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The plan remains unclear

Bessent did not specify which financial measures would make up the proposed offensive, leaving its practical impact uncertain until the planned press conference.

Other countries face pressure

The US warning says nations and financial institutions that continue partnering with Iran could also be cut off from the American-led economic system.

Sanctions already target Iran

Washington has previously reimposed broad sanctions and this year targeted foreign banks and companies doing business with Tehran, so the new threat would build on existing pressure.

Residents had been warned

The government told people living near the landfill to leave, but many residents chose to remain there.

Earlier deaths raised concerns

A similar landslide at the same site killed 10 people in 2017.

Families will receive support

The health minister said injured people would receive free medical care and that the government would support affected families.

The group crosses party lines

The delegation includes Gaku Hashimoto of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and one lawmaker each from Komeito and the opposition Centrist Reform Alliance.

China wants concrete steps

China’s Foreign Ministry said Japan’s government must create the conditions for normal exchanges, suggesting that meetings alone may not repair the relationship.

The comment invoked force

Takaichi said a Chinese attack on Taiwan could be a survival-threatening situation that would justify Japan using force, and she has not withdrawn that statement.

Investor confidence is slipping

When investors become less comfortable with a country's debt outlook, they may sell or avoid assets priced in that country's currency.

Low levels signal sustained pressure

Being near a multi-month low means the dollar's weakness has lasted longer than a brief daily move.

Debt worries can spread

Concern about government borrowing can influence bond markets and interest-rate expectations as well as the currency.

Investors bought company shares

The money came from selling ownership pieces of Alibaba rather than from taking out a loan.

AI is the stated purpose

The article links the fundraising directly to Alibaba’s efforts to develop artificial intelligence.

Hong Kong hosted the sale

The transaction was conducted through Alibaba’s shares listed in Hong Kong.

The listing would sell ownership

An IPO lets outside investors buy shares, giving them a small ownership stake in the company.

Hong Kong is the venue

The planned listing is in Hong Kong, rather than simply being described as a listing in mainland China.

The effort has taken years

Shein has been trying to become a publicly traded company for four years, showing that the planned listing follows a lengthy process.

The race was a preliminary heat

Tiangong Ultra’s 9.39-second time came in an early qualifying run rather than a human athletics final.

The event covers more than sprinting

The games include jumping, football, boxing, and other events meant to test different kinds of robotic movement.

Fast runs can end badly

Videos show several robots crashing into cushioned barriers after crossing the finish line and being carried away.

Old software created openings

One compromised site was running a five-year-old WordPress version and had about 40 known vulnerabilities.

Plugins were part of the risk

Attackers subverted both WordPress itself and third-party plugins, so updating the core software alone may not be enough.

Fake CAPTCHAs can deliver attacks

Users should be wary of CAPTCHA prompts telling them to copy, paste or run commands outside the browser.

Cheapest devices took biggest hit

The Echo Dot rose from $49.99 to $79.99, making it the largest percentage increase in the listed products.

Competitors are moving differently

Apple raised its comparable HomePod Mini to $129, while Google’s Home Speaker remains priced at $99.99.

Some Amazon products were spared

Ring cameras and doorbells, along with the higher-end Echo Studio, were not included in the announced increases.

It measures four biomarkers

High-resolution mass spectrometry measures amyloid-beta 42 and 40 along with two forms of tau protein in the blood.

It aids evaluation, not certainty

The test helps identify amyloid plaques in certain patients, but its results are meant to be considered with clinical information and other tests.

Clearance broadens potential access

Doctors could already order the test for people with mild cognitive symptoms, but FDA clearance expands marketing to clinicians and health systems that require FDA quality assurance.

The study split patients

Among the 48 patients studied, 29 had normal right-ventricle function and 19 had dysfunction, with the latter group experiencing more deaths and hospitalizations.

Left-heart pressure may strain

The researchers found evidence that problems beginning in the left side of the heart may place extra stress on the right ventricle and help drive its decline.

Energy systems may be altered

Tissue samples most strongly pointed to reduced mitochondrial function, along with changes in how cells process and move RNA, as possible targets for future therapies.

The study tracked thousands of households

Researchers analyzed grocery purchases from 15,000 SNAP households, including 3,291 in the 10 states with restrictions.

Substitutes weakened the sugar reduction

Recipients used up to 39% of the money not spent on soda to buy other sugary drinks and fruit juices that the rules did not cover.

Health gains are still estimates

The authors projected a 2.6% reduction in type 2 diabetes risk over 10 years, rather than directly measuring fewer diabetes cases.

Risk varied by substance

Cocaine was linked to a 96% higher risk, amphetamines to 122%, and cannabis to 37%, while opioids showed no statistically significant association.

Younger users faced serious risks

Among people under 55, amphetamine use was linked to a 174% increase in stroke risk, cocaine to 97%, and cannabis to 14%.

Several pathways may be involved

Sudden blood-pressure rises, narrowed blood vessels, irregular heart rhythms, increased clotting, and inflammation could contribute to both clot-caused and bleeding strokes.

The mission targeted dark craters

Chang'e-7 was planned to explore permanently shadowed craters and survey the south pole's environment and resources.

Its timing depends on conditions

The spacecraft was expected to launch from Wenchang in the coming days, but officials said a comprehensive assessment ruled out this year's planned window.

China has a recent lunar milestone

The earlier Chang'e-6 mission returned moon rocks and soil from the far side in 2024, a first for any country.

The crew flew Orion first

Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen were the first astronauts to fly aboard NASA’s Orion spacecraft.

The trip lasted 10 days

The crew completed its mission around the Moon on April 10 after spending 10 days in space.

The journey broke distance records

The astronauts became the first people in more than 50 years to travel beyond the Moon and went farther from Earth than any humans before them.

The cuts are already visible

The season-ending team prize fell to $30 million from $40 million, while the individual purse was cut in half.

Its entertainment model shrank

Concerts by Thomas Rhett and Disco Lines were canceled a week before the event, leaving a much smaller fan area than Indianapolis had the previous year.

Attendance cannot cover everything

Crowds grew over the weekend, but occasional strong ticket sales do not appear sufficient to pay for the league’s player contracts and other large costs.

The clock starts at enrollment

The NCAA's new system gives athletes a continuous five-year window beginning with enrollment no later than the semester after their 19th birthday.

State cases create exceptions

Players such as Mark Mitchell and Jaxon Kohler can currently move forward because separate state judges temporarily cleared them to play.

Transfer timing is separate

Some lawsuits also concern whether an athlete granted another season may transfer outside college basketball's usual April transfer window.

His hitting has not stopped

Although he has not pitched since July 3, Ohtani has remained the Dodgers’ regular designated hitter and owns an NL-leading 159 OPS+, meaning he has been 59% better than league average by that measure.

The MVP race is close

Ohtani trails Pete Crow-Armstrong 7.9 to 6.9 in WAR, a broad estimate of a player’s total value, and Crow-Armstrong is currently favored to win.

Home field is still at stake

The Dodgers are 79-51 and lead the NL West, but they are also trying to catch Milwaukee for the best record and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.

Ad-free plans rose more

Average increases were $1.61 for ad-free tiers, compared with $1.21 for ad-supported tiers, widening the price gap between them.

Western Europe led increases

Western Europe recorded the largest average dollar increase over three years at $1.86, ahead of North America at $1.79.

Services use other revenue tools

Advertising and paid extra-member slots from password-sharing crackdowns are helping streamers earn more without depending entirely on subscription price rises.

The film skips competition

Its out-of-competition screening means it will be shown at the festival without being eligible for the main awards.

The story tests survival

After a harrowing plane crash, Pitt’s Special Forces officer must navigate the Alaskan wilderness alongside his retired combat dog.

Pitt and Ayer reunite

Heart of the Beast is their first film together since Fury, the 2014 World War II drama released by Sony.

Vietnam set a genre milestone

The film was Vietnam’s first theatrical found-footage horror release and became a local hit with more than one million admissions.

Korean backing crosses borders

South Korea’s Hive Media Corp co-produced the movie, making it the company’s first production investment outside South Korea.

The rollout has wide reach

Mockingbird’s North American plan uses three major theater chains, while the distributor handles more than 60 new theatrical releases yearly in Vietnam.

Air arrivals come first

If approved, the fee would initially apply to travelers arriving by plane, while land and sea arrivals would be added later.

Approval still has several steps

After public feedback, the proposal must return to the tourism committee and then go to the Cabinet before collection can begin.

The rate has increased

The new THB 450 charge is higher than the earlier framework of THB 300 for air arrivals and THB 150 for land and sea, with officials citing inflation, economic changes and higher insurance costs.

Rewards exclude some costs

Portal rewards generally apply to the purchase subtotal, not taxes or shipping fees.

Credit cards can stack

You can usually earn portal rewards alongside the points, miles or cash back from the card used for the purchase.

Portals come in three types

The main options are airline loyalty portals, credit card portals and cash-back services, with some offering seasonal spending promotions.

Stays fill the quieter seasons

Rooral runs two-week-to-two-month sessions in spring and fall, when many village homes would otherwise be empty.

Visitors bring measurable spending

Each guest contributes about $1,765 per month on average through spending at local homes, bars, and businesses.

Trust limits the model’s growth

Rooral currently operates only in Benarraba and says other villages must adapt the approach gradually around their own residents’ needs.

Applications are already falling

The University of Illinois reported a drop of more than 25 percent in international applicants, while other schools described withdrawals and deferred enrollments.

Extensions remain uncertain

Students may seek extra time for reasons such as compelling academic needs, but officials have not clearly defined that standard and the reviewing agency has a backlog exceeding one year.

Research could lose continuity

Universities said graduate students who must leave after four years could interrupt research projects that often depend on the same people for longer periods.

Core choices shrink sharply

The approved list drops from 241 courses to 144, while the university has not publicly confirmed the reported list of roughly 100 removed courses.

Some subjects remain eligible

The change does not remove every diversity-related option, since Intro to African American Studies, Introduction to Mexican American Studies and Latina/o Jewish History will still count toward the core.

Review process faces criticism

The University of Houston chapter of the American Association of University Professors says administrators have not identified which broad criteria in Senate Bill 37 justified removing each course.

Personal experience builds support

Families who had used charter schools, vouchers, homeschooling or open enrollment were more supportive of expanding choice, though the finding was not statistically significant for education savings accounts.

Parties moved in opposite directions

As charter enrollment rose from zero to 20 percent of students, average Democratic support increased from 3.2 to 3.4 on a five-point scale, while Republican support fell from 3.4 to 3.1.

Political signals shape opinions

Because many people know little about how charter schools work, they may rely on party leaders for cues, making policy views more polarized when leaders disagree.

Violence peaked decades ago

The national murder rate reached 10.2 per 100,000 people in 1980 before falling to 4.1 in 2025.

Baltimore targeted high-risk people

Its Group Violence Reduction Strategy focuses on people most likely to shoot or be shot and offers housing and job training alongside a warning that authorities are watching.

Investigations became more effective

Baltimore’s homicide clearance rate reached 60 percent by mid-2026, while serious violent-crime convictions since 2023 totaled 2,129.

The effect covered more than images

Participants also struggled to identify which artworks they had screenshotted, suggesting they may not remember taking the screenshot itself.

Attention may change the outcome

Experts say paying attention, staying interested, and reviewing saved information could support recall more than capturing it automatically and never revisiting it.

The task had clear limits

The experiments tested recognition of art images in mostly college-aged participants, so the results may not represent everyday memory or all age groups.

Spaces gently limit screens

Tea at Shiloh uses dim lighting, communal seating, games, clay, and watercolors to make phones and laptops less tempting without banning them.

Menus explore tea’s range

Soft Hours serves Chinese green, oolong, black, and fermented pu’erh teas, while Han Cha pairs Taiwanese and Thai teas with savory bites.

Tea can become nightlife

In Kansas City, Tian Tea House shifts into a cocktail bar called Moon at night, showing how tea businesses can serve different social occasions.