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Mar 07 2026POLITICS

U. S. Military Cuts Ties With AI Firm Over Safety Rules

The U. S. Department of Defense has officially labeled the AI company Anthropic PBC a “supply chain risk. ” This move means Anthropic can no longer work on government contracts, and other businesses that deal with the military may also drop them. The decision follows a long‑standing disagreement abo

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Mar 07 2026POLITICS

AI and the Army: A New Debate Over Autonomy

The U. S. military’s push to use artificial intelligence in weapons systems has sparked a heated clash with the AI firm Anthropic. The conflict began when Pentagon officials wanted to relax the company’s rules that bar fully autonomous weapon use and limit mass data gathering. Anthropic, on the ot

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Mar 07 2026POLITICS

Science and Democracy Rally in Kane County

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,

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Mar 07 2026POLITICS

U. S. Steps In to Cover Gulf Shipping Losses

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

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Mar 07 2026POLITICS

Crypto and AI Money Talks on Election Campaigns

In 2024, the crypto world and AI firms poured almost a quarter of a billion dollars into politics to shape future rules. Candidates are now echoing these corporate slogans on their sites and posts. They say “innovation” is key, praise blockchain, and demand clear regulations that favor their a

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Mar 07 2026POLITICS

Crypto Law Fight: Senator Demands Clean Rules After Big Settlement

Senator Warren is stepping up her criticism of the SEC after it dropped a case against Tron founder Justin Sun. She says the agency gave Sun a free pass for investing $90 million in Donald Trump’s crypto ventures. Sun had poured money into the Trump family’s platform, World Liberty Financial, and

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Mar 07 2026POLITICS

Philly’s Buzz: Politics, Sports, and Everyday Surprises

Philadelphia keeps pitching itself as the best spot for big events, reminding national planners of its hotels, arenas, and ready transport system. The city’s marketing usually ends with a tasty cheesesteak and the promise of a lively atmosphere, echoing its 2016 success. The Phillies face a probl

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Mar 07 2026POLITICS

Perpignan’s Police Push: A City‑Wide Security Experiment

Perpignan, a town of about 122 000 people on France’s southern border, is putting its streets under close watch. The mayor, a member of the far‑right party, wants to keep his job by promising more cops and cameras. He says the city has become a testing ground for his party’s ideas on safety.

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Mar 07 2026POLITICS

Rising Gas Costs Spark Debate Over Energy Policy

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

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Mar 07 2026POLITICS

Celebrating a Legacy: The Life and Impact of Rev. Jesse Jackson

Thousands gathered in Chicago to honor the late civil‑rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson, whose influence spanned decades of activism and politics. The ceremony drew former presidents, senators, local officials, artists, and ordinary citizens who remembered Jackson’s relentless fight for justice. F

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