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U. S. Approves $151M Arms Deal for Israel Without Congress

March 7, 2026

The United States has decided to sell a large amount of bombs and related supplies to Israel, worth about $151. 8 million, without asking Congress for approval. This move was announced by the State Department on Friday. Israel wants to buy 12, 000 general‑purpose bombs that weigh one ton each. The d

politics

Science and Democracy Rally in Kane County

March 7, 2026

Local groups plan a protest on Saturday to defend science and democratic values. The event will start at 10 a. m. outside the Kane County Circuit Clerk’s Office and run until 11:30 a. m. The organizers include Indivisible Fox Valley Rising, Fox Valley Activists, Batavia Democrats, Geneva Democrats,

science

Animals Get a Head Start When the Clocks Shift

March 7, 2026

The idea that moving clocks forward or back might help wildlife is surprising, but research shows it can make a real difference for animals that share roads with humans. In the United States, traffic accidents involving deer and other large mammals happen over a million times each year. These collis

sports

New QB? Steelers Eye Malik Willis if Rodgers Steps Down

March 7, 2026

The Pittsburgh Steelers are already looking ahead, wondering who could step into the quarterback role if Aaron Rodgers decides to hang up his cleats. General manager Omar Khan has hinted that the team would welcome Rodgers back for 2026, yet the veteran’s own comments in a recent interview left fans

sports

Goalie Interference Is Turning Into a League Headache

March 7, 2026

The NHL’s replay system was meant to clear up mistakes, not create new ones. Now, the league is fighting a growing problem with how it handles goalie interference calls. Teams no longer know what the rules really say about a player touching a goalie in the crease. When a play is sent to rev

health

Military Dogs in San Diego: A Care Gap Revealed

March 7, 2026

The latest findings from the Department of Defense’s Inspector General highlight serious shortcomings in how military bases across San Diego County treat their working dogs. Over a three‑year span, two key facilities—Naval Base San Diego and Marine Corps Air Station Miramar—recorded 30 days of scorc

entertainment

Mysterious Beavers and a Heroine Who Can Jump Into Robots

March 6, 2026

A new animated film from the Disney‑owned studio offers a fresh mix of adventure, science fiction and environmental themes. The story follows 19‑year‑old Mabel Tanaka, a college student who loves nature more than people. She lives in the quiet town of Beaverton, where a forest glade is her favorite

science

The 57‑Degree Secret to Feeling Good

March 6, 2026

A Japanese researcher in 2013 set out to find the perfect temperature for happiness. He concluded that when the outside air is 57 degrees Fahrenheit, people feel their best. If it’s warmer or cooler, the mood drops. The key point is not the daily average but the exact moment when it hits 57 degrees

finance

California Pension Funds and the Crypto Connection

March 6, 2026

The two biggest public pension plans in California, CalPERS and CalSTRS, have found themselves tied to the world of digital money. They haven’t bought any Bitcoin directly; instead, they hold shares in companies that are closely linked to the crypto market. The biggest names on their balance sheets

politics

Politicians and Their Religious Claims

March 6, 2026

The claim that a leader’s faith guides all their actions is common, yet when policy choices clash with religious teachings, the story changes. In Washington, several lawmakers say they are guided by their faith, but their voting records show a different picture. Joe Biden and Nancy Pelosi both