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Mar 23 2026OPINION

Gas Prices Won’t Rise From the Strait Block

The Iranian forces have shut down the Strait of Hormuz, hoping to hurt America by pushing up fuel costs. But the U. S. relies on oil that passes through this waterway only a little, so American gas should stay stable. Most of the oil that moves through the strait is headed to China, India and Japan,

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Mar 23 2026FINANCE

Investors’ Hub: How a Firm Balances Tech, Sales and Honest Reporting

The company offers a mix of products and services aimed at both professional investors and everyday traders. Most of its offerings come through licences or subscription plans, while its investment management arm earns fees based on the amount of money it manages. In addition, the firm hosts conferen

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Mar 23 2026EDUCATION

Why schools forget kids need a breather

In many New York classrooms, the day is packed with lessons with no real break. After hours of sitting and concentrating, the “reward” is often a screen in the gym instead of a chance to kick a ball. Elsewhere in the U. S. , only about half of states make schools schedule daily outdoor time, so free

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Mar 22 2026POLITICS

College Boards Fight to Keep Learning Affordable

The people who run Portland Community College’s board are looking at a tough problem: the college is spending more than it earns, and that gap keeps growing. They say they care a lot about the school’s job of opening doors for people in the community, but that caring comes with a hard look at money.

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Mar 22 2026BUSINESS

Choosing the Right Client Saves Time and Money

When a potential customer keeps canceling appointments or insists on ways that clash with how you run things, it can feel like a big problem. You might think refusing them would hurt your income, so you bend to keep the business. A real example happened when a warm referral missed three discovery

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Mar 21 2026POLITICS

Cuban Singer Gets a Rifle for the First Time

Silvio Rodriguez, 79, known for his songs that helped shape the Cuban revolution, was handed an AKM rifle by the military. The gesture came after he posted on social media that he was ready to fight if the United States ever tried to invade. The weapon, a modern version of the old Soviet AK-47, w

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Mar 21 2026POLITICS

Oil Prices Rise as Middle East Tensions Grow

Oil prices have climbed sharply, reaching around $120 a barrel amid escalating conflicts in the Middle East. The situation is complicated by threats to shipping lanes, especially through the Strait of Hormuz, where Iranian forces have warned against passing oil tankers. This has pushed U. S. gasolin

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Mar 20 2026HEALTH

Legacy Health and Regence Standoff Could Raise Patient Bills

A new contract dispute between Legacy Health and Regence BlueCross could push costs higher for people who use Legacy’s hospitals. The two companies are in talks, but their current deal ends on March 31 and a fresh agreement has not yet been signed. If no compromise is reached, patients will still be

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Mar 20 2026TECHNOLOGY

Better Wind Power Predictions: A Fresh Look at Ocean Clues

Getting wind energy right is tricky because wind doesn’t blow steadily. Power grids need to balance supply and demand, but wind farms can’t always match that. A new study shows how ocean patterns might help predict wind power better. Instead of just looking at current wind speed, researchers tested

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Mar 19 2026POLITICS

Temporary Rule Break Helps U. S. Shipments Flow

The United States has lifted a long‑standing shipping law for 60 days. The rule, known as the Jones Act, usually keeps all U. S. domestic cargo on American‑built and -crew vessels. President Trump said the change will let foreign ships move oil, gas, fertilizer and coal between U. S. ports. The Jon

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