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Mar 03 2026TECHNOLOGY

Samsung’s New Phone Uses 8‑Bit Screens, Not 10‑Bit

Samsung’s newest flagship, the Galaxy S26 Ultra, was first announced with a promise of a 10‑bit display that would bring brighter colors and smoother gradients. A later statement from the company clarified that all three S26 models actually use 8‑bit panels. This means they can show about 16. 7 mill

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Lindsey Graham’s “Free‑Speech Slip” Sparks Online Buzz

Senator Lindsey Graham appeared on a major news channel to defend U. S. and Israeli actions against Iran, claiming the moves were necessary to protect global safety. During his remarks he criticized several European countries that expressed worry about the strikes, calling them “lost” and urging th

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Mar 03 2026SCIENCE

Microbes May Have Hitchhiked From Mars to Earth

Scientists have long wondered how life first appeared on our planet. One idea suggests that tiny organisms could travel between worlds inside space rocks, a concept called lithopanspermia. While no proof of alien life on Mars exists yet, researchers at Johns Hopkins University tested whether bacteri

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Mar 03 2026HEALTH

New Autism Research Group Stands Up to Controversial Committee

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

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Mar 03 2026OPINION

White Allies Needed: A Bold Call from Sophia Bush

Sophia Bush stepped onto the NAACP Image Awards stage and spoke directly to those who look like her. She said that art is always political, even when people claim otherwise. Bush reminded white fans that much of what America enjoys comes from Black culture, and she urged them to act as true allies i

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Mar 03 2026SPORTS

Celebrity‑packed Unrivaled Finals Draw Huge Crowd

Unrivaled’s playoffs in New York turned into a star‑studded event that filled the Barclays Center to capacity, pulling in fans and high‑profile names alike. The semi‑final matchups featured Vinyl, Phantom, Breeze and Mist fighting for a place in the championship on Wednesday. Ticket sales pushed gat

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Mar 03 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Sony Gains Full Control of Peanuts

Sony Music Entertainment Japan and Sony Pictures Entertainment have secured an 80‑percent stake in the Peanuts franchise, paying $460 million to acquire the remaining shares from WildBrain. Sony Music Japan already owned 39 percent since 2018, so this deal adds another 41 percent and brings the belo

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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 2026HEALTH

Kids, Screen Time and High Blood Pressure

Studies show that more than just being overweight can raise blood pressure in teens. Long hours spent on the internet or playing video games may be a hidden factor that contributes to this problem. Researchers wanted to find out how these digital habits affect the way blood pressure behaves througho

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Mar 03 2026CELEBRITIES

Family Visits Home to Honor Missing Mother

Savannah Guthrie and her sister Annie walked hand in hand toward their mother Nancy’s house near Tucson, marking the first time they had seen the place since she vanished a month ago. The siblings carried bright yellow flowers and hugged each other, showing the deep emotion of the moment. At the fr

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