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The night of Tuesday’s election was full of surprise. At the party, the state Senate leader looked upset after a big cake was only half eaten. He had spent $10 million on his race against Sherif...
The story begins with a man named Asif Merchant, who lived in Pakistan and ran several businesses. He was approached by an Iranian Revolutionary Guard officer in late 2022, who offered him a dangerous...
Trump posted a late‑night message on Truth Social, calling out former supporters who have turned against him over the Iran conflict. He claimed tha...
Iran has long lived on the fringes of Western politics, but it kept close ties with several nations that shared its distrust of the United States....
A warship from Iran went down after a U. S. submarine struck it off the coast of Sri Lanka, just days after the vessel had joined a naval drill hosted...
Trump’s latest move against Iran has pushed gasoline costs higher, sparking worry among his top aides. The president keeps highlighting the conflic...
A small unmanned aircraft struck a Royal Air Force hangar at Akrotiri, Cyprus, on Sunday. The building housed American U‑2 spy planes and caught fire,...
The Public Integrity Project, a new anti‑corruption organization, has filed a lawsuit against former President Donald Trump and Attorney General Pam B...
Google has started putting clear warning notices on the Play Store for apps that drain too much battery. These warnings appear in a box that says something like “This app may use more battery than...
Family offices, the investment arms of wealthy individuals and families, are putting more money into AI companies than ever before. Even after a brief scare about an AI bubble, these investors stayed...
Nothing has rolled out its latest mid‑range model, the Phone 4a Pro. The company claims it is the thinnest all‑metal phone available, measuring just 7...
Iran has been sending a flood of inexpensive drones into the air, targeting places far from its borders. These machines are small and quiet, making th...
Researchers have engineered a method to turn enriched silicon and germanium into exceptionally clean silane and germane gases. These gases are crucial...
Microsoft has released a new 15‑billion parameter AI that can read pictures and write text while saving time and energy. The model, called Phi‑4‑reaso...
Oura has bought a startup that can read tiny hand motions. The new tech lets people control their rings with simple gestures. It uses artificial...
China is turning its focus toward cutting‑edge science to stay ahead of the United States. The country’s leader has set a five‑year plan that pushe...
A health leader has started a campaign to get medical schools to add more nutrition training. The plan asks colleges to review how much they teach about food, name a faculty person in charge of the to...
Researchers have found that everyday fitness trackers might signal when multiple sclerosis (MS) is getting worse. The study followed 238 people with MS for about three years, giving them wrist‑worn...
In a new agreement, about one in four U. S. medical schools plans to add nutrition lessons by the fall of 2026. The arrangement, which is optional, wi...
A modern school in Spartanburg, South Carolina, houses about 600 students from a vibrant Slavic community. Only one‑fifth of its pupils have received...
Scientists and advocates have announced a fresh, independent body that will chart the future of autism studies. The new group aims to set priorities b...
Cleveland Clinic is building a huge new brain hospital that will open in 2027. The facility will bring together doctors who treat everything from s...
The United Nations reports that the number of Afghan children suffering from severe malnutrition will rise sharply in 2026. Aid to the country has dr...
When the clocks move forward at 2 a. m. on Sunday, many people feel an immediate loss of one hour of sleep. Experts say this shift can affect healt...
The spring market, usually the busiest time for houses, has taken a quiet turn. Yet sellers are showing renewed confidence. In January alone, almost 45 000 homes that had been taken off the market las...
A small print shop that started in a garage has earned recognition from city officials for its positive impact on the town. The business, known as The Hairy Ant, was given a “Spirit of St. Charles Awa...
Andreessen Horowitz, known as a16z, is launching another crypto fund. The new pot will be worth two billion dollars and should close by mid‑2026....
Dark Horse Entertainment has entered a new era as its long‑time CEO, Mike Richardson, steps down after four decades of guiding the company from a smal...
Webtoon Entertainment, a top webcomic platform, has chosen Yongsoo Kim as its new president. Kim, who started at the company in 2022, will now head se...
Mark Turco, who took over as chief executive of Rhode Island’s Life Science Hub in January 2025, will leave the post on March 11. He has accepted a CE...
One10 LLC, a company that uses science to boost motivation and performance, has announced that Drew Carter will become its new President and CEO. The...
A recent shift in policy lets sailors decline voyages through the Middle East Gulf, especially the Strait of Hormuz, when danger spikes. The move foll...
Aston Martin’s new car may not survive the opening race of Formula 1 because its engine sends too much vibration to the drivers. The team’s chief designer, Adrian Newey, said that the Honda power u...
The World Baseball Classic is coming, and fans expect exciting baseball. The 2026 tournament will feature teams from around the globe, each with different chances of winning. Teams are grouped into fi...
The NFL’s free‑agency season starts Monday at noon ET, and the player market has shifted since early 2026 rankings were first released. Two top‑15 ath...
The Oakland Athletics have reminded former quarterback Kyler Murray that baseball is still on the table. Murray was drafted ninth overall by the A’...
The Arizona Cardinals faced a tough decision with their quarterback, Kyler Murray. In 2022 they signed him to a five‑year contract worth $230 million,...
The 2026 free‑agency window feels electric. A salary cap tops $300 million, and the last season’s champions—Seattle and New England—spent big to keep...
Lou Holtz was a college football coach who led six different schools to bowl games, most famously turning Notre Dame into a national champion in 1988....
Aaron Rodgers, now a free agent, has said that there are no solid discussions or offers from the Pittsburgh Steelers for a potential second season in...
Scientists used a powerful X‑ray machine in Germany to scan over two thousand ants from museums and private collections. The device, a synchrotron particle accelerator, captured detailed images of eac...
Artificial intelligence can now sift through millions of molecules in a few days, spotting potential new antibiotics that would have taken years to find. It can even spot clues in ancient DNA or desig...
Scientists in Spain studied how pregnancy hormones can change the brain’s gray matter. They used MRI scans and urine tests on 179 women, tracking chan...
The night sky lit up with a red moon on March 3, 2026. Astronomers and amateur sky‑watchers saw Earth’s shadow turn the full moon into a blood moon. T...
Scientists have long wondered how life first appeared on our planet. One idea suggests that tiny organisms could travel between worlds inside space ro...
Ashby Ponds sits on 132 acres in Ashburn, VA, offering a lively environment for seniors who want to stay active. Instead of a quiet retirement home, residents find themselves surrounded by more tha...
'In the quiet hills of Madison County, a new spot has appeared on the map for local diners. BoRudy’s Grill, opened on February 8 by Lisa Rice and her daughter‑in‑law Ashley Rice, offers a menu that fe...
The house is shared by the writer, her son and his wife. The couple works full‑time; the husband handles laundry, cleaning and cooking. Yet every day...
Las Vegas has earned a spot as the most activity‑friendly city in Nevada, according to a recent study. The analysis looked at how many sports faciliti...
The 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX‑Prestige with all‑wheel drive targets buyers who value a stylish, tech‑rich compact SUV more than rugged off‑road use....
The Kutztown Police Department is throwing a free, family‑friendly gathering on Saturday, March 7 from 10 a. m. to 1 p. m. at the town’s train station...
The new Mett Singapore sits beside Fort Canning Park, offering a rare blend of history and relaxation in the city’s heart. The building first appeared...
Recent data from smart collars shows that some dog breeds walk far less than expected. The study tracked millions of steps over 90 days across the U....
A tech investor recently announced a striking view about Micron Technology’s future stock value. The...
The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow stretch linking the Persian Gulf to the wider world, has become a fla...
Micron Technology shares have slipped about 7 % to roughly $383, pushing the price of its near‑term...
The city’s new finance chief is pushing for stricter spending while waiting on two pending state aud...
The British finance minister delivered a speech that aimed to reassure investors, yet the tone was t...
Many shoppers now use a store’s phone app to find the best deals while walking through aisles. The a...
BlackLine will host a new event in London on 14 April 2026. The venue is the Hilton on Park Lane, an...
Gogo, the company that sells internet to business jets, had a big jump in price yesterday. It climbe...
Versant has decided to return a large amount of money to its investors by buying back one billion do...
The state tax office has announced the interest rates that will apply to a range of taxes from April...