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Mar 05 2026BUSINESS

Rhode Island Life Science Hub Boss Resigns, New CEO on the Horizon

Mark Turco, who took over as chief executive of Rhode Island’s Life Science Hub in January 2025, will leave the post on March 11. He has accepted a CEO role at an unnamed medical‑device firm, stepping back into the private sector. The Hub’s new leader will inherit a bold plan and tight deadlines, as

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Mar 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

Small AI Model Beats Big Ones With Smarter Work

Microsoft has released a new 15‑billion parameter AI that can read pictures and write text while saving time and energy. The model, called Phi‑4‑reasoning‑vision‑15B, can solve math and science questions, read charts, point out buttons on a screen, and even caption photos. It does this while using o

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Mar 05 2026POLITICS

Israel Plans New Attacks on Iran’s Hidden Missile Bunkers

Israel has moved into a second stage of its campaign against Iran, targeting underground missile storage sites. The move follows the first week’s strikes that hit Iranian leaders and sparked a wider regional conflict, with Israel and the U. S. attacking targets in Iran, Lebanon, Iraq and the Gulf.

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Mar 05 2026HEALTH

Fitness Bands Could Spot MS Progression Early

Researchers have found that everyday fitness trackers might signal when multiple sclerosis (MS) is getting worse. The study followed 238 people with MS for about three years, giving them wrist‑worn devices that recorded how much they moved, how long they sat still, and their sleep patterns. Pa

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Mar 05 2026POLITICS

Health Facilities Under Attack in Iran

The World Health Organization confirmed that 13 attacks have targeted health care sites in Iran, and one attack was reported in Lebanon. Four medical workers lost their lives, while 25 others were wounded. During a press briefing, the WHO director‑general said no blame was assigned. He noted that f

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Mar 05 2026BUSINESS

Seafarers Get New Safety Choice Amid Gulf Tensions

A recent shift in policy lets sailors decline voyages through the Middle East Gulf, especially the Strait of Hormuz, when danger spikes. The move follows rising military tensions and incidents that left ships damaged and crew injured or dead since late February. About 300 vessels are currently stuck

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Mar 05 2026CELEBRITIES

Oprah, Friends and Folk‑Inspired Fashion at Paris Runway

The front row of a Chloé show in Paris was crowded with familiar faces, but the real headline was the designer’s message. Chemena Kamali used the venue to highlight “irregularities” and the human touch behind each garment. She wanted fashion to feel more like a memory than a machine, emphasizi

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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

Kroger’s New CEO Sets a Calm Pace for 2026 Sales

Kroger is stepping into a quieter year under its new chief, Greg Foran. Foran, who once led Walmart’s U. S. operations and steered 20 quarters of steady sales growth, took the reins in February after a board‑initiated removal of former boss Rodney McMullen. The company’s latest forecast shows

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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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