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Mar 23 2026BUSINESS

EU‑Mercosur Deal Starts May 1, But Only Partly

The European Union and the South American group Mercosur have agreed that their trade pact will begin to work on a provisional basis from May 1. This means the main parts of the agreement will be active for EU countries and those Mercosur members who have finished their approval steps by the end o

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Mar 22 2026POLITICS

Education Department Faces Big Fight Over Its Future

A year ago, a former president signed an order that told the Education Secretary to start shutting down the department and hand its powers back to states. The goal was to make education more local, a plan that many conservatives have pushed for long time. The secretary said her main job was to “p

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Mar 21 2026POLITICS

Ukraine steps up drone security help in the Middle East

A team of 228 Ukrainian experts is now working across the Middle East to set up better ways to stop drones from causing trouble. Their goal isn’t just training—it’s about making sure countries in the region can handle drone threats without foreign help in the long run. At the same time, talks are he

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Mar 18 2026SCIENCE

Risk of Chikungunya Returns to French Polynesia

The chikungunya virus has come back in some overseas areas of France and on the mainland, which worries health officials about a possible spread to French Polynesia. Scientists studied how people mix in the islands and found that certain patterns could let the virus travel more easily. For exa

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Feb 23 2026POLITICS

Education Dept. Outsources Jobs to State and Health Agencies

The U. S. Department of Education has begun handing over parts of its work to other federal bodies, a move that aims to reduce the size and reach of the education agency. Two new agreements were announced, each giving a different department specific duties that used to belong to Education. One part

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Feb 17 2026POLITICS

Canada and India: Strengthening Economic Ties

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to visit India soon. This trip is part of a bigger plan to boost trade between the two countries. The visit is scheduled for early March, with Carney likely spending March 1-2 in New Delhi. Carney's visit comes at a time when Canada is looking to expand it

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Feb 14 2026BUSINESS

Funko's Financial Flexibility Gets a Boost

Funko is making some big moves to keep their financial game strong. They just tweaked their credit deal, pushing the due date to the end of 2027. This isn't just about extra time; it's about giving them room to grow and breathe. The company had to make some adjustments to the terms, but it seems li

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Feb 14 2026POLITICS

Unseen Costs: Trump's Deportation Deals Under Scrutiny

The Trump administration's strategy to deport immigrants to third countries has come under fire for its high costs and questionable benefits. Senate Democrats have released a report highlighting the financial burden on American taxpayers, with over $32 million spent on sending around 300 individuals

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Feb 13 2026BUSINESS

US and Taiwan Team Up to Make Trade Easier

The US and Taiwan have just made a big trade deal. This deal makes things cheaper to buy and sell between the two places. Taiwan will cut down on taxes for almost all US goods. They will also buy a lot more stuff from the US. This includes things like gas, airplanes, and power equipment. The deal i

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Jan 27 2026POLITICS

Peace Talks: The Big Hurdle in Ukraine

The U. S. , Russia, and Ukraine are in talks to end the war. The main sticking point is territory. Other issues like security and economy are mostly settled. But territory is tricky. It needs everyone to compromise. The U. S. Ambassador to NATO, Matt Whitaker, talked about this on a show. He said p

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