VOL. 2026 · NO. 079 WINCHESTER, MASSACHUSETTS FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026

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Technology

Amazon acquires Rivr, maker of a stair-climbing delivery robot

Amazon and Jeff Bezos had previously invested in the startup. The deal signals the e-commerce giant's interest in doorstep delivery.
TechCrunch
U.S. Politics · Also Worth Reading

Farage pauses Cameo account for security reasons, says Reform UK

It comes after a Guardian investigation suggests the party leader recorded supportive messages for a convicted rioter and a neo-Nazi event.
BBC News
Science · Also Worth Reading

The Salt Path author confirms she wrote secret first book - despite claiming to be debut writer

Raynor and Moth Winn published a book they hoped would help get them out of debt, the BBC confirms.
BBC News

No additional world stories in this edition.

Trump makes Pearl Harbor remark in meeting with Japan's PM

President Trump compared US strikes on Iran to the deadly 1941 Japanese attack and declaration of war as part of World War Two.
BBC News