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Mar 16 2026POLITICS

Ukraine Seeks Pay and Tech for Drone Aid in the Middle East

Ukraine’s leader said the country will provide drone‑defence expertise to Gulf nations fighting Iranian attacks, but only if it receives money and technology in return. Three Ukrainian teams have already flown to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and a U. S. base in Jordan to show how dr

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Mar 15 2026POLITICS

Ukraine Offers Drone Defense Help for Money and Tech

Ukraine has stepped into a new role, offering its drone‑defense know‑how to Middle Eastern nations in exchange for financial aid and advanced technology. After dispatching teams of specialists to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and a U. S. base in Jordan, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy

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Mar 11 2026BUSINESS

Uber Shares Rise After New Deal With Amazon’s Zoox

Uber stock went up after the company announced a new partnership with Amazon’s robotaxi service, Zoox. The deal means Uber will help run and grow Zoox’s driverless fleet in the United States. The partnership could give Uber a big advantage. It will let Uber use its technology and experience in ride

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Mar 07 2026TECHNOLOGY

Ukraine’s Drone Factory Eyes Gulf Markets as Middle East Tensions Rise

Ukrainian companies that build cheap drones to shoot down enemy aircraft say they can ship many units overseas. The idea grew after the U. S. and Gulf states asked for help when Iran started firing drones at allies. Russia’s own production of Iranian‑style Shahed drones keeps Ukraine busy defe

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Mar 03 2026SPORTS

Celebrity‑packed Unrivaled Finals Draw Huge Crowd

Unrivaled’s playoffs in New York turned into a star‑studded event that filled the Barclays Center to capacity, pulling in fans and high‑profile names alike. The semi‑final matchups featured Vinyl, Phantom, Breeze and Mist fighting for a place in the championship on Wednesday. Ticket sales pushed gat

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Feb 28 2026POLITICS

Utah’s Water and Land Laws Shake Up in 2026

Utah lawmakers are busy reshaping how the state handles water, land and mining. While the Great Salt Lake gets most headlines, several new bills aim to protect farmers, miners and public lands. One proposal lets the state’s natural resources department pay for legal fights over Colorado River water

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Feb 26 2026SPORTS

St. John’s Loses Big Blowout to UConn, Ending Long Winning Streak

UConn’s basketball team dominated St. John’s, winning 72-40 and stopping the Red Storm’s 13‑game run of victories. Tarris Reed Jr. led the effort with a double‑double, scoring 20 points and grabbing 11 rebounds while blocking six shots. The Huskies’ defense was brutal; St. John’s made only 20%

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Feb 25 2026POLITICS

Pipeline Repairs Slow, Ukraine Says

Ukraine’s president told reporters that fixing the Druzhba oil line will not be quick, even though the EU and Hungary want it done fast. The pipe that moves Russian oil into Europe stopped working after a strike in western Ukraine on January 27. Hungary and Slovakia blame Kyiv for the delay, while U

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Feb 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

Laser Gun Lets Ukraine Fight Drone Swarms Without Big Money

Ukraine is now using a tiny laser weapon that can shoot down drones from the sky. The device, called Sunray, looks like a small telescope with cameras on its sides to spot and follow targets. Soldiers can put it in the back of a pickup truck, making it easy to move around front‑line towns and milita

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Feb 23 2026BUSINESS

Equipment Loans Surge Over 30% in January

U. S. companies borrowed more than a third more money for equipment in January compared with last year, according to the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association. The new financing reached $11. 6 billion after adjusting for seasonal changes, up 7. 8% from December. This amount is the highest

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