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Mar 06 2026POLITICS

US War on Iran Costs Billions in First Days

The United States has spent about $3. 7 billion in the first 100 hours of its attack on Iran, a study says. That averages nearly $900 million each day. Most of the money goes to buying weapons, not to running the war itself. The research was done by a Washington think‑tank that looks at defense issu

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Mar 06 2026SPORTS

Lakers Lose to Nuggets, Players Falter Amidst Strong Denver Start

The game began with Denver flooding the scoreboard, pulling ahead 11‑0 and never letting Los Angeles catch up. Whenever the Lakers tried to mount a comeback, Denver answered immediately, shutting down any momentum. LeBron James showed his usual intensity, attacking the rim and defending hard, but

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Mar 06 2026POLITICS

Jesse Jackson’s Farewell: A City Comes Together

The House of Hope on Chicago’s South Side hosted a heartfelt farewell for Rev. Jesse Jackson, the civil‑rights icon who passed away on Feb. 17 at age 84. Former Presidents Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Bill Clinton took the stage, each sharing memories that highlighted Jackson’s lifelong fight for

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Mar 06 2026HEALTH

Cambodia’s Youth and the Fight Against HIV and Unplanned Pregnancies

In Cambodia, many young people do not know how risky sex can be. They also face a high rate of pregnancies that were not planned. Scientists wanted to see how much good could come from two ideas: 1) giving almost all young people the full set of HIV prevention tools and testing, as called f

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Mar 06 2026BUSINESS

SoftBank Lines Up $40 Billion to Back OpenAI’s AI Future

SoftBank is planning a huge loan that could reach $40 billion, aiming to boost its stake in OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT. The move would be one of the biggest dollar‑only borrowings in the company’s history and is intended as a short‑term bridge, lasting roughly twelve months. Several large banks ar

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Mar 06 2026POLITICS

Closed Meetings Block Budget Cuts in Elmhurst

Elmhurst’s finance committee, tasked with trimming the city budget, has spent most of its time in private sessions. Since late January, about two‑thirds of the committee’s hours have been closed to the public. In total, members met privately for roughly three and a half hours while only two hours we

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Mar 06 2026CELEBRITIES

Kevin Federline’s Money and Family Life in a Nutshell

Kevin met pop star Britney Spears in 2004. They dated fast, got engaged by July, and married in September of the same year. Their wedding was a surprise event held in Studio City, California. The couple had two boys: Sean and Jayden. Their marriage ended when Britney filed for divorce in late 2006,

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Mar 06 2026BUSINESS

A New Powerhouse Forms in the Media World

Banijay’s chief executive announced that last week marked a turning point after merging with All3Media. He praised the combined company’s growth, saying it shows how big teams and varied content can boost success. The merger is seen as a key step for staying competitive in a market that keeps shrink

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Mar 06 2026FINANCE

Flutter Entertainment Still Looks Good to Analysts

Jefferies analyst James Wheatcroft kept his “Buy” recommendation for Flutter Entertainment, setting a target of $210. 00 in a new report. The analyst focuses on the consumer‑cyclical market, covering companies such as Entain plc and The Gym. According to a data service, Wheatcroft’s past picks earne

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Mar 06 2026HEALTH

Laser Pointers and Eye Health: A Real‑World Warning

People often think laser pointers are harmless, but a recent series of eye visits tells a different story. Over the course of one year, 32 patients walked into an eye clinic after being harmed by laser beams that were meant for presentations or fun. The doctors recorded how each eye looked, what tes

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