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Mar 11 2026OPINION

Ravens Trade Trouble: A Medical Mix‑Up and Money Mess

The Ravens almost signed Maxx Crosby, a top defensive player, but a medical report changed the game. A surgeon and Crosby’s agent said his knee was fine, while team doctors were more cautious about a meniscus repair that could take months to heal. The Raiders, who had stopped Crosby last season beca

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Mar 11 2026POLITICS

Microsoft Voices Out in Defense of AI and Government Work

Microsoft stepped out of its usual quiet stance and filed a supportive brief for an AI firm fighting the Pentagon. The move shows the tech giant weighing silence against action, even when it could risk government contracts. The brief came in a lawsuit where the Pentagon had labeled the AI company a

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Mar 11 2026FINANCE

Silver Surges, Bitcoin Dims: A New View on Money

A well‑known actor recently shared his take on the future of money. He believes that Bitcoin, still tied to the U. S. dollar, will struggle as the currency weakens. “People don’t want money that can disappear with a click, ” he said, noting he owns less than one percent of his assets in Bitcoin. His

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Mar 11 2026POLITICS

Ukrainian Soldiers Turn Trainers to Help Germany Ready for 2029

Germany’s army chief announced that Ukrainian military instructors will join German training schools to prepare the country for a potential Russian strike by 2029. This marks a reversal of roles, as Western forces had previously been helping Ukraine defend itself. In early March, Berlin and Kyiv

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Mar 11 2026WEATHER

Gnat Season Hits South Carolina as the Weather Warms

When the temperature climbs, a tiny army of gnats starts to appear across South Carolina. These minuscule insects, often called no‑see‑ums, are almost invisible but leave itchy bites that feel like a mosquito sting. The arrival of gnats is closely tied to warm, humid conditions. According to a lo

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Mar 11 2026POLITICS

Drones Strike Goma, Killing Aid Worker and Heightening East Congo Tension

A sudden drone attack on the city of Goma in eastern Congo caused three deaths, including a French aid worker. The incident marks the first drone strike in Goma since rebels from the AFC/M23 group took control last year. Rebel fighters blamed the Congolese army for launching the drones, claimi

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Mar 07 2026POLITICS

A Friendly Check on Sweet Drinks

The U. S. Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy, recently softened his strong warning about sugary drinks from the popular coffee chain Dunkin’ after a week of heated discussion. Earlier in the month, he had called for possible limits on some of Dunkin’s sweeter offerings, describing them as “the wors

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Mar 07 2026POLITICS

Russia Urges Peace in Middle East Crisis

A conversation on Friday night saw Russia’s leader reach out to Iran’s head of state, offering sympathy for the heavy losses in the current conflict. The dialogue highlighted concerns over many civilian deaths linked to what Russia calls “armed aggression” involving Israel and the United States. Pre

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Mar 07 2026OPINION

When a Warning Becomes a Disaster

The 2007 collapse of the Crandall Canyon mine in Utah shows how a small, ordinary warning can grow into a catastrophe. A minor seismic event was recorded months before the mine failed; it was noted, discussed, and monitored but did not trigger any immediate action. That routine handling of a potenti

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Mar 07 2026POLITICS

U. S. Military Cuts Ties With AI Firm Over Safety Rules

The U. S. Department of Defense has officially labeled the AI company Anthropic PBC a “supply chain risk. ” This move means Anthropic can no longer work on government contracts, and other businesses that deal with the military may also drop them. The decision follows a long‑standing disagreement abo

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