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Mar 05 2026BUSINESS

Ford’s Sales Drop as Electric Push Slows

In February, Ford sold 149, 962 cars in the United States, a 5. 5% fall from last year’s 158, 675 units. Year‑to‑date sales reached 285, 324, down 5. 4% compared with the same period in 2025. Despite the overall decline, Ford’s large SUVs performed strongly: the Expedition grew 27%, the Explorer j

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Mar 05 2026ENVIRONMENT

Chlorinated Paraffins in E‑Waste River: Where the Risk Lies

Short‑chain and medium‑chain chlorinated paraffins, common in plastics and metal‑working fluids, have become a hot topic because they stick around in the environment, travel far, and can build up in living things. Long‑chain variants are less studied but may also be a threat. In China’s Guiyu, a tow

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Mar 05 2026POLITICS

Hezbollah’s Elite Soldiers Return to Fight Israeli Forces in Southern Lebanon

In a fresh move, Hezbollah has sent its top fighters back to the border zone of southern Lebanon, where they had previously withdrawn after last year’s conflict. Sources close to the group say these seasoned troops were ordered to confront Israeli tanks and block further advances, citing Khiyam a

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Mar 05 2026POLITICS

PETA’s Unexpected Ally in the Fight Against Animal Testing

PETA, a well‑known animal rights group that often stages eye‑catching protests, has recently found itself praising the current U. S. administration for its moves to cut back on animal research. The group’s senior VP, Kathy Guillermo, praised the shift in policy as “night and day” compared to past le

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Mar 05 2026POLITICS

Oil Ships in Danger as Middle East Tensions Rise

The Gulf’s waterway, a lifeline for global oil and gas, is now a hotspot as attacks on ships grow more frequent. A Bahamas‑flagged tanker near Iraq’s Khor al Zubair port was struck by an Iranian explosive boat, while another anchored off Kuwait suffered a massive blast that leaked oil. These inciden

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Mar 05 2026CRYPTO

Ethereum Funds See Biggest Money Inflow in Two Months

Ethereum exchange‑traded funds attracted $169 million on a recent Wednesday, the largest intake in two months. The surge nearly matched the $175 million that flowed in on January 14, according to market data. The digital coin’s price climbed 4. 3% in the last day, moving to about $2, 130 after

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Mar 05 2026POLITICS

War’s New Face: Why Fighting From Afar Feels Like a Game

In recent times, the idea of war has changed. It no longer feels like a brutal fight in the trenches; instead, it looks more like a computer simulation. Modern leaders can target enemies from far away, with no face‑to‑face contact or hand‑on‑hand combat. This shift has made war seem easier and less

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Mar 05 2026POLITICS

More Hands on the Table Won’t Fix It

"People who feel unheard often point fingers at a small group of decision‑makers, saying the county didn’t listen. The truth is that the three commissioners usually read the letters and petitions, but they may simply disagree with what is being asked for. The main argument for adding two more seat

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Mar 05 2026ENVIRONMENT

Maine’s Forests Face a New Threat from a Power Line Plan

A plan approved last November by Maine’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) promises to protect 50, 000 acres of forest as a buffer for a new power line that will stretch from the Quebec border to central Maine. The plan says half of this area must be managed as “mature forest habitat” and

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Mar 04 2026POLITICS

Kids Out of School: A Debate Over Rules and Rights

The Connecticut Department of Education has said it cannot follow a new bill that would require the state to tell child‑welfare officials when families pull their kids out of public schools for homeschooling. The bill, known as Senate Bill 6, was drafted after two tragic cases that raised concerns a

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