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Mar 21 2026BUSINESS

Chile’s Copper Boom: New Projects Light the Way

BHP and Freeport-McMoRan have just filed two massive copper projects with Chile’s environmental review board, a clear sign that mining investment is picking up again in the country. The first plan, called “Nueva Concentradora Escondida, ” is worth $5 billion and would replace the aging Los Colorados

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Mar 21 2026TECHNOLOGY

Flights Fly Smarter to Keep the Planet Cool

Google is using artificial intelligence to help airlines fly in a way that reduces the extra heat they add to the planet. Instead of focusing only on carbon dioxide, the company is looking at contrails – those thin white trails that form behind planes. Contrails can act like blankets in the sk

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Mar 21 2026ENVIRONMENT

New Places for Nature Protection in Europe

Scientists have looked beyond the usual parks and reserves to find other lands that could help wildlife survive. They called these places “Other Effective Area‑Based Conservation Measures” or OECMs. The idea is that some areas, even if not officially protected, still play a key role in keeping speci

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Mar 21 2026POLITICS

Celebrity Endorsements Light Up LSU Student Vote

In a surprising twist, the upcoming student government election at Louisiana State University has taken on a Hollywood flair. Candidates for president and vice‑president are now flashing endorsements from well‑known sports figures, turning the campaign into a star‑studded spectacle. The duo of Dari

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Mar 21 2026HEALTH

Cultural Clues: Boosting Long‑Acting PrEP for Latino LGBTQ Men

Latino men who have sex with men across the United States encounter a higher chance of contracting HIV compared to other groups. Even though pre‑exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, can cut HIV risk by more than half, many in this community still face obstacles that keep them from getting the medicatio

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Mar 21 2026SPORTS

Flag Football Showdown: Stars, Drama, and a New Olympic Dream

A new flag‑football tournament has grabbed headlines, pulling together a mix of sports icons and internet personalities. The event, originally slated for Saudi Arabia, was moved to Los Angeles just weeks before it kicks off. Its schedule includes a draft where celebrities such as Logan Paul and form

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Mar 21 2026ENTERTAINMENT

The New Wave of Celebrity‑Driven Audio Romance

Quinn is a young app that lets people pay for audio stories about romance and sex. In late 2025 it added two actors from a hit TV show to create a new series called Ember & Ice. The actors talk about love, fight and secret meetings while the listeners imagine themselves in the scene. Quinn’

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Mar 21 2026POLITICS

France tightens digital rules after accidental carrier leak

A French naval officer’s morning run turned into a security headache last month when their Strava jogging app broadcast the location of the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle. While the ship’s deployment was already public knowledge, the app’s data let journalists pinpoint its exact position in the

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Mar 21 2026SPORTS

Rays Pitcher Back in Action After Long Wait

Shane McClanahan is finally stepping back onto the mound for a real game after months of watching from the sidelines. Last spring, he pitched five clean innings against the Red Sox, only to face a sudden setback—a strange triceps nerve issue that wiped out his entire 2024 season. This year, he’s det

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Mar 21 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Save money while catching March Madness, Survivor 50 and the new Yellowstone spin-off

Paramount+'s latest offer drops the monthly fee to just $2. 99 for new and returning customers, but only until March 31. The timing lines up with three big shows: the NCAA basketball tournament, the 50th season of Survivor, and Marshals, a new Yellowstone spin-off. Viewers can watch the first two ro

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