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Mar 22 2026POLITICS

A Hospital Hit in Sudan: A Tragic Toll

In the western part of Sudan’s Darfur region, a recent attack on a teaching hospital resulted in at least 64 deaths, including more than a dozen children, according to the World Health Organization. The strike also wounded around 89 people and left the facility unable to operate, officials noted on

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Mar 21 2026HEALTH

TNFR Signals and the Repeat Risks of Heart Block

A new study looks at how certain proteins that react to inflammation might predict future heart attacks. Researchers focused on the TNFR pathway, a set of proteins that can trigger or worsen arterial damage. They found that people who had higher levels of these TNFR proteins were more likely to suff

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Mar 21 2026OPINION

Future Threats From a Misguided Decision

The first month after the air attacks on Iran has exposed several harsh truths. Although many senior Iranian officials were hit, the new supreme leader stands firm and refuses to back down. Reports from various agencies say that Israel’s campaign against the Islamic Republic included targeted killin

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Mar 21 2026TECHNOLOGY

Walmart’s New Digital Price Tags: A Step Toward Convenience or a Costly Mistake?

Walmart is phasing out paper tags that have been a staple on aisles for years. The retail giant plans to roll out electronic labels across U. S. stores within the next twelve months. At present, about 2, 300 Walmart locations already use these digital shelves. Each store carries over 120, 000 items

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Mar 21 2026POLITICS

Oil Prices Rise as Middle East Tensions Grow

Oil prices have climbed sharply, reaching around $120 a barrel amid escalating conflicts in the Middle East. The situation is complicated by threats to shipping lanes, especially through the Strait of Hormuz, where Iranian forces have warned against passing oil tankers. This has pushed U. S. gasolin

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Mar 21 2026POLITICS

Lebanon’s Ramadan Ends Quietly as War Disrupts Eid Celebrations

This year’s Eid al-Fitr in Lebanon didn’t bring the usual excitement. The holiday, which marks the end of Ramadan, was overshadowed by war and displacement. Israel’s strikes and Hezbollah’s involvement have turned a time meant for family gatherings into a scene of hardship. Over a million people ha

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Mar 21 2026POLITICS

How US Leaders Changed Their Story on the Iran War

Early in the conflict, the US aimed to weaken Iran’s military power and nuclear options. Leaders claimed Iran’s weapons could soon reach Europe or even America—though experts and intelligence reports disagreed. They also pushed for Iranian citizens to take control of their government, calling it the

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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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Mar 20 2026OPINION

Journalists on the Front Line: Why Their Stories Matter

In March 2022, a small Ukrainian town saw families fleeing artillery fire. A broken bridge was the only path out of danger, and soldiers helped carry the wounded across twisted concrete. Among those watching was a reporter who had spent years following displaced people in distant lands, from Central

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Mar 20 2026SCIENCE

Energy Plans That Weather Every Storm

Renewable power will drive future energy, but it changes with the weather. Because wind and sun are unpredictable, planners must think ahead of time. A new method looks at many years of weather data instead of just one. It starts with a plan built from a single year, then checks that plan a

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