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New Iranian Leader Promises Retaliation in Ongoing War

March 12, 2026

The new supreme head of Iran, 56‑year‑old Khamenei, issued his first public statement after taking office. He did not appear on camera; state TV simply read the remarks, leaving viewers to wonder why he stayed off‑screen. Reports suggest he may have been wounded during the initial clashes of the con

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California Faces Uncertain Drone Threats

March 12, 2026

The FBI sent a note to California police about possible drone attacks from Iran. The memo said that, as of early February 2026, Iranian forces might try to strike California if the U. S. hits Iran first. Law enforcement officials who saw the memo say it is unverified information. California

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School Strike Sparks U. S. Accountability Calls

March 12, 2026

The United States is under scrutiny after a missile attack on an Iranian elementary school killed more than 165 people, most of them children. A U. S. official and another briefed on the preliminary military probe suggest that outdated intelligence from the Defense Intelligence Agency led U. S. Cent

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Irritated Waters: Boats, Mines and a Burning Question

March 12, 2026

The Gulf of Oman saw a night of chaos when small boats, said to be from Iran and packed with explosives, struck two fuel tankers near Iraq. The attacks set the ships ablaze and killed a crew member, while four other vessels were hit by projectiles in nearby waters. The tankers carried fuel from Iraq

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Iran’s Strength Shown While Trump Claims Victory

March 12, 2026

The U. S. has learned that the Iranian government remains solid, a fact that clashes with President Trump’s repeated claims of a finished war. After eleven days of fighting, intelligence reports say the regime still holds power over its people and is far from collapsing. On the first day of confl

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Celebrities Should Keep Their Political Talk to Themselves

March 12, 2026

Gene Simmons, the lead singer of the rock band KISS, has spoken out against actors and comedians who use their fame to share political views. In a recent interview, he said that people in the entertainment world should focus on their art instead of telling everyone what they think about politics. He

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U. S. , Iran Clash Keeps Oil Markets Tense

March 12, 2026

A war that began with U. S. and Israeli air strikes two weeks ago is far from over, according to both sides. President Trump claims the United States has “won” the conflict but wants to finish it decisively, while Iran warns that oil could skyrocket to $200 a barrel if tensions continue. The fightin

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Crypto Prices Swing as Middle East Tensions Rise

March 12, 2026

The fight between Iran, the United States and Israel is now a big factor in how people trade digital money. When news of attacks comes out, investors quickly move their money around and the value of Bitcoin can jump or fall a lot. When the fighting seemed to calm, Bitcoin rose close to $70, 000.

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Field Trip to Restore Fulton’s Prairie: A Community Visit

March 12, 2026

The Fulton Historical Society is arranging a day out on March 15 at two in the afternoon, taking folks to a nearby prairie restoration project. The event is led by Dean Huisingh, who founded the society and also runs a conservation foundation that works to protect Illinois plants and animals. He

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Trump’s Iran Clash: A Week That Changed More Than Expected

March 11, 2026

Trump’s recent decision to confront Iran has turned into more than a quick headline. What he called a “brief disruption” is unfolding into a ripple that touches travel, energy markets, and global politics. The fight began two weeks ago, yet its reach is already felt far beyond the Middle East. The