WAR

Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Unclear Messages: What the U. S. Really Wants From Iran

The United States began striking Iranian targets on February 28, a move that surprised many because it came from a president who had campaigned against foreign wars. The campaign was launched without asking Congress for permission and without a clear plan shared with the public. Now, officials must

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Mar 13 2026BUSINESS

Slow Growth and Rising Fuel Costs: How the US Economy Is Feeling the Heat

The United States saw a modest 0. 7 % rise in GDP during the last quarter, a sharp drop from the earlier estimate of 1. 4 %. The slowdown came after a year marked by political turmoil and the government shutdown, which pulled the economy back by about 1. 16 percentage points. Analysts expect that ma

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Oil Move Sparks Ukraine Protest

Zelensky criticises the United States for easing sanctions on Russian oil, arguing it gives Moscow extra money to fund its war in Ukraine. The U. S. President granted a 30‑day waiver that lets nations buy Russian oil stuck at sea, hoping to calm rising fuel prices worldwide. Ukraine’s leader s

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

“Middle East Conflicts: Plane Crash, Rally Violence and Global Reactions”

The U. S. announced that a refueling plane crashed in Iraq, killing all four crew members who were called heroes by the Defense Secretary. A briefing said that U. S. –Israeli attacks have damaged many Iranian targets, but the exact number was not confirmed. The Secretary also mentioned that Ir

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Mar 13 2026EDUCATION

A New Generation Shines at Flint’s 70‑Year Science Fair

Mid‑Michigan students gather in downtown Flint for a two‑day science showdown. The event kicks off Friday with students setting up their projects at the University of Michigan‑Flint’s Riverfront Residence Hall and Banquet Center. Saturday is the real action: judges review the displays, intervi

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Mar 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Awards Season Snapshots: Behind the Lens and the Stories They Tell

The Los Angeles scene buzzes with hundreds of photo ops each year, but nothing feels more electric than the awards season. A seasoned photographer finds himself perched in different spots each night, from lofty rafters to the front row of a red carpet. The goal? Freeze those fleeting moments when st

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

U. S. Congressman Says Trump Will Keep Fighting Iran Over Oil

Rep. Austin Scott, a Republican from Georgia, told a news show that he believes President Trump will not back down from the war with Iran. He said the fight started because Iran keeps enriching uranium and that the U. S. must keep up its military actions. Scott is on two important House committees:

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Britain Urges Europe to Keep Up Sanctions on Russia

In a recent statement, Britain’s government said that its partners should keep applying economic pressure on Russia. The comment comes after the United States announced a temporary pause in sanctions that allow countries to buy Russian oil stuck at sea. The U. S. move was meant to ease global ene

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Lebanon Faces Crisis: UN Calls for $325M Aid as War Forces Hundreds of Thousands to Leave Homes

The United Nations has launched a new appeal for $325 million to support Lebanon, which is grappling with the fallout from a recent conflict that has displaced more than 800, 000 people. The appeal was announced by Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres in Beirut, urging that words of support be matched

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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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