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US Politics

Where now are the Jesse Jacksons? Local leaders call for new civil rights activists to step up

Local leaders in Toledo, Ohio, are calling for a new generation of civil rights activists to rise and carry on the legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson, who passed away at 84 in February.

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Middle East

Israeli Mom, Political Commentator, Says Son Certain About US Strike on Iran, Refuses to Study for Math Test

An Israeli political commentator said her son refuses to study for his math test, convinced that the exam will be canceled due to an impending US strike on Iran.

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Elections

Bang Phra Municipality Election Kicks Off with High Energy and Two Mayoral Contenders

The first day of candidate registration for Bang Phra Municipality's inaugural mayoral and council election saw two major contenders step forward, marking a new chapter for the newly elevated local government.

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Leaders

Texas Governor Advises Shelter-in-Place for Travelers Amid Rising Violence in Mexican States

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has urged residents to shelter in place in eight Mexican states as violence escalates, disrupting popular tourist areas during peak travel season.

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Climate Change

US Supreme Court to Weigh Climate Accountability Case Involving Suncor and ExxonMobil

The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a landmark climate accountability case involving Suncor Energy USA and ExxonMobil, potentially reshaping the landscape of climate litigation in the US.

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Corporate

High-Protein Fast Food Meals: A Guide for Health-Conscious Consumers

Fast food chains are increasingly offering high-protein meals, but health experts caution that these options can be high in sodium, saturated fat, and calories.

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Crypto

Crypto.com Secures Conditional Approval for Federal Bank Charter from U.S. OCC

Crypto.com has received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to apply for a national bank charter, marking a major step in its bid to operate under federal oversight.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Indian Medical Students Stuck in Iran Over Exam Amid US Tensions

Indian medical students in Iran are unable to leave the country despite an advisory from the Indian Embassy, citing a crucial exam on March 5 as the reason they remain stranded.

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Leaders

Bulacan Vice Governor Launches Makata Cup with 69 Teams Competing

Bulacan Vice Governor Alex Castro officially launched the third season of the Makata Cup basketball league, which features 69 teams from 23 cities and municipalities, with hopes of expanding the event across the province.

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Amerikas

Gewalt in Mexiko nach Tod des gesuchten Drogenkartellbosses

Mexiko erlebte am Montag Chaos, als Mitglieder des CJNG-Verbrechersyndikats nach dem Tod ihres Anführers Nemesio Oseguera rächten.

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Discovery

Political Journalism Needs Fewer ‘Takes’ and More Analytical Legwork

Political journalism is undergoing a shift as independent analysts push for deeper data-driven reporting, rejecting the trend of preconceived narratives and emphasizing empirical research.

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IA

InterDigital presentará servicios impulsados por IA y experiencias inmersivas en MWC 2026

InterDigital presentará servicios impulsados por inteligencia artificial y experiencias inmersivas en el Mobile World Congress 2026, destacando su investigación en tecnologías inalámbricas y de video.

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Unternehmen

Können BRICS-gekoppelte Zahlungssysteme die Energiefinanzierung in Afrika diversifizieren?

BRICS-gekoppelte Zahlungssysteme gewinnen in Afrika an Bedeutung, als Länder versuchen, ihre Abhängigkeit vom US-Dollar bei der Energiefinanzierung zu verringern.

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Corporate

161-Year-Old Belfast Consultancy Secures Strategic Investment for Expansion

A 161-year-old Belfast construction consultancy has secured a strategic investment from a UK-based firm, signaling a new growth phase for the firm.

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Corporate

BIR reports P358B collections in January as economy improves

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) collected P358 billion in January, signaling confidence in its 2026 revenue targets as the economy shows signs of recovery.

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