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Mar 24 2026ENVIRONMENT

Protesters demand cleaner energy outside big oil gathering

Around 300 people showed up outside the city's biggest energy meeting this week to voice concerns about pollution. Instead of cheering for more oil and gas profits, they chanted slogans like "we need clean air, not another billionaire! " Their signs pointed to health problems they blame on industrie

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Mar 24 2026SPORTS

Big Changes for Seattle's Sports Scene

Seattle just got a huge shake-up in its sports world. The group that owns the NHL team, the Seattle Kraken, has taken over most of Climate Pledge Arena. They’re calling their new umbrella company One Roof Sports and Entertainment. This company will handle the Kraken, the arena, their ice training ce

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Mar 23 2026OPINION

Gas Prices Won’t Rise From the Strait Block

The Iranian forces have shut down the Strait of Hormuz, hoping to hurt America by pushing up fuel costs. But the U. S. relies on oil that passes through this waterway only a little, so American gas should stay stable. Most of the oil that moves through the strait is headed to China, India and Japan,

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Mar 23 2026FINANCE

UK Prepares for Economic Shock as Iran Conflict Rises

The British Prime Minister has called an urgent meeting to discuss how the war in Iran could hurt the UK’s economy. The gathering will include the finance minister and the governor of the Bank of England, with additional ministers on energy and foreign affairs also present. Investors expect another

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Mar 22 2026OPINION

Kids on a Quest: How One Film Shaped a Generation

The 1986 movie “Stand by Me” is more than nostalgia; it is a snapshot of a time when kids could wander freely. A father and his 12‑year‑old daughter watched it together, each child in the film matching her age. The soundtrack, filled with songs from 1959, linked both generations to the same summer m

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Mar 22 2026POLITICS

Group of Seven Stand Up for Energy Flow and Sea Safety

The leaders of the G7 countries gathered on Saturday to say they are ready to act if needed so that energy can keep moving around the world. They also highlighted how crucial it is to protect sea lanes, especially those near the Strait of Hormuz. The ministers from Canada, France, Germany, Italy,

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Mar 21 2026TECHNOLOGY

Future‑Proof Wi‑Fi: The Real Game Changer

The newest wave of wireless tech is called Wi‑Fi 9, and its makers want it to do more than just deliver raw speed. The focus is on steady, dependable connections that let phones, laptops and even VR gear work together smoothly. At a recent tech forum, the company explained that Wi‑Fi 9 will aim f

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Mar 21 2026BUSINESS

Passaic Eyes More Money From Cannabis Factory

The city of Passaic has a rule that stops shops selling weed, but it is ready to let more factories make the product. The council has signed a second letter that supports a company called Integrity One Alternative Care, which wants to build a plant inside Passaic. The firm still needs the state’s fi

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Mar 21 2026FINANCE

Energy Prices Skyrocket as Middle East Conflict Hits Global Supply

The fight in the Middle East has cut a major oil passage, causing worldwide fuel shortages and higher prices. Because of attacks on the Strait of Hormuz, about one‑fifth of global oil and gas can no longer move through that narrow channel. Simultaneously, strikes on energy plants in the region

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Mar 20 2026OPINION

A Costly Trade‑off for “Green” Power

The state’s push to protect the environment has turned into a bargain that hurts both nature and wallets. Solar farms, which cover huge acres of land, often sit on fields that could grow food or support wildlife. In winter the sun is weak, so these panels produce only a fraction of their rated

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