SECURITY

Mar 14 2026TECHNOLOGY

Hackers Use Remote Wipe Tool to Knock Out U. S. Medical Device Maker

A cyberattack blamed on a group tied to Iran recently hit Stryker, a major U. S. medical technology firm that supplies equipment worldwide. The incident began just after midnight on Wednesday, when employees found their work phones and laptops suddenly unusable. The company reported that the attack

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Mar 12 2026POLITICS

New Iranian Leader Promises Retaliation in Ongoing War

The new supreme head of Iran, 56‑year‑old Khamenei, issued his first public statement after taking office. He did not appear on camera; state TV simply read the remarks, leaving viewers to wonder why he stayed off‑screen. Reports suggest he may have been wounded during the initial clashes of the con

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Mar 12 2026POLITICS

Airport Lines May Stretch As TSA Staff Go Unpaid

Travelers heading to the airport this week are noticing longer waits than usual, especially in cities like Houston and New Orleans. The delay comes as the federal agency that checks passengers has about 50, 000 workers who have not been paid since mid‑February. The pay cut happened because lawmakers

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Mar 12 2026POLITICS

California Faces Uncertain Drone Threats

The FBI sent a note to California police about possible drone attacks from Iran. The memo said that, as of early February 2026, Iranian forces might try to strike California if the U. S. hits Iran first. Law enforcement officials who saw the memo say it is unverified information. California

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Mar 07 2026POLITICS

U. S. Military Cuts Ties With AI Firm Over Safety Rules

The U. S. Department of Defense has officially labeled the AI company Anthropic PBC a “supply chain risk. ” This move means Anthropic can no longer work on government contracts, and other businesses that deal with the military may also drop them. The decision follows a long‑standing disagreement abo

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Mar 06 2026POLITICS

The Real Reason People Turn to Populist Leaders

Populism is no longer just a story about workers left behind by big tech and automation. Recent elections show that fear of everyday life is pulling voters toward leaders who promise simple fixes. Economic worry spreads far beyond factories. Many people feel trapped by rising costs, uncertain jobs,

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Mar 05 2026POLITICS

Iranian Ship Sunk Near Sri Lanka: A Ripple in the Indian Ocean

A warship from Iran went down after a U. S. submarine struck it off the coast of Sri Lanka, just days after the vessel had joined a naval drill hosted by India. The incident shows how far the U. S. –Israel campaign against Iran has stretched, reaching waters that India watches closely for its own se

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Mar 05 2026POLITICS

Finland Opens Door to Nuclear Arms as Security Strategy Shifts

Finland is set to remove a long‑standing prohibition that has kept nuclear weapons off its land. The move follows the country’s recent decision to join NATO, a step many see as a response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The 1987 law that banned the import, creation, and use of nuclear bombs on F

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Mar 03 2026CELEBRITIES

Zuckerberg’s $170 M Miami Island Home: A Peek Behind the Billionaire Bunker

Zuckerberg and his wife just closed a $170 million deal on a two‑acre plot in Miami’s coveted Indian Creek, an enclave nicknamed the Billionaire Bunker. The new house is still under construction, but reports say it will span 30 000 square feet and feature nine bedrooms, a dock, and an indoor pool.

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions: A Reality Check

Iran has a sizable amount of uranium that could, in theory, be turned into bombs. But turning that material into a functioning weapon requires far more than the raw fuel. The country’s main enrichment plants, Natanz and Fordow, were hit hard in 2025. The damage is still there and rebuilding would ta

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