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Crossing Borders for Learning

March 15, 2026

An American student started his journey in a New York state university, earning a political science degree. In 2015 he spent the summer in Wuhan as part of an exchange program, then a decade later returned to China for a graduate degree in global health while interning at a medical university. ...

politics

Ken Paxton vs. John Cornyn: A Texas Senate Showdown

March 15, 2026

In a recent debate, a Texas political strategist challenged Senator John Cornyn’s bid for another term. She argued that Cornyn has little to show for his time in the Senate, pointing out his attempts to limit Second Amendment rights and his frequent attacks on former President Donald Trump. The stra

religion

Peter Thiel’s Secret Rome Talks Stir Church Debate

March 15, 2026

A billionaire from Silicon Valley is holding a closed‑door meeting in Rome. The event, which started on Sunday and will finish Wednesday, talks about a figure called the Antichrist. Only invited guests can attend; journalists are not allowed. The place of the talks is not known to the public. Peopl

health

Deciding When a Newborn Is on the Edge

March 15, 2026

Parents and doctors often meet when a baby arrives just shy of being able to survive on their own. In those moments, they must talk about values, worries and disagreements fast. The usual method in the U. S. is called “shared decision making. ” The idea behind it is that facts like chances of sur

health

Health Check‑Ups: Why Some Countries Do Better Than Others

March 15, 2026

The study looks at how well 30 countries in the OECD keep track of people’s health. Researchers used data from a big database that covers body‑weight checks done between 2018 and 2022. They made a score that mixes how good the tools are, how accurate the data is, who gets checked and how often. Scor

sports

Bears on the Move: Illinois vs. Indiana Stadium Showdown

March 15, 2026

The debate over where the Chicago Bears will play next season has moved from the suburbs to a state‑wide rivalry. In late February, Indiana’s governor signed a bill that opens the door for a brand‑new stadium in Hammond, just 28 miles north of Chicago. The state’s plan offers the team a modern

finance

Oil and Markets: A Week of Big Warnings

March 15, 2026

Energy leaders say a new oil shortage could hit soon, sparking worry among investors. The big banks are tightening rules on how much money can leave investment funds, which could slow the flow of capital into markets. One top banker has raised his outlook for oil prices, hinting that the marke

politics

Warner Bros. Discovery Faces Strong Pushback Over New Merger

March 15, 2026

Warner Bros. Discovery is eyeing a deal that could bring Paramount Skydance into its fold, but the plan is under fire. The merger would change who owns the company if it clears regulatory checks, but opponents are ready to stop it. The Teamsters union is demanding that the deal include real wo

entertainment

NBCUniversal Shuts Three Big TV Shows

March 15, 2026

NBCUniversal decided to stop making three popular shows: Access Hollywood, Karamo, and The Steve Wilkos Show. The company said it is changing its first‑run syndication strategy to match what local stations want. It will still distribute existing shows and other off‑network programs, but it wil

sports

Marcus Ericsson Wins First IndyCar Pole at Arlington

March 15, 2026

The 35‑year‑old Swedish driver Marcus Ericsson finally broke through after a tough season, grabbing the first pole of his IndyCar career at the new Java House Grand Prix in Arlington. He said he had been “pissed‑off” by his performance last year and that the offseason grind was paying off. Eri