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Mar 02 2026POLITICS

Prime Minister Term Limits Stalled in Malaysian Vote

In Kuala Lumpur, lawmakers barely missed a decision that would cap any future prime minister’s time in office to two terms. The bill, part of a wider reform push by the ruling coalition, fell short by just two votes needed for a two‑thirds majority. A total of 146 members supported the change, but 4

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Feb 27 2026POLITICS

Green Party Wins Long‑Held Labour Seat in Manchester

In a surprising shift, the Green Party captured a seat that Labour had held for nearly 100 years. The win came in Gorton and Denton, a Greater Manchester area that had been a Labour stronghold since the early 1900s. The result was seen as a blow to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership, who had w

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Feb 26 2026CELEBRITIES

Choosing How to Feed: A Personal Story

Elsie Hewitt, the partner of a well‑known comedian, recently shared her thoughts about how she raised their daughter. She chose formula instead of breastfeeding and explained why that decision felt right for her. The baby arrived in early December, after the couple had only announced their relation

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Feb 26 2026LIFESTYLE

Family Fun Made Easy at an Indoor Water Park

Family vacations can feel like juggling act, especially when the crew includes toddlers, teens and parents. A resort that keeps everything under one roof can turn that chaos into a smooth adventure. One North American destination has made this promise by pairing an all‑year indoor water park with

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Feb 26 2026CRYPTO

Stablecoin Surge Shows Crypto Still Matters

Circle, the second‑biggest issuer of stablecoins, saw its shares jump after announcing a 72 % rise in USDC supply from the previous year, pushing its market value to roughly $75 billion. This growth signals that stablecoins keep attracting users even when the wider crypto market falters. The compan

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Trump Prepares for a Lengthy State of the Union Speech

The president announced that his upcoming address would be “long” because he has a lot to cover. He spent the weekend rehearsing with a small circle of advisers, focusing on the logistics of the House chamber rather than reading the text aloud. This speech comes at a tense time: his approval r

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Feb 24 2026SCIENCE

New Paths for Carbon Capture: Polymer Membranes That Work

Polymer membranes are becoming a key tool for removing CO₂ from industrial gases, but they still face hurdles. The main challenge is balancing how fast the gas moves through the film, how well it can be separated from other gases, how stable the material stays over time, and whether it can be made a

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Feb 24 2026ENVIRONMENT

Solar Fields, Sheep and Wetlands: A New Twist on Clean Power

A fresh idea is shaping up in north Baldwin County: a 4, 500‑acre solar field that will also host sheep and protect nearby wetlands. The plan aims to power a future data center for Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, while keeping the local environment in good shape. The developers say

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Royal Vetting Files to Be Public: A New Chapter in Accountability

The UK government has decided to make public the documents that were used to vet Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor for a trade role. This follows the arrest of the former prince, who is now known as Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor, and the growing scrutiny of his links to Jeffrey Epstein. During a recent debat

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Feb 24 2026EDUCATION

Parents Say College Payoff Is Real

The latest study from a consulting group that works with nonprofit schools shows most parents think their child’s college expense was worth it. In the survey, 83 % of parents agreed that the money spent on their child’s education paid off. A few parents said they would have made the same choic

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