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Jun 11 2026BUSINESS

Bahrain Route on Hold: AirAsia X Delays Flight Plans

AirAsia X has pushed back the start of its new flight that would connect Kuala Lumpur with Bahrain and then to London’s Gatwick airport. The airline originally wanted to launch the service in June, but worries about fighting in the Middle East have forced it to wait until at least August or Septembe

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Jun 11 2026SCIENCE

Boosting CO₂ Capture with a Tweaked Cobalt MOF

A new approach shows how small changes in the way a cobalt‑based metal‑organic framework (MOF) is made can lead to much higher amounts of carbon dioxide being trapped. The key idea is to remove a common impurity, Co(OH)₂, that normally blocks the tiny pores of the material. By cleaning up the synthe

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Jun 11 2026FINANCE

AI and Money: What Jobs Will Stay Strong

In today’s world, computers are changing how banks and companies keep track of money. Instead of taking away every job, the machines are moving people to new tasks that need human insight and judgment. People who used to fill out spreadsheets can now help decide which projects are worth the money

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Jun 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

Finance Teams Move Past Excel with AI‑Powered Planning

The long‑standing habit of using spreadsheets for budgeting and forecasting is finally being challenged. A major cloud software company has introduced a new AI feature that promises to replace the messy cycle of pulling data into Excel, sharing copies, and losing track of the original source. The so

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Jun 11 2026SPORTS

Celtic’s New Target: A Free‑Scoring French Forward

The Scottish club is in a bidding war for Elias Filet, a 24‑year‑old striker who recently signed with FC Aarau on a free transfer. Filet’s journey began in French academies before moving to Sochaux, where he could not secure regular first‑team minutes. A loan spell in Luxembourg saw him score 20 goa

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Jun 11 2026SPORTS

A Star‑Studded Conversation: Michael J. Fox and Caleb Williams

Michael J. Fox, known worldwide for his roles in film and his work with Parkinson’s research, recently shared a surprising encounter with the Chicago Bears’ rookie quarterback. During a podcast episode hosted by Chris Simms, Fox explained that just before the NFC Championship game he ran into the ac

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Jun 11 2026POLITICS

Baton Rouge Builds a Police‑Federal Hub to Fight Gangs, Not Immigration

The city council decided to accept a $1. 16 million grant that will let federal agents work side‑by‑side with local police in a new gang‑crime task force. The proposal sparked worry among residents who feared it could lead to ICE raids or other immigration enforcement actions in Baton Rouge. P

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Jun 11 2026CRIME

Mom Charged After Alleged Plan to Poison Kids in Car

A woman from Oregon is facing three counts of first‑degree attempted murder after she allegedly tried to fill her family car with exhaust fumes while her three preschoolers were inside. The mother, 32, was said to have convinced the children that they were having a sleepover and then turned on the e

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Jun 11 2026WEATHER

Heat Wave Hits Bay Area: Fire Risks Rise

San Francisco is set to see a sudden heat surge, with Thursday’s temperature climbing to 82 degrees—over two dozen degrees above the usual average. Coastal towns will stay mild, but valleys may hit 90s and higher places could reach near triple digits. The weather pattern that separates the coast fro

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Jun 11 2026POLITICS

Fuel Rationing Hits Sevastopol After Drone Attacks

Sevastopol’s governor announced that fuel delivery trucks could not reach the city, delaying the distribution of rationed petrol. The setback follows a series of Ukrainian drone strikes that targeted supply routes and the city’s infrastructure. The governor noted that public transport, utilities, em

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