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Mar 12 2026FINANCE

Oil Prices Soar as Middle East Tensions Rise

Oil markets surged early Thursday, pushing the benchmark Brent crude above $100 a barrel after recent spikes near $120 triggered by attacks on shipping routes. The surge reflects growing worries that supply could be cut off from the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint where about one‑fifth of world oil p

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Mar 12 2026SPORTS

Bam Adebayo’s 83‑Point Night: Fans Cheer, Critics Question

The Miami Heat were already winning by 25 points when Bam Adebayo drew an offensive foul that would normally be ignored. Coach Erik Spoelstra, however, challenged the call because Adebayo had already scored 77 points in a previous game and the team wanted even more. The challenge failed, but it show

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Mar 12 2026SPORTS

Crazy Night of Grappling and Chaos in Rio

Arman Tsarukyan won a tough match against Muhammad Mokaev in a grappling bout that lasted ten minutes. He used his size and skill to control the fight, grabbing Mokaev’s back and finishing with a rear‑naked choke at 7:46. After the win, Tsarukyan said he still wants to be the top lightweight in t

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Mar 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Two Long‑Term Actors Exit “Virgin River” Before Season 8

The beloved series is set to lose two core characters after its seventh season. Marco Grazzini, who joined the cast in season three and became a regular for four years, will not return next year. Likewise, Lauren Hammersley, who has played Charmaine for all seven seasons, will step away from the sho

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Mar 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

Alpha Rocket’s Successful Test: A New Step Toward Bigger, Better Flights

Firefly Aerospace’s newest rocket launch proved that the company is ready for a major upgrade. The Alpha flight lifted off from Vandenberg’s Space Launch Complex 2 on March 11, reaching orbit and dropping a test satellite for Lockheed Martin. The mission also tested the rocket’s second‑stage engine

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Mar 12 2026POLITICS

The New Voting Law: What It Means and Why Trump Cares

Trump’s latest push, called the SAVE America Act, wants to change how people vote in the U. S. The bill was already hard to pass in the Senate, but Trump is making it tougher by adding more controversial rules. He wants to stop most mail‑in voting and add limits on transgender athletes and medical c

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Mar 12 2026CELEBRITIES

René Redzepi Steps Down Amid Growing Calls for Change

The famed chef behind Copenhagen’s Noma has announced he will leave the restaurant and resign from his own nonprofit, following a wave of abuse claims that surfaced last month. The decision comes after a New York Times report detailed alleged physical and verbal abuse in the kitchen between 2009

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Mar 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A New Path for a Famous Kitchen

René Redzepi, the chef who once led one of the world’s most celebrated restaurants, has announced that he will leave his position. The decision comes after recent discussions about past incidents involving his leadership style. He said he has spent many years trying to improve how the restaurant

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Mar 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

Google Maps’ New 3‑D Driving Makeover

The latest version of Google Maps promises the most substantial change for drivers in more than ten years. Instead of a flat map, it now displays a lively three‑dimensional view that mirrors real buildings, bridges and hills. This visual overhaul helps drivers see exactly where they are on the road.

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Mar 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

Arctic Artillery Teams Get Drone Help

NATO forces are testing how drones can aid artillery in Norway’s icy north. They use small, cheap drones to spot targets and send data back to the gun crews. The big war in Ukraine showed that drones are useful, but they do not replace guns. The 29th Commando Regiment of the British Army trai

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