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  • BREAKING NEWS: KC-135 strato-tanker lost over Iraq

    A.I. generated content|Mar 15, 2026

    Three Air Force service members based in Birmingham were killed in a KC-135 tanker crash in western Iraq on March 12, marking one of Alabama’s deadliest single-day losses in the Iran conflict. The victims were part of the 6th Air Refueling Wing at MacDill Air Force Base and had deep ties to the Birmingham area. 🇺🇸 Alabama Mourns Three Airmen Killed in Iraq Tanker Crash KC-135 Stratotanker went down during combat mission; all six crew members confirmed dead Three U.S. Air Force service members with ties to Birmingham, Alabama, were among t...

  • Stage is shifting rapidly' for high schools: Are states helping them keep up?

    Stacker, Patrick O'Donnell for The 74|Mar 15, 2026

    ‘Stage is shifting rapidly’ for high schools: Are states helping them keep up? The rise of artificial intelligence and other technology has traditional high schools scrambling to keep up, with states doing an uneven job of encouraging schools to embed critical thinking skills and offer students access to internships and college courses, according to a new report reviewed by The 74. Today’s world, the nonprofit XQ Institute argues in its new report The Future Is High School, “requires an entirely...

  • Why do I have heart palpitations after eating?

    Stacker, Victoria Palacio for Northwell Health|Mar 15, 2026

    Why do I have heart palpitations after eating? If you've ever felt your heart racing or pounding after a meal, you're not alone. This sensation is known as heart palpitations, and while it can be alarming, typically it’s not a threat to your health. This common condition is often linked to what we eat. Whether it’s a special occasion like a holiday feast, or a quick snack, the foods we choose can have a significant impact on our heart's response. In this article, Northwell Health explores the...

  • Turn Around, Look At Me

    Michael J. Brooks|Mar 15, 2026

    An old fable tells of a frog who envied his pond friends, the geese, when they prepared to fly south in the winter and escape arctic temperatures. The more he pondered, an idea formed in his head. The frog asked two geese to hold a stick between their beaks. He would clamp onto it with his mouth and thus be transported with them when they departed for sunshine and warmth. This plan worked fine until some geese from another tribe flew near. “Wow! What an idea,” one goose exclaimed. “Who thoug...