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Apr 25 2026SPORTS

Los Angeles 2028: Tech‑Powered Games for Fans Everywhere

The 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympics are coming up in Los Angeles, and the focus is on how technology can bring the event to viewers worldwide. The chief marketing officer for LA28 explained that his past work with customer journeys and fan engagement—both in the real world and online—has equ

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Apr 25 2026BUSINESS

Immersive Tech Joins a Brand‑Building Agency

The Many, an agency that helps companies invite people into their ideas, has taken a big step by buying most of CatalystXR, an Australian studio that makes VR, AR and large‑scale interactive experiences. Jamie Gilroy, the founder of CatalystXR, will now lead the new partnership as a partner who focu

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Apr 25 2026POLITICS

Trump Hits Chinese Refinery Over Iranian Oil Ahead of China Visit

President Trump’s latest move hits a major Chinese oil plant, the Hengli Petrochemical refinery in Dalian, for dealing with Iranian crude. The decision follows his earlier warning that he would add secondary sanctions to companies and nations trading with Iran, aiming to weaken the Iranian economy.

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Apr 25 2026CRIME

Teen Beaten for Saying No: A Warning About Online Hate

A video filmed on a New York City sidewalk shows a 14‑year‑old boy violently attack a 15‑year‑old girl after she declined his request for her phone number. The boy’s forceful action caused the girl to suffer a concussion and be rushed to the hospital. Her mother described the incident as “outright a

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Apr 25 2026SPORTS

Spring Game Shows Razorbacks’ Future on the Field

The Arkansas football spring workout, dubbed the “Spring Kickoff, ” will take place Saturday at 2 p. m. in Reynolds Razorback Stadium after a free concert by local artist Justin Moore. The event is not televised but can be heard on the Razorback Sports Network. Coaches have split the team into Red

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Apr 25 2026FINANCE

New Oriental Shares Eyes a Bright Future Despite Rough Quarter

Guotai Haitong keeps its positive stance on New Oriental Education & Technology Group, setting a target price of HK$52. 26 even as the stock slipped to HK$41. 96 last week. The general market mood leans toward a “Strong Buy” consensus, with analysts averaging a target of €6. 23 for the company’s

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Apr 25 2026FINANCE

Canada’s Budget Deficit Grows to $25. 5 Billion in Early 2026

Canada’s government now reports a larger shortfall for the first eleven months of the 2025/26 fiscal year, with expenses outpacing income by C$25. 55 billion – an increase from the C$19. 27 billion recorded in the same span last year. The rise comes mainly from a 2. 1 percent jump in program spen

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Apr 25 2026TECHNOLOGY

Batteries Join Gas Plants to Power AI and Data Centers

Data centers need reliable power for AI tasks like training models. To meet this demand, companies are pairing fast-responding batteries with slower natural gas generators. This combo helps fill sudden energy gaps that gas plants can't handle alone. Batteries discharge power quickly, protect gas tur

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Apr 25 2026POLITICS

China’s AI Race Raises Questions About Fair Play and Theft

The U. S. government recently accused China of running large-scale operations to steal AI technology from American companies. Instead of building their own advanced systems, Chinese firms are said to be copying and reusing output from American AI models, a practice known as "model distillation. " Wh

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Apr 25 2026POLITICS

U. S. Justifies Iran Strikes as Long-Running Defense, Sparking Legal and Political Debate

The U. S. government recently argued that its military strikes against Iran weren’t a new conflict but part of an old one. According to top legal officials, these actions were taken to protect Israel and prevent Iran from gaining nuclear weapons. The strikes began in late February, killing Iran’s le

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