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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

Who Really Runs Iran? Trump’s Confusion About Tehran’s Leadership

For months, global leaders have watched Iran’s leadership struggle with major changes. After the sudden death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in early attacks, his son Mojtaba Khamenei was quickly named as his replacement. Yet, even Washington admits it doesn’t fully understand who holds po

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Mar 16 2026POLITICS

A Bold Battle: The First Female Chief of Staff Faces Breast Cancer

Susie Wiles, the first woman to lead the White House staff, was diagnosed with breast cancer. She is 68 and says the tumor was caught early. Wiles will keep her job and does not plan to take a break. The disease is common; about one in eight women in the U. S. will encounter it. Wiles to

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Mar 16 2026BUSINESS

Burger King’s Big Hollywood Confession

In a bold move, Burger King turned the Oscars into its own stage for self‑reflection. Instead of a flashy commercial, it aired a 90‑second apology that highlighted past service hiccups and the “squished” burgers many customers complained about. The ad, titled “There’s a New King, and It’s You, ” als

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Mar 16 2026SCIENCE

Research Trends on Kawasaki Disease in Southeast Asia

Studies show that the rate of Kawasaki disease is rising in Southeast Asian countries, and scientists are trying to understand why. One reason may be a link with the COVID‑19 pandemic, which has drawn more attention to the illness. Researchers wanted to see how many papers and citations about Kawasa

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Mar 16 2026POLITICS

Ukraine Seeks Pay and Tech for Drone Aid in the Middle East

Ukraine’s leader said the country will provide drone‑defence expertise to Gulf nations fighting Iranian attacks, but only if it receives money and technology in return. Three Ukrainian teams have already flown to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and a U. S. base in Jordan to show how dr

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Mar 16 2026POLITICS

Speeding Up TV License Checks: A New FCC Approach

The Federal Communications Commission may begin reviewing broadcast station licenses earlier than the usual 2028 deadline, according to Chair Brendan Carr. This move comes as he pushes investigations into major news outlets such as NBC, ABC, PBS and NPR. Carr said the agency can grant early renewals

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Mar 15 2026EDUCATION

Crossing Borders for Learning

An American student started his journey in a New York state university, earning a political science degree. In 2015 he spent the summer in Wuhan as part of an exchange program, then a decade later returned to China for a graduate degree in global health while interning at a medical university.

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Mar 15 2026RELIGION

Peter Thiel’s Secret Rome Talks Stir Church Debate

A billionaire from Silicon Valley is holding a closed‑door meeting in Rome. The event, which started on Sunday and will finish Wednesday, talks about a figure called the Antichrist. Only invited guests can attend; journalists are not allowed. The place of the talks is not known to the public. Peopl

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Mar 15 2026SPORTS

Marcus Ericsson Wins First IndyCar Pole at Arlington

The 35‑year‑old Swedish driver Marcus Ericsson finally broke through after a tough season, grabbing the first pole of his IndyCar career at the new Java House Grand Prix in Arlington. He said he had been “pissed‑off” by his performance last year and that the offseason grind was paying off. Eri

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Mar 15 2026HEALTH

Discovering and Fighting Breast Cancer in Today’s World

Breast cancer stands as the most frequent cancer among women, yet men can also be affected in rare cases. Its causes are mixed: genes, lifestyle choices, hormones, and the surrounding environment all play a part. Early signs vary widely, which makes spotting the disease early a real challenge

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