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Mar 12 2026POLITICS

A New Face for AI in the Pentagon

The U. S. military and a leading AI company have entered a heated disagreement that could reshape how technology is used in defense. The clash began when the Pentagon asked the AI lab to remove safety limits that would stop the government from using its models for autonomous weapons or spying on

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Mar 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A New Kid on the Block: A Teen’s Fight with Anxiety

Will Ropp, who has acted in shows like “The Way Back” and “Love, Victor, ” decided to step behind the camera. He wanted a script that felt real. Ropp tried to sign up for The Black List, but the site said he had no film credits. He then used a friend’s login and looked through about one hundred scri

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Mar 12 2026HEALTH

One‑Third of U. S. Families Sacrifice Daily Needs to Pay Health Bills

A recent survey of almost 20, 000 adults across the country revealed that about one out of every three people reduced spending on essentials like food and utilities to cover medical costs in 2025. The study, carried out between June and August, shows that this trend is especially pronounced among th

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Mar 12 2026WEATHER

Warm New Jersey Heat Hits Record, but Short‑Lived

New Jersey felt like spring this week as many towns saw temperatures climb into the 70s and even touch the low 80s. The heat wave started after a day that set a new high for Newark on March 10, when the city reached 82°F—surpassing its previous record of 81°F from 2016. Nearby areas followed suit, w

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Mar 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Tarantino’s New Play: A 19th‑Century Adventure Set for London

A new stage drama by Quentin Tarantino is moving toward the West End. Sonia Friedman Productions, known for popular shows like Paddington: The Musical and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, has teamed up with Sony Pictures Entertainment to bring “The Popinjay Cavalier” to life. The play is described

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Mar 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Dazzling Duo Returns to EPCOT’s German Pavilion for the Garden Festival

Böehme and Scheffler, a lively comedy team known for their circus‑style tricks, have come back to EPCOT’s Germany Pavilion during the Flower and Garden Festival. Guests who visit early in the festival season can catch their short, 15‑minute act inside the pavilion’s gazebo. The show blends qui

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Mar 12 2026POLITICS

States Demand Stronger Rules for Ticketmaster and Live Nation

More than a dozen states want the government to step in and make changes at Ticketmaster and its parent, Live Nation. Utah’s lawyer says the two companies make tickets too expensive and stop other sellers from competing. He wants to protect people in Utah who pay more than they should for conc

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Mar 12 2026ENVIRONMENT

Field Trip to Restore Fulton’s Prairie: A Community Visit

The Fulton Historical Society is arranging a day out on March 15 at two in the afternoon, taking folks to a nearby prairie restoration project. The event is led by Dean Huisingh, who founded the society and also runs a conservation foundation that works to protect Illinois plants and animals. He

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Mar 11 2026CELEBRITIES

Choreographing a Controversy: How One Actor’s Words Stir the Dance World

Timothée Chalamet sparked a new debate after saying he prefers movies over “ballet or opera, ” which many saw as dismissive of those art forms. The comments appeared during a CNN and Variety town‑hall event, where he suggested that theater productions could lose their edge if they followed the same

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Mar 11 2026BUSINESS

Gas Prices Soar as Middle East Tensions Spike

The market stayed calm on Wednesday, even though hostilities between Iran and Israel—along with strikes against U. S. allies—continued to flare. Traders around the globe kept a close eye on the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow channel that links the world’s top oil producers to buyers. This passage carrie

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