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Rising Gas Costs Spark Debate Over Energy Policy

March 7, 2026

The price of gasoline in the United States climbed once more, marking a new peak for a gallon that has risen by 34 cents—about an 11 percent jump—since the onset of military tensions between the U. S. and Iran. Gasoline averaged $3. 32 per gallon, its highest level since September last year, acco

business

Saks and Neiman Marcus Cut Store Count as Debt Gets Slashed

March 7, 2026

The luxury retail giants are trimming their physical footprints to stay afloat. In a new move, the parent company will shut 12 Saks Fifth Avenue locations and three Neiman Marcus shops by the end of May. This follows earlier closures that ended in April, bringing the total number of shutdowns to 24

politics

Iran School Explosion Likely From U. S. Strike

March 7, 2026

Satellite pictures and expert opinions point to a U. S. airstrike as the cause of a blast that killed many children at an elementary school in Minab, Iran. The attack happened on February 28 and is the deadliest civilian incident since the war began, with over 165 victims. The school sits beside a R

politics

Government Ads Raise Questions Over Money and Connections

March 7, 2026

Senators Peter Welch and Richard Blumenthal are asking three companies that landed a $220 million advertising deal to explain how they might have helped former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and her adviser Corey Lewandowski make money. The firms involved are Safe America Media, People Who

politics

Kurds, Trump and a Fragmented Iran: A New Chessboard

March 7, 2026

"The United States and Israel appear to be reshaping the Middle East by encouraging Kurdish fighters in Iran to spark conflict that could split the nation. The plan, if it exists, would aim to weaken Tehran’s grip and create a power vacuum that the Kurds might try to fill. In recent reports, Trum

health

Unexpected Itching: A New Side Effect of Popular Weight‑Loss Shots

March 7, 2026

People taking GLP‑1 drugs, like Ozempic or Wegovy, are reporting a new problem: constant itching that can ruin sleep and daily life. The itch appears all over the body, not just where the shot is given, and it can be severe enough that users feel they might scratch to the point of bleeding. Socia

health

Hidden Virus Hits West Coast, Experts Sound Alarm

March 7, 2026

A new virus that many people are unaware of is spreading fast along the West Coast. Scientists use wastewater samples to track how common it is in communities, and recent data show that the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is present in cities such as San Francisco, Sacramento and Davis. The virus reach

sports

Bears Grab Veteran Center to Plug Gaps

March 7, 2026

The Chicago Bears have moved quickly before the new NFL season starts, trading a 2027 fifth‑round pick to New England for center Garrett Bradbury. The deal will go through once the league year opens next Wednesday. Bradbury, who was a first‑round pick in 2019, spent six seasons with the Vikings bef

entertainment

SmackDown’s March 6 Show: New Matchups and Surprises Ahead

March 7, 2026

The upcoming SmackDown on March 6, 2026 is shaping up to be a roller‑coaster for wrestling fans. A fresh set of matches promises drama and unexpected turns. First up, a spotlight segment featuring Randy Orton will set the tone early in the show. Later, Carmelo Hayes is gearing up to defend his Un

science

Moon Mission Revamp: NASA Sets a Faster, Safer Path Forward

March 7, 2026

NASA has announced big changes to its Artemis plan, aiming to get more rockets flying and reduce risks. The new strategy keeps the goal of landing astronauts on the Moon in 2028 but rearranges how that happens. Instead of waiting three years between launches, the agency now wants a flight every ten