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Mar 04 2026CRIME

Hate‑Crime Sentence for Planned Attack on Online Date

A 26‑year‑old from Eugene was given a 12‑year, seven‑month prison term after he used a tire thumper to assault a gay man he met on a dating app. The judge noted that the defendant had planned the attack for weeks and appeared to be experiencing psychosis at the time. Because of those mental he

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Mar 04 2026BUSINESS

Seaport’s 2025 Year‑End Highlights and Future Moves

The company celebrated its first full year as a public entity, turning a focus on real‑estate driven hospitality into tangible results. Over 153, 000 square feet of space was leased or programmed in the Seaport district, reaching a 90 % occupancy rate. A key partnership with Lux Entertainment secure

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Mar 04 2026POLITICS

Oil Prices Rise as Tensions Around Iran Grow

A new conflict that started three days ago has already pushed up oil and gas prices in the United States and around the world. The fighting began with attacks on Iranian targets, including its leader, and Iran has struck a range of sites in neighboring countries such as Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Tho

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Mar 04 2026SCIENCE

Nature’s Calm: How Green Spaces Beat Climate Stress

Climate change is worsening mental health problems worldwide. Researchers wanted to see if nature‑based activities could help people feel better when the planet warms. They gathered every study that looked at green spaces, gardening, or outdoor therapy and checked how many people benefited.

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Mar 04 2026SCIENCE

Bright Copper Nano‑Lights Boost Tiny Lab Tests

Copper nanoparticles that glow in the dark are being tweaked so they shine brighter and last longer inside tiny point‑of‑care test kits. Scientists are using two tricks: covering the particles with a protective polymer (polyacrylic acid) and letting them clump together when special metal ions are ad

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Mar 03 2026FINANCE

Microchip Maker’s Bold Price Target

A tech investor recently announced a striking view about Micron Technology’s future stock value. The claim is simple: the share price could hit $1, 000 under certain conditions or a different set of circumstances. The speaker’s stance is personal and not backed by any corporate tie‑in, stressing tha

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Iran Gamble: A Power Play Gone Wrong

Trump has pushed himself into a risky conflict with Iran that could backfire on both foreign policy and his own political future. By announcing plans to topple the Iranian government, he is hoping for a quick victory that would keep him in control of the U. S. narrative and prevent a domestic loss a

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Mar 03 2026SPORTS

New Start for F1: What to Know About the 2026 Australian Grand Prix

The 2026 Formula One season kicks off in Melbourne, sparking excitement as teams test new rules that will reshape the sport. These changes hit both cars and engines, making early predictions tricky; only a handful of test days in Barcelona and Bahrain give us clues. Audi and Cadillac joined th

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Mar 03 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Books for a March Getaway

March brings fresh stories that feel like a quick trip away from daily life. Readers can jump into deserts, oceans, war zones, or imagined futures without leaving their homes. One book invites you to the U. S. –Mexico borderlands where a legendary Apache warrior once lived. It mixes history a

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Mar 03 2026SPORTS

Falcons Set to Take the Field in Madrid

The National Football League has confirmed that its Atlanta Falcons will travel to Spain in 2026 for an international match. The game is planned as a home appearance for the Falcons, who will play eight contests in Atlanta that season. Among the nine home games scheduled for 2026, several opponen

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