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Mar 26 2026BUSINESS

Summer Travel Slows as Middle East Tension Spreads

The fight between Iran and its enemies has made people rethink early‑summer trips, especially to islands like Cyprus and Greece that depend on beach tourists. When U. S. and Israeli forces struck Iran at the end of February, Cyprus was just opening its doors after a quiet winter. A few days later,

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Mar 26 2026POLITICS

Malaysia Secures Safe Passage for Its Ships Through the Hormuz Strait

The Malaysian Prime Minister spoke on television after talks with leaders from Iran, Egypt, Turkey and other countries. He said Malaysian ships can now cross the Strait of Hormuz safely. He thanked Iran’s president for allowing the passage. The Malaysian government plans to release oil tankers an

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Mar 26 2026BUSINESS

AI Helper Takes the Lead in Mental Health Care

Blossom Health has secured a fresh $20 million to grow its AI “copilot” that assists psychiatrists. The investment came from Headline and partners such as Village Global, TA Ventures, Operator Partners, and Correlation Ventures. The deal also brought Headline co‑founder Mathias Schilling onto the co

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Mar 26 2026BUSINESS

Global Trade’s New Path: What the WTO Director‑General Says

The leader of the World Trade Organization spoke at a big meeting in Cameroon. She said the old way of doing trade is gone for good. Countries must plan new rules for a future that looks very different. Most trade still follows WTO rules—about 72 percent. A bright point is the rise of trad

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Mar 26 2026POLITICS

Tax Plan Targets Vacation Homes, Not Real Issues

A city council member has a habit of blaming outsiders for problems. The latest plan is called an “empty homes tax. ” It aims to make owners of unused houses pay extra money. The city faces a shortage of affordable homes and wants more revenue. The tax would hit people who own houses but ra

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Mar 26 2026BUSINESS

Tuk‑Tuk Drivers Shut Down as Fuel Costs Skyrocket

The streets of Mogadishu feel quieter now that many tuk‑tuk operators have pulled their vehicles out of service. Rising fuel prices, tied to the ongoing tensions in Iran that choke oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz, have made it impossible for these small three‑wheelers to stay profitable. Pa

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Mar 26 2026HEALTH

Nurses on the Front Lines of Conflict and Crisis

In war‑torn areas, nurses are the first responders who step into danger and chaos. Their job is not just to treat injuries; they also coordinate care, educate patients, and keep calm when everything else is falling apart. But in places like Palestine, where fighting has lasted for decades, the

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Mar 26 2026FINANCE

Micron’s Stock Soars After AI‑Driven Earnings Boost

The chipmaker Micron Technology has seen its shares jump, spurred by a strong earnings report that tied closely to the growing demand for AI and cloud computing hardware. A recent analyst praised the company’s low forward price‑to‑earnings ratio, highlighting its potential for continued growth.

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Mar 26 2026SCIENCE

Ethanol Nanobubbles: Tiny Gases, Big Surprises

Nanobubbles are minuscule gas pockets that can stay alive for a long time in water, thanks to their charged surfaces. Scientists have not looked much at how these bubbles behave in other liquids, like ethanol. In this study, researchers used two techniques: infrared absorption spectroscopy (IRAS) an

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Mar 26 2026TECHNOLOGY

Deepfake X‑Rays: Even Experts Can’t Tell the Difference

In a recent experiment, medical image specialists were tested on their ability to spot fake X‑ray pictures created by artificial intelligence. The study used 264 images, split evenly between real scans and computer‑made ones. Participants came from twelve hospitals in six countries and ranged from f

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