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Mar 03 2026BUSINESS

New Costco Coming to Montgomery County

A big change is on the way for residents in East County. A new Costco store will open inside a large development called VIVA White Oak. The warehouse will cover about 162, 000 square feet and will be the first big store in a project that spans 280 acres. The site sits close to the Food and Drug Admi

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Evacuations Begin as Middle East Flights Stall

The war that started on Saturday forced many people to stay in the Middle East, and only a few flights are leaving now. UAE airlines like Etihad, Emirates, and FlyDubai started a limited number of trips from Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Most scheduled flights were still canceled: over 90 % of Dubai’s

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

France Plans to Share Nuclear Jets With Allies

France’s president has announced a bold shift in the country’s nuclear policy, saying that France will not only grow its arsenal but also allow other nations to host its nuclear‑armed aircraft for short periods. The move, revealed at a military base that houses France’s submarine fleet, signals a ne

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Senate Race Shifts: Cornyn Faces Fresh Challenges in Texas

The Texas Senate seat once seemed secure for a veteran lawmaker who had risen through the ranks as a key ally of former Senate leader Mitch McConnell. He has long been known for pushing conservative policies while also raising vast sums of money and shaping the state's political landscape. Yet, his

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Parents Win Court Battle Over School Disclosure Rules

The Supreme Court decided not to let California enforce rules that limit when schools can tell parents about a child’s gender identity or require teachers to use a student’s chosen pronouns. A 6‑3 split vote, along ideological lines, allowed a federal judge’s ruling that favors parents who argue

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

U. S. Airstrikes on Iran Face Public Backlash

When President Trump ordered strikes against Iranian targets, many citizens expressed disapproval. A quick survey of over a thousand adults revealed that more people opposed the action than supported it, with 52 percent saying they were against the attacks while only 39 percent backed them. The div

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Mar 03 2026SCIENCE

Clean Water with Tiny Carbon Balls

Carbon quantum dots, or CQDs, are like tiny solar panels that can clean polluted water. They work because their surfaces can be tweaked, and they separate electric charges very well. Scientists have shown that these dots can break down nasty chemicals such as antibiotics, dyes, and phenols with high

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Lebanon Bans Hezbollah Ops as Israel Retaliates for Rocket Attack

Israel’s forces killed a top Hezbollah intelligence officer in an overnight strike, sparking a wave of air raids across Lebanon. The IDF said the target was responsible for gathering and sharing data on Israeli troops, aiding plans for attacks. In response to Hezbollah’s rocket and drone barrage—cla

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Mar 03 2026SPORTS

Lions Trade David Montgomery to Texans for Picks and a Center

The Detroit Lions have sent veteran running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans. In return, they received a fourth‑round draft pick for this year, a seventh‑round pick in 2027, and center Juice Scruggs. Montgomery is 28 years old and has spent the last three seasons sharing the backfield wit

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Life After the Leader: Iran’s New Challenge

Iran is in a strange place. A new leader must take the seat that was held by Ali Khamenei for more than thirty years. The country is still hurt by the 2026 massacre that killed thousands, and its economy is in trouble. People are angry and tired of being told that protests are foreign lies.

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