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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Justice Delivers a Verdict: Brazil Confronts the Dark Links Between Politics and Crime

A five‑judge panel at Brazil’s highest court has, after a tense week of arguments, found five men guilty of killing former councilwoman Marielle Franco and her driver in 2018. The case, long a flashpoint for political debate, shows how powerful forces can intersect with organized crime. The defenda

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Feb 26 2026CRIME

A Grocery Store Incident Sparks New Privacy Laws

In Livermore, a 46‑year‑old man has been charged after taking a hidden photo of an 11‑year‑old girl’s skirt while she was shopping with her mom. This act followed a prior arrest where the same man was caught photographing a woman’s skirt at his workplace. The incidents, both in different stores, led

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Feb 26 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI Helps Us Work Smarter, Not Replace Us

Daniel Cittadino, a seasoned construction leader, says that artificial intelligence is not meant to take jobs away but to make work more accurate and efficient. He explains that in today’s unpredictable markets, technology can help businesses stay on track by spotting mistakes before they become

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Hungary’s Big Choice: Europe or the East?

The next election in Hungary is more than a vote for a new government; it’s a test of the country’s direction. Some say it will decide whether Hungary stays firmly in Europe or leans toward authoritarian allies to the east. The main contest is between Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s long‑running party

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Feb 26 2026TECHNOLOGY

Smart Event Planning Gets a New AI Boost

Navan, a platform that helps companies handle business travel and spending, has added a fresh tool to its event‑planning section. The update brings in BoomPop’s AI skills, letting users pick venues and manage details without juggling spreadsheets. The move aims to cut the time people spend on mee

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Finland Faces Bigger Budget Gap and Calls for Tight Spending

Finland’s Finance Ministry has released a new spending plan that projects the country’s central government deficit to average €14. 9 billion each year from 2027 to 2030. The forecast shows a clear rise compared with the previous year, driven by lower tax receipts and reduced earnings from its emissi

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Feb 26 2026SCIENCE

Fish Vaccine That Triggers Cell Death to Stop Virus

Scientists studied a live fish vaccine that weakens a deadly virus in goldfish. The vaccine was made by changing the virus’s DNA. They found seven small changes, five missing pieces and one swapped section in important genes. One key change removed the start of a gene that normally stops cells from

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Former Senator Steps Down From Clean‑Energy Firm Over Past Email Ties

Bob Kerrey, who once led Nebraska as a U. S. senator and later served as its governor, has left the board of Monolith, a state‑based clean‑energy startup. The move follows the release of Department of Justice documents that show Kerrey met and emailed Jeffrey Epstein more than ten years ago. Kerr

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Boat Shooting Near Cuba Leaves Four Dead

A small boat registered in Florida was hit by Cuban border guards, killing four people and wounding six others. The victims were rescued and treated for their injuries, according to Cuban officials who also released the vessel’s registration number. U. S. Vice President J. D. Vance said he had limit

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

A New Leader Steps into the Louvre’s Turbulent Hall

The French state acted quickly to calm a museum in turmoil, naming Christophe Leribault as the new president after Laurence des Cars stepped down. Leribault, who has guided the Palace of Versailles for years, will now steer one of the world’s most famous cultural sites. The Louvre has struggled sin

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