A few years ago, a popular podcast noticed companies cutting corners on their products as costs rose. They coined “skimpflation” to describe this trend: lowering quality instead of raising prices. The term resurfaced when a famous candy brand released new mini‑heart sweets that disappointed fans. B
The city of Tehran is under heavy attack after three days of air strikes from the United States and Israel. Buildings are close to collapsing, with broken metal, shattered glass, and torn paper scattered everywhere. In a hospital room, the windows are blown out, bricks and rubble pile around the bed
The United Kingdom has moved quickly after a drone from Iran struck its base in Cyprus. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that Britain would send the destroyer HMS Dragon and a squad of helicopters equipped to fight drones to the island. The decision came after the attack caused only minor damag
Britain is ready to move a warship into the eastern Mediterranean to protect its air base on Cyprus after a drone attack. A missile fired by Iran hit the runway of the Royal Air Force station in Akrotiri early Monday, showing that Iranian forces are targeting UK assets. Reports say Defence Min
Turkey is working with many groups to stop the fighting in Iran and bring back talks, said Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. He also mentioned that Ankara is talking with Oman about the same goal, as the Gulf country shares the aim of ending hostilities. The United States and Israel carried out air s
RSU 22 Education Foundation plans a free family gathering on Saturday, March 21, from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. , held at Hampden Academy on Western Ave. The event will showcase local businesses, student projects and community resources in a relaxed setting. The highlight is the Kids Carnival, created by
Scientists and advocates have announced a fresh, independent body that will chart the future of autism studies. The new group aims to set priorities based on solid science, offering a counterpoint to a federal panel that many feel is tainted by questionable views. The federal committee was reshap
The Greek government’s top shipping official has warned that the current situation in the Strait of Hormuz is “alarming. ” The area, which carries about one‑fifth of the world’s oil and gas traffic, has been shut for a fourth day. Reports say Iran may shoot at any vessel that tries to cross, raising
Iran’s crypto scene has seen a sharp rise in activity, with more people joining mining operations and buying digital coins. The surge comes at a time when the country’s miners are hesitating to sell their Bitcoin holdings, creating a unique market dynamic. The increase in mining is driven by both
Bitcoin faces a sharp rise in price swings as the market feels a squeeze of liquidity and shaky investor mood. The value could dip more in the near term, but long‑term prospects stay solid, according to a senior analyst from a Swiss bank. The recent split between gold and tech stocks shows how fr
