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Mar 12 2026ENVIRONMENT

Smart Pyrolysis: Turning Plastic Trash into Useful Oil

A new team effort in Germany is turning the way we think about plastic waste. The project, called Smart Pyrolysis, brings together a chemical company and a research institute to make plastic recycling smarter. Instead of burning or dumping plastic, the plan is to heat it in a controlled way so

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Mar 12 2026POLITICS

Alabama Attorney General Fires Back at Oscar‑Nominated Prison Film

The Alabama Attorney General criticized a documentary that was nominated for an Oscar. He said the film, which shows inside Alabama prisons, does not focus on victims’ families. The director of the film was invited to the Oscars by the state’s officials, but they did not attend. The Attorne

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Mar 12 2026CRIME

A Missouri Man Arrested Over Child‑Safety Charges

In Benton County, a 45‑year‑old Missouri resident named Scott Minor was taken into custody at about 3:40 p. m. Friday. Police say he is suspected of helping a child online and grooming her for sexual purposes. No formal charges have been filed yet, but he is being held with a $150, 000 bond. Minor

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Mar 12 2026FINANCE

Crypto Rules: Treat Them Like Any Other Money

Australia’s regulator says crypto is just another form of money that follows the same rules as old‑school finance. Instead of creating a separate set of laws, they want to look at what the digital coins actually do. If a token is used as a security, it should be covered by securities law; if i

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Mar 12 2026SCIENCE

Port Workers and Accident Risk: What the Numbers Say

In busy shipping ports, accidents still happen a lot. A new study looked at why this is so by asking dock workers about their jobs, schooling, age and how safe they feel on the job. The researchers also checked whether safety training made a difference. They collected answers from many port workers

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Mar 12 2026FINANCE

South Korea’s Budget Boost Comes From Tax Gains, No New Bonds Needed

The South Korean government can increase its spending without borrowing more money, thanks to a surge in tax receipts, said the finance minister during a parliamentary debate. Tax income rose by 6 trillion won in January compared with the same month last year, a jump that gives lawmakers more roo

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Mar 12 2026POLITICS

A New Face for AI in the Pentagon

The U. S. military and a leading AI company have entered a heated disagreement that could reshape how technology is used in defense. The clash began when the Pentagon asked the AI lab to remove safety limits that would stop the government from using its models for autonomous weapons or spying on

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Mar 12 2026FINANCE

Japan Insurers Keep Betting on Private Loans

Big life insurance firms in Japan are still planning to boost their private loan holdings next year, even though worries about the sector’s health are rising. A recent survey shows that Nippon Life, Meiji Yasuda and Dai‑ichi Life have decided to stick with their current investment strategies. Sumito

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Mar 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A New Kid on the Block: A Teen’s Fight with Anxiety

Will Ropp, who has acted in shows like “The Way Back” and “Love, Victor, ” decided to step behind the camera. He wanted a script that felt real. Ropp tried to sign up for The Black List, but the site said he had no film credits. He then used a friend’s login and looked through about one hundred scri

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Mar 12 2026BUSINESS

JDC Keeps Rolling After Tour CEO’s Talk

A recent gathering in the golf world drew attention to JDC, a company that has been steady for years. The event featured the CEO of Tour, Rolapp, who shared his vision and plans. Even after a long talk, the company’s routine stayed unchanged. The CEO highlighted growth goals and new projects. He pr

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