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Apr 09 2026CRYPTO

Iran tests crypto tolls for Strait of Hormuz ships

Ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz now face a new rule: pay the toll in crypto or wait. Iran’s move comes as global oil shipping faces fresh pressure points. Instead of traditional bank transfers, tankers must send details of their cargo ahead of time. Iranian authorities then calculate a fee

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Apr 09 2026POLITICS

Why Hollywood is pushing to shut down a Texas detention center

A growing number of actors and artists are speaking out against a Texas facility that holds migrant children and families. Over 215, 000 people—including stars like Jodie Foster, Ben Stiller, and Ava DuVernay—have signed a petition demanding its closure. The facility, run by CoreCivic, has faced har

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Apr 09 2026HEALTH

Unseen Stories: How Rural Women in Nepal Are Redrawing Menstrual Lines

In a corner of rural Nepal, where caste lines, ancient rituals, and old family ways still pull strong, a quiet revolution is playing out—not in protests or marches, but through shared screens and shared stories. A group of women from different backgrounds and age groups came together not to debate t

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Apr 09 2026POLITICS

Pennsylvania’s fundraising race: who’s really ahead?

Pennsylvania’s political money game just wrapped up its first financial quarter, and the numbers tell a clear story about where support is coming from. State Treasurer Stacy Garrity, a Republican, pulled in over a million dollars from January to March, but fell far behind Democratic Governor Josh Sh

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Apr 09 2026BUSINESS

How Unions Shape Later Life for Older Workers

Workers who joined unions decades ago often look back on their careers with different views than those who entered the workforce just a generation later. A recent look at two groups of older Americans—born 18 years apart—shows how labor unions influenced not just paychecks, but also how people felt

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Apr 09 2026TECHNOLOGY

Google Finance’s AI tools are now available worldwide

Google has rolled out its updated Finance app to over 100 countries after testing it in the US and India. The new version includes some cool features like local language support, a Gemini-powered chatbot for quick answers, smarter chart tools for tracking investments, and a revamped news section tha

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Apr 09 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Sports on Disney Plus: A Bigger Play for Fans Everywhere

Disney Plus just got a major sports boost by teaming up with ESPN. The service now streams ESPN’s live games and shows in over 50 new places across Europe and parts of Asia. That means fans in Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and more can finally watch top leagues like the NBA and NHL starting in 2026

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Apr 09 2026TECHNOLOGY

NVIDIA’s $2B Bet on Marvell: Why This Tech Tie-Up Could Change AI Chips

NVIDIA just dropped $2 billion into Marvell, a chipmaker specializing in custom AI hardware. This isn’t just a cash splash—it’s a strategic move to tighten their partnership in a growing fight over AI infrastructure. NVIDIA already dominates the AI chip market, but this deal helps it push competitor

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Apr 09 2026SCIENCE

Exploring the Big Ideas Hiding in Tiny Particles and Space

Some of the most confusing scientific concepts—like how the universe began or how gravity really works—can feel like they belong only in complicated textbooks. But an innovative approach turns these heavy topics into something more relatable. By mixing science with storytelling, one author shows how

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Apr 09 2026OPINION

Science clues that make some scientists rethink atheism

Astronauts floating above Earth often come back feeling something big, not just in their bones but in their beliefs. The view of our tiny blue planet against the endless dark seems to stretch their thoughts beyond numbers and equations. Reports from space travelers over decades show this pattern—fro

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