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Feb 25 2026FINANCE

Japan’s Finance Ministry Plans to Shift Bond Auction Time Frames

The Japanese government is thinking about changing how it groups bond auctions by maturity. This move could make borrowing easier for projects that need money over a long time. Last week, officials sent out surveys to investors and banks to get their opinions on a possible reshuffle. Right now

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Feb 24 2026CRIME

Chocolate Swipes: The Sweet Theft Crisis in UK Stores

In recent weeks, shoppers in the UK have noticed a new sight: Cadbury chocolate bars wrapped in clear plastic shields. Major supermarkets such as Sainsbury's, Tesco and the Co‑op are adopting these anti‑theft measures after a surge in chocolate pilfering. Police and retailers claim that the sugary t

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Trial Tests Trump’s Antifa Terrorist Claim

The trial in Texas starts with arguments that will examine a Trump promise to treat antifa as a violent terrorist group. Nine people have said they are not guilty of joining an armed antifa “cell” that allegedly shot a police officer during a protest at an ICE detention center in Alvarado last summe

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Feb 24 2026BUSINESS

UK Trade Deal Stands Strong Despite New US Tariffs

The United Kingdom is confident that its trade agreement with the United States will remain intact even after President Donald Trump announced a new 10% import tariff. British trade minister Peter Kyle expressed this confidence during a recent parliamentary hearing. He said that after talking

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Feb 24 2026SPORTS

Ernie Johnson Steps Back From March Madness Hosting

Ernie Johnson, who stepped in to lead CBS and TNT’s March Madness coverage after Greg Gumbel’s passing, has announced he will skip the first two weeks of the tournament. Instead, former NFL wide‑receiver Nate Burleson will take over for those early rounds—his first time calling the NCAA Tournamen

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Feb 24 2026SCIENCE

Recycling the Gulf: Junk Turns Into Fish Havens

Old cargo containers, helicopters and even washing machines once floated away from Alabama’s coast. People thought throwing trash into the sea was harmless, but they had a plan: let these items sink and grow new reefs. Reefs made of metal can pull in fish, giving fishermen fresh catches and he

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Feb 24 2026HEALTH

Living with Pain: How Drug Reactions Shape Daily Life

People often turn to over‑the‑counter painkillers like ibuprofen or naproxen when they feel discomfort. Yet, for a notable number of Americans, these common medicines can trigger allergic‑like reactions that force them to stop using the drugs and worry about their health. The study examined how t

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Feb 24 2026FINANCE

Tech Stocks Drive Seoul Index to New Heights

South Korean shares climbed more than two percent on Tuesday, pushing the KOSPI past 5, 900 for the first time. The rise was led by technology firms, while the won weakened against the dollar. The benchmark index added 123 points to close at an all‑time high of 5, 969. The market has been on a st

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Feb 24 2026BUSINESS

FedEx Seeks Refund After Court Says Trump Tariffs Were Illegal

FedEx has filed a lawsuit asking the U. S. government to return money it paid for tariffs that were imposed last year by President Trump. The company says the Supreme Court ruled those tariffs unlawful, so it wants a full refund. This move is the first by a large U. S. company to request money back

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Feb 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

New Weather App Gives More Than Just Rain Alerts

A team that once built a hit weather app for Apple is back with Acme Weather, promising better forecasts and more playful alerts. The creators claim their new app improves on the accuracy they offered before selling to Apple by combining several data sources—numerical models, satellite feeds, ground

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