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Early Leaders Emerge in Chaotic Season Opener

April 4, 2026

The LECOM Suncoast Classic’s first round didn’t go as planned. Bad weather forced officials to pause play early on Thursday, pushing the start to Friday. When the sun finally returned, Hunter Eichhorn took advantage, shooting a near-flawless 62—nine under par. His round included two eagles on tricky

politics

Bahamas Votes Early as Costs Climb

April 2, 2026

The Bahamas will hold a surprise vote on May 12, a full five months ahead of schedule. Prime Minister Philip Davis made the call after scrapping a sales tax on basic foods to ease the country’s sky-high living costs. The move follows a trend seen in other nations where governments slash taxes on ess

politics

UNRWA Calls for Probe After Staff Losses in Gaza Conflict

March 31, 2026

The head of the UN Palestinian refugee agency has urged a high‑level investigation into the deaths of more than 390 UNRWA workers during the two‑year Gaza war, marking it as the deadliest episode in the agency’s history. In a press briefing on his final day in office, Philippe Lazzarini said the

business

Fuel Swaps and Energy Scrambles in Asia

March 31, 2026

Indonesia’s president flew to Tokyo amid a regional rush to find new fuel sources. The Middle East conflict has cut many supplies, and now countries are trading energy to keep their economies running. Jakarta is planning a deal that would bring more liquefied natural gas into Japan while sending liq

celebrities

Prince Philip’s Long‑Hidden Battle With Cancer

March 30, 2026

A new book by a historian says Prince Philip was first diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2013, not long before he died in 2021. Doctors found a shadow on his pancreas and removed part of his stomach, but the cancer could not be cured. Many thought he would never appear in public again, yet h

finance

Trump’s Name on the $100 Bill: A New Tradition

March 28, 2026

The U. S. Treasury announced that Donald Trump’s signature will appear on the $100 bill in June, ending a 165‑year stretch during which only the U. S. Treasurer’s name has been printed on paper money. This change is part of a larger celebration marking the 250th anniversary of American currency. Ba

politics

Election Results Hint at 2027 Shake‑Ups

March 23, 2026

The latest mayoral runoff gave a fresh look at how French voters feel before the next presidential vote. In Marseille, the far‑right National Rally (RN) failed to win, showing that even a party seen as unstoppable can be stopped in big cities. This suggests that organized mainstream parties st

technology

Fast‑Track Fireworks Injury Tracking in Manila

March 23, 2026

In many parts of the world, fireworks can cause a surge of injuries during big holidays. In the Philippines, doctors and hospitals have noticed more people getting hurt around New Year lately, which has pushed officials to strengthen how they watch for these injuries. The country’s regional healt

weather

Heatwave in March: A New Record for the Southwest

March 22, 2026

The summer‑like temperatures that swept through the U. S. Southwest in March were far beyond what anyone could have predicted a few decades ago. Scientists who track extreme weather say that this level of heat would not be possible without the extra warmth added by human activity. Researchers fro

crypto

Canada Tightens Rules on Crypto Companies

March 19, 2026

FINTRAC, Canada’s money‑watch agency, has cancelled 50 registrations for money services businesses this year. Almost all of those were crypto‑related. The latest batch removed 23 new licences on Monday. Finance Minister François‑Philippe Champagne said the government is stepping up its figh