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Apr 14 2026HEALTH

UK steps up meningitis vaccine drive after sudden outbreak

A meningitis outbreak that sickened 19 people and killed two in a short span has triggered an urgent second-dose vaccination push in the U. K. The cases were mostly tied to a university in Kent, where students and nearby school pupils appear to have been hit hardest. Officials confirmed the situati

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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 13 2026ENVIRONMENT

Jet Fuel Leak at Andrews Base Sparks Big Cleanup

A big spill of jet fuel happened at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. The leak was about 32, 000 gallons and it started between January and March. The base did not tell the state right away, even though it has to do so under its oil permit. The problem came from the refueling system. When

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Apr 13 2026EDUCATION

Point Park’s Tuition Increases: What It Means for Students

Students at Point Park University will see a small rise in tuition next year. The change is about 3 percent higher than this year’s rates. Undergraduate programs in education, business, communication and arts and sciences will cost $20 130 each semester. That totals $40 260 for a full academic year

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Apr 13 2026BUSINESS

'Uber Faces New Trial After Big Jury Win'

The ride‑share giant is headed back to court after a recent $8. 5 million jury award in Arizona, which many see as a warning sign rather than an isolated incident. A woman in Charlotte, North Carolina, will argue that a driver who booked her through the app touched her inappropriately and forced her

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Apr 13 2026CRYPTO

Musician’s Crypto Wallet Scam: What Went Wrong?

A popular singer lost nearly half a million dollars after installing a fake version of Ledger Live from Apple’s Mac App Store. The scam involved an app that looked real but was actually malicious. When the artist set up a new computer, he typed his seed phrase into this look‑alike software.

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Apr 13 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Trading Sites Can Skip Broker Rules, Says SEC

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission has given new guidance that lets some crypto trading apps avoid the usual broker‑dealer registration. The rule only applies to “user interfaces” that help people send orders with self‑custodial wallets, not to firms that actually trade or advise. To quali

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Apr 13 2026SPORTS

Crypto. com Fuels UFC’s White House Showdown with $1 Million CRO Bonus

Crypto. com is set to co‑present UFC Freedom 250 on June 14, a day that doubles as the United States’ 250th anniversary. The exchange has announced a hefty $1 million bonus pool, to be paid in its CRO tokens, for fighters on the card. The event will take place on White House grounds, a first for t

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Apr 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

“Bleach” Fans Get a Short‑Term Cinema Treat

A limited run in U. S. theaters will let viewers catch the first three episodes of “Bleach: Thousand‑Year Blood War – The Calamity” from June 25 to 29. Both subtitled and dubbed versions will be shown, giving everyone a chance to see the action on the big screen before the season hits TV and streami

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