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Mar 19 2026ENVIRONMENT

Southern California’s Clean Transport Jobs at Risk Without State Action

Southern California isn’t just following the electric vehicle trend—it’s driving it. The region has turned itself into a hub for clean transportation, with companies making batteries, electric trucks, and even solar-powered cars. The Port of San Diego is spending millions to switch from diesel to el

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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Alaska’s New Home: How Ukrainian Families Are Shaping the State

The first wave of Ukrainian refugees arrived in Alaska almost four years ago, fleeing a war that had left millions homeless. From the start, the state acted quickly to open its doors and welcome these newcomers. Volunteers from churches, businesses, nonprofits, and local governments came together to

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Mar 17 2026SCIENCE

Bright Sky Flash Shakes Ohio and Pennsylvania

A bright streak across the morning sky startled people in Western Pennsylvania and parts of Ohio. The light, described by locals as a “daylight fireball, ” appeared at about 9 a. m. and was followed by a loud boom that made buildings vibrate. Scientists confirmed the event was caused by a small ast

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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

New Lives on the Field: Iranian Athletes in Exile

Iranian sports stars who left their country face sudden upheaval. One former futsal player, after being photographed playing with men and without a hijab in Switzerland, learned she could no longer return home. She lost family ties, safety and even her pet, and now lives in a new country where she m

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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

Belgium Faces Former Diplomat Over Congo Leader’s 1961 Killing

A court in Brussels has decided that a former Belgian diplomat must stand trial for his role in the 1961 murder of Patrice Lumumba, Congo’s first prime minister. The case is a final effort to clarify the unclear events that led to Lumumba’s death, which remains controversial decades later. Lumumb

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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

Spy Firm Visit Sparks Slovenian Election Fears

Slovenia’s political scene stirs after reports that a private Israeli intelligence company may have met with the opposition leader just before the country’s election. A group of journalists and activists say that representatives from the firm, known for its work in high‑profile investigations, flew

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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

Spain's King Faces the Shadows of History

For the first time, Spain’s royal family has openly talked about the country’s colonial past. During a recent visit to Madrid’s archaeology museum, King Felipe VI admitted that colonial laws often failed to protect Indigenous people. He pointed out that forced labor, stolen land, and violence were r

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Mar 16 2026HEALTH

Resilience Helps Musicians Beat Hidden Childhood Stress

Musicians sometimes suffer from a rare problem called musician’s dystonia, where their hands or arms suddenly act out of control while playing. It is a task‑specific disorder that can affect up to one in every hundred professional players, and doctors still do not know all the reasons it happens.

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Mar 15 2026POLITICS

A Shift in Plans: Iranian Soccer Players Head Home

Three Iranian women's soccer players have chosen to return to their home country after initially seeking refuge in Australia. This decision comes after Australia granted humanitarian visas to seven players from the team, who expressed fears of facing persecution back in Iran. The players' concerns s

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Mar 14 2026CRYPTO

Wozniak’s Crypto Gamble: A Quick Dive into a Failed Token

Steve “Woz” Wozniak, the well‑known co‑founder of Apple, once joined a venture called Efforce that promised to change how people invest in energy‑saving projects. The idea was simple: register a project, sell tokens to the public, and give holders energy credits that would pay off as efficiency impr

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