The U. S. has a history of underestimating military expenses, and this pattern repeats in the current Middle East conflict. In 2002, officials predicted a $50 billion price tag for Iraq—yet the war cost taxpayers over $3 trillion. Now, a new campaign is launched with the same low estimate, raising d
The Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC) is launching a full‑month program to mark Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April. Their plan mixes learning, outreach and chances for the public to back survivors. Instead of waiting for a single event, SPARCC has lined up weekly activities that spa
The UK competition watchdog has opened a new investigation into how Microsoft sells its office tools to companies. The probe, called an SMS investigation, will look at how the firm licenses software like Windows, Word, Excel and Teams. More than half a million UK firms and government bodies re
President Trump warned that if a deal with Iran does not happen quickly, the U. S. would destroy key Iranian infrastructure such as power plants and water treatment facilities. This statement was posted on his social media account early Monday. The message suggested that the U. S. would end its pres
In Cortland County, a flood warning was issued late last night for Wednesday and Thursday. The alert says the Tioughnioga River will reach 8 feet, which is just enough to cause minor flooding. Because of this, a few lanes on Kellogg Road south of town may be closed and traffic could get stuck. The w
South Africa’s top finance official is weighing a reduction in the fuel levy, a move that could help soften the cost of petrol for everyday commuters. The decision follows rising global oil prices sparked by tensions in Iran, which have already started to affect local fuel costs. The country’s econ
The latest wave of startup funding points toward a focus on the underlying systems that drive tomorrow’s technology. Investors are pouring money into projects that build the backbone for AI, space computing, and digital security rather than just new consumer apps. One standout deal is a $400 mill
Zelenskiy wrapped up a Middle East trip with a bold claim—his country just scored major security deals in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar. Not bad for a president whose country has been fighting off Iranian drones for years. The message was clear: Ukraine isn’t just surviving a war; it’s selling it
A new survey took a close look at how much 11 to 18-year-olds in England understand about dementia. The research team wanted to see whether knowing about the condition differs across groups like gender, family income, or where someone lives. They also tried to figure out which experiences—like havin
Pope Leo XIV opened his first Palm Sunday sermon by warning that many leaders use religion to justify fighting. He spoke to the crowd in St. Peter’s Square about Christians who are trapped in wars in places like the Middle East and Ukraine. The pope called Jesus “King of Peace” and said that no one
