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Mar 25 2026TECHNOLOGY

Missile Shield Software Race: Anduril and Palantir Join Forces

Anduril and Palantir are teaming up to create software for a new U. S. missile defense system known as the Golden Dome, according to a source familiar with the effort. The project is part of a $185 billion plan that aims to launch satellites capable of stopping ballistic, cruise and hypersonic missi

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Mar 25 2026TECHNOLOGY

Intel’s New Business‑Ready CPU Boosts Power, Security and Battery Life

Intel has rolled out a fresh line of processors aimed at corporate machines, called the Core Ultra Series 3 vPRO. These chips bring a newer “Panther Lake” design, powered by an 18A process, to business laptops and desktops. The lineup focuses on three core areas: strong performance, top‑tier prot

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Mar 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tech Kings and Their Sci‑Fi Dreams

The world of big tech often looks to imagined futures for ideas, but the reality can be far off from what those stories promise. A few influential founders cite classic novels as inspiration, yet their projects sometimes ignore the darker warnings those books carry. For instance, a leading entrepren

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Mar 24 2026POLITICS

Families Push for New Homeland Security Leader

A coalition of families who have lost loved ones to crimes by undocumented migrants is urging senators to confirm Senator Markwayne Mullin as the next Secretary of Homeland Security. The group, known for giving a voice to those affected by border issues, sent a letter to Senate leaders John Thune an

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Mar 24 2026FINANCE

Investor Plans to Cash Out of Bayer with Major Stake Sale

A big player in Bayer’s stock is preparing to sell off a huge chunk of its shares, sparking curiosity about what this means for the company’s future. Reports show the investor intends to unload about 8. 5 million shares through JPMorgan Chase, a move that could bring in roughly 327 million euros bas

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Mar 23 2026POLITICS

Police Get New Rights to Grab Digital Keys in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police can now force people suspected of breaking the national security law to give them phone or computer passwords. If someone refuses, they could face up to a year in jail and a fine of HK$100, 000. Giving wrong information could cost up to three years in prison and a fine of HK$500, 00

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Mar 23 2026POLITICS

ICE Steps In at Airports as TSA Lines Grow Long

The U. S. government has sent Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to major airports after the federal agency faced a shortage of paid TSA staff. The move came as travelers encountered wait times that sometimes reached three hours, a problem intensified by unpaid workers and a partial shutdo

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Mar 23 2026POLITICS

Microsoft Moves Former DOJ Officials Into Key Roles

In 2020, a cloud service called GCC High was introduced into the Department of Justice after a review by external auditors and an internal audit. The product, owned by Microsoft, soon became part of the federal government’s cloud marketplace, giving the company a prominent spot and free publicity. H

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Mar 23 2026ENVIRONMENT

Mining’s Hidden Threat: Heavy Metals in Central India’s Water

The Bailadila iron ore mines in Chhattisgarh aren’t just digging up iron—they’re stirring up trouble in the water. Researchers tested 62 water sources (15 springs and 47 groundwater wells) across four river basins twice a year, before and after the monsoon. What they found wasn’t just murky water bu

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Mar 23 2026POLITICS

Senate Moves Closer to Approving New Homeland Security Chief

The U. S. Senate just took a big step toward confirming a new leader for the Department of Homeland Security. On Sunday, lawmakers voted 54 to 37 to end debate on the appointment, which means a final decision could happen as early as Monday. If approved, the nominee—Republican Senator Markwayne Mull

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