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Drone Hit at UK Base in Cyprus: New Clues Emerge

March 5, 2026

A small unmanned aircraft struck a Royal Air Force hangar at Akrotiri, Cyprus, on Sunday. The building housed American U‑2 spy planes and caught fire, but no one was hurt and equipment inside remained intact. Initial reports had linked the drone to Iran, but the UK Ministry of Defence says that i

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Apology Over Racist Radio Rant Sparks City Debate

March 5, 2026

Sid Rosenberg, a well‑known right‑wing host, faced public fury after he called Mayor Mamdani a “cockroach” on his show. The insult was part of a longer tweet that also labeled the mayor an “America‑hating, Jew‑hating, Radical Islam cockroach” and a “jihadist. ” After the backlash, Rosenberg issued a

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More Hands on the Table Won’t Fix It

March 5, 2026

"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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Kids Out of School: A Debate Over Rules and Rights

March 4, 2026

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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AI Centers vs. Farmland: Texas Votes on the Future

March 4, 2026

In a surprising turn, voters in Texas chose businessman Nate Sheets over longtime incumbent John Miller for the state’s agriculture commissioner role. The decision highlighted how the rise of artificial‑intelligence data centers may outweigh traditional farming concerns, even in a state known for it

environment

Connecticut Groups Warn of Air Quality Damage After EPA Cuts Rules

March 3, 2026

The Environmental Protection Agency recently removed key rules that had protected air quality for almost twenty years. One rule, the 2009 endangerment finding, had helped set limits on greenhouse gases from cars and engines. The new decision also rolls back standards that limit pollution from coal‑p

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South Carolina’s High School Sports League Faces New Leadership

March 3, 2026

The South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) is preparing for a major change in its top position. Jerome Singleton, who has led the league since 2005, will step down as commissioner by July 1, 2027. The decision was made after a lengthy meeting where the Executive Committee voted unanimously. Sing

health

Cash Rewards to Speed Drug Reviews

March 2, 2026

The FDA plans to give money to reviewers who finish ahead of time. Commissioner Makary explained the idea in a staff meeting last week. He called it a pilot program and said the first bonuses could start in August. The goal is to reward “weighted time savings” while keeping quality high. O

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White House Talks About College Sports Future

February 27, 2026

The President will host a meeting on March 6 to discuss college athletics. A mix of coaches, players, and business leaders will join the conversation. The event is called the College Sports Roundtable. President Trump will lead the discussion. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and New York Yan

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Sports Analytics Gets a New Pulse

February 27, 2026

The MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference is marking its 20th year, growing from a small classroom idea into a massive event that draws athletes, tech experts and business leaders alike. At its heart is Jessica Gelman, a former Harvard basketball player who turned her curiosity about high‑pressure p