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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 2026SCIENCE

New Paths for Carbon Capture: Polymer Membranes That Work

Polymer membranes are becoming a key tool for removing CO₂ from industrial gases, but they still face hurdles. The main challenge is balancing how fast the gas moves through the film, how well it can be separated from other gases, how stable the material stays over time, and whether it can be made a

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Feb 24 2026CRYPTO

The Crypto Debate: Trump, Coinbase and a Family Firm

A new bill about how crypto markets work has caused big fights in Washington. Top officials from the Trump team have not been happy with Coinbase, a leading crypto company that recently said it would stop supporting the bill. They called Coinbase’s CEO, Brian Armstrong, a “nihilist” and even s

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Feb 24 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin’s Price Trap Stops Buyers From Moving Forward

The market is stuck in a cycle where many people hesitate to buy Bitcoin, even when it seems like a good deal. Nearly nine million coins—almost half of all Bitcoin in circulation—are currently trading below the price at which their owners originally bought them. If you look back to a recent di

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Feb 24 2026FINANCE

Coinbase Adds Stocks and ETFs to Its Crypto Platform

Coinbase now lets all U. S. users trade shares and exchange‑traded funds on the same app they use for digital money, moving toward a one‑stop trading spot. The service works around the clock on weekdays and charges no fees for qualified trades. Users can pay with dollars or the stablecoin USDC, and

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Feb 24 2026HEALTH

Cryptococcosis Hits the ICU: What French Doctors Learned

A recent study in France followed patients who had to be moved into the intensive care unit because of a fungal infection caused by Cryptococcus. The fungus is usually harmless to healthy people, but it can become deadly when the immune system is weak. The research team collected data from severa

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Feb 24 2026SPORTS

Owners in the Spotlight: A New Look at Yankees and Mets Leadership

Scott Boras, a top baseball agent, recently shared fresh thoughts about the owners of New York’s two major teams. He said that Hal Steinbrenner, who runs the Yankees, now shows a stronger drive for winning than many fans had thought. Boras noted that Steinbrenner’s focus on bringing in star players,

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Diplomacy First, But Ready for Action

The White House says President Trump’s main approach to Iran is diplomatic talks. Yet the administration also warns it could resort to military force if negotiations fail. The president’s spokesperson confirmed this stance, noting that the final call rests with Trump himself. Earlier in the day, Se

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Feb 24 2026SPORTS

U. S. Hockey’s Gold Rush: Wins, Woes, and the Family Feeling

A quick glance at the 2026 Winter Games shows two gold medals hanging over U. S. hockey—one from the men’s team, one from the women’s. The story is not just about a puck that popped into the net; it’s about how family ties, media hype and political drama all collided on a snowy stage. First off, J

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Women’s Rights Laws Fail to Protect Women in Practice

The World Bank says many countries have laws that should help women work and earn money, but these laws are not being applied. The report shows a big gap between what the law says and what happens in real life. In its yearly survey, the bank looked at 190 countries. It gave an average score of 67

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