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New Dawn in Hungary: A Crowd‑Led Turnaround

May 29, 2026

On a bright Saturday morning, people poured into the square before Hungary’s Parliament. The same spot had once seen protests against Soviet rule and later, a government change in 2006. This time, it became the stage for Peter Magyar’s inauguration, symbolizing a shift after 16 years of tight‑contro

politics

Fresh U. S. measures target Iran’s oil trade amid broader Middle East tensions

May 29, 2026

The United States recently announced new restrictions on Iran’s military-linked oil shipments, adding pressure to global oil markets already affected by regional conflicts. Eight ships, flying flags from Marshall Islands, Comoros, and Panama, were named in the move. Their role? Transporting Iranian

weather

A quick guide to Massachusetts weather this week

May 28, 2026

Massachusetts is in for a mixed bag of weather over the next few days. A cold front will sweep in Wednesday night, bringing rain and cooler air. The heaviest showers may hit Bristol, Plymouth, and Norfolk Counties, plus Cape Cod and the Islands. Temperatures will settle in the mid to upper 50s overn

politics

Vietnam President Visits Philippines to Boost Trade and Security

May 27, 2026

The Vietnamese leader, who also heads the Communist Party, is scheduled to arrive in Manila on May 31 and stay until June 1. During the two‑day visit, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will host him to talk about trade deals and ways to cooperate on maritime security. The Philippines h

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The Daily Dilemmas: From Pain Pills to Politics and AI

May 26, 2026

People often notice small frustrations that ripple through everyday life. One man’s quest for a simple headache remedy shows how even basic over‑the‑counter drugs can feel out of reach. He tried to find Anacin at a local pharmacy, only to learn the brand was no longer stocked. The clerk offered a di

health

Hantavirus Alert: Spanish Passenger Tests Positive on Cruise

May 26, 2026

A man from Spain who had been aboard a cruise ship later found to carry hantavirus has now tested positive for the disease, raising Spain’s total linked cases to 13. The patient was among 14 Spaniards who left the ship in Tenerife on May 10, after authorities first spotted a cluster of infections ea

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Taiwan keeps close watch as China steps up military moves

May 26, 2026

Taiwan’s navy and air force had another busy day last Monday as they tracked Chinese military planes and ships moving around the island. This follows a similar patrol just six days earlier, showing how Beijing keeps raising pressure on Taipei. Taiwan noticed 21 Chinese aircraft—including fighter jet

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Spain’s High Court Puts Brakes on Central Tourist Rental Rules

May 22, 2026

Spain’s top judges just hit the pause button on a new nationwide sign-up system for holiday flats listed online. The system, pushed through last summer, would have forced every owner to register their property before posting it on sites like Airbnb. But several regions argued the central government

technology

Data Centers: Tiny Heat Islands in Our Neighborhoods

May 20, 2026

Recent research shows that the heat released by data centers can raise local temperatures by a few degrees. The study measured air temperature changes around four facilities in Phoenix, finding increases of 1. 5 to 4 °F within 500 m downwind. Data centers consume large amounts of electricity,

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Hantavirus Cruise Ship Heads to Rotterdam for Clean‑Up

May 18, 2026

The MV Hondius, a Dutch‑flagged cruise liner, arrived in Rotterdam on Monday morning. Its crew of 25 and two doctors are set to be quarantined while the ship is disinfected. The vessel had carried about 150 people from 23 nations when a group of severe lung illnesses first alerted the World He