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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

finance

Energy Shocks Push Cattle Prices Upward

March 7, 2026

The market saw a sharp shift last week, largely driven by energy costs rather than any real shortage of cattle. Rising fuel prices—especially gasoline and diesel—sent input expenses higher, squeezing margins for producers who already faced negative earnings. Even if cattle prices stayed flat, the in

science

Science Lost in the Skies

March 7, 2026

The world watches missiles fly over the Middle East and sees the obvious damage: people hurt, leaders lost, oil prices jump. But a hidden cost is also growing, one that shows up not on a battlefield map but in laboratories and libraries. In June of last year, two missiles from Iran hit the Weizma

crypto

Bitcoin Prices Drop Again as Big Investors Sell While Small Buyers Join

March 7, 2026

Bitcoin fell below $70, 000 and small investors started buying more. Big holders—those owning between 10 and 10, 000 coins—started taking profits when the price hit $74, 000. Between February 23 and March 3, whales bought a lot while the price ranged from $62, 900 to $69, 600. Since Wednesd

entertainment

Hearts2Hearts Arrives in the U. S. for a Short‑Term Showcase

March 7, 2026

A new K‑pop girl group from South Korea is stepping onto North American soil for the first time, and fans have a brief window to catch them live. The eight‑member squad, known for songs like “Style, ” “Focus, ” and their debut hit “The Chase, ” will hold two concerts under the banner “Hearts 2 House

celebrities

Meghan’s New Path: How She Is Taking Her Brand Home

March 7, 2026

Netflix and Meghan Markle have decided to part ways, ending their partnership with the As ever lifestyle brand. The brand began in 2025 as a line of home goods, offering items like jams, honey, tea, wine, candles and chocolate. Its first products sold out in less than an hour after launch, sho

politics

Rising Gas Costs Spark Debate Over Energy Policy

March 7, 2026

The price of gasoline in the United States climbed once more, marking a new peak for a gallon that has risen by 34 cents—about an 11 percent jump—since the onset of military tensions between the U. S. and Iran. Gasoline averaged $3. 32 per gallon, its highest level since September last year, acco

finance

Stocks and Bonds Face a Test as Iran Conflict Stirs Markets

March 7, 2026

The recent conflict involving Iran shook Wall Street, but it did not cause a collapse. Instead, it highlighted the weaknesses of investment strategies that rely on spreading risk to protect against market turbulence. During the week, shares and government bonds fell together. Oil prices climbed sha

politics

Government Ads Raise Questions Over Money and Connections

March 7, 2026

Senators Peter Welch and Richard Blumenthal are asking three companies that landed a $220 million advertising deal to explain how they might have helped former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and her adviser Corey Lewandowski make money. The firms involved are Safe America Media, People Who