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Mar 03 2026BUSINESS

Fuel Prices Surge as Middle East Tensions Rise

Gasoline costs in the United States climbed by 11 cents overnight, reaching an average of about $3. 11 per gallon, according to AAA data. The rise came as the country moved into summer fuel blends and as global oil markets reacted to new conflicts in the Middle East. Oil futures rose sharply this

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Mar 03 2026SPORTS

New Start for F1: What to Know About the 2026 Australian Grand Prix

The 2026 Formula One season kicks off in Melbourne, sparking excitement as teams test new rules that will reshape the sport. These changes hit both cars and engines, making early predictions tricky; only a handful of test days in Barcelona and Bahrain give us clues. Audi and Cadillac joined th

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Mar 03 2026SCIENCE

Blood Moon 2026: A Red Glow Across the Night

The night sky lit up with a red moon on March 3, 2026. Astronomers and amateur sky‑watchers saw Earth’s shadow turn the full moon into a blood moon. The event began as a partial eclipse and moved into totality before ending later that night. People in New Zealand filmed the moon as Earth’s shadow m

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Mar 03 2026HEALTH

Spartanburg’s Measles Surge: Why Low Vaccines Matter

A modern school in Spartanburg, South Carolina, houses about 600 students from a vibrant Slavic community. Only one‑fifth of its pupils have received the measles vaccine, a record low for public schools in the state. On October 8, officials announced that this school was one of just two in the co

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Mar 03 2026SPORTS

Arizona Holds Off Iowa State to Grab Big 12 Crown

The Arizona Wildcats finished the regular season with a decisive win, beating Iowa State 73‑57 to claim the Big 12 title outright. Jaden Bradley poured in 17 points, while Motiejus Krivas added a solid 13. The victory gave coach Tommy Lloyd his 140th win, the most in NCAA history for a coach’s first

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Middle East Conflict Spreads: What Comes Next?

The fight that many feared has begun, and it is spreading fast. First, the U. S. and Israel launched a huge bombing raid over Iran on Saturday. The attack killed the country’s top leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, and many other officials. Iran did not wait for a reply; it launched missiles and dron

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Texas Primaries: A Big Shake‑Up Ahead of 2026

The 2026 midterms start with Texas primaries that could change the Senate. Two key races happen in a state Democrats want to flip. Republicans fear that if Ken Paxton beats long‑time Senator John Cornyn, Democrats might win the seat in November. Paxton has already cost Republicans a lot of

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Mar 03 2026SPORTS

A Global Baseball Face‑off: What to Watch in 2026

The World Baseball Classic starts this week with four groups of five nations each. Teams play every opponent in their group, and the best two from each move on to a knockout stage. The event’s structure keeps fans guessing because even small shifts in performance can change the playoff picture. Poo

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Escalating Tensions: Middle East Conflict Spreads

Israel launched air attacks on major sites in Iran’s capital, prompting a swift counter‑offensive that now reaches Lebanon. The military announced the strikes and ordered ground forces to push deeper into Lebanese territory, signaling a broader regional showdown. In response, Iran fired drones an

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Tragic Blast at Minab School Leaves Dozens Dead

The morning of a Saturday in southern Iran turned into a nightmare when a missile struck the Shajareh Tayyebeh primary school. The blast happened while children were in class, between 10:00 and 10:45 a. m. , when U. S. and Israeli forces were conducting their first wave of attacks on the region. Im

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