WAR

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 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

Apps that Hog Your Battery Get a Red Flag

Google has started putting clear warning notices on the Play Store for apps that drain too much battery. These warnings appear in a box that says something like “This app may use more battery than expected due to high background activity. ” It points out apps that cross a set limit on how much th

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Mar 05 2026POLITICS

Trump Fires Back at Critics After Election Result

Trump posted a late‑night message on Truth Social, calling out former supporters who have turned against him over the Iran conflict. He claimed that the recent primary elections show these critics are losing influence. The president shared an article from Just the News that said several MAGA l

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Mar 05 2026POLITICS

Iranian Ship Sunk Near Sri Lanka: A Ripple in the Indian Ocean

A warship from Iran went down after a U. S. submarine struck it off the coast of Sri Lanka, just days after the vessel had joined a naval drill hosted by India. The incident shows how far the U. S. –Israel campaign against Iran has stretched, reaching waters that India watches closely for its own se

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Mar 05 2026POLITICS

Gas Prices Surge as Trump’s Middle East Tactics Backfire

Trump’s latest move against Iran has pushed gasoline costs higher, sparking worry among his top aides. The president keeps highlighting the conflict in public talks, even at a film launch for his wife. But Iran has struck back, hitting oil facilities in the Gulf and driving crude up more than

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Mar 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

Cheap Drones, Big Costs: How Iran Keeps Shooting at the Sky

Iran has been sending a flood of inexpensive drones into the air, targeting places far from its borders. These machines are small and quiet, making them hard for even the best defense systems to spot or stop. The United States and its allies possess powerful anti‑air weapons, but each shot to bring

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Mar 05 2026SPORTS

Moravia’s Girls Basketball Team Falls Short in Sectionals

The Moravia girls’ basketball squad faced a tough challenge at the sectionals and ended up losing to Delaware Academy. The game was competitive, but Delaware’s players managed to outscore Moravia in key moments. Moravia’s team showed strong effort, but the margin of defeat was clear. The loss

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Mar 05 2026SPORTS

Paralympians Keep Focus Amid Global Tension

Athletes in Milan Cortina are ready to compete, even as news of war spreads across the world. The Winter Paralympics began on Friday, and competitors are staying calm to perform at their best. Many athletes have spoken about the difficulty of concentrating when headlines talk about conflict in the

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Mar 05 2026BUSINESS

Local Print Shop Wins City Award for Community Spirit

A small print shop that started in a garage has earned recognition from city officials for its positive impact on the town. The business, known as The Hairy Ant, was given a “Spirit of St. Charles Award” at the February 2 city council meeting. The award highlights how local companies can help a comm

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Mar 05 2026POLITICS

Capitol Clash: A Protester's Fight Over Iran Bombings

A 44‑year‑old former Marine named Brian McGinnis, who is running for the Senate in North Carolina under the Green Party banner, was hurt during a confrontation inside the U. S. Capitol on Wednesday. He had joined an armed‑services hearing and loudly claimed that Israel was the cause of the war, argu

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