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A Friendly Check on Sweet Drinks

March 7, 2026

The U. S. Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy, recently softened his strong warning about sugary drinks from the popular coffee chain Dunkin’ after a week of heated discussion. Earlier in the month, he had called for possible limits on some of Dunkin’s sweeter offerings, describing them as “the wors

politics

Settler Shooting Triggers New Shock in West Bank Village

March 7, 2026

In a grim turn of events, a 27‑year‑old Palestinian man lost his life after an Israeli settler fired a shot in the rural outskirts of Masafer Yatta, a community near Hebron. The Palestinian Health Ministry confirmed the fatality, noting that the incident occurred in a part of the village known for e

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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

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AI and the Army: A New Debate Over Autonomy

March 7, 2026

The U. S. military’s push to use artificial intelligence in weapons systems has sparked a heated clash with the AI firm Anthropic. The conflict began when Pentagon officials wanted to relax the company’s rules that bar fully autonomous weapon use and limit mass data gathering. Anthropic, on the ot

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US Steps Up $20 Billion Support for Gulf Shipping

March 7, 2026

The U. S. International Development Finance Corporation has announced a $20 billion initiative aimed at protecting maritime trade in the Gulf, especially against war risks. The plan was approved by President Trump and involves close work with U. S. Central Command to give confidence back to ships sa

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Philly’s Buzz: Politics, Sports, and Everyday Surprises

March 7, 2026

Philadelphia keeps pitching itself as the best spot for big events, reminding national planners of its hotels, arenas, and ready transport system. The city’s marketing usually ends with a tasty cheesesteak and the promise of a lively atmosphere, echoing its 2016 success. The Phillies face a probl

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Saks and Neiman Marcus Cut Store Count as Debt Gets Slashed

March 7, 2026

The luxury retail giants are trimming their physical footprints to stay afloat. In a new move, the parent company will shut 12 Saks Fifth Avenue locations and three Neiman Marcus shops by the end of May. This follows earlier closures that ended in April, bringing the total number of shutdowns to 24

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Retail Shoppers Pull Back in January as Weather Hits Hard

March 6, 2026

January sales at U. S. stores dipped more than many had predicted, marking the sharpest decline since May. The Commerce Department’s latest data showed a 0. 2 percent drop from December, falling short of the flat trend economists had forecast. Seasonal adjustments were applied, but inflation was not

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China Cuts Waste, Aims for Smart Spending

March 6, 2026

Lan Fo’an told reporters that the government cannot keep spending endlessly. The finance minister said money is not endless, so every dollar must earn something back. He announced a smaller stimulus plan for this year. The goal is to reduce wasteful costs across ministries. He added that n

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Funerals: When Grief Meets Business

March 6, 2026

People who lose a loved one often turn to the funeral industry for help. In Italy, studies show that families face many choices about how to honor their dead. Some of these decisions feel emotional, while others feel commercial. The first step is to decide what kind of service to buy. Families weig