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First‑Day Votes Show Early Voters Lead

March 17, 2026

The primary on Tuesday saw many people voting early, but the numbers on Election Day matched last year’s turnout. At a school in Evanston, an 18‑year‑old student tried voting for the first time. She said it felt normal because her parents had voted before. The student liked meeting candidat

politics

US Warships Disappear, Reemerge Far From Gulf: A Strange Shift

March 17, 2026

A pair of U. S. Navy vessels, the Tulsa and Santa Barbara, were last seen in Bahrain’s waters in early February as part of a mine‑clearing task. In mid‑March, photos taken by a Malaysian observer showed both ships docked in Penang, more than 3, 500 miles away. The move raised doubts about U. S. abil

entertainment

Old‑School Consoles: A New Look at the 7th Generation

March 17, 2026

The third wave of home consoles—Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Nintendo Wii U—has recently been labeled “retro” by a major retailer. This claim sparks debate because the term feels both vague and loaded. Many fans argue that calling these systems retro is a mistake. They point out that the 360 and PS

science

Red‑Dot Riddles: What the Webb Telescope Is Seeing

March 17, 2026

The James Webb Space Telescope has turned the sky into a gallery of tiny, bright red spots that scientists call little red dots, or LRDs. These points appear in nearly every deep‑field image the telescope captures and have puzzled astronomers since Webb began its mission four years ago. Astronome

politics

Voter ID Rules: A Nation Divided

March 17, 2026

The SAVE America Act has become the center of a heated debate over whether voters should be required to show government‑issued photo ID. Republicans argue that the measure reflects common sense, citing a recent Pew Research poll where 83% of adults said they would support the rule. The figure rises

crime

Chaos at Daytona Beach Spring Break

March 17, 2026

Daytona Beach has seen a sudden surge of trouble during its spring break. A large, unofficial crowd gathered on the coast, and police struggled to keep order. Over the weekend, four separate shootings were reported, putting local law‑makers and officers on high alert. Video from a balcony at the Oce

sports

Baseball Game Review: Is the New MLB Show Worth It?

March 17, 2026

The newest MLB Show game is a solid pick for baseball fans. It keeps the realistic feel of hitting, pitching and fielding that made the series popular. Players can still choose a realistic ball‑park feel, with pitchers throwing precise zones and hitters finding the sweet spot. A new “Big Zo

crime

True Crime in 2025: New Voices, Old Stories

March 17, 2026

The year 2025 offered a surprising shift in the true‑crime world, moving away from flashy rehashes and toward deeper, more human stories. Some releases still followed the old formula: a new angle on a famous serial killer or a celebrity drama that feels rushed to beat online rivals. But many f

politics

New Lives on the Field: Iranian Athletes in Exile

March 17, 2026

Iranian sports stars who left their country face sudden upheaval. One former futsal player, after being photographed playing with men and without a hijab in Switzerland, learned she could no longer return home. She lost family ties, safety and even her pet, and now lives in a new country where she m

religion

A Quiet Shift in America’s Spiritual Landscape

March 17, 2026

Recent data shows that the decline in church attendance and rise of atheism have slowed, with more people identifying as Christian or joining other faiths. Researchers note that the percentage of adults who say they belong to a religion or have no religion has stayed steady over five years. Some sch