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Apr 14 2026FINANCE

A hard look at the growing job gap for young people in developing nations

Experts gathering in Washington this week have more on their minds than the current Middle East conflict—even though the fighting there could slow down the world’s economy. A much bigger worry is the fact that, over the next fifteen years, developing countries will need to create 1. 2 billion jobs j

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Apr 14 2026FINANCE

Nigeria’s Fuel Price Jump Forces a Sharp Turn in Economic Plans

Nigeria is scrambling to adjust its economic recovery plan after fuel prices spiked over 50% since the Iran conflict began. The sudden price jump, from around 880 naira to 1, 330 naira per liter, has made life harder for normal Nigerians and small businesses struggling to keep up. Even though the co

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Apr 14 2026POLITICS

When Leaders Play God: The Unsettling Trend of AI Self-Portrayal

Donald Trump’s brief but explosive social media post last weekend showed him in flowing white robes, his hand resting on another man’s head—an AI-generated image that many saw as a deliberate attempt to place himself in a divine role. The picture didn’t last long online, but the backlash did. Religi

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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 13 2026SCIENCE

New NMR Technique Helps Study CO2 Capture Materials

O‑17 and H‑1 NMR together give scientists a clear view of how CO2 sticks to solid materials. The method looks at the tiny magnetic signals from oxygen atoms that are part of the capture framework. A big problem has been that O‑17 is a quadrupolar nucleus, which makes its spectrum hard to read.

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Apr 13 2026BUSINESS

A Bright Outlook for 2026, Says Citizens CEO

Citizens Financial Group’s chief executive believes the next year will be better for the economy. He told investors in January that growth, job stability and falling inflation were likely by year‑end. His bank’s analysts also expected two more cuts from the Federal Reserve and a good financial pictu

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Schools Under Fire: A Closer Look at the Funding Debate

Eagle River and Chugiak have long prided themselves on strong schools where kids learn, play, and grow. Recent political moves threaten that stability. A representative from the state legislature proposed cutting all education money in a bill meant to help districts with rising costs. She even sugge

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Apr 13 2026BUSINESS

A New Rule for School Budgets

Cherry Creek Schools is pushing its board to tighten rules on how it pays outside companies. The move comes after a probe into Education Accelerated, the firm that helped launch the district’s teacher residency program. School officials say the company may have overcharged or double‑billed for

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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 2026POLITICS

City Fixes and New Food Stores: A Fresh Look at the Mayor’s First 100 Days

The mayor used a big rally in Queens to say that the next part of his term will focus on small, everyday fixes – what he calls “pothole politics. ” He also announced three new promises for the rest of his time in office: opening five city‑run grocery stores, making all trash containers available eve

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