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Apr 03 2026POLITICS

China steps up global calls to calm Middle East tensions

Diplomatic moves from Beijing this week show China pushing for a quick halt to the fighting in the Middle East, while also asking for safe shipping routes through a key waterway. Recent phone talks with leaders from the European Union and Germany underline China’s effort to be seen as a voice for st

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Apr 02 2026EDUCATION

Don’t wait until later—pharmacy students train early to be ready for real-world work

Most pharmacy schools now use Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) to measure how well students can handle real pharmacy tasks by themselves. These EPAs cover everyday jobs like giving patients the right medicine or explaining how to take a pill. After deciding which skills matter, schools lin

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Apr 01 2026POLITICS

Peace Talks Restart in China as Pakistan and Afghanistan Seek Truce

Pakistan and Afghanistan have begun a fresh round of negotiations in China, aiming to stop the worst fighting between the two Muslim countries since 2021. Beijing has stepped in as mediator, hoping to reach a deal that would reduce the heavy casualties on both sides, especially those suffered in Afg

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Mar 31 2026POLITICS

Ukraine’s Global Push: Turning War Lessons into Diplomatic Wins

Zelenskiy wrapped up a Middle East trip with a bold claim—his country just scored major security deals in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar. Not bad for a president whose country has been fighting off Iranian drones for years. The message was clear: Ukraine isn’t just surviving a war; it’s selling it

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Mar 28 2026TECHNOLOGY

New Mac Apps for 2026: A Fresh Look at Your Desktop

Apple’s latest macOS refresh looked good on the surface, but it was only a skin‑deep change. The real excitement comes from a surge in new software that turns the Mac into something more useful and fun. Developers, both big names and independent creators, are pushing the limits of what a Mac can

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Mar 28 2026POLITICS

Pakistan Steps In to Calm Middle East Tensions

Pakistan has announced that it will host a two‑day meeting with Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt to discuss ways to ease the conflict that began last month. The talks are aimed at finding a path toward reducing hostilities in the region. Foreign ministers from the four countries will meet to talk abo

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Mar 27 2026TECHNOLOGY

Safari Preview 240 Brings New Fixes and Speed Boosts

Apple has rolled out Safari Technology Preview 240, a testbed for future browser features. The new build tackles bugs in CSS, HTML, and media handling, while polishing the rendering engine for smoother graphics. It also updates support for PDF viewing, SVG graphics, and scrolling mechanics, giving d

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Mar 27 2026ENVIRONMENT

Reducing Farm‑Runoff with Smart Fertilizer Use

Fertilizers give crops the nitrogen they need, but when too much leaches into rivers it harms fish and plants. Scientists need to know how much nitrogen leaves fields each year to plan better solutions. Because real‑world data are scarce, researchers built a computer model that learns from all

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Mar 26 2026POLITICS

China Calls for Calm in Middle East Conflict

China has asked all parties involved in the current fighting between Iran and other forces to open the door for honest and meaningful talks that could bring peace. The statement came from a spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry, who said it is urgent to push for dialogue and use any chanc

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Mar 25 2026OPINION

Lehigh Valley Wins Big Pharma Plant by Building a Ready‑Made Workforce

The Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation (LVEDC) recently revealed how the region secured a $3. 5 billion manufacturing site for Eli Lilly. The location on the Upper Macungie property offered essential infrastructure: a new interchange off Interstate 78, updated power from PPL, and zoning

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