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Guard students stop shooter at university

March 13, 2026

An unexpected act of violence hit Old Dominion University when a former guard member, who had once tried to join the Islamic State, opened fire in the business school. Within ten minutes of police being called, the shooter was found dead on campus, and two people were injured. One of them remains in

crime

A Kidneys Dilemma: A Mother’s Tough Choice

March 13, 2026

Victoria Gotti is facing a hard decision about her health and her son’s future. She has chronic kidney disease and needs a transplant. The only available donor would be her oldest son, Carmine. The mother worries about how her father, a former mob boss, was treated in prison. He died of throat

health

Epicardial Pulse‑Field Breaks Bachmann’s Bundle Heartbeats

March 13, 2026

A new technique uses short bursts of electric energy to stop abnormal heart rhythms that start in a specific area called Bachmann’s bundle. Doctors first locate the problem spot from outside the heart, then deliver a pulsed‑field shock that destroys only the faulty cells. This method works without d

sports

Team Moves: Who’s Still Free and Where They Might Fit

March 13, 2026

Free‑agency starts with big names dreaming of a scramble, but the first three days often leave only a few hot spots. Some players who were expected to jump between multiple teams are instead waiting for the right offer, and the market shifts from player to team quickly. Even with a few marquee nam

health

Colon Cancer in Young People: New Clues About Stiff Tissues

March 13, 2026

The death of a well‑known actor at 48 from colon cancer has highlighted a worrying rise in the disease among people under 50. Researchers at two Texas universities have found that tumors in younger patients grow in tissues that feel firmer than normal. This stiffness is linked to changes in collagen

health

Drip Deals: Are IV Vitamins a Smart Choice?

March 13, 2026

People are lining up at colorful “drip bars” across the state, paying $200 to $600 for vitamin infusions that promise quick recovery from a hangover, clearer skin, or better focus. A 34‑year‑old lawyer who usually caught two colds a year says the experience helped him stop getting sick altogether. T

sports

Ravens’ Medical Check Turns Trade on Its Head

March 13, 2026

The Baltimore Ravens pulled back a deal that had moved defensive lineman Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders, citing concerns raised during a medical evaluation. The trade had been announced earlier in the week, with Baltimore offering first‑round draft picks for 2026 and 2027. But a second look

politics

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

March 13, 2026

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

business

Live Nation’s Slack Scandal Hits Court

March 13, 2026

A new set of internal chat messages from Live Nation has surfaced in a federal trial. The chats, sent on Slack between late 2021 and early 2023, show a staff member calling fans “so stupid” and bragging that the company is “robbing them blind. ” These messages are now part of a lawsuit filed by t

health

Early Weight Rise in Children with CAH May Signal Future Health Risks

March 13, 2026

Children who grow up with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) caused by a 21‑hydroxylase enzyme problem often show changes in body weight that differ from their peers. Scientists track a key moment called adiposity rebound, when the body mass index (BMI) stops falling and begins to climb again a