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Heatwave Hits Opening Day, Home Runs Rise

March 27, 2026

The 2026 season opens in St. Louis under a scorching sky, with temperatures expected to top 90 degrees during the Cardinals game. These numbers edge close to the city’s 1991 record of 87 degrees and could surpass the all‑time March high of 92 set in 1929. Fans and players will face the peak he

weather

Cold Front Brings Warmth, Fog and Fire Warnings

March 27, 2026

The calm weather we’ve been enjoying is about to change. A chilly front will bring a cool breeze this weekend, but it also creates conditions that can let fires spread fast. Rain is expected to increase next week. A dense fog advisory covers parts of southeast Louisiana and south Mississippi until

science

Jupiter’s Lightning and NASA’s Tight Budget: A Tale of Big Storms and Small Funds

March 24, 2026

Jupiter’s storms are huge, and the lightning they produce is far stronger than anything on Earth. Scientists who studied data from NASA’s Juno spacecraft found flashes that can be a hundred times more powerful. Juno has been circling Jupiter since 2016, and its instruments can pick up the radi

health

Fluoride Bans Could Raise Childhood Cavities, Study Finds

March 24, 2026

A new study warns that removing fluoride from drinking water may increase cavities in children and raise healthcare costs. Researchers predict that if five states discontinue fluoridation, over 132, 000 kids could need dental work in the next three years. The cost to Medicaid alone might climb close

sports

Lakers’ Bench Star: The Story Behind Jarred Vanderbilt

March 23, 2026

Jarred Vanderbilt joined the Los Angeles Lakers in 2023 after a trade that brought him from Minnesota. The team saw his potential early and offered a four‑year, $48 million extension in September of the same year. He is known for grabbing rebounds and playing hard on defense, even though his average

crime

Miller’s Murder Verdict Stands After Supreme Court Review

March 21, 2026

The Kentucky Supreme Court has kept a 2024 murder conviction intact, saying the evidence against Marsha Lynn Miller is clear. Miller was found guilty of driving her car into a stranger, Frank Harris, in Covington’s parking lot. She claimed she saw a man in black telling her to hit Harris, but the ju

politics

Celebrity Endorsements Light Up LSU Student Vote

March 21, 2026

In a surprising twist, the upcoming student government election at Louisiana State University has taken on a Hollywood flair. Candidates for president and vice‑president are now flashing endorsements from well‑known sports figures, turning the campaign into a star‑studded spectacle. The duo of Dari

sports

Dusty May: From Small‑Town Roots to Michigan’s Basketball Leader

March 20, 2026

Dusty May grew up in a quiet Indiana town called Solsberry, where life was simple and hard work mattered. After high school he played basketball at a local college before becoming a student manager for the famous coach Bob Knight. That early experience taught him that success comes from careful plan

politics

Citizenship Proof Bills Heat Up in Several States

March 19, 2026

A new bill called the SAVE America Act is being discussed in the U. S. Senate. The plan would require voters to show proof that they are U. S. citizens before they can register. President Trump supports the measure because he says non‑citizens are voting too much, even though evidence shows that is

sports

Coach Wade’s Final Exit From NC State

March 19, 2026

Will Wade’s last game with the NC State men’s basketball team ended in a 68‑66 loss to Texas, cementing his decision to move on. After the defeat, he spoke to reporters in a tone that suggested the program was still far from where it should be. Wade admitted that his team “didn’t spend as much time