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Mar 05 2026BUSINESS

Ford’s Sales Drop as Electric Push Slows

In February, Ford sold 149, 962 cars in the United States, a 5. 5% fall from last year’s 158, 675 units. Year‑to‑date sales reached 285, 324, down 5. 4% compared with the same period in 2025. Despite the overall decline, Ford’s large SUVs performed strongly: the Expedition grew 27%, the Explorer j

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Mar 05 2026ENVIRONMENT

Celebrating Ohio’s Nature Heroes

Ohio people who protect the land and water deserve a big thank‑you. The state’s Department of Natural Resources has a Hall of Fame that honors those who work hard to keep Ohio beautiful. Since 1966, about 200 people have been added to this list. Names like Johnny Appleseed and Louis Bromfie

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Mar 05 2026ENVIRONMENT

Chlorinated Paraffins in E‑Waste River: Where the Risk Lies

Short‑chain and medium‑chain chlorinated paraffins, common in plastics and metal‑working fluids, have become a hot topic because they stick around in the environment, travel far, and can build up in living things. Long‑chain variants are less studied but may also be a threat. In China’s Guiyu, a tow

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Mar 05 2026SPORTS

A Long‑Haul Fight for Health in an Indonesian Jail

Jarred Shaw, once a tall college basketball star from Dallas, now sits in a cramped cell in Tangerang, Indonesia. He was convicted of drug possession after receiving CBD gummies from Thailand, a product he claimed used to ease Crohn’s disease symptoms. The Indonesian authorities seized 132 gummies,

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Mar 05 2026POLITICS

PETA’s Unexpected Ally in the Fight Against Animal Testing

PETA, a well‑known animal rights group that often stages eye‑catching protests, has recently found itself praising the current U. S. administration for its moves to cut back on animal research. The group’s senior VP, Kathy Guillermo, praised the shift in policy as “night and day” compared to past le

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Mar 05 2026POLITICS

Oil Ships in Danger as Middle East Tensions Rise

The Gulf’s waterway, a lifeline for global oil and gas, is now a hotspot as attacks on ships grow more frequent. A Bahamas‑flagged tanker near Iraq’s Khor al Zubair port was struck by an Iranian explosive boat, while another anchored off Kuwait suffered a massive blast that leaked oil. These inciden

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Mar 05 2026CRYPTO

ZeroHash Seeks Trust Bank Status to Expand Crypto Services

ZeroHash, a company that builds tools for stablecoins, has filed with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to become a national trust bank. This type of charter lets it offer special digital‑asset services without running a traditional retail banking business. The firm wants to provide cus

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Mar 04 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Audible Adds Big‑Name True Crime and Investigation Podcasts

Amazon’s audio platform is expanding its nonfiction lineup by merging several well‑known investigative shows under one banner. The move follows the company’s recent reorganization of its Wondery division, which had previously hosted popular series such as “Dr. Death” and “Over My Dead Body. ” Now, t

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Mar 04 2026CRIME

Hate‑Crime Sentence for Planned Attack on Online Date

A 26‑year‑old from Eugene was given a 12‑year, seven‑month prison term after he used a tire thumper to assault a gay man he met on a dating app. The judge noted that the defendant had planned the attack for weeks and appeared to be experiencing psychosis at the time. Because of those mental he

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Mar 04 2026BUSINESS

Seaport’s 2025 Year‑End Highlights and Future Moves

The company celebrated its first full year as a public entity, turning a focus on real‑estate driven hospitality into tangible results. Over 153, 000 square feet of space was leased or programmed in the Seaport district, reaching a 90 % occupancy rate. A key partnership with Lux Entertainment secure

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