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Mar 03 2026BUSINESS

Reinsurance Talk: Strength, Risk and the Numbers Behind It

AM Best will speak at a big reinsurance event in Bermuda on March 12‑13, 2026. The meeting is called Re Underwriting 2026 and focuses on how insurers decide who to cover. Guilherme Monteiro Simoes, a senior analyst at AM Best since 2016, will run a session on March 13 at 9 a. m. (EDT). His

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Four U. S. Soldiers Killed as Iran’s Weapon Breaches Air Defenses

The United States lost four service members after an Iranian missile slipped past its air‑defense systems, according to a statement from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. He explained that although most attacks are intercepted, occasionally a “squirter” can penetrate the shield and strike a target. In

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Mar 03 2026TECHNOLOGY

New Apple Devices Bring Faster, Safer, and Longer‑Lasting 5G

Apple’s latest releases, the iPhone 17e and an iPad Air with the M4 chip, both feature a new in‑house 5G modem called C1X. The company claims the chip gives three main perks that set it apart from other modems on the market. First, speed. Apple says the C1X can deliver data rates that are up t

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Mar 03 2026HEALTH

Pets and Everyday Household Hazards

Pets love to explore, but many items that feel harmless to us can be deadly for them. A simple garden plant or a kitchen snack might look cute, yet it could trigger serious illness in a cat or dog. Seasonal decorations often bring new risks. Spring brings cut flowers, chocolate treats and potted

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Mar 03 2026TECHNOLOGY

New Gadgets at MWC 2026: Phones, Tablets and More

Barcelona opened its doors to the Mobile World Congress, but most of the buzz came over the weekend. Tech fans are already talking about phones that fold like books, tablets that are thinner than paper, and laptops that can change shape. Honor made headlines again with its Robot Phone. The device h

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Mar 03 2026SPORTS

Unexpected Upsets Loom at the Arnold Palmer Invitational

The 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational is back on the PGA Tour calendar, drawing many top names after a short break. FanDuel Sportsbook lists Scottie Scheffler as the most likely winner, with odds of +340. Rory McIlroy follows at +1000, while Tommy Fleetwood (+1900), Matt Fitzpatrick (+2300) and Xander

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

U. S. and Israel Respond to Iran Strikes, Raising Global Tension

The U. S. has launched a rapid strike against Iran after learning that Israel planned to attack Iranian targets, officials said on Monday. The move was described as a pre‑emptive action to protect American troops from retaliation and avoid higher casualties. Since the initial attacks on Saturday, si

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Mar 03 2026SPORTS

Fight After the Match: A Wrestler’s Stand‑Off

Arman Tsarukyan says he is not to blame for the fight that broke out after a wrestling bout at RAF 6. The clash happened just moments after the match ended, when Tsarukyan threw a punch at Georgio Poullas. Both fighters had already complained about rough play during the bout, with slaps to the

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Mar 03 2026BUSINESS

New Costco Coming to Montgomery County

A big change is on the way for residents in East County. A new Costco store will open inside a large development called VIVA White Oak. The warehouse will cover about 162, 000 square feet and will be the first big store in a project that spans 280 acres. The site sits close to the Food and Drug Admi

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Evacuations Begin as Middle East Flights Stall

The war that started on Saturday forced many people to stay in the Middle East, and only a few flights are leaving now. UAE airlines like Etihad, Emirates, and FlyDubai started a limited number of trips from Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Most scheduled flights were still canceled: over 90 % of Dubai’s

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