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May 28 2026HEALTH

Countries Ramp Up Border Checks as Ebola Threat Grows

Global health officials have sounded the alarm about a recent Ebola flare-up in Central Africa, pushing nations to rethink how they handle travelers from affected areas. The outbreak, centered near the Democratic Republic of Congo, has led to a patchwork of new rules worldwide, as countries try to b

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May 15 2026SPORTS

Global Cup Show: Music, Soccer and a Push for School Funds

Global Citizen is setting up the biggest halftime show in World Cup history, a plan that mixes pop stars and football to fund education for kids worldwide. The event will feature names like Madonna, Shakira, BTS and the Coldplay singer Chris Martin, who helped design the show. The goal is to channel

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May 07 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Movie Experience That Puts You Right Inside the Screen

Watching a movie inside an 87-foot dome screen changes how you feel about films. Instead of just staring at a flat rectangle, the giant curved display wraps around you. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone plays in the center, while extra images spread out around the edges, making Privet Drive look

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Apr 24 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Catching Every Marlins Game Without Breaking the Bank

Watching baseball doesn't have to mean paying for expensive cable packages. The Miami Marlins make most of their games available through streaming services, but figuring out the best deal takes some planning. Local fans have a few budget-friendly options, while those outside Florida need different s

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Apr 11 2026SPORTS

Journey Ends on Alaska’s Ice River

Forest Wagner and a companion pushed their bikes up a snowy slope onto Front Street after nine days of riding 265 miles across Alaska’s biggest frozen river. They finally left the icy water behind, feeling a mix of relief and affection for the long stretch they had conquered. The last day on the

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Apr 09 2026POLITICS

Why charging ships to cross the Hormuz Strait could backfire badly

Global trade relies heavily on the Strait of Hormuz—a narrow waterway where about one-fifth of the world’s oil and gas passes through every day. Right now, ships move freely without paying fees. But Iran has floated the idea of imposing tolls on vessels passing through, a move that could shake up ho

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Feb 12 2026OPINION

Climate Change: Is Fear the Right Way to Drive Change?

Global temperatures have been rising, with recent data showing that the past decade has been the hottest on record. The average global temperature in 2025 was about 1. 47 degrees Celsius higher than it was from 1850 to 1900. This increase is largely attributed to the burning of fossil fuels, which r

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Feb 08 2026HEALTH

Bridging the Gap: How Shared Knowledge Can Fix Health Inequities

Global health disparities are growing as worldwide crises reveal deep flaws in how we organize care, share information, and make decisions. A new idea called Global Collaborative Evidence Networks is stepping in to help. These networks gather experts from many fields, pool data, and try to guide pol

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Jan 21 2026BUSINESS

Why Cutting Down Trees Hits Your Pocket

Forests are more than just trees. They are the backbone of many industries, especially agriculture. When forests disappear, so do the benefits they provide, like clean water and healthy soil. This is not just an environmental issue; it is a business problem. Take coffee, for example. In Brazil, cut

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Jan 01 2026ENVIRONMENT

Invasive Plants: The Hidden Impact on Tiny Forest Friends

Forests in eastern North America are facing a silent crisis. Invasive plants, like the Amur honeysuckle, are taking over. They're pushing out native plants, changing the forest floor. This change might seem small, but it has big effects. It's not just about the plants. It's about the tiny creatures

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