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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Cesar Chavez’s Legacy Shaken by Unsettling Accusations

The story begins with a quiet confession from two women who, as children in the 1970s, suffered repeated abuse at the hands of a man celebrated for his fight for farmworkers. Years later, they spoke up, fearing that revealing the truth would damage a movement they had helped build. In 1966, anoth

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Mar 18 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI Growth Raises Fears of Job Losses and Trust Issues

Lisa Kudrow feels uneasy about how quickly artificial intelligence could change everyday life. She talks with people in the field and hears that AI can be a powerful helper for many tasks, but she worries about the jobs it might replace. If people lose work or cannot support their families, she thin

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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Russia Gains Cash While Oil Prices Soar

Russia has seen a sudden rise in money from selling oil, thanks to U. S. sanctions easing and price spikes caused by the Iran conflict. The U. S. Treasury allowed a short‑term pause on sanctions for Russian oil already loaded onto ships, hoping to keep the market steady. Treasury Secretary Scott Bes

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Mar 18 2026HEALTH

Future‑Ready Health Leaders: Skills for a Changing World

Health leaders today face more than patient care and budgets. They must also build real relationships, guide digital change, and protect the planet. These three abilities—genuine connection, tech savvy, and wide‑view thinking—form the core of tomorrow’s leadership. First, authentic leadersh

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Mar 18 2026HEALTH

Early Menopause Increases Heart Attack Risk for Women

Women who reach menopause before age 40 face a noticeably higher chance of heart attacks throughout their lives. Studies show that these women experience about 40 % more fatal and non‑fatal heart attacks compared to those whose menopause occurs after 40. The risk gap is especially wide for Black wom

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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Oil Trade Opens: U. S. , Venezuela, and the Price Game

The United States has relaxed some rules that once stopped its companies from buying Venezuelan oil. This change comes as global prices climb after Iran stopped shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for oil. The move is meant to boost supply and give U. S. firms a chance to invest in Ve

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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Trump Lets Foreign Ships Carry Oil to Cut Prices

President Trump has temporarily lifted a 100‑year old rule that normally requires U. S. ships to move goods between American ports. The change, lasting 60 days, lets foreign‑flagged vessels haul oil, gas and other products across the country. The law that was rolled back is known as the Jones Act,

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Mar 18 2026SPORTS

Young Driver Faces Suspension After Online Misstep

NASCAR has put 22‑year‑old Daniel Dye on hold for an indefinite period, saying he must complete sensitivity training before racing again. The same decision came from Kaulig Racing, Dye’s team, after they saw his recent social‑media remarks. Dye was running the full 2026 season in the Craftsman Tr

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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Trip Postponed as U. S. , China Tangle Over Hormuz and Iran

The United States has pushed back a planned meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, citing concerns over the ongoing conflict in Iran and the need to address a stalled passage through the Strait of Hormuz. This move shows that Washington may have overestimated its influence in a region where Chin

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Mar 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Disney’s Big Hand‑Off: What Comes Next for Bob Iger

Bob Iger will leave the Disney CEO role on Wednesday, handing it to Josh D’Amaro. The move ends a long tenure that began in 2005, paused for two years, and resumed in 2022. Iger’s return saw him tackle tough issues: the rise of artificial intelligence, labor strikes, and a wave of layoffs across the

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