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Iran war could weaken Ukraine’s hand as Russia plans new offensives
With U.S.-brokered Ukraine peace talks on hold due to the war in the Middle East, Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to try to expand his military gains via new offensives against his neighbor that could put even more pressure on Kyiv. Windfall revenues from surging global oil prices are filling Moscow’s war coffers and U.S. air defense assets are…
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War against Hezbollah causing divide in Shi’ite community
During the first hours of the renewed war in Lebanon, criticism of Hezbollah that had long remained behind closed doors began spilling into public view. After Hezbollah launched rocket fire into Israeli territory on March 2, Israel responded with a large-scale offensive that again displaced many Shi’ite residents and reignited debate within the community over the human and political cost…
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Project Hail Mary’s Drew Goddard Wrote That Movie to be Expensive
Where many find success in determining their lane and staying inside of it, Drew Goddard has cobbled together one of the more interesting Hollywood careers by doing the opposite. The screenwriter has spent the last two decades defying predictability by bouncing between media and genres, with one major exception: he’s a sucker for Andy Weir adaptations. Goddard first penned the…
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AI diet plans underestimate teen nutrition and miss key nutrients
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: New research reveals that popular AI tools may be giving adolescents incomplete and imbalanced diet advice, raising important questions about whether these technologies are ready to guide growing bodies without expert oversight. Study: Artificial intelligence diet…
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Iran war energy crisis is a renewable energy wake-up call
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — The war in Iran is exposing the world’s reliance on fragile fossil fuel routes, lending urgency to calls for hastening the shift to renewable energy. Fighting has all but halted oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway that carries about a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas, or LNG. The…
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Hibernator “Superpowers” Could Help Humans Treat Diabetes and Alzheimer’s
Hibernating animals undergo extreme physiological transformations that would normally be harmful, yet they recover with remarkable efficiency. New research suggests that these abilities may stem from genetic regulatory mechanisms also present in humans, particularly around metabolism-related genes. Credit: Shutterstock Genetic switches near the FTO locus may enable hibernators’ extreme metabolic resilience and could inspire future treatments for human metabolic and…
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India warns airlines to avoid Saudi Arabia, 10 other airspaces
Hyderabad: India’s aviation regulator has asked airlines to avoid flying through 11 high-risk airspaces across the Middle East, citing a “high-risk environment for civil aviation” amid escalating tensions following recent strikes involving the United States, Israel and Iran. In an advisory, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) directed Indian carriers and operators to reassess flight routes and exercise heightened…
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What doctors wish patients knew about social media’s health impact
AMA news Wire What doctors wish patients knew about social media’s health impact Mar 19, 2026 Many people enjoy staying connected on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Snapchat and X, formally known as Twitter. Yet a growing body of research is finding that excessive use can exacerbate mental health problems, such as anxiety and depression, in…
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Project Hail Mary Movie Review: AMAZE AMAZE AMAZE
Project Hail Mary Review By Stuart Shave AMAZE AMAZE AMAZE “Project Hail Mary” is a spectacular reminder of what studio filmmaking can still achieve when the right story arrives in the hands of the right creative talents. It’s a science-fiction epic that presents massive scale while still delivering intimacy – rigorously crafted yet emotionally layered. It’s the kind of film…
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Middle East crisis live: Israel strikes Tehran; Netanyahu suggests need for ‘ground component’ in Iran war | US-Israel war on Iran
Interim summary Hello and welcome to our live coverage of events in the Middle East. If you are just joining us, here is a quick recap of the latest developments: Israel pounded Tehran with airstrikes on Friday as Iranians marked Nowruz, or the Persian New Year. Activists reported hearing strikes around Iran’s capital. The attacks occurred a day after Israel…
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