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Mar 03 2026EDUCATION

Sowela Boosts Surgical Skills with Big Lab Upgrade

Sowela’s Technical Community College‑Morgan Smith campus has spent $350, 000 on new surgical technology and sterile processing labs. The investment creates more space for hands‑on learning, giving students a chance to practice in settings that look like real hospitals. The surgical technology

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Mar 03 2026FINANCE

Big Share Buyback and Shifting TV Trends

Versant has decided to return a large amount of money to its investors by buying back one billion dollars worth of shares. The announcement sent the company’s stock up six percent before the market opened, showing that investors are pleased with the move. The decision comes after Versant spun off i

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Mar 03 2026WEATHER

Alabama’s Spring Heat Wave: What to Expect This Week

Alabama is gearing up for a hot spring surge that could push temperatures well above normal. The week’s forecast shows highs 15‑20 degrees hotter than the March average, with Friday and Saturday likely to see the most intense heat. Mid‑80s temperatures are possible in many spots, and some area

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Mar 03 2026ENVIRONMENT

Funding for Green Scholars in Ohio

The Ohio Association of Litter Prevention and Recycling Professionals is now accepting entries for its yearly C. R. Meyers Scholarship, which hands out a $1, 000 grant to students studying environmental science or education. The group works statewide to train and lead people who manage solid wast

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Iran Plan Compared to Venezuela: A Questionable Blueprint

President Trump recently told a Fox News host that his strategy against Iran is modeled after U. S. actions in Venezuela, even though the Venezuelan leader remains alive. He claimed that the approach used there—capturing the head of state and sending him to the U. S. —could be replicated in Tehran.

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

War Plans Unveiled: How Decisions Shifted the Balance

In a quiet meeting on February 11, Israel’s leader met with the U. S. president to keep plans for an attack on Iran alive. The two had been talking secretly about striking the Iranian nuclear program, but new talks were starting between Washington and Tehran. The Israeli official wanted to make sure

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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 2026POLITICS

Legislators Clash Over Legal Betting on War Outcomes

Lawmakers are stepping up their criticism of markets that let people bet on the results of military actions. The debate grew louder after a prediction platform opened a line on whether Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would lose power following an attack that killed him. Some senators called th

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Lebanon Bans Hezbollah Ops as Israel Retaliates for Rocket Attack

Israel’s forces killed a top Hezbollah intelligence officer in an overnight strike, sparking a wave of air raids across Lebanon. The IDF said the target was responsible for gathering and sharing data on Israeli troops, aiding plans for attacks. In response to Hezbollah’s rocket and drone barrage—cla

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