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Italy’s Power Play: Pasquantino’s Triple‑Homer Wins World Baseball Classic

March 12, 2026

Pasquantino hit three home runs in a single game, a first for the World Baseball Classic. His blasts helped Italy defeat Mexico 9‑1 and secure a spot in the quarterfinals. The win also allowed the United States to advance as the second team from their group. Italy’s victory broke a streak of

politics

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

science

Lanthanide Binding Secrets Revealed by New Ionic Liquid Designs

March 12, 2026

The study explores how two different chemical groups, diglycolamide (DGA) and carbamoylmethylphosphine oxide (CMPO), affect the way trivalent lanthanide ions stick to specially made ionic liquids. DGA shows a stronger pull on trivalent ions than on tetravalent ones, a surprising trend that stems

health

Health Costs Force Americans to Cut Back

March 12, 2026

A recent survey shows that many people in the United States are having to make tough choices because health care costs keep climbing. About one‑third of the population, roughly 82 million people, reported that they have had to change their habits or borrow money just to pay for medical care. T

crime

Deadly Moscow Concert Hall Shooting: 19 Convicted

March 12, 2026

A Moscow court sentenced nineteen people to prison after the March 22, 2024 massacre at Crocus City Hall. The attack claimed 149 lives and injured more than 600, making it one of the city’s worst terrorist incidents. The Islamic State faction announced responsibility, claiming the four gunmen wer

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

politics

Italy’s Leader Faces Trouble as US War with Iran Hits Home

March 12, 2026

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni once celebrated a friendship with former President Trump, praising their shared stance against “woke” ideas and migration. That bond now feels like a drawback as the United States battles Iran, causing ripple effects across Europe. Italy’s economy is hurting from

politics

High‑Earners Pay More: Washington’s New Income Tax

March 12, 2026

Washington state has approved a new tax that will target people who make more than one million dollars each year. The bill was passed by the Senate with a 27‑to‑21 vote and will now go to Governor Bob Ferguson for his signature. The measure is not as controversial in the Senate as it was earlier in

sports

Crazy Night of Grappling and Chaos in Rio

March 12, 2026

Arman Tsarukyan won a tough match against Muhammad Mokaev in a grappling bout that lasted ten minutes. He used his size and skill to control the fight, grabbing Mokaev’s back and finishing with a rear‑naked choke at 7:46. After the win, Tsarukyan said he still wants to be the top lightweight in t

business

Fuel Price Surge: How the Iran Conflict Could Raise Everyday Costs

March 12, 2026

The recent tensions between Iran and Western forces have pushed oil prices sharply higher, a change that ripples through the entire supply chain. When diesel climbs, shipping companies add extra fees to keep their operations profitable, and those costs are quickly passed on to shoppers. In the U.