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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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Mar 03 2026EDUCATION

Science Playground for Kids at Colorado State University

The annual gathering at the Lory Student Center turned ordinary physics into a playground for more than 8, 000 young visitors. Instead of following the usual order, this rewrite starts with the hands‑on excitement: children lifted objects with robotic arms, flew model planes on simulators, spun l

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Four U. S. Soldiers Killed as Iran’s Weapon Breaches Air Defenses

The United States lost four service members after an Iranian missile slipped past its air‑defense systems, according to a statement from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. He explained that although most attacks are intercepted, occasionally a “squirter” can penetrate the shield and strike a target. In

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Mar 03 2026HEALTH

President Trump’s Neck Rash Explained by His Doctor

Dr. Sean Barbabella told CNN that the red mark on President Trump’s neck is a side effect of a common cream he is using as a preventative skin treatment. The doctor said the president has been applying the cream for one week, and the redness may linger for several weeks. He did not explain why the t

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Mar 03 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Megan Moroney Hits the Top: A New Country Record

A fresh country voice, Megan Moroney, has just broken into the biggest music chart in America. Her newest album, “Cloud 9, ” reached the number‑one spot on the Billboard 200 for the week ending February 26, pulling in about 147, 000 equivalent units across sales, streams and track purchases. That ta

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