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The path to March Madness is tightening as the last conference tournaments finish. Teams that were once on the bubble are now in the spotlight, and the top seeds may change depending on a few key games. The NCAA uses an advanced system called NET Rankings to decide who gets in and where they sit on

Oil Rich, Youth Poor: Congo’s Young People Search for a Better Future

The capital city of Pointe‑Noire buzzes early, with market stalls and street sellers hustling through crowds. Among them is Romain Tchicaya, a 37‑year‑old who once studied management but now sells medicines in small, informal stalls because job prospects are scarce. He says the country’s oil wealth

education

Youth Clubs Fight Violence with New Program

A group of community clubs in Santa Monica and nearby cities started a new project to curb youth violence. They used money from a state grant that was meant for areas in Los Angeles County where fights and shootings are common. The places chosen also struggle with poverty, low school performance, an

Every Kid Deserves a Break: Ohio’s Recess Debate

Ohio’s governor has reignited talk about a long‑pending bill that would mandate an hour of recess each day for students from kindergarten to eighth grade. The proposal, introduced last year by two state representatives, calls for 30 minutes in the morning and another 30 in the afternoon unless a stu

U. S. Congressman Says Trump Will Keep Fighting Iran Over Oil

Rep. Austin Scott, a Republican from Georgia, told a news show that he believes President Trump will not back down from the war with Iran. He said the fight started because Iran keeps enriching uranium and that the U. S. must keep up its military actions. Scott is on two important House committees:

sports

March Madness Pulse: What to Watch Before the Bracket Drops

The final countdown is almost here, and the college basketball world is buzzing with last‑minute moves. Teams still fighting for a spot are like a tightrope walk; the ones that survive their conference tournaments may lock in an at‑large berth with a win or two. Ohio State’s recent victory ove

TSA Workers Face Pay Cuts While Senate Stands Still

The debate over how to end the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown has stuck in Washington, leaving TSA agents among those who will not receive their first full paycheck this week. Airports are already feeling the strain: travelers line up longer at security checkpoints because many agent

crime

Deadly Moscow Concert Hall Shooting: 19 Convicted

A Moscow court sentenced nineteen people to prison after the March 22, 2024 massacre at Crocus City Hall. The attack claimed 149 lives and injured more than 600, making it one of the city’s worst terrorist incidents. The Islamic State faction announced responsibility, claiming the four gunmen wer

technology

Cyberattack on US Medical Firm Sparks Global Shock

A hacker group linked to Iran attacked a U. S. medical equipment maker, Stryker, on Wednesday. The hit caused a worldwide break in Microsoft services the company uses. Stryker said there was no sign of ransomware or malware, and that it believed the problem was contained. Their teams were busy ch

business

'Trans Worker Faces Termination After Brief Employment'