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Source: theguardian.com

‘We thought we were doomed’: Canadian fishers in dramatic rescue after ice shelf floats away

Anglers describe harrowing phone calls to loved ones once ice detached from shores of Georgian Bay in OntarioSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxKevin Fox thought the spring-like temperatures that had temporarily pushed the cold away from south-eastern Ontario meant a good day on for ice fishing, a popular winter pastime in the region.After shifting location because the wind and ice “didn’t feel right” and the fish weren’t biting close to shore, he and a friend joined nearly two dozen others far out on a sheet of ice in Lake Huron. They followed the familiar routine of anyone who spends a day on the ice: they drilled holes, dropped their lines and waited. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-03-09 22:14 MSK
March 9, 2026
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Politics live: Tony Burke to give statement about Iranian footballers; EU to sign defence partnership with Australia

Home affairs minister in Queensland after dramatic night in which five female players were granted asylum. Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSurging oil prices have raised the risk of the Reserve Bank hiking interest rates in a week’s time, economists have warned.Traders bet heavily on interest rate rises on Monday after oil prices surged to US$115 a barrel. Markets expect rates will now stay higher for longer, with one indicator, Australian three-year bond yields, rising to a new record high for the decade.The data … as well as now higher energy prices, means there is still a significant risk of an earlier hike.Her tone had shifted radically … The oil price response [and] the risk that it opened up in their thinking was quite severe.Australia’s core national interest is decided in the Indo-Pacific … This by the sound of it … [is] a friendly nation to Australia, perhaps a Gulf state, that has been on the receiving end of some of the indiscriminate rocket fire from Iran … has asked for our assistance.I think we should consider that request, although we have to carefully consider whether or not we have the capabilities available to contribute and that it would not in any way detract from our own national interests. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-03-09 22:40 MSK
March 9, 2026
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Source: finance.yahoo.com

Headline: Is Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) the Smartest Investment You Can Make Today?

Headline: Is Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) the Smartest Investment You Can Make Today?

Source: Yahoo Finance · Published: 2026-03-08 13:05 MSK
March 9, 2026
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Student Loan Debt Comparison for Borrowers Ages 50 to 61 Shows Surprising Trends

Student Loan Debt Comparison for Borrowers Ages 50 to 61 Shows Surprising Trends

Source: Yahoo Finance · Published: 2026-03-08 13:15 MSK
March 9, 2026
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Source: politico.com

Anthropic sues Trump admin over supply-chain risk label

The AI startup has filed federal lawsuits challenging the unprecedented designation, which prevents the company from working with the U.S. government and threatens its wider business.

Source: POLITICO · Published: 2026-03-09 19:04 MSK
March 9, 2026
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Source: marketwatch.com

Microsoft has a new Anthropic partnership. Will Claude Cowork offer an AI advantage?

Microsoft is evolving its Copilot offering from chatbot to agent through a new arrangement with Anthropic.

Source: MarketWatch.com – Top Stories · Published: 2026-03-09 20:02 MSK
March 9, 2026
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Nvidia’s big GTC event could spark a rally in these 5 stocks

The next generation of AI chips is driving a multibillion-dollar boom in optical interconnects, and Bank of America believes these stocks could be big winners.

Source: MarketWatch.com – Top Stories · Published: 2026-03-09 21:47 MSK
March 9, 2026
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Source: bbc.com

Frost pregnancy tip came from 'good source', ex-Mail journalist tells court

Katie Nicholl denies she got sensitive medical information about the actress though unlawful means.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-03-09 21:44 MSK
March 9, 2026
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Source: bbc.com

RAF jets have taken out two more drones, says Healey

The defence secretary also told MPs that the warship HMS Dragon would set sail for the Mediterranean in the next couple of days.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-03-09 21:49 MSK
March 9, 2026
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Source: theguardian.com

‘We thought we were doomed’: Canadian fishers in dramatic rescue after ice shelf floats away

Anglers describe harrowing phone calls to loved ones once ice detached from shores of Georgian Bay in OntarioSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxKevin Fox thought the spring-like temperatures that had temporarily pushed the cold away from south-eastern Ontario meant a good day on for ice fishing, a popular winter pastime in the region.After shifting location because the wind and ice “didn’t feel right” and the fish weren’t biting close to shore, he and a friend joined nearly two dozen others far out on a sheet of ice in Lake Huron. They followed the familiar routine of anyone who spends a day on the ice: they drilled holes, dropped their lines and waited. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-03-09 22:14 MSK
March 9, 2026
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Source: theguardian.com

Politics live: Tony Burke to give statement about Iranian footballers; EU to sign defence partnership with Australia

Home affairs minister in Queensland after dramatic night in which five female players were granted asylum. Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSurging oil prices have raised the risk of the Reserve Bank hiking interest rates in a week’s time, economists have warned.Traders bet heavily on interest rate rises on Monday after oil prices surged to US$115 a barrel. Markets expect rates will now stay higher for longer, with one indicator, Australian three-year bond yields, rising to a new record high for the decade.The data … as well as now higher energy prices, means there is still a significant risk of an earlier hike.Her tone had shifted radically … The oil price response [and] the risk that it opened up in their thinking was quite severe.Australia’s core national interest is decided in the Indo-Pacific … This by the sound of it … [is] a friendly nation to Australia, perhaps a Gulf state, that has been on the receiving end of some of the indiscriminate rocket fire from Iran … has asked for our assistance.I think we should consider that request, although we have to carefully consider whether or not we have the capabilities available to contribute and that it would not in any way detract from our own national interests. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-03-09 22:40 MSK
March 9, 2026
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Source: finance.yahoo.com

Headline: Is Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) the Smartest Investment You Can Make Today?

Headline: Is Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) the Smartest Investment You Can Make Today?

Source: Yahoo Finance · Published: 2026-03-08 13:05 MSK
March 9, 2026
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Source: finance.yahoo.com

Student Loan Debt Comparison for Borrowers Ages 50 to 61 Shows Surprising Trends

Student Loan Debt Comparison for Borrowers Ages 50 to 61 Shows Surprising Trends

Source: Yahoo Finance · Published: 2026-03-08 13:15 MSK
March 9, 2026
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Source: politico.com

Anthropic sues Trump admin over supply-chain risk label

The AI startup has filed federal lawsuits challenging the unprecedented designation, which prevents the company from working with the U.S. government and threatens its wider business.

Source: POLITICO · Published: 2026-03-09 19:04 MSK
March 9, 2026
Technology News Continue in source
Source: marketwatch.com

Microsoft has a new Anthropic partnership. Will Claude Cowork offer an AI advantage?

Microsoft is evolving its Copilot offering from chatbot to agent through a new arrangement with Anthropic.

Source: MarketWatch.com – Top Stories · Published: 2026-03-09 20:02 MSK
March 9, 2026
Technology News Continue in source
Source: marketwatch.com

Nvidia’s big GTC event could spark a rally in these 5 stocks

The next generation of AI chips is driving a multibillion-dollar boom in optical interconnects, and Bank of America believes these stocks could be big winners.

Source: MarketWatch.com – Top Stories · Published: 2026-03-09 21:47 MSK
March 9, 2026
Technology News Continue in source
Source: bbc.com

Frost pregnancy tip came from 'good source', ex-Mail journalist tells court

Katie Nicholl denies she got sensitive medical information about the actress though unlawful means.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-03-09 21:44 MSK
March 9, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: bbc.com

RAF jets have taken out two more drones, says Healey

The defence secretary also told MPs that the warship HMS Dragon would set sail for the Mediterranean in the next couple of days.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-03-09 21:49 MSK
March 9, 2026
Global News Continue in source