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American Airlines Stay Calm While Fuel Costs Soar

March 20, 2026

The war in the Middle East has pushed jet fuel prices to almost double, yet many U. S. airlines keep their eyes on the prize. At a recent industry meeting, United’s boss said the company could cover the extra fuel bill and even raise fares a bit. He pointed out that bookings in the past week were up

crime

Hiscox Manager Accused of False Testimony in Greek Court

March 20, 2026

A former Hiscox employee is now the focus of a Greek court case. The judge says he may have lied while helping Greece try to send a former colleague back to Bermuda. The case involves Yuval Abraham, who used to run the company’s finance in Bermuda. He is said to have taken about $1. 8 milli

crypto

Access to $APTM Made Easy with Alchemy Pay

March 20, 2026

Alchemy Pay, a leading gateway that links everyday money to crypto, has teamed up with Apertum, a new Layer‑1 blockchain on Avalanche. The partnership lets people buy the $APTM token with simple payment methods like Visa, Apple Pay, or local bank transfers. Now users can get into the Apertum ecosyst

politics

France Says No Quick Fix for Middle East Conflict

March 20, 2026

The French foreign minister says the war in the Middle East is unlikely to end soon, but France will keep pushing for a lasting peace. He told reporters in Tel Aviv that the situation, which has been growing since early October, shows no clear short‑term solution. Barrot added that this uncert

health

Blood Pressure Risks Rise Fast in Young Women

March 20, 2026

The number of young women dying from high blood pressure has more than quadrupled over the last twenty years, a new study shows. In 2023, nearly five women out of every hundred thousand in the 25‑to‑44 age group lost their lives to heart disease caused by high blood pressure, compared with just one

science

What happens when day and night almost match up?

March 20, 2026

Every year around late March, something interesting happens in the sky. On March 20, 2026, at 10:46 a. m. Eastern Time, the sun will cross a special line in the sky. This event is called the spring equinox. It’s the moment when winter fades and spring arrives in the Northern Hemisphere. Days get lon

weather

Spring weather swings into Boston ahead of schedule

March 20, 2026

Boston residents have a few days to say goodbye to winter before spring officially arrives. A brief cold snap lingers today with partly sunny skies and temperatures barely reaching the mid-40s. While most of the day stays dry, light snow or rain could sneak in overnight as a weak system approaches f

weather

Chicago welcomes warmer days with a spring surprise

March 20, 2026

Chicago is trading its winter coat for sunshine this week as temperatures climb into the 60s and 70s. The city’s last full day of winter started crisp, with lakefront areas stuck in the 40s while inland spots like Kankakee flirted with 60. But the real change arrives Friday, when spring officially b

finance

Crimson Desert’s Share Drop: What the Scores Reveal

March 19, 2026

The launch of Crimson Desert has shaken Pearl Abyss’s stock, causing a steep decline in value as reviewers released their ratings. Investors had been hoping for near‑perfect scores, but the game landed at a 78 on Metacritic, far below expectations. The South Korean market saw the company’s shares

sports

“Upsets Ahead: When the Big Seeds Might Drop”

March 19, 2026

Florida, the top seed in the South bracket, looks strong on paper because of its big frontcourt. Yet its guard play is weak, with a low shooting percentage from beyond the arc and many turnovers. A game against Houston could be tough, because the Cougars are a top‑five team and will play close to ho