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Mar 31 2026POLITICS

Connecticut Eyes More Control Over Vaccines

The state’s lawmakers are proposing two new bills that would give the public health commissioner more say in how vaccines are recommended and who pays for them. Currently, the commissioner can only set guidelines for children; the new measures would let him or her create adult recommendations too. T

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Mar 31 2026BUSINESS

Fuel Swaps and Energy Scrambles in Asia

Indonesia’s president flew to Tokyo amid a regional rush to find new fuel sources. The Middle East conflict has cut many supplies, and now countries are trading energy to keep their economies running. Jakarta is planning a deal that would bring more liquefied natural gas into Japan while sending liq

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Mar 31 2026ENVIRONMENT

Forest Loss in Indonesia Rises Sharp as Self‑Sufficiency Drives Push Land Clearing

Indonesia’s forests shrank by a striking 66% in 2025, the fastest rate in eight years, according to data from satellite imagery and field checks across 16 provinces. The country’s huge forest area, once one of the world’s richest in biodiversity, is being cleared at an alarming pace as it pursues am

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Mar 31 2026HEALTH

Hospital Prices in Alabama: Are They Really Transparent?

Alabama hospitals face a growing push to show how much they charge patients. The federal government has set rules, but it is unclear if all hospitals follow them. Researchers examined 124 Alabama hospitals listed on the state’s health website. They removed psychiatric and VA centers, leaving 106 ho

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Mar 31 2026CRIME

Appeals Court Reconsiders Former Teacher’s Convictions

The case of a former teacher from Granite Hills High School has taken an unexpected turn after an appellate court decided to overturn some of his convictions. Gerald Lopez, who had worked as an English teacher and coach, was arrested in 2022 when a mother found texts linking her 17‑year‑old daughter

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Mar 31 2026HEALTH

Older People Fear Crime More Than Their Health

Older adults live in a world that is safer than it used to be, yet many of them feel uneasy about being victimised. This unease is called fear of crime (FOC). Studies show that FOC can hurt people’s well‑being. Those who worry about crime often report less happiness, struggle more with everyday

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Mar 31 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Threat to Attack Iran’s Power Plants

President Trump warned that if a deal with Iran does not happen quickly, the U. S. would destroy key Iranian infrastructure such as power plants and water treatment facilities. This statement was posted on his social media account early Monday. The message suggested that the U. S. would end its pres

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Mar 31 2026CRIME

IRS Can Demand Money From Tax Fraud Convict in New Legal Twist

The Seventh Circuit court said the IRS can pursue a civil claim against a person who has already been found guilty of a federal tax crime. The decision follows a Tax Court ruling that allowed the agency to collect $371 million from former tax lawyer Paul Daugerdas under Section 6201(a)(4)(A) of the

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Mar 31 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Cooper’s New Life: Chaos, Family and Rich Neighbors

Jon Hamm says the second season of Apple TV+ show Your Friends and Neighbors will dive into the fallout of his character’s crime spree. Andrew Cooper, a former finance worker who stole from rich neighbors after losing his job, now must juggle guilt, family and the pressure of living double‑duty. H

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Mar 31 2026POLITICS

New Voices on a Dark Topic

A woman who once identified as transgender talks on a popular radio show. She says that big news outlets are not telling the whole story about people who commit violent acts after changing gender. She links these incidents to deeper mental health problems that are ignored when the focus is only on g

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