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Mar 11 2026POLITICS

The First Step Toward a Global Law on Crimes Against Humanity

A two‑week gathering in New York marked the start of a long journey to write a treaty that would make crimes against humanity punishable under international law. The meeting, called the first Preparatory Committee (PrepCom I), ran from January 19 to 30 and set up the framework for a later diplomatic

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Mar 11 2026POLITICS

Penn Faces Court on Antisemitism Probe Records Request

The University of Pennsylvania is in a legal tug‑of‑war over a federal request for detailed lists about Jewish employees. A judge will decide if the school must comply with a subpoena issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The EEOC says that antisemitic incidents on campus—suc

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Mar 11 2026FINANCE

Stablecoins, AI and a Possible 60% Upswing for Circle

Circle’s stock has already jumped more than a hundred percent after reporting better-than‑expected earnings, and analysts think it could climb even higher. A brokerage team led by Gautam Chhugani rates the shares as “outperform” and sets a price target of $190, implying a potential rise of about six

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Mar 07 2026EDUCATION

State Schools Get a Boost as Lawmakers Shift Funds

The Utah Legislature has wrapped up its 2026-2027 budget for public schools, choosing to reallocate money in a way that mirrors moves made in higher education the previous year. In 2025, state universities were required to divert a portion of their budgets toward high‑value fields like health care a

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Mar 07 2026POLITICS

Social Media Scrutiny Hits Texas Senate Candidate

A 36‑year‑old state representative has just secured the Democratic nomination for Texas Senate, but his online history is now under fire. The candidate, who has amassed more than two million followers on Instagram and 1. 6 million on TikTok, used his digital presence to win over voters during the

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Mar 07 2026BUSINESS

Big Y’s 90‑Year Road to Expansion

The Big Y grocery chain, now nine decades old, is looking ahead to a future with more stores and smarter technology. In West Springfield’s busiest outlet, shoppers can choose between self‑service checkouts that offer AI help or a friendly cashier. The AI assists by looking up product codes and guidi

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Mar 07 2026POLITICS

Science and Democracy Rally in Kane County

Local groups plan a protest on Saturday to defend science and democratic values. The event will start at 10 a. m. outside the Kane County Circuit Clerk’s Office and run until 11:30 a. m. The organizers include Indivisible Fox Valley Rising, Fox Valley Activists, Batavia Democrats, Geneva Democrats,

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Mar 07 2026SCIENCE

Exciting Advances in Tiny Pathogens and Their Medicines

The editorial team has opened a new section that shines a light on cutting‑edge studies about bacteria, their biology and the drugs we use against them. They invite readers to explore a collection of papers that push the boundaries of what we know about how microbes work. Each article offers f

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Mar 06 2026POLITICS

Closed Meetings Block Budget Cuts in Elmhurst

Elmhurst’s finance committee, tasked with trimming the city budget, has spent most of its time in private sessions. Since late January, about two‑thirds of the committee’s hours have been closed to the public. In total, members met privately for roughly three and a half hours while only two hours we

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Mar 06 2026FINANCE

Flutter Entertainment Still Looks Good to Analysts

Jefferies analyst James Wheatcroft kept his “Buy” recommendation for Flutter Entertainment, setting a target of $210. 00 in a new report. The analyst focuses on the consumer‑cyclical market, covering companies such as Entain plc and The Gym. According to a data service, Wheatcroft’s past picks earne

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