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Mar 05 2026EDUCATION

Naval Tech Adventure Brings Real‑World STEM to High School

The U. S. Navy recently took its mobile “Strike Group” show to Tohopekaliga High, where students experienced the world of naval aviation and tech in a hands‑on way. Instead of a lecture, kids walked through three interactive stations that used virtual reality headsets, maps and a full‑motion simu

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Mar 05 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Big Stars, Big BBQ: What to Expect at Stagecoach 2026

The 2026 Stagecoach Country Music Festival will feature a sizzling lineup of celebrity chefs and music stars who will cook up tasty treats for fans. The event, held from April 24 to 26 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, will see Guy Fieri hosting his own stage and a tent full of barbecue stands. Fans

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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 2026CRYPTO

Ethereum Funds See Biggest Money Inflow in Two Months

Ethereum exchange‑traded funds attracted $169 million on a recent Wednesday, the largest intake in two months. The surge nearly matched the $175 million that flowed in on January 14, according to market data. The digital coin’s price climbed 4. 3% in the last day, moving to about $2, 130 after

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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 05 2026POLITICS

More Hands on the Table Won’t Fix It

"People who feel unheard often point fingers at a small group of decision‑makers, saying the county didn’t listen. The truth is that the three commissioners usually read the letters and petitions, but they may simply disagree with what is being asked for. The main argument for adding two more seat

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Mar 05 2026ENVIRONMENT

Maine’s Forests Face a New Threat from a Power Line Plan

A plan approved last November by Maine’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) promises to protect 50, 000 acres of forest as a buffer for a new power line that will stretch from the Quebec border to central Maine. The plan says half of this area must be managed as “mature forest habitat” and

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Mar 04 2026BUSINESS

EU Picks New Fund Managers for €5 Billion Tech Investment

The European Union is preparing a new fund that will pour €5 billion into cutting‑edge technology companies, such as those developing quantum computers and artificial intelligence. The plan is to hand over the fund’s day‑to‑day operations to a private management firm chosen in April. The selectio

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