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High-Risk Peace Talks Happen in Unexpected Place

April 12, 2026

A fancy hotel in Islamabad is hosting tense meetings between U. S. and Iranian officials this week. Normally, this five-star spot welcomes tourists and business travelers, but now it’s locked down tighter than a fortress. The Serena Hotel isn’t the first choice you’d expect for such serious discussi

health

Scaling Trauma Care: What Helps and Hinders New Centers

April 11, 2026

The Trauma Recovery Center (TRC) is a proven way to give people who have suffered violent crime the mental health help they need. It started in the United States and has now been set up in 53 hospitals and outpatient clinics across the country. Because it works well, other nations want to copy it to

opinion

When the Coach Is the Contradiction

April 11, 2026

A few weeks ago a new story surfaced that put Megan Rapinoe, the soccer star known for her outspoken activism, under a spotlight of criticism. The article painted her as an example of how athletes can preach one thing while doing another, and it used a series of unrelated anecdotes to support its cl

politics

Southport Connector Plan: What It Means for Cypress Parkway

April 11, 2026

The Central Florida Expressway Authority has finished a study on the Southport Connector. The plan would link I‑4 at SR 429 to the Turnpike and Canoe Creek Road. It cuts through Poinciana, raising a new span in Cypress Parkway’s median. The goal is to turn the road into six lanes and fix key traffic

politics

Money Rules Shift in Oregon Politics

April 11, 2026

A new law lets wealthy donors spend more money on elections, while giving politicians less proof of where that money comes from. Oregon’s governor signed the bill even though many watchdog groups warned it could open loopholes and weaken existing limits. The measure was intended to prepare for stric

education

A New Chapter for Olin’s Innovation Leader

April 11, 2026

Markus Baer, who heads executive education and teaches about how people behave in groups at Olin Business School, was named the Knight Family Professor on February 18. The ceremony happened in the Charles F. Knight Center, a building that already carries the Knights’ name. Baer shared that this tit

science

Artemis II Returns: Where, When and How to Watch

April 11, 2026

The Orion capsule carrying NASA’s Artemis II crew will re‑enter the atmosphere from its 10‑day lunar journey and splash down near San Diego. The re‑entry is scheduled for about 4:54 p. m. , when the craft will be roughly 400, 000 feet high. By 5:07 p. m. , it should land in the ocean roughly 50 to 6

crypto

Bitcoin Traders Shift Gears, Betting Big on a $80, 000 Upswing

April 11, 2026

Bitcoin traders are moving from defensive play to bullish bets after a brief pause in global tensions and a lift in oil prices. On the crypto options hub Deribit, the $80, 000 call has become the most heavily traded strike this week, with about $1. 5 billion in contracts that pay out if Bitcoin c

crypto

Iran Considers Bitcoin Fees for Oil Ships

April 11, 2026

Iran may start charging oil tankers a fee in Bitcoin to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The waterway is very important because it carries about one‑fifth of the world’s crude oil. The country wants to keep control over this narrow channel and use it as leverage in its dealings with other natio

celebrities

Space Hero Shatner Brings Star Trek Spirit to Steel City Con

April 11, 2026

In Monroeville, the former Double Tree hotel turned Legacy Event Center buzzed with excitement as William Shatner, best known for playing Captain James T. Kirk, arrived to meet fans at Steel City Con. Earlier that day, he had shared hopeful thoughts about NASA’s Artemis II astronauts, confident they