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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 2026BUSINESS

Target’s New CEO Sets Fresh Growth Plan

The new boss of Target, Michael Fiddelke, announced a bold strategy to revive the retailer’s fortunes. He promised a fresh focus on product quality and store layout, aiming to draw shoppers back into physical locations. To support this shift, the company will lift its capital investment by a quarter

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Mar 03 2026TECHNOLOGY

Samsung’s New Phone Uses 8‑Bit Screens, Not 10‑Bit

Samsung’s newest flagship, the Galaxy S26 Ultra, was first announced with a promise of a 10‑bit display that would bring brighter colors and smoother gradients. A later statement from the company clarified that all three S26 models actually use 8‑bit panels. This means they can show about 16. 7 mill

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Mar 03 2026EDUCATION

Community Fun Day: Schools, Businesses and Kids Come Together

RSU 22 Education Foundation plans a free family gathering on Saturday, March 21, from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. , held at Hampden Academy on Western Ave. The event will showcase local businesses, student projects and community resources in a relaxed setting. The highlight is the Kids Carnival, created by

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Mar 03 2026FINANCE

Saving Smart: How Apps Cut Grocery and Drug Costs

Many shoppers now use a store’s phone app to find the best deals while walking through aisles. The app shows discounts and scans coupons, so each visit can add up to a noticeable yearly saving—more than the cost many people feel they pay in tariffs or other taxes. Stores can offer lower prices becau

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Money Missteps: Denver’s Mental Health Fund Under Scrutiny

A recent audit uncovered that staff at a Denver foundation have spent $28, 000 on meals and drinks over three years, with an additional $3, 000 on pricey cocktails. The foundation was created by voters in 2018 to support mental‑health programs, funded by a city sales tax that added . 25 % to every p

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Mar 03 2026HEALTH

Health Care for All: A Fairer Path

The debate about universal health care often starts with the claim that people’s own choices cause their illnesses, so they should not receive free treatment. That argument is simple but misses the bigger picture. Countries that offer health care to everyone, even if it means waiting for non‑urgent

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Mar 03 2026BUSINESS

Amazon Buys GWU Campus for Tech Hub

Amazon has announced a purchase of the George Washington University campus in Virginia, paying $427 million for the site. The deal gives Amazon the right to build a data‑center or IT facility in Ashburn, Virginia. The university can keep its programs running there for up to five years before the cam

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Mar 03 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Megan Moroney Hits the Top: A New Country Record

A fresh country voice, Megan Moroney, has just broken into the biggest music chart in America. Her newest album, “Cloud 9, ” reached the number‑one spot on the Billboard 200 for the week ending February 26, pulling in about 147, 000 equivalent units across sales, streams and track purchases. That ta

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Mar 03 2026HEALTH

Young People Face Rising Rectal Cancer Rates

"Recent data shows a growing number of people under 65 being diagnosed with colorectal cancer, especially rectal cases. While older adults are seeing fewer cancers, the overall trend is upward across all ages. In fact, rectal tumors now make up almost one‑third of colorectal cases, a jump from 27 %

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