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North Carolina Voters Shake Up the Ranks

March 5, 2026

The night of Tuesday’s election was full of surprise. At the party, the state Senate leader looked upset after a big cake was only half eaten. He had spent $10 million on his race against Sheriff Sam Page, a well‑known local figure. Page had the support of people from Raleigh and even an en

politics

Friends of Iran Lose Their Hands

March 5, 2026

Iran has long lived on the fringes of Western politics, but it kept close ties with several nations that shared its distrust of the United States. Back in the day, Turkey and India traded goods with Iran and sometimes coordinated on security matters. China bought oil from Tehran at low prices, wh

politics

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

March 5, 2026

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

technology

High‑Net Worth Families Bet Big on AI Startups

March 5, 2026

Family offices, the investment arms of wealthy individuals and families, are putting more money into AI companies than ever before. Even after a brief scare about an AI bubble, these investors stayed confident and poured capital into new ventures. Last month, Emerson Collective—run by Laurene Powel

technology

Cheap Drones, Big Costs: How Iran Keeps Shooting at the Sky

March 5, 2026

Iran has been sending a flood of inexpensive drones into the air, targeting places far from its borders. These machines are small and quiet, making them hard for even the best defense systems to spot or stop. The United States and its allies possess powerful anti‑air weapons, but each shot to bring

politics

Simple Truths About a Health Claim

March 5, 2026

A new doctor named Dr. Casey Means talked to the Senate about how people get sick, She said we are all tired and angry, so the same problem causes many diseases. Means says this main problem is hidden inside each person’s thoughts and habits, and that food, water, and air are the real causes o

politics

Iowa Lawmakers Push Harder Crime Rules

March 5, 2026

The Iowa House has moved forward with a new set of laws that aim to make the state tougher on criminal activity. The package includes changes that could increase penalties for certain offenses and adjust how the court system handles repeat offenders. Some supporters say these measures will help keep

politics

Religions, Politics and the Risk of a Bigger Middle East War

March 5, 2026

The recent U. S. and Israeli air strikes on Iran have set off a chain reaction that could pull the entire region into a larger conflict. The goal was to blunt what President Trump called an imminent nuclear threat, but the fallout is far more complex. A key point of tension is the death of Iran’s

politics

Capitol Clash: A Protester's Fight Over Iran Bombings

March 5, 2026

A 44‑year‑old former Marine named Brian McGinnis, who is running for the Senate in North Carolina under the Green Party banner, was hurt during a confrontation inside the U. S. Capitol on Wednesday. He had joined an armed‑services hearing and loudly claimed that Israel was the cause of the war, argu

education

AI in Schools Needs a Big Plan

March 5, 2026

The United States is busy talking about how kids can cheat with AI, but it misses a chance to help teachers and students. Other countries are building whole systems that let AI support learning everywhere, not just a few classrooms. In Shanghai, for example, teachers have an AI helper that pla