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Mar 13 2026RELIGION

Education Levels Vary Widely Among U. S. Religions

The latest national survey shows that people who follow smaller religions tend to have higher education. Hindu and Jewish Americans lead the way, with about 70 % of Hindus and 65 % of Jews holding a bachelor’s degree or more. These groups are tiny in the country, making up less than 1 % and ab

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Mar 13 2026BUSINESS

Oil Refiners Gain the Upper Hand in a New Battle of Profits

The clash over Iran has shifted the money game for U. S. oil makers, giving them a new chance to earn big in 2026. Instead of tech giants like Nvidia, the spotlight is on refineries that turn crude into gasoline and diesel. When prices for oil products rise while the cost of raw oil stays low,

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Mar 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Dog‑Style Parade at Merrill Gardens

Merrill Gardens, part of Solivita Marketplace in Poinciana, recently turned its courtyard into a runway for an exciting dog fashion event. The gathering followed the community’s earlier summer celebration, where residents enjoyed a stylish pet wedding. The venue buzzed with activity as residents

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Mar 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft’s New Health Buddy Helps You Read Your Medical Reports

Microsoft has rolled out a fresh health feature called Copilot Health that works inside its AI helper. The tool sets up a safe area where people can bring in lab numbers, medical files and data from smart watches to see what it all means. The launch will happen slowly, so not everyone can use it rig

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Turkey Sees Third Missile Downed, Calls on Iran for Answers

NATO’s air defences in the eastern Mediterranean shot down a third ballistic missile that was launched from Iran toward Turkey. The Turkish Defence Ministry announced the interception and said it is asking Tehran to explain what happened. Earlier this month, NATO intercepted two other Iranian missi

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

U. S. Congressman Says Trump Will Keep Fighting Iran Over Oil

Rep. Austin Scott, a Republican from Georgia, told a news show that he believes President Trump will not back down from the war with Iran. He said the fight started because Iran keeps enriching uranium and that the U. S. must keep up its military actions. Scott is on two important House committees:

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Nuclear Plant in Danger as Fighting Rises

The chief of Russia’s state nuclear company said that the area around Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia power station is becoming riskier for military reasons. He pointed out that the frequency of shelling, drone raids and mortar fire has gone up in recent months. Because of these attacks the industrial

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Mar 13 2026BUSINESS

Dubai Workers Face Income Crunch as War Hits Tourism

The war in the Middle East has turned Dubai’s once‑bustling tourism scene into a quiet ghost town, leaving thousands of low‑wage workers scrambling to make ends meet. On the Jumeirah Beach Residence, sun‑towels and restaurant patios now sit empty, while vendors on the waterfront wait for a trickle o

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Mar 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Creators Can Build Movies Without Hollywood

Markiplier shows that a big studio isn’t the only way to make a film people love. He talks about his new horror movie, inspired by the game “Iron Lung, ” and says fans can turn a passion project into a real business. Instead of waiting for Hollywood to notice, he used the 38‑million followers

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Lebanon Faces Crisis: UN Calls for $325M Aid as War Forces Hundreds of Thousands to Leave Homes

The United Nations has launched a new appeal for $325 million to support Lebanon, which is grappling with the fallout from a recent conflict that has displaced more than 800, 000 people. The appeal was announced by Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres in Beirut, urging that words of support be matched

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