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Mar 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

Alpha Rocket’s Successful Test: A New Step Toward Bigger, Better Flights

Firefly Aerospace’s newest rocket launch proved that the company is ready for a major upgrade. The Alpha flight lifted off from Vandenberg’s Space Launch Complex 2 on March 11, reaching orbit and dropping a test satellite for Lockheed Martin. The mission also tested the rocket’s second‑stage engine

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Mar 11 2026SCIENCE

Surviving the Flood: How Wild Mustard Plants Adapt

Wild mustard species have found clever ways to live in water‑logged places. When rain turns a field into a pond, these plants do not simply drown. Instead they grow special air‑filled tissues that let oxygen reach their roots. Some species develop extra roots on the surface, while others ch

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Mar 07 2026POLITICS

New Voices Needed for Colorado’s Future University

The future of the University of Colorado hinges on who sits on its Board of Regents. When a group of seasoned leaders decides to step aside, it shows they are looking beyond personal power and toward the institution’s long‑term health. Old experience is valuable, but if it is not paired with f

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Mar 07 2026SCIENCE

Science Lost in the Skies

The world watches missiles fly over the Middle East and sees the obvious damage: people hurt, leaders lost, oil prices jump. But a hidden cost is also growing, one that shows up not on a battlefield map but in laboratories and libraries. In June of last year, two missiles from Iran hit the Weizma

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Mar 07 2026SCIENCE

Moon Mission Revamp: NASA Sets a Faster, Safer Path Forward

NASA has announced big changes to its Artemis plan, aiming to get more rockets flying and reduce risks. The new strategy keeps the goal of landing astronauts on the Moon in 2028 but rearranges how that happens. Instead of waiting three years between launches, the agency now wants a flight every ten

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Mar 06 2026CRIME

FBI Looks for Tech Hints in Nancy Guthrie’s Missing‑Person Case

Nancy Guthrie vanished on February 1 at the age of 84. The FBI is now checking with neighbors about any internet problems that night. They want to know if a tech glitch could have helped her disappear. Earlier in the search, investigators asked local residents about their phones and Wi‑Fi.

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Mar 06 2026POLITICS

Messi’s White House Moment Sparks Debate Over Politics and Sports

A recent ceremony in Washington honored Lionel Messi and his team, Inter Miami. The event coincided with President Trump’s remarks about the U. S. military actions in Iran, which has caused a stir online. Messi arrived beside Trump for the ceremony. The former Barcelona star did not speak, but he w

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Mar 06 2026SPORTS

A Quick‑Start Team: How USA’s Baseball Squad Got Together Fast

The U. S. baseball team had only a few days to turn strangers into teammates before their first game in the World Baseball Classic. They met at a single practice in Phoenix, where the captain told everyone to “dive into each other” and build trust quickly. After practice, a dinner at the Global Amba

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Mar 06 2026SPORTS

Shohei Ohtani Lights Up Tokyo with Grand Slam and Big‑Time Batting Practice

The World Baseball Classic kicked off in Japan with a spectacle that blended skill, showmanship and fan engagement. In the opening Pool C match, Japan faced Taiwan in a game that ended 13‑0. Shohei Ohtani made headlines early, hitting a grand slam in the second inning after a double on the first pit

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Mar 06 2026POLITICS

Russia Gains and Loses as Trump’s Actions Shift Global Power

The United States has recently intensified its military campaign against Iran, a move that has had mixed results for Russia. On one hand, higher prices for oil and gas have helped Moscow’s economy, while the country also promotes itself as a reliable source of energy for other nations. Additionally,

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