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How the U. S. Tried to Control the Weather, and Why People Still Don’t Buy It

March 20, 2026

In the mid-1900s, the U. S. government spent serious money on weather control. Not just for fun—it was a Cold War move. Think of it like a tech race, where the prize was making rain on demand or stopping storms. One 1965 report, kept secret for decades, showed how the government planned to double or

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A Major Shift in Student Loan Management Raises Questions

March 20, 2026

The federal government is making a big change in how it handles student loans. Starting now, the Treasury Department will take charge of loans where borrowers haven’t made payments in months. This covers about $180 billion of the government’s $1. 7 trillion student debt. Eventually, the Treasury wi

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A new plan for handling student loans shifts focus to the Treasury

March 20, 2026

The government just announced a three-step plan to move control of student loans to the Treasury Department. First, it will focus on loans that are already in default. Next, it will handle loans that are not yet in default, as long as it’s legally possible. Finally, the Treasury will help make sure

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Temporary Rule Break Helps U. S. Shipments Flow

March 19, 2026

The United States has lifted a long‑standing shipping law for 60 days. The rule, known as the Jones Act, usually keeps all U. S. domestic cargo on American‑built and -crew vessels. President Trump said the change will let foreign ships move oil, gas, fertilizer and coal between U. S. ports. The Jon

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TSA Workers Face Pay Cuts While Politicians Argue

March 19, 2026

The TSA has seen its employees work without pay for more than a month, a result of repeated funding gaps that have turned these workers into bargaining chips in Washington. In the last six months, three separate budget stalls have left TSA staff unpaid, with many of them struggling to cover re

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U. S. , Allies Ready New Weapons as Iran Moves Up the Threat Scale

March 19, 2026

The United States has begun using different kinds of aircraft to counter Iranian drones. Instead of long‑range missiles, the U. S. is now deploying Apache helicopters and A‑10 jets in a new plan announced by top military leaders. This change shows the U. S. is advancing its tactics, but offici

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Reality Star’s Drama Hits TV and Sponsors

March 19, 2026

Taylor Frankie Paul, who first gained fame on MomTok before starring in Hulu’s “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, ” is now at the center of a domestic‑violence investigation that could change how her shows run. Police in Utah opened a case involving Paul and her ex‑boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen, who toget

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Joseph Duggar Arrested Over 2020 Allegations Near Arkansas Home

March 19, 2026

Joseph Duggar, a former member of the reality series that once showcased his family’s life, was taken into custody by local police near his residence in Tontitown, Arkansas, on March 18. Authorities say the arrest follows claims that he abused a nine‑year‑old girl during a family vacation in Florida

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Hospice Clustering Sparks Medicare Fraud Scrutiny

March 19, 2026

A three‑story office plaza in Los Angeles is home to 89 licensed hospice agencies, a number that raises eyebrows among regulators. The building, known as Merabi Professional Medical Plaza, hosts a mix of businesses—from a salon to a realty firm—yet the bulk of its tenants are hospice providers. S

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A Hospital in Chaos: When Tech Fails and People Rise

March 19, 2026

The episode ends with the trauma center chief quietly entering the ER to announce that two nearby hospitals have been hit by a ransomware attack, so they must shut down all patient systems as a precaution. The next hour sees doctors Robby, Al‑Hashimi and Abbot scrambling to explain fallback plans th