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Mar 07 2026POLITICS

AI and the Army: A New Debate Over Autonomy

The U. S. military’s push to use artificial intelligence in weapons systems has sparked a heated clash with the AI firm Anthropic. The conflict began when Pentagon officials wanted to relax the company’s rules that bar fully autonomous weapon use and limit mass data gathering. Anthropic, on the ot

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Mar 07 2026SPORTS

Gunnar Henderson: A Small‑Town Star with Big Roots

The Baltimore Orioles’ young outfielder, born in Montgomery and raised in Selma, Alabama, shows how a supportive family can turn local talent into a major league presence. Growing up in a close‑knit community, his parents Allen and Kerry encouraged his love for baseball from the first swing. Their g

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Mar 07 2026POLITICS

Crypto and AI Money Talks on Election Campaigns

In 2024, the crypto world and AI firms poured almost a quarter of a billion dollars into politics to shape future rules. Candidates are now echoing these corporate slogans on their sites and posts. They say “innovation” is key, praise blockchain, and demand clear regulations that favor their a

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Mar 07 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin Prices Drop Again as Big Investors Sell While Small Buyers Join

Bitcoin fell below $70, 000 and small investors started buying more. Big holders—those owning between 10 and 10, 000 coins—started taking profits when the price hit $74, 000. Between February 23 and March 3, whales bought a lot while the price ranged from $62, 900 to $69, 600. Since Wednesd

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Mar 07 2026WEATHER

Storm Alert Hits Des Moines: Stay Safe and Know the Risks

A warning from the National Weather Service went out at 7:23 p. m. Friday, March 6, telling residents in Boone, Dallas and Polk counties that a severe thunderstorm was on the move. The storm could bring winds up to 50 mph and hail as big as a half‑inch. The alert is set to expire at 8:15 p. m. , but

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Mar 07 2026CRIME

A Quiet Battle Over Home Rights and Public Safety

In a quiet suburb, residents are finding themselves caught in disputes that highlight how everyday actions can cross legal lines. One homeowner woke up to a late‑night delivery of fast food left on their mat, suspecting it was a trick to lure them outside. The incident sparked discussions online abo

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Mar 07 2026SCIENCE

Cacti Data Hub: One Place for Traits, Places, and Family History

A new online resource gathers a wide range of information on more than 1, 000 cactus species. The collection links physical traits, where each plant lives, the climates they occupy, and their evolutionary relationships. It also offers data on how large each species’ range is, the speed at which new

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Mar 07 2026BUSINESS

Saks and Neiman Marcus Cut Store Count as Debt Gets Slashed

The luxury retail giants are trimming their physical footprints to stay afloat. In a new move, the parent company will shut 12 Saks Fifth Avenue locations and three Neiman Marcus shops by the end of May. This follows earlier closures that ended in April, bringing the total number of shutdowns to 24

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Mar 07 2026POLITICS

Iran School Explosion Likely From U. S. Strike

Satellite pictures and expert opinions point to a U. S. airstrike as the cause of a blast that killed many children at an elementary school in Minab, Iran. The attack happened on February 28 and is the deadliest civilian incident since the war began, with over 165 victims. The school sits beside a R

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Mar 07 2026POLITICS

Government Ads Raise Questions Over Money and Connections

Senators Peter Welch and Richard Blumenthal are asking three companies that landed a $220 million advertising deal to explain how they might have helped former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and her adviser Corey Lewandowski make money. The firms involved are Safe America Media, People Who

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