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Mar 05 2026POLITICS

Iranian Ship Sunk Near Sri Lanka: A Ripple in the Indian Ocean

A warship from Iran went down after a U. S. submarine struck it off the coast of Sri Lanka, just days after the vessel had joined a naval drill hosted by India. The incident shows how far the U. S. –Israel campaign against Iran has stretched, reaching waters that India watches closely for its own se

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Mar 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

High‑Net Worth Families Bet Big on AI Startups

Family offices, the investment arms of wealthy individuals and families, are putting more money into AI companies than ever before. Even after a brief scare about an AI bubble, these investors stayed confident and poured capital into new ventures. Last month, Emerson Collective—run by Laurene Powel

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Mar 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

Nothing’s New Phone 4a Pro: Slim, Bright, and Packed With Features

Nothing has rolled out its latest mid‑range model, the Phone 4a Pro. The company claims it is the thinnest all‑metal phone available, measuring just 7. 95 mm. The design is a departure from earlier A‑series devices, featuring an aluminum unibody and a clear camera module that replaces the bulky roun

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Mar 05 2026POLITICS

Drone Hit at UK Base in Cyprus: New Clues Emerge

A small unmanned aircraft struck a Royal Air Force hangar at Akrotiri, Cyprus, on Sunday. The building housed American U‑2 spy planes and caught fire, but no one was hurt and equipment inside remained intact. Initial reports had linked the drone to Iran, but the UK Ministry of Defence says that i

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Mar 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

Cheap Drones, Big Costs: How Iran Keeps Shooting at the Sky

Iran has been sending a flood of inexpensive drones into the air, targeting places far from its borders. These machines are small and quiet, making them hard for even the best defense systems to spot or stop. The United States and its allies possess powerful anti‑air weapons, but each shot to bring

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Mar 05 2026POLITICS

Freedom of Speech Wins in Malta Over Conversion‑Therapy Laws

The case began when a 33‑year‑old Christian man in Malta told his story on TV about leaving a gay lifestyle to become a born‑again believer. The interview, aired in 2022 on PMnews Malta, was later used by LGBTQ activists to file police reports. They argued the man’s words were a form of “marketing”

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Mar 05 2026SCIENCE

AI Helps Spot Exercise Limits Without Guesswork

Deep learning can read the breath and heart data that people use to find their exercise limits. In a test called a cardiopulmonary exercise test, doctors look at how the body uses oxygen and releases carbon dioxide. They mark two key points: one where lactate starts to build up, and another wh

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Mar 05 2026BUSINESS

Local Print Shop Wins City Award for Community Spirit

A small print shop that started in a garage has earned recognition from city officials for its positive impact on the town. The business, known as The Hairy Ant, was given a “Spirit of St. Charles Award” at the February 2 city council meeting. The award highlights how local companies can help a comm

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Mar 05 2026SCIENCE

AI Helps Fight Bad Bacteria, but Money Still Holds Them Back

Artificial intelligence can now sift through millions of molecules in a few days, spotting potential new antibiotics that would have taken years to find. It can even spot clues in ancient DNA or design fresh compounds from scratch, giving scientists new tools to battle drug‑resistant bacteria. Bu

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Mar 05 2026BUSINESS

Crypto Fund Grows Even When Markets Shrink

Andreessen Horowitz, known as a16z, is launching another crypto fund. The new pot will be worth two billion dollars and should close by mid‑2026. Earlier, the firm pulled in four and a half billion for its 2022 fund, but this time it will raise faster. This change helps the firm keep up wit

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