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Diplomacy & Trade

SNB Details ELF Liquidity Plan to Shield Swiss Banks from Crises

The Swiss National Bank unveiled detailed rules Thursday for its extended liquidity facility, a standardized tool set to launch in 2027 that lets banks tap emergency funds against collateral. Officials say the measure will fortify Switzerland's financial system against shocks like the 2023 Credit Suisse collapse.

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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 Claims US Founded on Sullivan Order Genocide

A Venezuelan news outlet argues the United States originated in systematic genocide under George Washington's 1779 Sullivan Order. The piece ties the Revolutionary War campaign to modern U.S. foreign policy.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Chiefs’ Rashee Rice Sued by Ex-Girlfriend for Alleged Domestic Abuse

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice faces a lawsuit from his ex-girlfriend accusing him of repeated physical assaults over 18 months. Dacoda Jones, mother of his two sons, filed the suit in Dallas County District Court on February 16, seeking more than $1 million in damages.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Laila Edwards, Cleveland Heights’ Black Pioneer, Stars in US Olympic Hockey Final

Cleveland Heights native Laila Edwards, the first Black woman on the U.S. women's Olympic hockey team, has tallied seven points through six games as Team USA heads into Wednesday's gold medal final against Canada. The 20-year-old defenseman wears No. 10 and ranks second among Americans in ice time at 21 minutes, 37 seconds per game.

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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

Chevron Leads Race for Quick Venezuelan Oil Gains Amid Vast Challenges

Foreign oil companies including Chevron are rushing into Venezuela to ramp up production by as much as 500,000 barrels per day within six months, executives say. But even basic projects face severe hurdles like polluted fields and crumbling infrastructure.

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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

Crowley Starts at Flyhalf as Farrell Sticks with Form for Ireland vs England

Jack Crowley earns the starting flyhalf spot for Ireland's clash with England at Twickenham after strong substitute showings against France and Italy. Andy Farrell dropped Sam Prendergast from the squad entirely, opting to reward recent performers.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Organigram Shares Jump 8.7% on $48M BAT Investment Confirmation

Organigram Global Inc. shares climbed 8.7% to $1.50 in Thursday premarket trading after confirming a 65.2 million Canadian dollar private placement from British American Tobacco's subsidiary. The deal includes 14 million shares at C$3.00 each and top-up rights for nearly 10 million more at C$2.34 apiece.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Dayton Stroke Survivor Brian Sharp Warns of Heart Risks at Any Age

Brian Sharp, a Dayton native who survived four strokes and a heart attack at age 39, urges people of all ages to prioritize heart health. He battles one of the world's rarest blood clotting disorders.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Attenborough’s London Doc Makers Wanted to Rebrand Rats

Filmmakers behind David Attenborough's Wild London documentary aimed to rebrand the capital's rats as smart animals but cut them from the final edit. Director Joe Loncraine said rats could have joined foxes and pigeons in gaining public sympathy.

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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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Kultur

Aufruf zur tiefen Fastenbekehrung nach Jesu Mahnung

Katholiken sollen in der Fastenzeit Jesu Ruf zu tiefer Umkehr folgen. Der Kommentar fordert vollständige Hingabe ans Evangelium statt oberflächlicher Rituale.

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Diplomacy & Trade

First Majestic Shares Jump 4% Pre-Market on Record $464M Q4 Revenue

Shares of First Majestic Silver Corp. climbed more than 4% in pre-market trading Thursday after the miner posted record fourth-quarter revenue of $463.9 million, a 169% surge from a year earlier.

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