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New Iranian Leader Promises Retaliation in Ongoing War

March 12, 2026

The new supreme head of Iran, 56‑year‑old Khamenei, issued his first public statement after taking office. He did not appear on camera; state TV simply read the remarks, leaving viewers to wonder why he stayed off‑screen. Reports suggest he may have been wounded during the initial clashes of the con

politics

California Faces Uncertain Drone Threats

March 12, 2026

The FBI sent a note to California police about possible drone attacks from Iran. The memo said that, as of early February 2026, Iranian forces might try to strike California if the U. S. hits Iran first. Law enforcement officials who saw the memo say it is unverified information. California

politics

Irritated Waters: Boats, Mines and a Burning Question

March 12, 2026

The Gulf of Oman saw a night of chaos when small boats, said to be from Iran and packed with explosives, struck two fuel tankers near Iraq. The attacks set the ships ablaze and killed a crew member, while four other vessels were hit by projectiles in nearby waters. The tankers carried fuel from Iraq

technology

Alpha Rocket’s Successful Test: A New Step Toward Bigger, Better Flights

March 12, 2026

Firefly Aerospace’s newest rocket launch proved that the company is ready for a major upgrade. The Alpha flight lifted off from Vandenberg’s Space Launch Complex 2 on March 11, reaching orbit and dropping a test satellite for Lockheed Martin. The mission also tested the rocket’s second‑stage engine

technology

Arctic Artillery Teams Get Drone Help

March 12, 2026

NATO forces are testing how drones can aid artillery in Norway’s icy north. They use small, cheap drones to spot targets and send data back to the gun crews. The big war in Ukraine showed that drones are useful, but they do not replace guns. The 29th Commando Regiment of the British Army trai

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Legendary Hip‑Hop DJ Lord Sear Passes Away at 53

March 12, 2026

Lord Sear, a well‑known voice in hip‑hop radio, has died at the age of 53. He began his career on tour with rapper Kurious and later became a staple on WKCR’s “Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Show, ” where he helped launch the careers of Jay‑Z, Nas and the Wu‑Tang Clan. In the 1990s he turned to re

technology

Cyberattack on US Medical Firm Sparks Global Shock

March 12, 2026

A hacker group linked to Iran attacked a U. S. medical equipment maker, Stryker, on Wednesday. The hit caused a worldwide break in Microsoft services the company uses. Stryker said there was no sign of ransomware or malware, and that it believed the problem was contained. Their teams were busy ch

opinion

Keeping Kids Home: A Simple Plan to Stop Evictions in Maine

March 12, 2026

In Maine, a child’s world is built on the same bedroom, bus stop, and friends each day. When that foundation cracks because a family can’t pay rent, the impact ripples through the child’s health, school, and future. Rising rents have pushed many families to the brink; one missed paycheck or medical

crime

Aetna Owes $117 Million After Medicare Coding Mistakes

March 12, 2026

The insurance arm of CVS Health, Aetna, has agreed to pay $117. 7 million to settle federal claims that it misrepresented patient diagnoses on Medicare Advantage plans. The lawsuit alleged that from 2018 to 2023, Aetna filed false diagnosis codes for morbid obesity and other conditions. These

politics

Shorter Day, Bigger Respect

March 12, 2026

The Utah legislature has approved a bill that makes Good Friday a half‑day holiday for schools. The move is not about promoting any religion; it simply lets students and families who observe the day have time to attend services or reflect. The bill came after Christian leaders testified that many

New Iranian Leader Promises Retaliation in Ongoing War

California Faces Uncertain Drone Threats

Irritated Waters: Boats, Mines and a Burning Question

Alpha Rocket’s Successful Test: A New Step Toward Bigger, Better Flights

Arctic Artillery Teams Get Drone Help

Legendary Hip‑Hop DJ Lord Sear Passes Away at 53

Cyberattack on US Medical Firm Sparks Global Shock

Keeping Kids Home: A Simple Plan to Stop Evictions in Maine

Aetna Owes $117 Million After Medicare Coding Mistakes

Shorter Day, Bigger Respect

Aetna Owes $117 Million After Medicare Coding Mistakes