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A Pakistani Man Convicted for a Plot Against U. S. Leaders

March 7, 2026

A man from Pakistan was found guilty last Friday of planning to kill former U. S. President Donald Trump and other political figures in 2022, according to a U. S. justice department statement. The alleged scheme was supposedly ordered by Iran after Washington shot down an Iranian military commander

education

State Schools Get a Boost as Lawmakers Shift Funds

March 7, 2026

The Utah Legislature has wrapped up its 2026-2027 budget for public schools, choosing to reallocate money in a way that mirrors moves made in higher education the previous year. In 2025, state universities were required to divert a portion of their budgets toward high‑value fields like health care a

technology

Ukraine’s Drone Factory Eyes Gulf Markets as Middle East Tensions Rise

March 7, 2026

Ukrainian companies that build cheap drones to shoot down enemy aircraft say they can ship many units overseas. The idea grew after the U. S. and Gulf states asked for help when Iran started firing drones at allies. Russia’s own production of Iranian‑style Shahed drones keeps Ukraine busy defe

politics

Jesse Jackson’s Legacy Sparks Call to Action at Memorial

March 7, 2026

A large gathering in Chicago honored a civil‑rights icon whose influence stretched from boardrooms to picket lines. The ceremony, held in a 10, 000‑seat Black church, mixed music, speeches and moments that felt both spiritual and political. Guests heard gospel singers and a popular singer perform

politics

UAE Leader Confirms Nation’s Resilience After Missile Attacks

March 7, 2026

Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the ruler of Abu Dhabi and president of the United Arab Emirates, stepped into the public eye after months of silence. He addressed citizens while visiting those wounded in recent missile strikes, saying the country is “strong and not easy to defeat. ” The president

politics

College Sports at Risk: Money, Media and the Future of College Athletics

March 7, 2026

The United States faces a potential collapse of its college sports system, according to a recent high‑profile discussion at the White House. Leaders from Congress, NCAA officials and conference commissioners met to debate how player‑pay rules are draining budgets and threatening the survival of many

politics

Americans Leave the Middle East on Charter Flights

March 7, 2026

The United States has carried out more than twelve charter flights to pull thousands of its citizens from the Middle East, the State Department announced on Saturday. The move comes after a week of growing tension in the region, when U. S. and Israeli air strikes on Iran triggered Iranian retalia

business

Big Y’s 90‑Year Road to Expansion

March 7, 2026

The Big Y grocery chain, now nine decades old, is looking ahead to a future with more stores and smarter technology. In West Springfield’s busiest outlet, shoppers can choose between self‑service checkouts that offer AI help or a friendly cashier. The AI assists by looking up product codes and guidi

opinion

When a Warning Becomes a Disaster

March 7, 2026

The 2007 collapse of the Crandall Canyon mine in Utah shows how a small, ordinary warning can grow into a catastrophe. A minor seismic event was recorded months before the mine failed; it was noted, discussed, and monitored but did not trigger any immediate action. That routine handling of a potenti

politics

U. S. Military Cuts Ties With AI Firm Over Safety Rules

March 7, 2026

The U. S. Department of Defense has officially labeled the AI company Anthropic PBC a “supply chain risk. ” This move means Anthropic can no longer work on government contracts, and other businesses that deal with the military may also drop them. The decision follows a long‑standing disagreement abo