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California has no clear defense against Iran's 'naturally stealthy' drones - SFGATE
general 2026/03/13 02:15:36

California has no clear defense against Iran's 'naturally stealthy' drones - SFGATE

An FBI warning alerted California officials about a drone threat. Experts weighed in.

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Trump bragged about low gas prices. The Iran conflict has him doing an about-face - AP News
general 2026/03/13 01:16:00

Trump bragged about low gas prices. The Iran conflict has him doing an about-face - AP News

Oil and gas prices have spiked with the war in Iran. That has President Donald Trump pivoting from bragging about low gas prices, to now saying oil prices make the country “a lot of money" because of its oil production. Trump’s desire to flex America’s muscle…

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WA estate tax: Lawmakers roll back rate increase, fearing wealth exodus - The Seattle Times
general 2026/03/12 23:53:27

WA estate tax: Lawmakers roll back rate increase, fearing wealth exodus - The Seattle Times

On the last day of the legislative session, lawmakers approved an expedited measure intended to soften last year’s sharp increase in the top estate tax rates.

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Democrats are trouncing Republicans in state elections since Trump took office - Politico
general 2026/03/12 23:02:04

Democrats are trouncing Republicans in state elections since Trump took office - Politico

Voter turnout in state elections over the last 14 months has Republicans concerned as the midterms approach.

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1 person killed in Old Dominion University shooting; suspect dead and identified by law enforcement sources - CBS News
general 2026/03/12 22:27:56

1 person killed in Old Dominion University shooting; suspect dead and identified by law enforcement sources - CBS News

The suspect, who was killed following the shooting, had previously been imprisoned for several years for trying to support ISIS, the FBI said.

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Iran-linked hackers take aim at US and other targets, raising risk of cyberattacks during war - AP News
general 2026/03/12 21:52:00

Iran-linked hackers take aim at US and other targets, raising risk of cyberattacks during war - AP News

Pro-Iranian hackers are targeting sites in the Middle East and starting to stretch into the United States during the war. Hackers supporting Iran claimed responsibility for a significant cyberattack against a U.S. medical device company. They’ve also tried to…

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