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Taiwan Boosts Island Defences Amid Rising Chinese Activity

April 2, 2026

Taiwan is set to reinforce its military presence on the Pratas Islands, a group of reefs located at the northern edge of the South China Sea. The islands lie more than 400 kilometres from Taiwan’s main coast, making them a potential target for Chinese forces. Because the Pratas are only lightly g

politics

Stories That Shape Our World

April 2, 2026

Stories have become a hot topic in humanities and social sciences. Scholars from Indigenous, Black, Feminist, and many other traditions have shown how powerful narratives can be. A recent study looks at how telling and listening to stories can help people understand the link between nature and socie

celebrities

Celebrity Charm: Why Sydney Smith Wins Hearts

April 2, 2026

Sydney Smith’s rising fame has sparked curiosity about what makes her so appealing to well‑known stars. Her friendly, grounded nature stands out in an industry that often feels flashy and distant. Fans notice how she engages with people genuinely, listening more than speaking, which creates a

finance

China Resources Mixc: Still a Good Buy for Investors

April 2, 2026

Citic Securities kept its positive outlook on China Resources Mixc Lifestyle Services Ltd. , calling it a “Buy” and setting a target price of HK$61. 00. The shares ended the day at HK$47. 04, showing a clear gap between current value and the projected target. The market’s overall view is even stron

sports

A Cross‑Atlantic Fan: 31‑Year‑Old From Wolverhampton Makes Five Trips to Pittsburgh

April 2, 2026

Katie Stewart, a 31‑year‑old teacher from Wolverhampton, England, has turned yearly travel into a passion for Pittsburgh sports. Her first trip in 2022 began when she watched the Penguins win an NHL game that sparked a new love for the team. From that moment, she has visited every season except wint

health

High‑Cost, High‑Benefit: A New Look at MS Drugs in Brazil

April 2, 2026

A large Brazilian health insurer recently ran a study to see how expensive but powerful medicines for multiple sclerosis (MS) stack up against one another. The goal was to find out which drugs give the best value for money when they are used by many patients. Instead of simply listing prices, the

business

Australian Farmers Shift to Low‑Fertiliser Crops as War Drives Costs

April 2, 2026

In the next planting season, Australian growers are leaning toward crops that need less nitrogen, such as barley, instead of high‑fertiliser staples like wheat and canola. The shift comes as the cost of urea, a key fertiliser, has jumped by about 60% since the start of the conflict in Iran. Diesel p

finance

Personal Finance Made Simple: A New Way to Plan Your Future

April 2, 2026

Thrive Financial Services is reshaping how people think about retirement by putting learning at the heart of its approach. Instead of treating money planning like a one‑size‑fits‑all spreadsheet, the firm uses a step‑by‑step guide called R. O. U. T. E. ® that looks at risk, income, health, taxes and

environment

Saving Billions by Turning Off the Lights

April 2, 2026

The idea of cutting energy costs by a huge amount might sound like science‑fiction, but it is really about getting smarter with what we already have. Instead of building new power plants or inventing exotic fuels, the trick is to use less electricity in the first place. When people talk about

education

Schools Blend Faith and Market Rules

April 2, 2026

In Brazil, five long‑standing religious schools faced a new rule: the market now decides who attends school. These institutions had to decide whether to follow old traditions or adopt new business habits. Researchers looked at how the schools mixed both worlds, creating a hybrid plan called ne