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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Oil Trade Opens: U. S. , Venezuela, and the Price Game

The United States has relaxed some rules that once stopped its companies from buying Venezuelan oil. This change comes as global prices climb after Iran stopped shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for oil. The move is meant to boost supply and give U. S. firms a chance to invest in Ve

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Mar 18 2026SPORTS

Venezuela Wins Baseball World Title – A Moment of Pride

Paragraph 1: The ball rolled into the outfield as Daniel Palencia hit a blazing 100‑mph fastball, beating Roman Anthony. The crowd erupted and the Venezuelan team flooded the field in their blue jerseys. Paragraph 2: Players collapsed into tears. Andrés Giménez and Maikel Garcia sobbed near s

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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Trump Lets Foreign Ships Carry Oil to Cut Prices

President Trump has temporarily lifted a 100‑year old rule that normally requires U. S. ships to move goods between American ports. The change, lasting 60 days, lets foreign‑flagged vessels haul oil, gas and other products across the country. The law that was rolled back is known as the Jones Act,

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Mar 18 2026SCIENCE

A group of kids at a school in eastern France recently spotted something odd beside their playground: a skeleton standing upright inside a shallow pit. This find adds to several similar bodies that have been unearthed in the city of Dijon, each positioned sitting with its back to an eastern wall and

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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Fed Independence Under Fire: A New Look at the Powell Subpoenas

The federal district court in Washington recently overturned subpoenas issued by the former Trump administration to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Judge James Boasberg decided that the subpoenas were not just a procedural nuisance; they were an attempt to influence Powell’s policy decisions

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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Britain Boosts Gulf Support After Iran’s Drone Strikes

British forces have stepped up their help for Gulf allies facing new threats from Iran. The UK announced it will buy more lightweight missiles to strengthen air defence for both its own troops and regional partners. British fighter jets have already intercepted Iranian drones, but the navy faced c

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Mar 18 2026HEALTH

Heart Health After a First Heart Attack in Older Women

Older women who have their first heart attack face a serious risk of death. Researchers looked at post‑menopausal women who were part of a large health study to see how many survived and what factors influenced their chances. The study followed these women over time, recording when they had a hear

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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Tech Money in Illinois Primaries: A Mixed Battle

In the recent Illinois primary races, tech companies spent large sums to influence outcomes, but their impact was uneven. The cryptocurrency sector poured more than $10 million into a super PAC that opposed Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton’s campaign, yet she still secured the Democratic nomination.

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Mar 18 2026HEALTH

US Drug Prices: A Mixed Reality

The TrumpRx site launched in January promised cheaper medicines for Americans, but a recent check shows that about one third of the 54 drugs listed are actually cheaper in Britain. The UK, which also struck a deal to keep U. S. drug tariffs out of the way, pays 67 % to 82 % less for drugs like Pfize

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Mar 18 2026ENVIRONMENT

Emergency Ready: How to Pack Your Go‑Bag for a Hot, Stormy World

Planning ahead for extreme weather isn’t just smart—it can save lives. Recent climate research shows that the chance of hitting a disaster has doubled since 1960, and U. S. disasters already cost more than \$100 billion in the first half of 2025. As heat waves, floods and wildfires grow more common,

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