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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Royal Vetting Files to Be Public: A New Chapter in Accountability

The UK government has decided to make public the documents that were used to vet Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor for a trade role. This follows the arrest of the former prince, who is now known as Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor, and the growing scrutiny of his links to Jeffrey Epstein. During a recent debat

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Feb 23 2026BUSINESS

AMC Raises Money to Pay Off Old Debt and Refine Its Financing

AMC Entertainment, the world’s biggest movie theater chain, has begun a new private debt sale. A wholly‑owned unit called Muvico is offering $1. 73 billion in first‑lien notes that mature in 2031. These notes will be backed by AMC and its subsidiaries, which also back a new $750 million loan that th

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Feb 23 2026OPINION

Cinema Numbers Drop: What the Numbers Tell Us

AMC, one of the biggest theater chains in the world, sold almost 10 % fewer tickets in its last quarter. The company’s parent reported total revenue of $1. 28 billion, a small dip from the previous year’s $1. 30 billion. Attendance fell to 56. 3 million people across all locations. In the United St

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Feb 18 2026FINANCE

Ghana Puts a Big Pay‑off into Its Debt Plan

The Ghanaian government just cleared 10 billion cedis, about $910 million, in interest payments under its Domestic Debt Exchange Programme. This marks the sixth time the country has made a coupon payment since it started restructuring its debts in 2022. The ministry said the move is meant to calm

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Feb 18 2026POLITICS

Alabama's New Bill: Business Over Environment?

Alabama's state representatives have given the green light to a bill that puts a big limit on how the state can make rules to protect the environment. This bill, called SB 71, says that state agencies can't make environmental rules that are stricter than what the federal government says. It passed w

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Feb 18 2026FINANCE

Italy's Tax Haven Appeal: Why the Rich Are Flocking

Italy is not just a dream destination for tourists. It's becoming a hotspot for the wealthy. Over 3, 600 millionaires moved there last year. They brought in €21 billion. Why? Italy offers a special tax deal. It's called the CR7 rule. Named after Cristiano Ronaldo, it lets newcomers pay a flat tax. T

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Feb 17 2026FINANCE

Uruguay’s New Debt Strategy: Going Local and Growing Global

In a bold move, Uruguay’s finance chief announced that the country will start issuing half of its government debt in its own currency, the peso. This change is part of a wider plan to reduce reliance on the U. S. dollar and shield the economy from foreign currency swings. Back in the early 2000s, a

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Feb 17 2026FINANCE

Portugal's Stormy Path to Financial Stability

Portugal is in a tough spot. The country is trying to keep its budget balanced and reduce debt, but recent storms have made things harder. The finance minister, Joaquim Miranda Sarmento, said that helping people and businesses affected by the storms is a priority. This means that the government migh

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Feb 17 2026FINANCE

Portugal's Stormy Financial Path

Portugal is in a tough spot. The country is trying hard to keep its budget in check and reduce debt. But, storms have caused a lot of damage. This makes things more complicated. The finance minister, Joaquim Miranda Sarmento, spoke about this. He said that helping people and businesses affected by

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Feb 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

Drunk Driving Tech: A Race Against Time

A law aimed at reducing drunk driving deaths is stuck in the slow lane. The law, passed in 2021, requires new cars to have tech that detects if a driver is drunk or impaired. This tech could be things like sensors that check for alcohol in the air or scanners that track eye movements. The goal is to

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