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Women in Business: A Hard‑Hit Reality

June 21, 2026

In recent years, Afghan women have stepped into the marketplace in numbers that surprise many observers. The official count of licensed business owners has risen from a few hundred to over ten thousand, according to local trade groups. This growth is part of an effort by the current regime to keep t

technology

UK plans to use AI face scans to judge asylum seekers’ ages

June 21, 2026

The British government is set to try a new tool next year that will look at a person’s face and guess how old they are. The idea is to help border officers decide if someone claiming to be a child is really under 18. This would be the first time such technology is used on people in real life, not ju

politics

G7 Forms New Plan to Cut China’s Control Over Key Minerals

June 21, 2026

The group of seven leading industrial countries has just announced a fresh strategy to reduce their reliance on China for the metals and minerals that power cars, batteries and defence gear. At a recent summit in Evian, France, the leaders signed a statement that calls for joint action with other fr

health

Sexual Violence in Ethiopia’s Conflicts: Numbers and Risk Factors

June 21, 2026

The problem of sexual abuse during fighting is a serious violation of rights and a public health crisis. Researchers examined data from all studies across Ethiopia to estimate how common this violence is and what makes it more likely. Eight separate investigations, covering 10, 119 women and girls,

politics

Justice on the Line: When Judges Let Danger Slip Through

June 21, 2026

In many cities, judges and officials seem to favor leniency over safety. They often release violent repeat offenders on bail, allowing them to roam free and sometimes commit more crimes. The news shows this pattern all the time. A dangerous person is arrested, released on bail, then later commits

politics

A Map Can Be the Biggest Lie in Politics

June 21, 2026

The idea that politicians can safely cheat voters by shaping maps is a dangerous myth. When the group in power loses an election, people loudly denounce its map‑making, calling it unfair and unconstitutional. Once that group wins back control, the criticism fades. The new maps look almost the sam

sports

World Cup 2026: Why Everyone Should Tune In

June 21, 2026

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to outshine every other global sporting spectacle. Unlike many big events that fall short of their grand names, this tournament is truly worldwide and promises unforgettable moments. First, the drama can come from unlikely places. Small nations like Cape Verde and t

entertainment

The Money Question Behind a Horror Hit

June 21, 2026

A low‑budget horror movie has shocked the industry by earning three hundred million dollars on a seven‑hundred‑fifty‑thousand dollar spend. The film, written and directed by a twenty‑six‑year‑old filmmaker, became the most successful release for its distributor and gave a big payday to a well‑known

sports

Eagles Must Skip the Risky Texas Tech QB

June 21, 2026

The Philadelphia Eagles find themselves in a dilemma: should they pursue Brendan Sorsby, the Texas Tech quarterback who has stirred controversy? The player’s history of gambling and NCAA bans makes him a questionable choice. Even if the team could secure him in the supplemental draft, the cost might

business

City Hall Rising: A New Home for Rathdrum’s Future

June 21, 2026

Rathdrum is building a new city hall that looks like the nearby mountain, according to architect Marcus Valentine. He explained this at a ceremony where people raised a beam topped with an American flag and a small tree. The gesture comes from old Scandinavian traditions that honor the land. The ne