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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

A Legislator Steps Back to Follow Faith

Karen Whitsett, a state lawmaker from Detroit, announced she will not run for re‑election and will leave public office entirely. She said her choice is driven by spiritual conviction rather than politics. Whitsett wants to devote more time to religious study and ministry work. The representative ex

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Candidate Uses Faith to Stand Out in Texas Senate Race

The story begins with a young representative who is trying to win the Democratic nomination for a U. S. Senate seat in Texas. He calls himself a Christian who fights against the idea that faith should be used to push a single political agenda. He says he wants politics to help people who are hungry,

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

US Moves and the Cost of Power Plays

The United States and Israel carried out a large military strike on Iran over the weekend, targeting the nation’s leadership. Reports say that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and many of his top aides were killed in the attack. The Iranian Red Crescent has announced that more than 550 people died, and at lea

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Trump’s War Dilemma: Republicans Face New Reality

A recent joke among Trump critics points out a hard truth: supporters of the former president now find themselves backing actions that could spark more Middle‑East conflicts. The punchline suggests that voting for the other party would lead to even more regime‑change wars, and many agree with that w

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

China urges Israel to stop attacks on Iran

China’s foreign minister said that the recent strikes by Israel and the United States on Iran should end immediately. He told his Israeli counterpart that using force rarely solves problems; it often creates new ones and leaves lasting damage. The real power of a military lies in keeping peace, not

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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 2026SPORTS

Sporting Events Get Tangled in Middle East Turmoil

The tension between Iran, the United States and Israel is spilling over into sports. Air routes that many athletes rely on are now closed, leading to cancellations and delays across the globe. The ripple effects show how politics can hit even the most neutral arenas. The International Paralympic

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Dubai Under Fire: A Business Trip Turns Into a Survival Story

Kristy Ellmer, a consultant from New Hampshire, was in Dubai for a mix of work and leisure when sudden explosions shook the city. Her husband, Matt Carwell, and she were on a beach break when they first felt the shudder of an attack. The air crackled with distant blasts, and white smoke rose above t

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Mar 03 2026HEALTH

Health Care for All: A Fairer Path

The debate about universal health care often starts with the claim that people’s own choices cause their illnesses, so they should not receive free treatment. That argument is simple but misses the bigger picture. Countries that offer health care to everyone, even if it means waiting for non‑urgent

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Mar 03 2026HEALTH

Mom’s Microbes Shape Kids’ Mouths

The mouth of a baby is like a blank canvas. At birth, it holds a mix of bacteria that mainly come from the mother’s own mouth. These early microbes are not yet specialized, but they set the stage for what will grow later. In the first weeks after birth, the baby’s oral bacteria change quickly. Spec

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