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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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Kid of a federal contractor nabbed for $46 million crypto theft

March 5, 2026

A young man linked to a federal contractor was taken into custody after authorities say he stole about $46 million in cryptocurrency from the U. S. Marshals Service. The suspect, whose father runs a company that supplies “critical services” to federal agencies, was caught on the Caribbean island of

business

Rhode Island Life Science Hub Boss Resigns, New CEO on the Horizon

March 5, 2026

Mark Turco, who took over as chief executive of Rhode Island’s Life Science Hub in January 2025, will leave the post on March 11. He has accepted a CEO role at an unnamed medical‑device firm, stepping back into the private sector. The Hub’s new leader will inherit a bold plan and tight deadlines, as

politics

Britain Responds to Drone Attack with Ships and Helicopters

March 3, 2026

The United Kingdom has moved quickly after a drone from Iran struck its base in Cyprus. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that Britain would send the destroyer HMS Dragon and a squad of helicopters equipped to fight drones to the island. The decision came after the attack caused only minor damag

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Zuckerberg’s $170 M Miami Island Home: A Peek Behind the Billionaire Bunker

March 3, 2026

Zuckerberg and his wife just closed a $170 million deal on a two‑acre plot in Miami’s coveted Indian Creek, an enclave nicknamed the Billionaire Bunker. The new house is still under construction, but reports say it will span 30 000 square feet and feature nine bedrooms, a dock, and an indoor pool.

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Iran’s First Drone Boat Attack Hits Oil Tanker

March 3, 2026

A tanker that flies under the flag of the Marshall Islands became the first ship struck by an Iranian unmanned boat during this conflict. The incident happened near Muscat, Oman, on March 1. At first, people thought a missile had hit the vessel. Later, UK maritime authorities confirmed that a

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New York Map Stays: A Republican Win

March 3, 2026

The U. S. Supreme Court decided Monday to keep a New York congressional map in place, overturning a lower court that said the lines unfairly weakened Black and Latino voters. The ruling came without a signed opinion, vote count or explanation—common for emergency orders. For Republicans, it means th

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Cuba Faces Oil Shortage, Calls for Big Economic Overhaul

March 2, 2026

The Cuban leader has urged the country to act fast on sweeping changes to its economy and society because oil supplies are running low. During a meeting of top officials, he said the government must immediately work on new plans to reshape how business and local governments operate. The call comes a

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Iran Fires Missiles at Gulf States, Killing One in Abu Dhabi

February 28, 2026

The night of February 28 saw a sudden spike in tensions across the Gulf, as several Arab nations reported missile attacks launched from Iran. The United Arab Emirates confirmed a fatality in Abu Dhabi, though details remain sparse. Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE, and Jordan—all hosting U. S. troops—claim to

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US Eyes a Calm Takeover of Cuba, Sparking Debate

February 28, 2026

The former U. S. president announced that the United States might consider a “friendly takeover” of Cuba, stirring fresh controversy as diplomatic tensions between Washington and Havana reach new heights. He said the Cuban government is in a difficult situation and that talks are underway, hinting a

Drone Hit at UK Base in Cyprus: New Clues Emerge

Kid of a federal contractor nabbed for $46 million crypto theft

Rhode Island Life Science Hub Boss Resigns, New CEO on the Horizon

Britain Responds to Drone Attack with Ships and Helicopters

Zuckerberg’s $170 M Miami Island Home: A Peek Behind the Billionaire Bunker

Iran’s First Drone Boat Attack Hits Oil Tanker

New York Map Stays: A Republican Win

Cuba Faces Oil Shortage, Calls for Big Economic Overhaul

Iran Fires Missiles at Gulf States, Killing One in Abu Dhabi

US Eyes a Calm Takeover of Cuba, Sparking Debate

Kid of a federal contractor nabbed for $46 million crypto theft

Zuckerberg’s $170 M Miami Island Home: A Peek Behind the Billionaire Bunker