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Mar 12 2026POLITICS

TSA Workers Face Pay Cuts While Senate Stands Still

The debate over how to end the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown has stuck in Washington, leaving TSA agents among those who will not receive their first full paycheck this week. Airports are already feeling the strain: travelers line up longer at security checkpoints because many agent

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Mar 12 2026CRIME

Deadly Moscow Concert Hall Shooting: 19 Convicted

A Moscow court sentenced nineteen people to prison after the March 22, 2024 massacre at Crocus City Hall. The attack claimed 149 lives and injured more than 600, making it one of the city’s worst terrorist incidents. The Islamic State faction announced responsibility, claiming the four gunmen wer

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Mar 12 2026FINANCE

Oil Prices Spike After Tanker Attacks, Dow Futures Dip

A series of attacks on oil tankers and a sudden halt at a major port have pushed crude prices above $90 per barrel, sending Dow Jones futures lower. The surge in oil costs is driving investors to worry about the impact on corporate earnings and inflation. Market watchers note that higher fuel prices

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Mar 12 2026POLITICS

Italy’s Leader Faces Trouble as US War with Iran Hits Home

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni once celebrated a friendship with former President Trump, praising their shared stance against “woke” ideas and migration. That bond now feels like a drawback as the United States battles Iran, causing ripple effects across Europe. Italy’s economy is hurting from

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Mar 12 2026FINANCE

Big Numbers, Big Dreams: Powerball’s March 11 Draw

The jackpot for the Wednesday, March 11 draw reached an estimated $58 million, with a cash option of about $26. 8 million. A similar delay hit the Monday night drawing, pushing it nearly an hour later than scheduled. The last time someone walked away with a Powerball prize was on March 2, when an Ar

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Mar 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

Arctic Artillery Teams Get Drone Help

NATO forces are testing how drones can aid artillery in Norway’s icy north. They use small, cheap drones to spot targets and send data back to the gun crews. The big war in Ukraine showed that drones are useful, but they do not replace guns. The 29th Commando Regiment of the British Army trai

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Mar 12 2026POLITICS

Iran’s Strength Shown While Trump Claims Victory

The U. S. has learned that the Iranian government remains solid, a fact that clashes with President Trump’s repeated claims of a finished war. After eleven days of fighting, intelligence reports say the regime still holds power over its people and is far from collapsing. On the first day of confl

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Mar 12 2026POLITICS

A New View on War: From Duty to Revenge

In 2005, while working on Wall Street, a young man read about an insurgent who blew himself up in Iraq, killing 18 children. That event made him see the violence as pure evil and convinced him he needed to act against it. He later joined the U. S. forces in Samarra, believing his presence could help

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Mar 12 2026BUSINESS

ExxonMobil Plans Texas Move to Keep Growth Strong

ExxonMobil, the biggest oil producer in America, is planning to shift its legal base from New Jersey to Texas. The decision comes after the company’s board agreed that a Texan address would better match its business climate. Shareholders will decide at the annual meeting on May 27 whether to appr

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Mar 12 2026WEATHER

Snowstorm Hits Northern Midwest: What You Need to Know

A big winter storm is set to hit parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin this weekend, bringing heavy snowfall, strong winds, and possible travel delays. The weather alert runs from 1 p. m. Thursday until 1 p. m. Friday, so plan ahead if you’re in the affected areas. In Minnesota, counties like Koochichin

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