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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Nuclear Plant in Danger as Fighting Rises

The chief of Russia’s state nuclear company said that the area around Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia power station is becoming riskier for military reasons. He pointed out that the frequency of shelling, drone raids and mortar fire has gone up in recent months. Because of these attacks the industrial

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Greenland's Coalition Shifts as Siumut Leaves the Cabinet

The governing group in Greenland has lost a key partner when Siumut announced it would exit the coalition. The decision comes after the party’s leader warned that two of its ministers had joined Denmark’s parliamentary race without notifying the cabinet. Prime Minister Jens‑Frederik Nielsen expre

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Lebanon Faces Crisis: UN Calls for $325M Aid as War Forces Hundreds of Thousands to Leave Homes

The United Nations has launched a new appeal for $325 million to support Lebanon, which is grappling with the fallout from a recent conflict that has displaced more than 800, 000 people. The appeal was announced by Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres in Beirut, urging that words of support be matched

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Mar 12 2026SPORTS

Italy’s Power Play: Pasquantino’s Triple‑Homer Wins World Baseball Classic

Pasquantino hit three home runs in a single game, a first for the World Baseball Classic. His blasts helped Italy defeat Mexico 9‑1 and secure a spot in the quarterfinals. The win also allowed the United States to advance as the second team from their group. Italy’s victory broke a streak of

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Mar 12 2026SCIENCE

Lanthanide Binding Secrets Revealed by New Ionic Liquid Designs

The study explores how two different chemical groups, diglycolamide (DGA) and carbamoylmethylphosphine oxide (CMPO), affect the way trivalent lanthanide ions stick to specially made ionic liquids. DGA shows a stronger pull on trivalent ions than on tetravalent ones, a surprising trend that stems

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Mar 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

MacBook Neo: Gaming Under the Hood

The new MacBook Neo, powered by Apple’s A18 Pro chip, has sparked curiosity about its gaming chops. A 6‑core CPU, a 5‑core GPU and eight gigabytes of unified memory sound modest, yet reviewers have already shown the machine can juggle everyday tasks with ease. To see how it stacks up against p

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Mar 12 2026SPORTS

Murray’s New Stop and Other Sports Moves

Kyler Murray, the 28‑year‑old quarterback who has spent seven NFL seasons and one playoff game, is heading to the Minnesota Vikings this Thursday for a visit. Fans hoping he will jump to the Steelers instead of staying with his current team are likely disappointed, as the Vikings remain a priority i

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Mar 12 2026SPORTS

USA Keeps World Baseball Classic Dream Alive After Italy’s Upset

The United States has avoided a first‑round exit at the 2026 World Baseball Classic thanks to an unexpected victory by Italy over Mexico. The Italians, who finished the pool with a perfect 4‑0 record, outscored Mexico 9‑1 in Houston’s Daikin Park. That result also secured a spot for the U. S. team,

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Mar 12 2026FINANCE

Oil Prices Soar as Middle East Tensions Rise

Oil markets surged early Thursday, pushing the benchmark Brent crude above $100 a barrel after recent spikes near $120 triggered by attacks on shipping routes. The surge reflects growing worries that supply could be cut off from the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint where about one‑fifth of world oil p

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Mar 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

Alpha Rocket’s Successful Test: A New Step Toward Bigger, Better Flights

Firefly Aerospace’s newest rocket launch proved that the company is ready for a major upgrade. The Alpha flight lifted off from Vandenberg’s Space Launch Complex 2 on March 11, reaching orbit and dropping a test satellite for Lockheed Martin. The mission also tested the rocket’s second‑stage engine

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