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Spin Currents Flip Magnetic Patterns in a New Layered Material

March 6, 2026

Scientists have found that passing an electric current through a thin crystal can reverse the way its magnetic moments twist. The material, made of cobalt and tantalum sulfide layers, naturally arranges its spins into a special three‑wave pattern that carries a high density of tiny whirlpools called

politics

Switzerland Cuts F‑35 Order Amid Rising Prices

March 6, 2026

Switzerland has decided to buy about thirty Lockheed Martin F‑35A Lightning II fighters, down from the original plan for 36 jets. The change comes after the cost of each aircraft climbed, prompting officials to seek extra funding from parliament. Defence Minister Martin Pfister explained that the go

politics

Police Names Shielded for 60 Days After Threats

March 6, 2026

A new Florida bill would keep police officers’ names private for up to two months if they are attacked or threatened while on duty. The proposal comes after the state Supreme Court invalidated parts of the voter‑approved “Marsy’s Law” amendment, which originally aimed to protect crime victims from p

sports

Sports Week Preview: Games, Tournaments and More

March 6, 2026

Monday starts with college hoops as several conference finals spill onto the TV screen. The Southern Conference crowns its champion in Asheville, while the Sun Belt title is fought over in Pensacola. Indianapolis hosts Horizon League semifinals and Las Vegas sees West Coast teams battle it out. Wome

sports

Coach Lou Holtz: A Legacy of Winning and Wisdom

March 5, 2026

Lou Holtz was a college football coach who led six different schools to bowl games, most famously turning Notre Dame into a national champion in 1988. He passed away at age 89 in Orlando, Florida; the exact time and cause of death were not disclosed. Holtz had been receiving hospice care since Janua

education

Naval Tech Adventure Brings Real‑World STEM to High School

March 5, 2026

The U. S. Navy recently took its mobile “Strike Group” show to Tohopekaliga High, where students experienced the world of naval aviation and tech in a hands‑on way. Instead of a lecture, kids walked through three interactive stations that used virtual reality headsets, maps and a full‑motion simu

environment

Chlorinated Paraffins in E‑Waste River: Where the Risk Lies

March 5, 2026

Short‑chain and medium‑chain chlorinated paraffins, common in plastics and metal‑working fluids, have become a hot topic because they stick around in the environment, travel far, and can build up in living things. Long‑chain variants are less studied but may also be a threat. In China’s Guiyu, a tow

entertainment

Game of Thrones Heads to the Big Screen

March 3, 2026

Warner Bros. is now developing a new film set in George R. R. Martin’s famous fantasy world, with writer Beau Willimon—known for Andor and House of Cards—at the helm. The idea first surfaced in a recent profile that revealed both HBO and Warner Bros. are working on different takes of King Aegon I

politics

Florida Laws: What You Can and Cannot Do

March 3, 2026

The state of Florida has a long list of rules that tell people what is allowed and what isn’t. Because lawmakers added more than 160 new rules last year, it can be tough to keep up. Below is a quick look at some of the most talked‑about laws and how they might affect everyday life. First, waving

health

Kids, Screen Time and High Blood Pressure

March 3, 2026

Studies show that more than just being overweight can raise blood pressure in teens. Long hours spent on the internet or playing video games may be a hidden factor that contributes to this problem. Researchers wanted to find out how these digital habits affect the way blood pressure behaves througho