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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 24 2026HEALTH

Nevada Health Plans Miss a Key Piece: No PPO Options

Nevada’s health marketplace offers only narrow‑network plans, leaving residents without Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) choices. This gap hurts people with chronic illnesses who need frequent specialist care and expensive medications. Without PPOs, patients must travel within tight geograp

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Mar 24 2026POLITICS

Steyer’s Silence on Newsom Sparks Debate

Tom Steyer, a billionaire running for California governor, faced backlash after he avoided giving a grade to current Governor Gavin Newsom during an interview. The question was simple: what letter would Steyer assign to Newsom’s performance over his two terms? Instead, he replied that people have co

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Mar 23 2026ENVIRONMENT

Mining’s Hidden Threat: Heavy Metals in Central India’s Water

The Bailadila iron ore mines in Chhattisgarh aren’t just digging up iron—they’re stirring up trouble in the water. Researchers tested 62 water sources (15 springs and 47 groundwater wells) across four river basins twice a year, before and after the monsoon. What they found wasn’t just murky water bu

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Mar 22 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tech Moves: From Military AI to Courtroom Drama

Palantir has just secured a major win with the Pentagon, installing its AI platform Maven across all branches of the military. The system scans data from many sources to spot threats, and the deal could lock in steady funding for the company after a $10 billion Army contract. Meanwhile, NVIDIA’s

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Mar 22 2026POLITICS

Missing Butcher Holds Family Hope After Complex Strike

A young Iranian butcher who had worked for two decades finally opened his own shop just before the Persian New Year. He was last seen after a double strike hit the commercial complex where his shop sat, destroying homes, stores and a laundry floor. Every day since, two of his older brothers have sco

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Mar 22 2026HEALTH

Covid’s Hidden Lessons: What We Learned and Forgot

The pandemic’s most devastating moments unfolded behind closed hospital doors, where patients fought for breath on machines while loved ones waited outside. Those quiet scenes were rarely captured by the media, so many people only saw the pandemic through indirect signs—empty streets with ambulances

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Mar 21 2026OPINION

A New Call to Welcome

In Utah, the debate over how to treat newcomers has reached a tipping point. A handful of strict immigration laws were introduced in the state legislature but failed to pass, showing that many lawmakers are reluctant to follow President Trump’s hard‑line approach. Religious teachings offer a c

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Mar 21 2026OPINION

Men Helping Men: Why Boys Should Talk About Period Pain

In a quiet classroom, a young boy asked his mother what she studied. She answered: “I study the pain that comes with periods. ” Instead of scoffing, he said, “That must make it hard for girls to focus. ” This simple reply shows that boys can care about menstrual pain, yet society rarely lets them sp

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Mar 21 2026POLITICS

Hungary braces for US visit as election tension rises

In less than a month, Hungary will hold an election that could shake up the country’s political scene. The foreign minister confirmed that a top U. S. official plans to visit Budapest around the same time. The trip seems timed to show support for the current prime minister, who is facing his toughes

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