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WTO ministerial meeting opens amid Middle East war tensions

The World Trade Organization's ministerial conference opened Thursday against a backdrop of heightened trade tensions and global economic turmoil linked to the Middle East war. Ministers are meeting...

Published Mar 26, 2026, 10:03 AM EDT

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Bobby Pulido, former Tejano star, is running for Congress

Sitting in El Portón taquería in Edinburg with tuba-tinged banda music playing, Bobby Pulido — a rancher who left college one year short to become a Tejano star...

Published Mar 26, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

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Where to still find gas under $3.50 as prices spike

The national average price for a gallon of gas is $3.98, remaining just below $4. As prices spike nationwide, drivers are feeling added pressure on already strained budgets...

Published Mar 26, 2026, 9:54 AM EDT

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Germany unveils rescue plan for chemical industry

The German government and the country’s chemical industry on Thursday presented a sweeping plan to help the ailing sector. The measures are intended to address new headwinds from...

Published Mar 26, 2026, 9:40 AM EDT

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UK PM 'very keen' to curb addictive social media

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he is "very keen" to address addictive features on social media. His remarks came after a landmark US ruling that found Meta...

Published Mar 26, 2026, 9:37 AM EDT

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Voters Want Sweeping Changes to Tackle Government Fraud

Voters are increasingly concerned about government fraud and want sweeping changes to address the issue. They are urging lawmakers to pass new legislation and launch investigations at the...

Published Mar 26, 2026, 9:25 AM EDT

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EU Parliament approves ban on sexualised AI deepfakes

The European Parliament on Thursday approved a ban on artificial intelligence systems that generate sexualised deepfakes. The decision follows global outrage after non-consensual nude images were produced by...

Published Mar 26, 2026, 9:22 AM EDT

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Maduro returns to U.S. court after dramatic capture

Ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro will appear Thursday in a New York court for the second time since his capture by U.S. forces. He was seized in an...

Published Mar 26, 2026, 8:58 AM EDT

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Iran rebuffs Trump peace proposal, signals growing confidence

Iran rejected a 15-point peace proposal from US President Donald Trump and outlined its own conditions for a ceasefire. Analysts say the decision reflects growing confidence in Iran’s...

Published Mar 26, 2026, 8:38 AM EDT

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EU urged to broadly restrict 'forever chemicals'

EU experts said in findings published on Thursday that 'forever chemicals' pose a growing risk to health and the environment and should be broadly banned across the European...

Published Mar 26, 2026, 8:26 AM EDT

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Showers Thursday night; temperatures drop Friday

A cold front will bring showers to the Lehigh Valley beginning Thursday evening and continuing overnight into Friday. Temperatures that reach the 70s on Thursday are expected to...

Published Mar 26, 2026, 8:16 AM EDT