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FBI Looks for Tech Hints in Nancy Guthrie’s Missing‑Person Case

March 6, 2026

Nancy Guthrie vanished on February 1 at the age of 84. The FBI is now checking with neighbors about any internet problems that night. They want to know if a tech glitch could have helped her disappear. Earlier in the search, investigators asked local residents about their phones and Wi‑Fi. ...

finance

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

politics

US War on Iran Costs Billions in First Days

March 6, 2026

The United States has spent about $3. 7 billion in the first 100 hours of its attack on Iran, a study says. That averages nearly $900 million each day. Most of the money goes to buying weapons, not to running the war itself. The research was done by a Washington think‑tank that looks at defense issu

science

Scientists Leave NIH, Saying Their Work Is Blocked

March 6, 2026

In the past few years, many federal researchers have quit or retired early from the National Institutes of Health. A doctor who studied cancer treatments, a scientist studying tick diseases, and an addiction researcher all said the Trump years made their jobs impossible. They faced budget cuts, hiri

environment

Oregon Legislature Stalls on Climate Bills While Some Rollbacks Pass

March 6, 2026

The short session in Oregon saw most climate‑focused proposals stalled, leaving the state’s clean‑energy plans largely unchanged. A key idea that would have let the state tap a “Climate Superfund” to cover wildfire and heat damage never left committee, missing another chance to hold big polluters ac

technology

AI in Action: What’s Hot, Legal Battles and the Future of Tech

March 6, 2026

The world of artificial intelligence is moving fast, with new ideas and legal fights shaping what comes next. A recent report has highlighted the ten most important topics in AI today, showing how experts see the field evolving. First, a controversial company plans to sue the Pentagon because it sa

entertainment

Firefly’s Possible Return Could Shake Up a Popular Cop Show

March 6, 2026

The idea of bringing back the beloved sci‑fi series has fans buzzing. The original show ran for just one season but still draws viewers through streaming and new books. A movie followed, extending the story, and a dedicated fan base keeps it alive. Rumors grew when a key actor shared a teaser video

politics

Police Names Shielded for 60 Days After Threats

March 6, 2026

A new Florida bill would keep police officers’ names private for up to two months if they are attacked or threatened while on duty. The proposal comes after the state Supreme Court invalidated parts of the voter‑approved “Marsy’s Law” amendment, which originally aimed to protect crime victims from p

politics

Christian Freedom Wins: A Maltese Man’s Testimony Clears Him

March 6, 2026

A 33‑year‑old man in Malta, Matthew Grech, once faced a jail sentence after he told his story on TV about leaving a homosexual life for Christianity. The case, which lasted three years, ended when a magistrate declared him innocent of any crime under the country’s 2016 law that bans “conversion” pra

health

Children at Risk After Measles Exposure in Sacramento

March 6, 2026

Officials in Sacramento County are working hard to find everyone who might have caught measles at a recent school‑style event. A child who fell ill with the virus could have passed it to about 130 kids, according to the state health department. The gathering was described as an enrichment program, b