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Mar 31 2026POLITICS

Russia Gains From Iran’s Struggle

Russia is making money while Iran fights. When the U. S. attacked Iran, many thought Moscow would help its old partner. Instead, Russia has turned the conflict into a profit opportunity. Oil sales have doubled. Before the war, Russia earned about $135 million each day from oil exports.

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Mar 31 2026POLITICS

Germany and Chile Revisit Dark History of a German-Led Settlement

The German government now plans to discuss with Chile’s recent conservative leadership about turning a remote settlement with a troubled past into a place remembering torture victims. Germany still backs this memorial idea despite Chile’s new right-wing housing minister recently changing course on i

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Mar 31 2026POLITICS

Why Harry Potter fans don't need to pick sides

The upcoming Harry Potter series on HBO has sparked more than just excitement about magic and fantasy. It’s also brought old debates back into the spotlight—this time about who gets to decide what’s "ethical" to watch. Some critics argue that because J. K. Rowling, the creator of the series, holds c

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Mar 31 2026FINANCE

Oil Stocks Get a Boost from Middle East Tensions

Diamondback Energy has seen its stock rise sharply in the past year, climbing nearly 30% and hitting record highs. The company operates mostly in the Permian Basin, one of the most productive U. S. oil fields, where it drills and acquires new wells. With Middle East conflicts driving up global energ

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Mar 30 2026SPORTS

Sports Signals: From Finger Twirls to Head Pats

In today’s game, every pitch, pass and play can be replayed in crystal‑clear detail. Coaches, umpires and fans alike have adopted a set of quick gestures to flag questionable calls. The NBA’s finger twirl, the NFL’s red challenge flag and soccer’s aerial rectangle all serve the same purpose: a silen

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Mar 30 2026POLITICS

Medical School Curriculum Shift: A New Focus on Self‑Learning

The main accrediting body for U. S. medical schools has changed its teaching requirements for the 2027‑28 academic year. The new rules no longer explicitly ask students to study health disparities or the social forces that shape patient outcomes. Instead, they emphasize skills in independent l

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Mar 30 2026POLITICS

Louisiana’s Coastal Science: A Tale of Money, Data and Politics

The state has poured more than $21 billion into a plan that aims to protect its shoreline. That money has funded research and engineering work that ranks among the world’s best in understanding how to save coastlines from erosion, sea‑level rise and industrial damage. Yet the people who should us

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Mar 30 2026SCIENCE

Streamlined Powder Test: Using Pictures Instead of Lab Machines

Dry powder inhalers need a quick way to check how fine their particles are. Scientists usually rely on a big machine called the next‑generation impactor and then run a slow liquid test to measure the results. The new method replaces that slow step with smart image analysis. Images of the po

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Mar 30 2026OPINION

Albuquerque’s Shooting Range Needs a Make‑over

The Albuquerque Shooting Range Park is a key spot for local gun enthusiasts, offering long‑range target practice, trap and skeet fields, and specialized courses for concealed carry training. It also welcomes women who want to learn safe handling and self‑defense techniques, making it a community hub

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Mar 30 2026CRYPTO

Dogecoin Struggles While Meme Coins Fade

Recent data shows that the share of meme coins in the altcoin market has slipped, falling from 0. 042 in mid‑February to 0. 034 by March. Solana, once the go‑to network for meme coin traders, now sees very low activity. Daily users on its decentralized exchanges are down to only a few thousand,

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