy onward, measuring their overall well‑being every few months. They found that a patient’s quality of life is not only about medica

science

Brain Boost or Calm? A Quick Look at New Anxiety Research

March 11, 2026

The study tested whether a small electrical pulse to the brain can change how people feel and react when they are anxious. Researchers used a special test that makes people feel uneasy by breathing in air with 7. 5% carbon dioxide. This is a common way to create anxiety safely in a lab. They turned