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Americans Leave the Middle East on Charter Flights

March 7, 2026

The United States has carried out more than twelve charter flights to pull thousands of its citizens from the Middle East, the State Department announced on Saturday. The move comes after a week of growing tension in the region, when U. S. and Israeli air strikes on Iran triggered Iranian retalia

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

politics

Science and Democracy Rally in Kane County

March 7, 2026

Local groups plan a protest on Saturday to defend science and democratic values. The event will start at 10 a. m. outside the Kane County Circuit Clerk’s Office and run until 11:30 a. m. The organizers include Indivisible Fox Valley Rising, Fox Valley Activists, Batavia Democrats, Geneva Democrats,

politics

U. S. Steps In to Cover Gulf Shipping Losses

March 7, 2026

The United States has announced a plan to insure maritime losses in the Gulf region, offering up to $20 billion in coverage. This move aims to give oil and gas shippers more confidence amid tensions with Iran. The initiative follows a halt in tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, where norma

finance

US Steps Up $20 Billion Support for Gulf Shipping

March 7, 2026

The U. S. International Development Finance Corporation has announced a $20 billion initiative aimed at protecting maritime trade in the Gulf, especially against war risks. The plan was approved by President Trump and involves close work with U. S. Central Command to give confidence back to ships sa

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

celebrities

Celebrity‑Approved Mascara that Keeps Its Promise

March 7, 2026

The new buzz around a female‑led beauty line has celebrities like Meghan Markle and Paige DeSorbo speaking up about its standout product, a lash‑enhancing mascara that claims to stay on all day without smudging. Paige DeSorbo, who showcased the product during a recent Amazon Live session, said sh

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

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

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