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AI Helps Fight Bad Bacteria, but Money Still Holds Them Back

March 5, 2026

Artificial intelligence can now sift through millions of molecules in a few days, spotting potential new antibiotics that would have taken years to find. It can even spot clues in ancient DNA or design fresh compounds from scratch, giving scientists new tools to battle drug‑resistant bacteria. Bu

health

Bringing Cancer Drugs into Everyday Care

March 5, 2026

Countries are now finding ways to put life‑saving cancer medicines onto their health lists. The move follows a global guide that tells governments which drugs are most essential for treating common illnesses. By adding these medicines to national plans, health workers can give patients the right tre

weather

Worcester Faces Another Snow Shake‑Up

March 5, 2026

The town of Worcester is preparing for a new burst of winter weather that will hit between 5 p. m. Thursday and noon Friday. Forecasts warn of a mix of snow, sleet, and a small amount of ice that could build up to three inches in some spots. \n\n Residents north of the Massachusetts Turnpike and tho

crime

Kid of a federal contractor nabbed for $46 million crypto theft

March 5, 2026

A young man linked to a federal contractor was taken into custody after authorities say he stole about $46 million in cryptocurrency from the U. S. Marshals Service. The suspect, whose father runs a company that supplies “critical services” to federal agencies, was caught on the Caribbean island of

politics

A High‑School Hero Steps into the Capitol

March 5, 2026

Jax Birth, a senior from Ardmore High School, spent a week in the Oklahoma House of Representatives during the second session of the 60th Legislature. The opportunity was arranged by Representative Tammy Townley, who welcomed him as a page and offered the student a front‑row view of state politics.

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Israel Plans New Attacks on Iran’s Hidden Missile Bunkers

March 5, 2026

Israel has moved into a second stage of its campaign against Iran, targeting underground missile storage sites. The move follows the first week’s strikes that hit Iranian leaders and sparked a wider regional conflict, with Israel and the U. S. attacking targets in Iran, Lebanon, Iraq and the Gulf.

health

Fitness Bands Could Spot MS Progression Early

March 5, 2026

Researchers have found that everyday fitness trackers might signal when multiple sclerosis (MS) is getting worse. The study followed 238 people with MS for about three years, giving them wrist‑worn devices that recorded how much they moved, how long they sat still, and their sleep patterns. Pa

politics

US Submarine Hits Iranian Ship Near Sri Lanka

March 5, 2026

A U. S. submarine struck an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean on March 4, marking the first torpedo sinking of a vessel by the United States since World War Two. The attack occurred inside Sri Lanka’s exclusive economic zone, about 19 nautical miles from the port of Galle. The Iranian ship,

health

Future Doctors Will Learn More About Food

March 5, 2026

In a new agreement, about one in four U. S. medical schools plans to add nutrition lessons by the fall of 2026. The arrangement, which is optional, will see 52 schools provide at least 40 hours of teaching or a comparable test that covers dietary knowledge. The deal was negotiated by officials in th

politics

War’s New Face: Why Fighting From Afar Feels Like a Game

March 5, 2026

In recent times, the idea of war has changed. It no longer feels like a brutal fight in the trenches; instead, it looks more like a computer simulation. Modern leaders can target enemies from far away, with no face‑to‑face contact or hand‑on‑hand combat. This shift has made war seem easier and less

AI Helps Fight Bad Bacteria, but Money Still Holds Them Back

Bringing Cancer Drugs into Everyday Care

Worcester Faces Another Snow Shake‑Up

Kid of a federal contractor nabbed for $46 million crypto theft

A High‑School Hero Steps into the Capitol

Israel Plans New Attacks on Iran’s Hidden Missile Bunkers

Fitness Bands Could Spot MS Progression Early

US Submarine Hits Iranian Ship Near Sri Lanka

Future Doctors Will Learn More About Food

War’s New Face: Why Fighting From Afar Feels Like a Game

Kid of a federal contractor nabbed for $46 million crypto theft