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Apr 14 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tech Company in Talks with Government About New AI Model

A U. S. tech firm is quietly working with officials to share details about its latest artificial intelligence system, even after a disagreement with the military led to restrictions on its use. The company, known for developing advanced AI tools, recently announced a new model designed for coding an

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Apr 14 2026FINANCE

Britain’s Finance Minister Pushes a New Plan at IMF Meeting

Britain’s top finance official will speak to world leaders in Washington about a fresh strategy called “securonomics. ” She aims to show that the UK remains a reliable place for investors, even as global energy prices climb. The U. S. is on the verge of blocking Iranian shipping, and Tehran ha

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Apr 14 2026EDUCATION

Student Builds Space‑Themed App to Teach Money Skills

A 17‑year‑old from Oakton High has turned a boring topic into a game. He created MoneyQuest, an online quiz adventure that looks like a space mission and lets players earn points while learning how to budget, save, and spend wisely. The app was launched on April 1 so it would start with Financial Li

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Apr 14 2026BUSINESS

Ujjivan Bank’s Next Move: A New Plan to Broaden Its Reach

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank has announced that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will require it to show a more varied loan portfolio before approving its shift from a small finance bank to a universal bank. The RBI’s feedback highlighted that while the bank has been working on diversifying its lend

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Apr 13 2026ENVIRONMENT

Clothes for Kids, Clean Earth: A Simple Swap That Helps All

In many Chicago homes, kids often go to school without a proper outfit while heaps of usable clothes end up in landfills. The city’s waste problem and the families’ need for clothing are two sides of the same coin. When a month celebrates volunteers and Earth’s health, it shows how one action

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Apr 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

Nielsen Picks New Measurement Chief to Push Media Tech Forward

Nielsen has named Roberto Ruiz the leader of its Measurement Science division, a move aimed at sharpening the company’s tools for tracking how people watch shows and use media. Ruiz, who spent nearly twenty years at Univision and later TelevisaUnivision in top research posts, will guide the desig

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Apr 13 2026OPINION

Reporter Rumors Spark Debate Over Gender Bias in Sports Media

"Photos of a sports journalist and an NFL coach sharing smiles at a resort have stirred a heated discussion about how women in sports reporting are viewed. The images show the reporter leaning on the coach, a scene that some people see as evidence of inappropriate closeness. Critics argue this fuels

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Apr 13 2026FINANCE

Governments, Elections and Bank Behaviour in MENA

In many countries, banks act like the nervous system of the economy. If they misbehave, the whole country can feel pain. Researchers wanted to see what makes banks act well or poorly, especially in the Middle East and North Africa. They looked at ten commercial banks from 2015 to 2020, all of whi

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

US Warns Iran of Blockade Threat

President Trump issued a stern warning about Iranian vessels that might approach the U. S. maritime blockade. The threat came as the embargo on ships entering and leaving Iran was set to take effect that day. During a recent war, Trump claimed the U. S. had destroyed Iran’s navy. He noted that only

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Apr 13 2026HEALTH

Health Risks in Assam’s Dhubri District

In the rural district of Dhubri, researchers gathered data to see how many pregnancies were considered high‑risk and what factors made them so. The team surveyed women who were pregnant or had recently given birth, asking about medical history, nutrition, and access to care. They also checked how we

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