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Trump Considers Pausing Federal Gas Tax As Gas Prices Soar Across US
US President Donald Trump is considering pausing the federal gas tax as gas prices soar across the United States due to the Iran war. Several states, like Georgia, Indiana, and Utah, have already implemented suspensions of the state gas tax, with the measure allowing residents to save 33, 36, and 39 cents per gallon in each state, respectively. Meanwhile, the federal gas tax stands at an additional 18.4 cents per gallon, but that could soon change. In recent weeks, gas prices
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UN Study Finds Critical Minerals Are Destroying Vulnerable Communities
The sharp rise in demand for critical minerals is deepening poverty, creating water insecurity, and destroying vulnerable communities, according to a new UN study. The study, conducted by the United Nations University's Institute for Water, Environment, and Health, found that the demand for critical minerals is at an all-time high. The world's transition to artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and electric cars, among others, is driving this change, as oil is no longer
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UAE Announces Withdrawal From OPEC in Shock Move
The United Arab Emirates has officially withdrawn from OPEC and OPEC+ to prioritize their national interests– a shock move for most of the world. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) was formed in 1960 as an alliance between the world's top exporters, aiming to stabilize global oil prices with quotas for each member country. The group's primary objective was to secure consistent income for producers while facilitating the sale of their oil to consumers
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Hantavirus On The Rise: What You Need to Know
Hantavirus cases are rising across the world after a recent outbreak on a cruise ship traveling through the South Atlantic. The virus is originally found in rodents on all six continents where they preside, in different strains depending on the location. Most strains only see the virus transmit from rodents to humans, with humans contracting the virus through direct contact or breathing airborne particles from infected rodents, their droppings, saliva, or urine. However, the
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North Korea Mandates Nuclear Missile Launch If Kim Is Killed By Foreign Power
North Korea has changed their constitution to require a nuclear missile strike if dictator Kim Jong Un is killed by a foreign power. The new law requires the North Korean government to launch a retaliatory nuclear missile if "the command-and-control system over the state's nuclear forces is placed in danger by hostile forces." Kim already has absolute power over the nation's growing nuclear arsenal– experts estimate that they have already produced 50-60 warheads and are manuf
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India's Modi Wins Key Election in West Bengal, Sparking Hope and Controversy
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his party, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), took home their first-ever win at the state elections of West Bengal this week, sparking celebrations and controversy across the nation. West Bengal, known for its beautiful language and unique culture, connects Eastern India to Northeast India, the latter of which consists of seven states located between Bangladesh, Myanmar, and China. The state is also home to Kolkata, the largest city in E
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Several Hikers Feared Dead After Indonesia's Mount Dukono Erupts
At least one hiker has been confirmed dead and another two are missing after Indonesia's Mount Dukono erupted yesterday. Mount Dukono, located on the northern side of the Indonesian island of Halmahera, has been almost constantly active since 1933, making it an incredibly dangerous volcano for hikers. Halmahera, a sparsely-inhabited island in eastern Indonesia, contains several active volcanoes, but Dukono is the most active on the island and one of the most active in the ent
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World Celebrates 100th Birthday of Sir David Attenborough, The Voice of the Earth
Today, the world is celebrating the 100th birthday of the renowned naturalist, Sir David Attenborough, known to many as the "Voice of the Earth." Sir David Attenborough began his career as a television broadcaster back in 1954 – when TV was still in black and white – after his application to become a radio broadcaster was rejected by the BBC. Since then, Attenborough has written, presented, or narrated more than 100 natural history documentaries and series, including Life on
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NOAA Forecasts Significant Chance of Ultra-Powerful Super El Niño This Year
The United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has confirmed that there is a very significant chance that a Super El Niño will occur later this year, raising the probabilities for severe weather events in certain areas. El Niño and La Niña are two of the most prominent weather patterns on the planet, usually alternating every few years to create a constant shift in temperatures and climate. Both phenomenons take place in the east-central Pacific, typ
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Nintendo's Super Mario Sequel Smashes Expectations at the Box Office
"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie," Nintendo's sequel to "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" from 2023, is already smashing expectations at the box office. The animated film follows main characters Mario and Luigi as they take on Bowser Jr., the son of the villain from the movie's predecessor. The series is based on the original Super Mario Bros. video game from the 1980s, developed by Japanese game designer Shigeru Miyamoto. Miyamoto still serves as one of the executive directors at N
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Meta, YouTube Lose Major Lawsuit Over Social Media Addiction in Teens
Meta and YouTube lost a major lawsuit this week regarding social media addiction and its impact on teens, and it could spark a ripple effect for similar lawsuits across the nation. The trial, which spanned nine days over the last six weeks, took place in the Los Angeles Superior Court. Top brass from both Meta and YouTube arrived at the court to testify and argue against the claims of a 20-year-old woman who suffered from social media addiction, going by the initials KGM. How
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Mar 273 min read
Oscars 2026: Everything to Know About Film's Biggest Night
The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, took place last night, with several critically acclaimed films taking home multiple awards at this year's event. The Academy Awards are usually handed out between late February and late March, taking place at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, Los Angeles. Several awards, like Best Picture, Best Actor/Actress, and Best Screenplay are some of the most coveted awards in the film industry, but any Oscar is a major achievement for any me
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