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May 22 2026POLITICS

Big Money and Hidden Players in Argentina’s River Project

Argentina is about to pick a company to manage the Paraná River for 25 years, a deal worth up to $10 billion. This waterway is key for moving most of the country’s farm goods to global markets. The race is tight between two groups: one led by Jan De Nul from Belgium, which already runs the river, an

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May 20 2026POLITICS

Energy Projects Get a Boost When Permits Are Clear

Energy projects across the United States can move faster if the rules for getting permits are made simpler and more reliable. Even when politics is heated, many lawmakers agree that better permitting would help build new power plants and offshore wind farms. If the current Congress acts before its t

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May 20 2026BUSINESS

Power Plants Face a Costly Gamble: Gas or the Future?

Energy companies are investing heavily in natural gas power plants, betting they’ll stay profitable for decades. But here’s the catch—renewable energy is getting cheaper by the year, and soon, running a new gas plant might cost more than powering it. Gas plants once looked like a smart upgrade from

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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Argentina Cuts Ties With WHO to Claim Health Independence

Argentina has officially ended its membership in the World Health Organization, a move announced by Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno after the government had notified the UN a year earlier. The decision follows President Javier Milei’s pledge to protect “health sovereignty, ” which he says was compromi

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Mar 15 2026FINANCE

Oil and Markets: A Week of Big Warnings

Energy leaders say a new oil shortage could hit soon, sparking worry among investors. The big banks are tightening rules on how much money can leave investment funds, which could slow the flow of capital into markets. One top banker has raised his outlook for oil prices, hinting that the marke

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Feb 10 2026FINANCE

Argentina’s Markets Face Political Crosswinds

Argentina’s stock index fell by about two percent after a brief rise, showing that traders are uneasy amid recent political moves. The country’s lawmakers are debating a new labor law pushed by President Javier Milei, which could change how workers and companies interact. At the same time, aut

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Jan 08 2026HEALTH

Breathing Trouble: How Energy Poverty Hits Kids' Health Hard

Energy poverty is a big deal. It's not just about having lights at night. It's about health, the environment, and making sure everyone has a fair shot at a good life. For kids under five in some of the world's poorest countries, it's a serious problem. They're breathing in dirty air from cooking fir

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Dec 27 2025EDUCATION

Argentina's Bold Education Shake-Up: What's Changing?

Argentina is in the middle of a big education overhaul. President Javier Milei's government wants to change how education works in the country. The main idea is to give families more control over their kids' schooling. A new law could make homeschooling legal and let parents have a say in who runs s

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Dec 10 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Dangers of Energy Drinks: A Wake-Up Call

Energy drinks are often seen as a quick fix for tiredness. But they can be risky. A healthy man in his 50s from the UK found this out the hard way. He drank eight energy drinks every day. This led to a stroke and very high blood pressure. His blood pressure was 254/150 mmHg. That's way above the hea

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Oct 28 2025POLITICS

Milei's Mixed Crypto Message: What's Next for Argentina?

Argentina's President Javier Milei and his party, La Libertad Avanza (LLA), secured a significant victory in the 2025 midterm elections. However, the crypto world isn't popping the champagne just yet. Milei has been a vocal supporter of crypto, calling central banks a "scam" and praising Bitcoin as

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