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Middle East crisis live: Israel strikes Tehran; Netanyahu suggests need for ‘ground component’ in Iran war | US-Israel war on Iran
Interim summary Hello and welcome to our live coverage of events in the Middle East. If you are just joining us, here is a quick recap of the latest developments: Israel pounded Tehran with airstrikes on Friday as Iranians marked Nowruz, or the Persian New Year. Activists reported hearing strikes around Iran’s capital. The attacks occurred a day after Israel…
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Snake found on Telangana Assembly premises
Traffic constable holds the snake found on Telangana Assembly Hyderabad: A snake was found on the premises of the Telangana Assembly on Friday, March 20, while the Budget Session was underway, creating panic among the staff and visitors. The snake was spotted near the media point. However, a traffic constable stationed there reacted quickly and caught hold of the snake.…
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This Cotton Candy Planet Is So Weird Even James Webb Can’t See Inside
The ultra-low-density planet Kepler-51d is surrounded by the thickest layer of haze found on a planet yet, according to a new study that used NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to take a deeper look at the “super-puff” planet. The haze makes discerning the chemical elements in the planet’s atmosphere — and any clues to the planet’s formation — challenging. Credit:…
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Balancing sitting and movement may lower the risk for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: During pregnancy, women can reduce their risk of developing a hypertensive disorder by nearly 30% by limiting sedentary time to no more than eight hours a day and increasing light, everyday physical activity to at least…
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Iran war-induced fertilizer shortage threatens farm state Republicans
Garrett Mauch spreads manure as fertilizer on fields at his family’s farm in Lamar, Colorado, on January 21, 2026. RJ Sangosti | The Denver Post Via Getty Images | Denver Post | Getty Images The Strait of Hormuz shutdown caused by the war in Iran is jacking up fertilizer prices, hitting farmers in their pocketbooks and threatening to raise food…
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‘Project Hail Mary’ book vs movie: The 4 major differences I noticed in Ryan Gosling’s sci-fi blockbuster
“Project Hail Mary” feels primed to be one of 2026’s big blockbuster moments. In the run-up to release, Phil Lord and Christopher Miller’s adaptation of Andy Weir’s novel has landed rave reviews (just check out those Rotten Tomatoes scores), and having been lucky enough to see it twice already, I’d echo everything that’s being said: it’s a real winner, and…
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Eid Wishes & Quotes: 95+ Happy Eid-ul-Fitr Messages, Greetings, Wishes and Quotes for a Joyous Eid on 2026 |
Eid-ul-Fitr—known as the “Festival of Breaking the Fast”—arrives like a warm embrace after Ramadan’s 29-30 days of dawn-to-dusk fasting, spiritual discipline, and self-reflection. In 2026, Eid-ul-Fitr falls either on March 20 or March 21 (depending on the Moon sighting). For the unversed, Eid-ul-Fitr is more than sweets and new clothes; it’s victory’s celebration. Rooted in 7th-century Arabia, the Prophet Muhammad…
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ECI asks Bengal for report on bonus to civic volunteers
Kolkata: The Election Commission on Thursday, March 19, sought a report from the West Bengal government after it announced the grant of an ad hoc bonus to civic volunteers under both the West Bengal Police and Kolkata Police, as well as village police volunteers under the West Bengal Police, for the financial year 2025-26. The announcement was made through a…
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Beyond weight loss—how the GLP-1 story is evolving
Kendra Pierre-Louis: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Kendra Pierre-Louis, in for Rachel Feltman. In early March the U.S. Food and Drug Administration sent a warning letter to Novo Nordisk, the maker of Ozempic and Wegovy, saying the company had failed to disclose potential risks associated with taking these drugs. The agency alleged that Novo Nordisk failed to properly report…
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Israel denies ‘dragging’ US into war – as it happened | US-Israel war on Iran
Key events 11m ago UAE arrests members of Iran-linked ‘terrorist network’: state media 2h ago Damage from Iranian strikes on gas facilities will take years to repair, says Qatar 4h ago Japan tried to explain to Trump that it cannot join his Iran war due to its US-drafted constitution 4h ago Iran fires at Israel after Netanyahu boasts of war…
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