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Education Levels and Online Risks: A New Look

March 5, 2026

Studies of internet use show that people with different schooling levels face varied dangers online. A large survey in China, covering 2, 120 participants, examined three kinds of harm: mental distress, health problems, and social isolation. Results indicate that most users report psychologica

politics

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

science

Collaboration Sparks New Ideas for Future Particle Collider

March 5, 2026

The International Linear Collider (ILC) Technology Network, created in 2022 by the ILC International Development Team—a group within the International Committee for Future Accelerators—has begun to make progress on engineering studies that could bring the ILC into reality. Rather than staying con

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

sports

Murray’s Chance to Swing Back at Baseball

March 5, 2026

The Oakland Athletics have reminded former quarterback Kyler Murray that baseball is still on the table. Murray was drafted ninth overall by the A’s in 2018 and signed a contract, but he chose to finish his college football season instead. After winning the Heisman Trophy and being selected fi

technology

Nothing’s New Phone 4a Pro: Slim, Bright, and Packed With Features

March 5, 2026

Nothing has rolled out its latest mid‑range model, the Phone 4a Pro. The company claims it is the thinnest all‑metal phone available, measuring just 7. 95 mm. The design is a departure from earlier A‑series devices, featuring an aluminum unibody and a clear camera module that replaces the bulky roun

celebrities

Britney Spears Faces Arrest in Southern California

March 5, 2026

In a surprising turn, the pop icon was taken into custody by state police late Wednesday evening. The incident occurred near Ventura County, where officers stopped her vehicle around 9:30 p. m. PT and later released her the next day, with her car being towed by a local towing service. The official r

politics

Gas Prices Surge as Trump’s Middle East Tactics Backfire

March 5, 2026

Trump’s latest move against Iran has pushed gasoline costs higher, sparking worry among his top aides. The president keeps highlighting the conflict in public talks, even at a film launch for his wife. But Iran has struck back, hitting oil facilities in the Gulf and driving crude up more than

politics

Drone Hit at UK Base in Cyprus: New Clues Emerge

March 5, 2026

A small unmanned aircraft struck a Royal Air Force hangar at Akrotiri, Cyprus, on Sunday. The building housed American U‑2 spy planes and caught fire, but no one was hurt and equipment inside remained intact. Initial reports had linked the drone to Iran, but the UK Ministry of Defence says that i