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May 09 2026POLITICS

US tightens grip on Cuba’s business links

The US recently added new trade limits on Cuba, focusing hard on a big business group called GAESA. This company is run by the Cuban military, handling money and important jobs on the island. One major move was cutting Canada’s long-running nickel mine deal after 32 years. This shows how Washington’

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May 09 2026POLITICS

Cuba's giant business group under US fire

A big business group in Cuba is now in the crosshairs of US sanctions. The company, GAESA, is run by the Cuban military and controls nearly half of Cuba's economy. That means it oversees everything from shops and hotels to banks and travel agencies. The US government recently added GAESA and its lea

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May 09 2026EDUCATION

A late start for the 2027 school year in Anne Arundel

Next year’s school schedule in Anne Arundel County takes a different path. Instead of kicking off in late August, classes begin on August 30, 2027. The change came after the school board voted unanimously on a fresh calendar. Officials say the delay helps avoid losing teaching days to holidays that

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May 09 2026TECHNOLOGY

Apple tightens education discounts with new rules

Apple just made it harder to get discounts on its devices. The tech giant used to trust customers to say they were students, teachers, or parents when buying from its education store. Now, you have to prove it. This change started in 2022 but has spread to more countries, including the U. S. , Austr

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May 09 2026EDUCATION

Mexico’s Schools Close Early for World Cup — But Is It Worth It?

The Mexican government just moved up the end of the school year by over a month because of the 2026 World Cup. Schools now finish classes on June 5 instead of June 15, giving students an extra 40 days of summer break. The government says a recent heat wave helped justify the change, but the World Cu

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May 09 2026POLITICS

New York considers joining Trump’s education plan

New York’s governor is taking a surprising step by backing a federal program that could give families more school options. The plan, set to start in 2027, lets states choose to participate by offering tax credits to parents who send kids to private or charter schools. Hochul’s team says she supports

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May 08 2026POLITICS

China’s Anti-Corruption Drive Hits Airline Boss

Liu Shaoyong, once the chief of China Eastern Airlines, faces serious bribery accusations. Authorities say he used several high‑ranking roles to favor others and pocket money and gifts. The case includes his time leading the airline, not just earlier positions. Earlier this month, China’s t

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May 08 2026CRIME

Villahermosa Fire Tragedy Leaves Five Dead During Music Festival

A huge blaze erupted at a fairground in Villahermosa, the southeastern Mexican city, early Thursday morning. The fire broke out while a concert drew thousands of fans. At least five people lost their lives, officials confirmed. The cause of the fire remains unclear as authorities work to control th

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May 08 2026SCIENCE

Readers Leave Their Mark on an Early Science Book

Researchers have taken a new look at a 17th‑century book about magnetism that first appeared in 1600. They didn’t just count how many copies survived; they also read the notes people wrote inside those books. By combining these two kinds of data, the team could see where readers stopped, highlighted

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May 08 2026OPINION

Violence in the Culture: A Quiet Shift

The U. S. has long carried out acts that cause severe harm, yet they rarely receive the label of cruelty in public discourse. An example is a missile strike that killed over a hundred children and adults in an Iranian school; initially the incident was downplayed, later dismissed as accidental. Such

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