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When policies clash with basic safety

March 19, 2026

A recent legal battle over who gets to use a women-only spa in Washington State has sparked heated debates about safety, privacy, and how far anti-discrimination laws should go. At the center of the dispute is Olympus Spa, a traditional Korean bathhouse that welcomes female customers—including teena

education

Learning to Care After Trauma: A Fresh Look at Training

March 18, 2026

In a recent study, nine health, social and education workers were asked about their new knowledge of trauma‑informed care (TIC) after attending a training session. The researchers used a well‑known behavior change model to analyse the interviews, looking at what people could do, had the chance to do

sports

WNBA’s New Deal: Bigger Pay, Fresh Start

March 18, 2026

The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and its players’ union have finally reached a tentative agreement after more than a year of talks. The deal, still in principle, will set the stage for the league’s 30th season that kicks off on May 8. Negotiations dragged from March to June, wi

crime

Power Struggles: Why Cutting Off Cartel Leaders Fails

March 18, 2026

Trump’s call for a “military coalition” against drug cartels in Latin America has sparked debate. The idea of eliminating cartel bosses—an approach likened to cutting off a Hydra’s heads—seems simple, but history shows it often backfires. When one leader dies, others step up, and the power vacuum ca

sports

A Heavyweight Fight Cut Short: What Really Happened?

March 18, 2026

The showdown between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 finished abruptly after an accidental eye poke from Gane, turning the bout into a no‑contest. Many fans felt that this sudden end robbed them of seeing how the match would truly unfold, especially since Aspinall had never faced a striker

technology

Cryptocurrency Ads and the Fear of Losing Control

March 18, 2026

Coinbase’s latest commercial suggests that many people feel stuck in a system that no longer moves them forward. The ad uses the idea of an “NPC” – a character in video games that follows preset rules – to show how some feel like they are simply going through the motions. The message is that i

lifestyle

Old Home, New Boundaries

March 18, 2026

The couple, both in their early sixties, had turned their house into a playground. They dressed up, staged scenes, and sometimes brought friends over to keep the spark alive. Their days felt vibrant until their adult son returned home after a long period away. He rarely leaves the house, and his gir

politics

Spain Keeps Ukraine’s Support Strong Despite Middle East Tensions

March 18, 2026

Pedro Sanchez, Spain’s prime minister, told Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy that the country will not let the Middle East conflict pull it away from backing Ukraine. The two leaders signed deals to jointly produce weapons such as drones, radar systems and missiles. Sanchez said the global

politics

Powerless Cuba: A Day Without Light and Hope

March 17, 2026

The island of Cuba faced a full‑scale power outage that left its 11 million residents in the dark on Monday, just hours after the government announced it would welcome foreign investment for the first time. The blackout struck when the aging electrical network collapsed, a symptom of the long‑standi

politics

Ukraine Leader Arrives in UK for NATO Talks

March 17, 2026

Zelensky flew to London after weeks of fighting on the eastern front. The Ukrainian president met with NATO head Jens Stoltenberg and British Prime Minister Rishi Starmer to discuss support for Ukraine’s defense efforts. The talks were held in a quiet setting, away from the media glare that often su