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Pitching can make or break a baseball game, especially in the NCAA tournament where one standout performance can change everything. Washington State’s Nick Lewis proved that Friday night in Oregon, tossing 103 pitches in damp conditions to shut down Oregon State. His 3-2 victory was a rare bright sp

Where does America go when social science funding disappears?

Government money has long shaped what American researchers study. In 1945, President Truman wanted an agency that paid scientists to discover how the world works. That agency became the National Science Foundation. Today, one out of every ten federal research dollars for U. S. universities comes fro

finance

France keeps its strong credit score despite money worries

France just got good news about its financial health. The country still holds an A+ credit rating from S&P Global Ratings. That means lenders see France as a safe place to invest money right now. The French finance minister shared this update recently. He said the government isn’t relaxing its effo

Russia’s Desperate Hunt for Tech Under Sanctions

Russia is scrambling to get its hands on advanced technology from the West, not just to keep its military running but to stay relevant in the long run. With sanctions squeezing its economy and years of war draining resources, Moscow is turning to spies, fake companies, and cyberattacks to steal what

U. S. Takes Control of $1 Billion in Iranian Crypto

The U. S. government has recently taken hold of digital money worth about $1 billion linked to Iran, according to a high-ranking official. This move is part of a wider effort to block financial flows that support Tehran’s activities. During a discussion on a business news channel, the official menti

health

Workplace Woes: How Menstruation and Menopause Cost the Economy

Women are a vital part of every job market, and their presence boosts growth and equality. Yet, many still face hidden hurdles that keep them from fully contributing at work. One major obstacle is the physical discomfort linked to periods and menopause, which can sap energy and focus. These health

Vietnam Leader Sees China Friendship as Key to Regional Calm

To Lam, Vietnam’s new top chief, staying friendly with China can help keep the South China Sea peaceful. He said Vietnam will not choose sides, but will work with both China and the United States to keep its borders safe. The leader explained that building good ties with China is not a conflict wi

technology

Beware: A New Token‑Stealing Scam Hits Microsoft Teams, Outlook and OneDrive

A recent warning from the FBI’s cyber‑crime division tells users of Microsoft Teams, Outlook and OneDrive that a new online service called Kali365 is stealing access tokens. These tokens let attackers use Microsoft 365 accounts without ever guessing a password or triggering multi‑factor authenticati

opinion

The Real Wealth of a Graduate

A recent address at Harvard Business School’s Class Day saw former Senator Mitt Romney speak to a crowd of about 4, 500 new graduates and their families. He began by saying that the true measure of a life’s wealth is found in loved ones and friends, a sentiment rooted in his Latter‑Day Saint backgro

Russia Pulls Back Its Ambassador From Armenia Ahead of Elections