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Mar 26 2026POLITICS

Tech Council Made of CEOs, Not Scientists

The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology is usually a quiet group. It gets noticed only when something goes wrong. The new council was announced after a long delay, and most of its members are not scientists. The list shows nine seats still empty. The people who were chosen so

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Mar 26 2026POLITICS

Tech Giants Team Up With Trump on New Science Council

The U. S. President has set up a new advisory board that brings together leaders from the worlds of crypto, blockchain, artificial intelligence and other high‑tech sectors. The council was revived in January 2025 by an executive order and will soon include up to 24 experts. Among the first hires

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Mar 26 2026OPINION

Utah Faces a New Controversy Over ICE Detention Plans

The idea of building a huge ICE detention center near Salt Lake City has sparked worry among many people in Utah. The plan would hold 7, 000 to 10, 000 detainees in a building that is larger than the state’s whole prison system. It would be located about 9. 6 miles from Temple Square, a central spot

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Mar 26 2026TECHNOLOGY

A New Look at “Human in the Loop” and AI Safety

The idea that a person can simply watch over an AI system and stop it from doing something wrong has become popular in many companies. Companies that use AI for things like coding or customer service claim that a human will catch any mistakes before they cause problems. However, this belief can be

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Mar 26 2026POLITICS

Grand Rapids Looks Ahead: Safety, Homes and New Projects

The mayor of Grand Rapids spoke about how the city is moving forward. He said that progress means keeping what works and adding new ideas. Crime has fallen in the last year. Shootings dropped 18 percent and stolen cars fell 27 percent. Police took away almost five hundred guns that people were no

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Mar 26 2026CELEBRITIES

Kennedy Love Stories: A Celebrity‑Filled Family Tale

The Kennedy name has long been linked to power, charm and a series of high‑profile romances that have kept the public intrigued. One of the most famous connections is between John F. Kennedy Jr. and Hollywood stars, a chapter that began with a flirty encounter with Madonna in the late 1980s and l

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Mar 26 2026BUSINESS

Summer Travel Slows as Middle East Tension Spreads

The fight between Iran and its enemies has made people rethink early‑summer trips, especially to islands like Cyprus and Greece that depend on beach tourists. When U. S. and Israeli forces struck Iran at the end of February, Cyprus was just opening its doors after a quiet winter. A few days later,

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Mar 26 2026POLITICS

Malaysia Secures Safe Passage for Its Ships Through the Hormuz Strait

The Malaysian Prime Minister spoke on television after talks with leaders from Iran, Egypt, Turkey and other countries. He said Malaysian ships can now cross the Strait of Hormuz safely. He thanked Iran’s president for allowing the passage. The Malaysian government plans to release oil tankers an

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Mar 26 2026BUSINESS

Global Trade’s New Path: What the WTO Director‑General Says

The leader of the World Trade Organization spoke at a big meeting in Cameroon. She said the old way of doing trade is gone for good. Countries must plan new rules for a future that looks very different. Most trade still follows WTO rules—about 72 percent. A bright point is the rise of trad

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Mar 26 2026BUSINESS

Tuk‑Tuk Drivers Shut Down as Fuel Costs Skyrocket

The streets of Mogadishu feel quieter now that many tuk‑tuk operators have pulled their vehicles out of service. Rising fuel prices, tied to the ongoing tensions in Iran that choke oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz, have made it impossible for these small three‑wheelers to stay profitable. Pa

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