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Mar 19 2026POLITICS

Hamilton County Faces Real Democratic Showdown

In a county where party backing often seals the race, voters will see an uncommon open contest on April 16. The event brings together current commissioner Stephanie Summerow Dumas, newcomer Meeka Owens, and immigrant educator Herman Najoli for a one‑hour debate that could decide the May 5 primary

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Mar 19 2026OPINION

China’s Oil Grip and the New Face of U. S. Strategy

The fight with Iran has gone beyond missiles and bombs, turning into a battle of words and data that reaches every screen. In the first weeks, Washington imagined a quick win, but now it faces an opponent that will not back down easily. The real war is happening in the flow of information, whe

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Mar 19 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Space Race With Too Many Laughs

The film begins with a man waking up in deep space, confused and missing memories after years of hibernation. He is Dr. Ryland Grace, a former scientist turned teacher who suddenly finds himself on the front line of humanity’s last hope. A group of hostile star‑eating creatures, Astrophage, are devo

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Mar 19 2026SPORTS

Coach Wade’s Final Exit From NC State

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

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Mar 19 2026TECHNOLOGY

Semiconductor Stocks Sink as Middle East Tensions Raise Supply‑Chain Worries

The tech market in Asia dropped sharply after recent clashes near Qatar’s Ras Laffan industrial complex, which is a key hub for natural gas and helium. The conflict sent oil prices higher, unsettling investors and spotlighting potential bottlenecks in the semiconductor supply chain. Companies tha

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Mar 19 2026OPINION

When Newsrooms Put Feelings Before Facts

Back in the late 1970s, a famous TV reporter named Mike Wallace didn’t soften any punches when he interviewed a powerful Iranian leader. He called out the leader’s harsh treatment of women and shared harsh words about him from other world leaders. Wallace believed his job was to report the news stra

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Mar 19 2026POLITICS

Shepherds in the Zagros Mountains keep going despite the chaos

In the rugged Zagros Mountains, where Iraq meets Iran, life hasn’t changed much for some shepherds. They still climb the same hills their families have used for generations, even as wars rage around them. The mountains have seen decades of conflict—missiles, drones, and fighter jets scream overhead,

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Mar 19 2026ENVIRONMENT

The Hidden Battles to Restore Nature Before It’s Too Late

Scientists working behind the scenes aren’t waiting for politicians to act—they’re already using clever tricks to fix Earth’s big problems. One big issue they’re tackling is dirt. By 2050, some places might run out of healthy soil, which is like losing the foundation for growing food. Instead of jus

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Mar 19 2026TECHNOLOGY

Pioneers of Quantum Tech Win Top Prize for Changing How We Share Secrets

Two scientists just got a major award for turning weird physics into useful tools. Charles Bennett and Gilles Brassard didn’t just study quantum quirks—they turned them into a way to send messages that even hackers can’t crack. Their work in the late 1980s showed how particles could carry informatio

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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Iran’s Missile Plans: A Long‑Term Concern, Not an Immediate Threat

The U. S. intelligence community has repeatedly stated that Iran is still several years away from fielding missiles capable of striking the United States. During a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing, two senior officials—Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence, and John Ratcliffe, th

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