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Navy Relieves USS Mason Captain During Pre-Deployment Exercise

The U.S. Navy removed Capt. Chavius G. Lewis as commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason during a pre-deployment exercise off Florida. Rear Adm. Alexis T. Walker, commander of Carrier Strike Group 10, ordered the change and reassigned Lewis temporarily to Commander, Naval Surface Group Southeast.

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Heritage

Chicago Weekend Guide: Folk Fest, Jazz Fair, Lunar New Year Events

Chicago packs art, music and cultural celebrations into this weekend. Highlights include the 66th University of Chicago Folk Festival, Winter Jazz Fair and Argyle Lunar New Year parade.

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Welt

Risse in Bihar-Koalition: Forderung nach Überprüfung des Alkoholverbots

Verbündete und Opposition in Bihar fordern eine Überprüfung des Alkoholverbots von Ministerpräsident Nitish Kumar. Sie kritisieren mangelnde Durchsetzung bei steigenden illegalen Lieferungen und Drogenverkäufen.

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Music

Pete Yorn, Matisyahu, Reverend Peyton Coming to Rams Head On Stage

Pete Yorn marks the 25th anniversary of his album musicforthemorningafter with a solo acoustic show at Rams Head On Stage in Annapolis. Matisyahu adds a second unplugged performance by popular demand, joining Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band in the venue's packed spring lineup.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Next’s €21 Pink Tulip Vase Sells Fast for Mother’s Day

Shoppers at Next are rushing to buy a €21 Pink 3D Tulip Ceramic Vase as a Mother's Day gift. The spring-inspired piece has drawn rave reviews for its elegant design and compact size.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Shell suits top Brits’ list of fashion regrets in new poll

Shell suits lead the list of fashion choices that make British adults cringe, according to a poll of 2,000 people. Low-rise jeans, peplum tops and cargo trousers follow close behind.

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Diplomacy & Trade

EBRD Eyes Funding for Fortis’ 270 MW Solar-BESS Plant in Serbia

Fortis Renewable Energy has signed a mandate letter with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development for potential financing of a 270 MW solar power plant paired with a 72 MWh battery storage system near Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia. The project, set to become the region's largest photovoltaic facility, targets construction start in the third quarter of this year.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Oil Prices Rise on US-Iran Tensions, Strait of Hormuz Fears

Brent crude futures rose 24 cents to $70.59 a barrel early Thursday, extending a more than 4% rally from the prior session. Traders cited risks of supply disruptions from escalating US-Iran tensions near the Strait of Hormuz.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Opinion Piece Urges Global South to Rethink Internet Reliance for Cybersecurity

A Venezuelan commentary argues that true cybersecurity for nations in the Global South demands physical disconnection from the internet. The piece invokes a regional proverb to claim no online presence offers the ultimate protection against digital threats.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Xiaomi 17 Starts at €999 in Europe, Leaks Show

Leaked European prices put the Xiaomi 17 at €999 for the base model with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. The pricier Xiaomi 17 Ultra reaches €1,699 for 16GB RAM and 1TB storage.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun Still Dating Casually

Sydney Sweeney and music executive Scooter Braun continue their casual romance, an insider told Us Weekly. The 28-year-old actress enjoys the low-pressure relationship after her split from fiancé Jonathan Davino.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Japan Launches Efficient RoPax Ferries Keyaki and Sunflower Pirka

Japan's long-haul ferry operators have rolled out new ro-pax vessels that slash energy use and emissions on key domestic routes. The 14,157-gt Keyaki debuted in November on the 21-hour Otaru-Maizuru run, promising a 5% drop in energy consumption over older ships.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Jozy Altidore invests in OKC soccer team, plans Sogility facility

Former U.S. soccer star Jozy Altidore has joined the ownership group of Oklahoma City's professional soccer team. He plans to open a tech-driven Sogility training facility in the city as part of a broader push to build a complete soccer ecosystem.

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Diplomacy & Trade

King Charles Funds £2.4M Coastal Upgrades in Argyll and Bute

Argyll and Bute Council will use £2.4 million from the Crown Estate to restore community centers, shopfronts and coastal landmarks across seven Scottish towns. The funding, tied to King Charles's holdings, targets places like Oban, Helensburgh and Campbeltown.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Jericho AEW Contract Extended, WWE Return Rumors Fade

Chris Jericho's contract with All Elite Wrestling has been extended due to time missed earlier this year, according to industry reports. The update dashes fan speculation linking him to a WWE RAW teaser aired last week.

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