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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

A Spy Plot in the U. S. : How a Pakistani Businessman Tried to Target American Leaders

March 5, 2026

The story begins with a man named Asif Merchant, who lived in Pakistan and ran several businesses. He was approached by an Iranian Revolutionary Guard officer in late 2022, who offered him a dangerous job. The plan was to hire hit men and use the money to try to kill high‑profile U. S. figures, incl

politics

Trump Fires Back at Critics After Election Result

March 5, 2026

Trump posted a late‑night message on Truth Social, calling out former supporters who have turned against him over the Iran conflict. He claimed that the recent primary elections show these critics are losing influence. The president shared an article from Just the News that said several MAGA l

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

health

Doctors and Diet: A New Push for Nutrition Lessons

March 5, 2026

A health leader has started a campaign to get medical schools to add more nutrition training. The plan asks colleges to review how much they teach about food, name a faculty person in charge of the topic, and post a public plan that aims for 40 hours of instruction. The goal is not to force a specif

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

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

politics

Finland Opens Door to Nuclear Arms as Security Strategy Shifts

March 5, 2026

Finland is set to remove a long‑standing prohibition that has kept nuclear weapons off its land. The move follows the country’s recent decision to join NATO, a step many see as a response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The 1987 law that banned the import, creation, and use of nuclear bombs on F

entertainment

Ben Crompton Takes the Helm of Global Entertainment at Fremantle

March 5, 2026

Ben Crompton has stepped into a new role as the worldwide leader of entertainment for Fremantle, a major production house. He arrives from NBCUniversal, where he oversaw international unscripted shows, and previously ran U. S. operations for Lime Pictures, known for Netflix’s Dance Monsters and MTV’

business

New Leader at Webtoon: Yongsoo Kim Takes the Helm

March 5, 2026

Webtoon Entertainment, a top webcomic platform, has chosen Yongsoo Kim as its new president. Kim, who started at the company in 2022, will now head senior leadership and report to founder CEO Junkoo Kim. The move aims to speed up projects and spark fresh ideas across Webtoon’s worldwide operation