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Apr 13 2026SPORTS

Crypto. com Fuels UFC’s White House Showdown with $1 Million CRO Bonus

Crypto. com is set to co‑present UFC Freedom 250 on June 14, a day that doubles as the United States’ 250th anniversary. The exchange has announced a hefty $1 million bonus pool, to be paid in its CRO tokens, for fighters on the card. The event will take place on White House grounds, a first for t

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Apr 13 2026FINANCE

Governments, Elections and Bank Behaviour in MENA

In many countries, banks act like the nervous system of the economy. If they misbehave, the whole country can feel pain. Researchers wanted to see what makes banks act well or poorly, especially in the Middle East and North Africa. They looked at ten commercial banks from 2015 to 2020, all of whi

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

US Warns Iran of Blockade Threat

President Trump issued a stern warning about Iranian vessels that might approach the U. S. maritime blockade. The threat came as the embargo on ships entering and leaving Iran was set to take effect that day. During a recent war, Trump claimed the U. S. had destroyed Iran’s navy. He noted that only

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Apr 13 2026SCIENCE

Movie Watching Beats Tasks in Spotting Face Areas

In brain scans, scientists often use specific exercises to find where certain functions live in the brain. These tasks can be boring, causing people to move and tiredness, especially kids who find long scans hard. A new idea is to show them a fun movie instead of a strict task, hoping they stay stil

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Apr 13 2026SPORTS

Russell Henley: Roots, Faith and the Fairway

Russell Henley grew up in Macon, Georgia, a small Southern town where family and community mattered more than fame. He was born on April 12, 1989, and his early life was shaped by the quiet traditions of the South. His family background is mainly English and Irish, giving him a heritage that v

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Apr 13 2026HEALTH

Stay Alert: Ticks Are Back in the Backyard

The spring heat is inviting people and their dogs to explore parks, but a quiet threat lurks in the tall grass. Since 2020, Alexandria has recorded more cases of Lyme disease, a bacterial illness that spreads when a blacklegged deer tick bites. Symptoms start with fever and fatigue, then a red r

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Apr 13 2026SPORTS

Rangers Face A’s: Who Wins the Betting Battle?

The Texas Rangers and the Oakland Athletics will clash in a four‑game stretch that starts on Monday night at Sutter Health Park. Both teams sit at 8–7, but the A’s have been on a hot streak, winning five straight games, including a 1‑0 victory over the Mets where their pitching shut out the oppositi

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Apr 13 2026FINANCE

Clover Games Declares Bankruptcy After Massive Debt Crunch

The South Korean developer Clover Games filed for bankruptcy on the 9th, ending all game services. An audit released a few days later exposed the numbers that forced this decision. Clover’s chief, Yoon Sung-guk, poured more than ₩3 billion of his own money into the company over three years, but tha

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Apr 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A New Roller‑Coaster: Dan Levy’s Leap from Cozy Towns to Crime Comedy

Dan Levy, best known for the beloved series that ended five years ago, once wondered if he would ever revisit that world. He even toyed with the idea of a sequel, but the loss of a key cast member made it impossible. Instead, he branched out into projects that surprised many: hosting a cooking show,

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Apr 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

Banks Face New AI‑Powered Cyber Threats

A fresh wave of artificial intelligence tools is set to reshape the way cyber attackers approach banks. The latest model, named Mythos, can write code and act on its own, giving it the power to spot hidden weaknesses in old and new computer systems alike. Experts warn that such a tool could help h

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