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An LPG Tanker’s Secret Detour Through the Strait of Hormuz

March 31, 2026

A ship named Pine Gas, owned by a Mumbai company, was ready to leave the UAE’s Ruwais port in late February. The crew of 27 Indians had watched missiles and drones fly over them every day as tensions rose in the region. The vessel was supposed to reach its home port within a week, but it ended up wa

business

Fuel Swaps and Energy Scrambles in Asia

March 31, 2026

Indonesia’s president flew to Tokyo amid a regional rush to find new fuel sources. The Middle East conflict has cut many supplies, and now countries are trading energy to keep their economies running. Jakarta is planning a deal that would bring more liquefied natural gas into Japan while sending liq

environment

App Turns Roadkill Data Into Wildlife Roads Ahead

March 31, 2026

A lone woman in the South Bay walks a quiet road at night, pausing every few feet to check for dead newts that have fallen during their yearly trek from the Sierra Azul slopes to a nearby reservoir. She measures each body, snaps a photo, and uploads everything to a smartphone app that records the da

technology

Tech Funding Moves Show Shift to Core Infrastructure

March 31, 2026

The latest wave of startup funding points toward a focus on the underlying systems that drive tomorrow’s technology. Investors are pouring money into projects that build the backbone for AI, space computing, and digital security rather than just new consumer apps. One standout deal is a $400 mill

politics

Kerosene’s comeback shows how global tensions mess with daily life

March 31, 2026

In India, kerosene used to be the fuel of frustration. Families used it not because they liked the smell but because it was cheap and easy to find. Many households relied on it for tasks like heating water, especially in places where modern gas wasn’t an option. But kerosene had a dark side too. The

sports

Bill Murray’s Big‑Game Switch: From Cubs to Huskies

March 30, 2026

Bill Murray, the Chicago icon who cheers for the Cubs, Bears and Blackhawks, was not in Houston watching Illinois beat Iowa. Instead he flew to Washington, D. C. , where the University of Connecticut stunned Duke with a last‑second three‑point play to win the East Region. Why the change of allegi

science

A Life That Shaped Medicine and the World

March 30, 2026

Barry Bloom was a chemist who turned into a pioneer of immunology and global health. When he found out he had pancreatic cancer, he chose to become a patient who also studied his own treatment. He joined clinical trials, read the research papers himself, and asked questions at every appointment.

politics

The Busy Life of Indiana’s Secretary of State

March 30, 2026

In Indiana, a man named Diego Morales is known for being in almost every event that matters to the Republican Party. He rarely talks to the press, but he shows up at dinners, conferences, and local celebrations with a camera ready for his next photo op. His calendar is full: he attends county din

science

Thrilling Skies: A Pilot Who Loves Storms

March 30, 2026

Wayne Sand, an 85‑year‑old veteran of Vietnam and a seasoned pilot, has spent his life flying where most would turn away. From the moment he first saw a crop‑duster low over Montana’s grass airstrip, he knew his future lay in the sky. A young man with little money, Sand worked any job he could find

sports

JioStar Drops IPL in Bangladesh After Payment Dispute

March 30, 2026

JioStar, the media arm of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, has pulled its rights to show the Indian Premier League in Bangladesh. The company says its local partner failed to meet payment deadlines, so the contract was ended immediately. This decision means that even if Bangladesh lifts its ban on