History was made in Vatican City as Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected the first American pope, choosing the name Pope Leo XIV. A native of Chicago with deep roots in Peru, the 69-year-old addressed the world in Italian, Spanish, and Latin, offering[...]
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EIA expects lower crude oil prices and higher natural gas prices through 2026
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects recent developments in global trade policy and oil production to contribute to lower global demand for petroleum products through 2026, contributing to lower oil prices than it previously forecast. In its May Short-Term Energy Outlook[...]
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OPEC+ to accelerate oil output, potentially lowering oil prices despite Russian reliance, Reuters reports
Oil diplomacy is taking a sharp turn. Saudi Arabia, long the stabilizer in global energy markets, is now shifting gears—punishing fellow OPEC+ members like Iraq and Kazakhstan for breaking production quotas. The kingdom is ramping up supply instead of cutting back, pushing[...]
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Watch: Ukraine This Week
The Kyiv Independent’s Anna Belokur dives into the top stories of this week from the intensifying Russian spring offensive to the shocking torture and murder of Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roschyna. Also, the long-gestating minerals deal has finally been signed, what is in[...]
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How some ‘Star Wars’ ideas became real-life science
Blue milk may have been pure sci-fi in 1977, but in 2025, it’s on grocery shelves—and that’s not the only “Star Wars” tech coming to life. From harvesting water in the desert like Uncle Owen to dodging space debris like the Millennium[...]
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Shaw: This could be the last time I ever see her
When war and distance conspire to keep families apart, even three days can feel like a miracle. That’s what it was for Anastassiya Andrianvova of Fargo, who finally reunited with her mother, Oksana, after five painful years—three of them shadowed by war.[...]
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One District’s Approach to Successful AI Integration
As artificial intelligence rushes into classrooms across the country, the question isn’t whether schools will adopt it — it’s how thoughtfully they’ll do so. In Ypsilanti, Michigan, one district is showing what responsible, equitable integration can look like. Under the leadership of[...]
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U.S.-Ukraine Mineral Deal Ties Future Aid to Strategic Access
The U.S. and Ukraine have inked a sweeping new agreement giving America access to Ukraine’s critical minerals — a deal that blends battlefield urgency with long-term resource strategy. As the war with Russia grinds on, this pact offers Kyiv a potential lifeline[...]
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Poilievre Unseated: What a Parliamentary Loss Means for Canada’s Conservative Leader
In an upset that’s shaken Canadian politics, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has lost his seat in Parliament—a rarity for a major party leader. In Canada’s parliamentary system, the leader of the Official Opposition is expected to hold a seat in the House[...]
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Canadian Press decision desk projects Liberal government
After one of the shortest and sharpest election campaigns in Canadian history, voters have made their call: the Liberals are projected to return to power. The numbers are still settling, but early results suggest a notable swing, with familiar names falling and[...]
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6 killed, 13 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day
In the early hours of April 28, Russian attacks across Ukraine claimed at least six civilian lives and injured 13 others, according to regional officials.Strikes hit multiple oblasts, including Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Kherson, and Sumy, damaging homes and injuring residents.In Donetsk Oblast,[...]
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Is social media hurting teens’ mental health? It’s complicated
Teens know better than anyone that social media is a double-edged sword. A new Pew survey finds that while most teens feel more connected and creative online, many also see the darker side—especially when it comes to their peers. Parents worry even[...]
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Hubble’s Highlights from its 35th Year in Orbit
After 35 years in orbit, the Hubble Space Telescope is still delivering wonder. To mark the milestone, NASA released four breathtaking new images—ranging from the rugged surface of Mars to distant star-forming regions and a neighboring galaxy ablaze with light. Hubble’s enduring[...]
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The Trees Are Speaking
In the forests of British Columbia, Indigenous scientists and ecologists are racing against time to learn from what remains of the old-growth. For biologist Teresa Ryan and ecologist Suzanne Simard, each felled giant carries more than ecological loss—it carries cultural memory, centuries[...]
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Manitoba announces Holocaust curriculum strengthened through partnership
In a time when divisions seem sharper than ever, Manitoba is choosing a different path — one rooted in remembrance and education. Starting in 2025, the province will make Holocaust education mandatory for students in grades 6, 9, and 11, strengthening its[...]
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Terms That Will Shape the Future: Check Your AI Business Literacy
For years, artificial intelligence has loomed at the edges of the workplace—promising to help, but rarely central. That’s changing. According to Microsoft’s latest Work Trend Index, 2025 marks the moment AI stops being a side project and becomes core to how work[...]