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Mar 23 2026POLITICS

Prime Minister Orders Investigation After Wiretap Claims

Prime Minister Viktor Orban has called for an inquiry after allegations that his foreign minister, Peter Szijjarto, was secretly monitored. The request comes as Hungary readies for its April election and deals with rumors about ties to Russia. Szijjarto, who has been in office since 2010, said he o

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Mar 23 2026POLITICS

Microsoft Moves Former DOJ Officials Into Key Roles

In 2020, a cloud service called GCC High was introduced into the Department of Justice after a review by external auditors and an internal audit. The product, owned by Microsoft, soon became part of the federal government’s cloud marketplace, giving the company a prominent spot and free publicity. H

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Mar 23 2026POLITICS

Prosecutor's Case Still Open After War Crimes Accusations

The International Criminal Court’s top prosecutor is facing serious misconduct claims, yet no final decision has been reached. Reports suggesting the allegations were dropped are incorrect, according to an internal memo. The prosecutor, who investigates war crimes and crimes against humanity, has st

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Mar 23 2026POLITICS

When Beliefs Clash With Medical Care

A new law in Iowa lets health workers skip treatments they find morally wrong—even if patients depend on them. That’s a problem. Doctors, pharmacists, and hospitals shouldn’t pick and choose which medical care they provide based on personal beliefs. Medicine isn’t about individual comfort; it’s abou

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Mar 22 2026SCIENCE

New Pathways for Surgeons Who Want to Do Science

Getting a research grant is hard work, and even harder after recent changes in federal rules. When a surgeon wins the money, it feels like a big win for their career and school. But winning is just the first step; actually doing the science and keeping the budget in check can be tricky. The good ne

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Mar 22 2026OPINION

When Feelings Rule the Headlines

In a 2016 TV interview, a former Speaker of the House shrugged off FBI crime statistics and said he would follow public opinion instead. The remark was simple, but it showed a bigger trend: people often trust how they feel more than hard data. The conversation began with a question about rising c

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Mar 22 2026HEALTH

Why some parents skip simple baby protections

Hospitals across the U. S. are seeing more parents say no to basic newborn treatments once considered automatic. At one Idaho hospital, half the babies one day didn’t get a vitamin K shot that prevents dangerous bleeding – a routine shot since the 1960s. Doctors worry this trend extends beyond vacci

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Mar 22 2026POLITICS

Crime drops across U. S. cities amid political claims

Last year saw a notable decline in violent crime across several major U. S. cities, with homicides, robberies, and assaults all falling sharply according to early data. While President Trump has framed this as proof of stronger law enforcement under his administration, crime experts suggest multiple

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Mar 21 2026OPINION

Is “Reply All” the New Show‑Stopper in Friend Groups?

A group of friends who love music had a routine: they sent emails to share news and plan gatherings. One day, one friend wrote that she was feeling ill and might not join them soon. Most people hit “reply all” so everyone saw the message. I chose to send a private note instead, letting her know I

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Mar 21 2026HEALTH

Choosing Better Care Far From Home

When people think of top medical help, they often picture the big city hospitals nearby. But sometimes the best doctors live in another state. A woman found out she had cancer last year. Her local doctors were unsure of the newest treatments. She went to a hospital that does cutting‑edge research a

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