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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

US War on Iran Costs Billions in First Days

The United States has spent about $3. 7 billion in the first 100 hours of its attack on Iran, a study says. That averages nearly $900 million each day. Most of the money goes to buying weapons, not to running the war itself. The research was done by a Washington think‑tank that looks at defense issu

Travel Chaos Threatens Danish Votes Abroad

Denmark’s election on March 24 faces a new hurdle: voters overseas may not get their ballots in time. The country’s government warned that fighting in the Middle East is disrupting flights and mail routes, making it hard for postal votes to reach Denmark before the count. Key airports such as

sports

New Shooting Hub Opens Doors for All

Hillsdale College has added a brand‑new facility to its Halter Shooting Sports Center. The Nimrod Complex welcomes visitors during a two‑day open house on March 6 and 7. The event runs from 4 to 8 p. m. on Friday and 10 a. m. to 5 p. m. on Saturday at the center’s address on Bankers Road, just so

science

A 3‑D Peek into the Tiny World of Ants

Scientists used a powerful X‑ray machine in Germany to scan over two thousand ants from museums and private collections. The device, a synchrotron particle accelerator, captured detailed images of each insect’s body in a single week. Normally, doing the same work would take years with older technolo

Iranian Ship Sunk Near Sri Lanka: A Ripple in the Indian Ocean

A warship from Iran went down after a U. S. submarine struck it off the coast of Sri Lanka, just days after the vessel had joined a naval drill hosted by India. The incident shows how far the U. S. –Israel campaign against Iran has stretched, reaching waters that India watches closely for its own se

Drone Hit at UK Base in Cyprus: New Clues Emerge

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

weather

Fog Hits Chicago, Cancels Over 100 Flights

Chicago woke to a blanket of thick mist that made driving feel like navigating through smoke. The city’s traffic cameras revealed streets shrouded in almost zero visibility, making the morning commute a risky affair. Meteorologists warned that the fog would linger until noon and could last all

technology

Advancing Quantum Materials: New Pure Gas Systems Boost Tech

Researchers have engineered a method to turn enriched silicon and germanium into exceptionally clean silane and germane gases. These gases are crucial for building devices that rely on quantum mechanics, as well as for creating next‑generation semiconductors. The technique improves the reliability o

education

Naval Tech Adventure Brings Real‑World STEM to High School