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NMU women bow out at No. 1 tourney seed GVSU

MARQUETTE — The national tournament fate of the women’s basketball team at Northern Michigan University rested in the hands of the NCAA selection committee after the Wildcats lost in the semifinals of ...
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Pistons upset at home by lowly Nets

Ziaire Williams made two 3-pointers in the final three minutes and the Brooklyn Nets ended a 10-game losing streak by ...
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To Your Good Health: Looking at alternatives for osteoporosis medications

At age 48, I underwent a lumpectomy, chemo and radiation for stage I breast cancer. All is good so far, but I started ...
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Hints From Heloise: Moving around in an airplane

The recent comment about folks grabbing the airline seat in front of them when getting out of their seats hit a nerve with me. As much as I hate to do this, I have no choice. If the airlines would ...
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Dear Annie: Forced to choose between love and a pet’s loyalty

A friend of mine is facing a painful choice, and I can’t stop thinking about it. She has dogs she loves dearly, but the man she’s dating is allergic. Not “a little sneezy,” but truly can’t be around ...
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Lions’ Decker changes mind, asks for release

Detroit Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker asked the team to release him after saying late last month he plans to return for an 11th season rather than retire. Decker posted Friday on Instagram that ...
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Who will win at the Oscars? AP’s film writers make their predictions

The Oscars just got more interesting. With a few late-game curveballs, courtesy of the Actor Awards, the broadcast of the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 15, may have more drama and heartbreak ...
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What to Stream: ‘Zootopia 2,’ Oscars, Kim Gordon, ‘One Piece’ and ‘Scarpetta’

Taylor Sheridan’s neo-Western family drama series “The Madison” debuting on Paramount+ and the animated smash “Zootopia 2” landing on Disney+ are some of the new television, films, music and games ...
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IRS warns of ‘Dirty Dozen’ tax scams

For National Slam the Scam Day, the Internal Revenue Service on Thursday released its annual “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams for 2026 that threaten the tax and financial information of taxpayers, ...
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Iran war’s targets widen into civilian infrastructure and Saudi Arabia reports first deaths

The Iran war’s targets widened dangerously into civilian infrastructure Sunday as Bahrain accused Iran of striking one of the desalination plants that are crucial for Gulf nations’ drinking water. Oil ...
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NMU’s Kuehl, Majkrzak earn major GLIAC men’s awards

There were several reasons the men’s basketball team at Northern Michigan University has done so well this season. The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference zeroed in on two of them by ...
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Tech group: Michigan will be sued over efforts to restrain social media

Michigan lawmakers, seeking to rein in the influence of social media and artificial intelligence among children, may also ...