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Palm Sunday reflection: Hope and the start of Holy Week

This week many Christians around the world observe Palm Sunday, the day that begins Holy Week. The biblical account recalls crowds lining Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, waving and...

Published Mar 29, 2026, 5:33 AM EDT

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Apple marks 50 years on April 1

Apple, the maker of the iPhone, celebrates its 50th anniversary on April 1. Founded in 1976, the company has shaped pop culture and the tech industry like few...

Published Mar 28, 2026, 11:37 PM EDT

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Ship insurers juggle war risks for perilous Gulf route

Iranian forces' threats to vessels in the strategic Strait of Hormuz have driven up insurance payments that underpin the world freight industry. Insurers are juggling war risks for...

Published Mar 28, 2026, 11:18 PM EDT

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Helplines overwhelmed as seafarers stuck in Gulf seek help

Seafarers' helplines say they are overwhelmed with messages from crews stuck in the Gulf by the Middle East war. Crews are desperately seeking repatriation, compensation and essential onboard...

Published Mar 28, 2026, 11:17 PM EDT

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Singapore seniors turn to parkour

In suburban Singapore, Betty Boon vaults a guardrail, crawls underneath a slide, executes forward shoulder rolls and scales a steep slope, finishing the course to applause. The scenes...

Published Mar 28, 2026, 10:44 PM EDT

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Where to watch the F1 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka

Formula One heads to Suzuka International Racing Course for the Japanese Grand Prix, the third race of the 2026 season. The race is scheduled to start at 1...

Published Mar 28, 2026, 9:30 PM EDT

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GOP Split Over Identity and Strategy Ahead of Midterms

Conservatives meeting in Texas highlighted a Republican Party wrestling with its identity as the midterm elections approach. Activists debated whether prioritizing ideological purity or seeking broader appeal will...

Published Mar 28, 2026, 9:26 PM EDT