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New Tools and Hope for a Rare Blood Disorder

March 3, 2026

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, a rare blood clotting disease, has seen dramatic changes over the last quarter‑century. A key breakthrough came 25 years ago when scientists found that a missing enzyme, called ADAMTS13, causes the condition in both immune‑driven and inherited forms. When doct

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South Carolina’s High School Sports League Faces New Leadership

March 3, 2026

The South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) is preparing for a major change in its top position. Jerome Singleton, who has led the league since 2005, will step down as commissioner by July 1, 2027. The decision was made after a lengthy meeting where the Executive Committee voted unanimously. Sing

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White House Talks About College Sports Future

February 27, 2026

The President will host a meeting on March 6 to discuss college athletics. A mix of coaches, players, and business leaders will join the conversation. The event is called the College Sports Roundtable. President Trump will lead the discussion. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and New York Yan

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Sports Analytics Gets a New Pulse

February 27, 2026

The MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference is marking its 20th year, growing from a small classroom idea into a massive event that draws athletes, tech experts and business leaders alike. At its heart is Jessica Gelman, a former Harvard basketball player who turned her curiosity about high‑pressure p

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Military Ties to Scouting: A Shift in Strategy

February 26, 2026

The Pentagon is reconsidering a long‑standing partnership with Scouting America after a series of controversial proposals. For years, the U. S. military has supported Scout troops on bases and offered special ranks to young Eagle Scouts who join the armed forces. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

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Casey Means’s Surgeon General Bid: A Wellness Twist on Public Health

February 25, 2026

Dr. Casey Means, a 38‑year‑old wellness star who runs her own health app and books, will appear before the Senate Health Committee to try for the Surgeon General slot. The hearing was pushed back from October after she went into labor on the day of her original appointment. Means says she wants to

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A New Surgeon General on the Horizon

February 25, 2026

The Senate health committee will hear from Dr. Casey Means, a 38‑year‑old wellness advocate, on Wednesday as she seeks the top public health post in Washington. The meeting was pushed back from last October after Means unexpectedly went into labor the day she was scheduled to appear. During her t

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Heat 2: Christian Bale Joins the Chicago Crime Saga

February 24, 2026

The long‑awaited sequel to the 1995 hit film Heat is moving forward, with Christian Bale now confirmed as part of the cast. Bale’s involvement was announced by a Fox News reporter, who noted that the actor had told him he would be heading to Chicago soon for production. This marks a reunion be

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Pelham’s Close‑Call Victory Over McGill‑Toolen

February 23, 2026

In a game that felt like a rollercoaster, Pelham managed to edge McGill‑Toolen 5-4 in the seventh inning. The win came when Andrew Petrock, a senior from West Alabama, delivered a single that broke the tie. Pelham’s run came after a series of chaotic events: three batters walked, two were hit by pit

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Crypto Developers Urged to Keep Legal Safety Net

February 18, 2026

The Senate Banking Committee is asked to keep a bill that shields crypto builders from prosecution. A group that supports the blockchain industry sent a note to the committee, pushing for a law called the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act. The act was first drafted in 2018 and updated recent