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State Education Funding Approved After Water‑Park Debate

March 5, 2026

The Wisconsin Joint Finance Committee gave the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) a $1. 75 million boost, a bit shy of the $2 million it asked for. The cut came after lawmakers questioned a pricey workshop that took place at a water‑park resort in Wisconsin Dells. Earlier this month, the comm

technology

Small AI Model Beats Big Ones With Smarter Work

March 5, 2026

Microsoft has released a new 15‑billion parameter AI that can read pictures and write text while saving time and energy. The model, called Phi‑4‑reasoning‑vision‑15B, can solve math and science questions, read charts, point out buttons on a screen, and even caption photos. It does this while using o

crime

Chicago’s Arrests and Opioid Crisis: Do They Help or Push People Away?

March 4, 2026

The study looks at how police actions, especially arrests for opioid use, might affect overdose rates in Chicago. It asks whether stopping people in one area moves the problem to nearby neighborhoods or stops it altogether. Researchers map where arrests happen and compare those spots with overdos

politics

Israel and the U. S. Team Up Against Iran: A New Challenge

March 3, 2026

Israel’s long‑time leader has pushed his country to align closely with the United States while also fighting Iran. Now, the two allies are on a joint mission to strike Iranian leadership, a move that could test their partnership in ways never seen before. The decision to involve the U. S. in what

politics

Escalating Tensions: Middle East Conflict Spreads

March 3, 2026

Israel launched air attacks on major sites in Iran’s capital, prompting a swift counter‑offensive that now reaches Lebanon. The military announced the strikes and ordered ground forces to push deeper into Lebanese territory, signaling a broader regional showdown. In response, Iran fired drones an

politics

Four U. S. Soldiers Killed as Iran’s Weapon Breaches Air Defenses

March 3, 2026

The United States lost four service members after an Iranian missile slipped past its air‑defense systems, according to a statement from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. He explained that although most attacks are intercepted, occasionally a “squirter” can penetrate the shield and strike a target. In

politics

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

crime

A Sudden Storm in Austin: A Shooting Unfolds

March 3, 2026

In the early hours of Sunday, a single man named Ndiaga Diagne sparked a deadly incident on West Sixth Street in Austin. The event claimed three lives, including the shooter himself, and left fourteen others wounded. Diagne’s background traces back to Senegal. He entered the United States in 2000 o

politics

France Plans to Share Nuclear Jets With Allies

March 3, 2026

France’s president has announced a bold shift in the country’s nuclear policy, saying that France will not only grow its arsenal but also allow other nations to host its nuclear‑armed aircraft for short periods. The move, revealed at a military base that houses France’s submarine fleet, signals a ne

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Stamford’s Budget Talk: What the City Wants to Spend

March 3, 2026

The city of Stamford will discuss its next year’s budget on March 5th. A joint session brings together the Board of Finance and the Fiscal Committee. The meeting will happen online through Microsoft Teams at 6 p. m. , so people can join from anywhere. Mayor Caroline Simmons will explain the m