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U. S. Approves $151M Arms Deal for Israel Without Congress

March 7, 2026

The United States has decided to sell a large amount of bombs and related supplies to Israel, worth about $151. 8 million, without asking Congress for approval. This move was announced by the State Department on Friday. Israel wants to buy 12, 000 general‑purpose bombs that weigh one ton each. The d

business

Big Y’s 90‑Year Road to Expansion

March 7, 2026

The Big Y grocery chain, now nine decades old, is looking ahead to a future with more stores and smarter technology. In West Springfield’s busiest outlet, shoppers can choose between self‑service checkouts that offer AI help or a friendly cashier. The AI assists by looking up product codes and guidi

business

From Tech Talk to Story Walk: How to Make Complex Products Sell

March 7, 2026

The first meeting with big buyers can feel like a battle. You walk into the room, launch your slides, and spend almost an hour explaining code, compliance rules, and architecture. The executives listen, nod, thank you for “aligning synergies, ” send the deck back to you, and then pick a cheaper, old

science

Roots Show How Plants Balance Growth and Survival

March 7, 2026

In forests of North Patagonia, scientists looked at how the shape of a plant’s root system affects tiny roots that do most of the work. They studied eight perennial herb species, half of which grow a single main root (tap‑rooted) and the other half grow many small roots from the stem (adventitious).

crypto

Curve Finance Calls Out PancakeSwap for Code Copying

March 7, 2026

Curve Finance, a platform that helps people swap stablecoins safely, says PancakeSwap used its code without permission. The issue centers on the “StableSwap” feature that lets users trade stablecoins and other tightly‑pegged assets. Curve warns that using this code without a license can lead t

health

Sleep Smart: Easy Nighttime Tricks

March 7, 2026

It can be hard to slip into sleep if your brain stays on alert. A simple nightly routine can tell the body it’s time to shut down and calm itself. One trick is to lower the light level in your home before bed. Turning off bright overhead lights and using a soft lamp helps the body release melaton

entertainment

How to Make Your Pokopia Island a Happy Home

March 7, 2026

First, think of the Environment Level as a score that shows how comfy your Pokémon feel. When you give them nice homes and keep their spaces tidy, the score goes up. If you cut a decoration or make a room feel empty, it can drop. The game counts all the happiness points from every Pokémon in an are

health

Military Dogs in San Diego: A Care Gap Revealed

March 7, 2026

The latest findings from the Department of Defense’s Inspector General highlight serious shortcomings in how military bases across San Diego County treat their working dogs. Over a three‑year span, two key facilities—Naval Base San Diego and Marine Corps Air Station Miramar—recorded 30 days of scorc

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

entertainment

A New Take on a Famous Love Story

March 7, 2026

The hit series “Love Story” reimagined the romance between John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette, but many people close to the real couple said the show missed the mark. The drama was written by Ryan Murphy and produced by Brad Simpson, who claimed to have used a biography and interviews for r