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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

politics

Science and Democracy Rally in Kane County

March 7, 2026

Local groups plan a protest on Saturday to defend science and democratic values. The event will start at 10 a. m. outside the Kane County Circuit Clerk’s Office and run until 11:30 a. m. The organizers include Indivisible Fox Valley Rising, Fox Valley Activists, Batavia Democrats, Geneva Democrats,

sports

New QB? Steelers Eye Malik Willis if Rodgers Steps Down

March 7, 2026

The Pittsburgh Steelers are already looking ahead, wondering who could step into the quarterback role if Aaron Rodgers decides to hang up his cleats. General manager Omar Khan has hinted that the team would welcome Rodgers back for 2026, yet the veteran’s own comments in a recent interview left fans

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College Games and Sports Bets to Watch This Saturday

March 7, 2026

On Saturday, college basketball will be the star of the show as teams try to finish the season strong before the playoffs begin. One key matchup is Duke versus North Carolina on Tobacco Road. Duke, ranked first and only down 28‑2 all season, lost a close game at UNC last week. The Tar Heels, rank

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German Roots and Baseball Grit

March 7, 2026

Kyle Schwarber grew up in Ohio with a family that blends German and Latin heritage. His father, a former police officer, and his mother, a nurse, raised him along with three sisters in a disciplined household. The family’s ancestry traces back to a great‑great‑grandfather who left Baden, Germany for

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From Slocomb to the Big Leagues: A Fresh Look at Clay Holmes

March 7, 2026

Clay Holmes grew up in the small town of Slocomb, Alabama, where his love for baseball started on dusty fields. He made a name for himself at Slocomb High School, catching the eye of scouts who saw potential in his pitching arm. In 2011, the Pittsburgh Pirates drafted him in the ninth round, and he

weather

Storm Alert Hits Des Moines: Stay Safe and Know the Risks

March 7, 2026

A warning from the National Weather Service went out at 7:23 p. m. Friday, March 6, telling residents in Boone, Dallas and Polk counties that a severe thunderstorm was on the move. The storm could bring winds up to 50 mph and hail as big as a half‑inch. The alert is set to expire at 8:15 p. m. , but

weather

Flood Alert in Ingham County: What Residents Need to Know

March 7, 2026

The National Weather Service warned that the Sycamore Creek in Delta Township and Lansing could overflow. The alert began early Saturday morning, around 2:22 a. m. , and will stay active until Monday. By the time of the warning, the creek had already reached 7. 5 feet—well above its normal 6‑foot le

politics

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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Perpignan’s Police Push: A City‑Wide Security Experiment

March 7, 2026

Perpignan, a town of about 122 000 people on France’s southern border, is putting its streets under close watch. The mayor, a member of the far‑right party, wants to keep his job by promising more cops and cameras. He says the city has become a testing ground for his party’s ideas on safety.