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Airlines are cutting connections

Qatar Airways suspended flights to Riyadh and Dammam, while Etihad cancelled services linking Abu Dhabi with three Saudi cities.

Some missiles were intercepted

Saudi-led forces said they destroyed missiles aimed at Riyadh and Khamis Mushait, as well as a drone over Eastern Province.

Shipping routes add pressure

The Houthis' earlier seizure of positions overlooking the Bab al-Mandab Strait helped push global oil prices higher because the route was being used for Saudi exports.

The revision has removed millions

Election authorities began the nationwide review last year, and more than 130 million names have since been removed from voter lists.

Officials cite cleanup needs

The Bharatiya Janata Party and Election Commission say the revision is meant to eliminate duplicate and ineligible registrations rather than influence election results.

Protest rules are tightening

Police detained thousands over the weekend and said Jantar Mantar, where an earlier sit-in helped force a minister’s resignation, would no longer host rallies.

The attacks serve different purposes

Ukraine mainly targets Russian oil and gas facilities to reduce war funding, while Russia’s strikes more directly disrupt Ukraine’s electricity, heating and civilian life.

Russia absorbs economic damage

Russian oil refining has fallen to a 20-year low and diesel production has dropped 30% in 2026, but analysts say the damage has not brought Russia’s economy close to collapse.

Ukraine faces costly pressure

U.S. threats to pause intelligence sharing and weapons purchases could hurt Ukraine’s ability to detect Russian missile launches and obtain Patriot air-defense missiles.

Growth is pulling apart

Instead of rising or falling together, countries are moving in opposite directions, which is what the two arms of the K represent.

Oil exposure changes outcomes

Countries facing less pressure from the oil shock have an advantage over those more exposed, according to the IMF.

AI demand shifts momentum

Demand linked to AI is helping some economies grow faster rather than lifting every country equally.

Debt payments consume more income

Almost 9% of households spent more than 40% of their income on debt repayment in 2025, the highest share since 2010.

Older borrowers face growing strain

Among people over 70, delinquency rates for auto loans reached their highest level since tracking began in 2000, while credit card delinquency reached its highest level since 2011.

Student loan protections ended

The rise in student loan delinquencies was linked to the end of pandemic-era protections and a Biden administration repayment plan.

The shipments are relatively small

The promised amounts are modest beside global consumption of roughly 3.5 million to 4 million metric tons of diesel per day.

Russia may lack refining capacity

Ukrainian strikes have targeted more than 3 million barrels per day of Russian refining capacity, making the announced exports difficult to sustain.

U.S. demand is enormous

Americans use about 170 million gallons of diesel each day, so even large-sounding imports may have only a limited effect on domestic prices.

Awards vary by company

Seven companies received $500 million each, while two received $250 million and Smart Shooter received $150 million.

Systems cover several jobs

The equipment includes compact radars, tracking cameras, optical sights, robotic weapon stations, and command-and-control software.

Shared buying broadens access

Military services, federal agencies, and allied partners can obtain the equipment through one framework instead of arranging separate purchases.

Data moved through many bidders

The authority said user data could be relayed from Xandr to potentially thousands of advertising participants competing to place targeted ads.

The consent dispute is central

Xandr allegedly relied on Grindr's supposed user approval instead of obtaining its own explicit consent for using sensitive information in advertising.

The fine reflects company size

Norway said it calculated the penalty using Xandr's total annual turnover and described the alleged misuse as especially serious.

Older devices are supported

The game will run on the iPhone 11 and third-generation iPad Air or newer models.

The download stays small

Despite containing years of updates, the iOS version will require about 5GB of storage.

Several control options are available

Players can use redesigned touch controls, game controllers, screen casting, or a mouse and keyboard on iPad.

Small tests reduce uncertainty

Applying for other jobs let the friend gather information without immediately leaving her current position.

Familiarity builds real value

Staying with proven approaches can deepen expertise, strengthen relationships, and produce reliable rewards over time.

The goal shapes the choice

A decision may look different depending on whether the desired reward is security, achievement, curiosity, or growth.

Health officials use a specific definition

Pennsylvania counts a death as measles-associated when it happens within 30 days of symptoms and there is clinical and laboratory evidence of infection, along with relevant medical and exposure information.

Vaccination sharply lowers risk

Less than 1% of Pennsylvania's cases were in fully vaccinated people, while two MMR doses provide about 97% protection against measles.

Reported totals may miss infections

Dr. Paul Offit estimates Pennsylvania may have closer to 6,000 cases than the 1,136 officially confirmed so far, suggesting many infections are not being counted.

The drop is now lower

Brooks reduced the heel-to-toe drop from 12 mm in the previous version to 10 mm, a change the tester says may put less strain on the hips and knees.

GuideRails add structure

Firm foam on both sides of the heel helps keep the foot aligned and secure without relying on an overly stiff feel.

Weight is the trade-off

At 9.5 ounces, the Adrenaline GTS 25 is heavier than its predecessor, so people seeking a very light shoe may prefer the Glycerin Flex.

The model fills blank spots

It combines hospital and community data with climate, snake diversity and socioeconomic information to estimate likely ranges where official records are missing.

Africa carries the heaviest toll

Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for 45% of global envenomings and deaths, with rates nearly three times those reported in South Asia.

Survival can still mean disability

More than 800,000 survivors are estimated to suffer lasting physical impairments each year, including amputations that can reduce family income.

Local hotspots can distort averages

Although some parts of Mexico City sank about 217 millimeters yearly, its citywide median was 8 millimeters, showing why local measurements matter.

Asia had the highest medians

Medan sank about 33 millimeters per year citywide, compared with 22 millimeters in Bandung and 11 millimeters in Isfahan.

The measurements have limits

The analysis tracks relative local movement and becomes less certain where ground-monitoring stations are sparse or areas fall outside city boundaries.

Only four strong examples exist

Reliable satellite records since 1979 contain just four strong El Niños, making it difficult to judge how unusual the latest rainfall pattern is.

Three oceans added unusual moisture

The tropical Pacific, Atlantic and Indian oceans were all unusually warm in 2024, a rare combination seen at a similar level only in 1998.

Rainfall varies by Pacific location

El Niños whose warming is concentrated in the eastern Pacific tend to produce rainier seasons than those centered farther west in the central Pacific.

Contreras sparked the comeback

William Contreras tied the game with a home run in the fifth inning and drove in the go-ahead run with a single in the sixth.

Relievers closed the door

Four Milwaukee relievers combined to retire the final 15 Dodgers batters in order.

The series remains unfinished

Because the NLCS is a best-of-seven series, Milwaukee needs two more wins while Los Angeles needs four straight.

Lowe delivered under pressure

Nathaniel Lowe lined an 0-2 pitch up the middle in the eighth inning to bring home the go-ahead runs.

Relievers protected the lead

Five Cleveland relievers combined for five innings while allowing just one run and two hits.

Cleveland attacked more often

The Guardians collected 14 hits, compared with the 12 hits Tampa Bay allowed across its entire three-game Division Series against New York.

Overtime extended the game

The teams were still level after regulation, so the result had to be decided in the extra period.

A field goal adds three points

Bass’ successful kick supplied the three-point difference in Buffalo’s 37-34 victory.

Rousseau played defense

As a Bills linebacker, Rousseau made the key defensive play by getting in the way of Los Angeles’ kick.

Police responded to his home

The Brownsville Police Department received a call at 12:50 p.m. local time and found Mitte dead at his home.

His role reflected real life

Like his Breaking Bad character, Mitte had cerebral palsy, which gave him personal experience connected to the part.

His career continued afterward

After Breaking Bad ended in 2013, he appeared in several television shows and films and had projects in production when he died.

Nwodim used workout humor

Nwodim answered the joke with Instagram posts about being a “whore” while exercising and eating a post-workout meal.

Levy challenged the label

Levy said short gym clothes do not make women whores and called the men using that label misogynists.

The joke focused on gymwear

Gillis described women’s short, brightly colored gym shorts and complained that he appeared in their TikTok videos.

Strikes can freeze artist income

Sahunta’s copyright strike froze his royalty payments and could make it harder for him to release future music.

UMG alleges several copying methods

The lawsuit accuses DistroKid users of uploading sped-up songs, unauthorized remixes, instrumental copies with new vocals, and misleading album art.

Detection methods remain unclear

DistroKid did not explain how it identified the recordings, while an artist manager suggested newer automated tools may have triggered broad takedowns.

The prize claims were enormous

The videos reportedly promised thousands or even millions of dollars for staying on the resort grounds for one month.

Interest crossed national borders

A luxury travel agent in South Korea said several U.S. clients were interested in enrolling in the supposed promotion.

Front desks became fact checkers

The hotel had to repeatedly explain that the promotion did not exist, including answering four calls about it over one weekend.

Prices are lifting revenue

Higher airfares and hotel rates can support industry revenue even when the number of travelers or trips grows little.

The flat score hides change

The unchanged global index combines different movements across markets, so a score of 100 does not mean every travel category performed exactly as it did last year.

Travelers are choosing carefully

People are becoming more selective about when and where they spend, which can shift demand toward particular destinations or travel periods.

A huge emergency response

About 150 firefighters and 50 emergency vehicles tackled the blaze, and no serious injuries were reported.

The name has a history

The market was named after a nearby orphanage whose children wore red uniforms.

It has survived threats before

Local residents and traders once fought plans to replace the deteriorating market with an underground car park, helping it reopen after renovations in 2000.

Location shapes recruitment

UConn promotes its welcoming state environment, while Rice highlights Houston’s Nigerian community as a source of support for prospective students.

The opinion drop is much larger

The share calling college very important fell 39 percentage points from 2013 to 2026, compared with a five-point decline in immediate college-going from 2014 to 2024.

Income shapes college access

In fall 2025, 74 percent of graduates from low-poverty high schools enrolled right away, compared with 51 percent from high-poverty schools.

Jobs can change enrollment

College attendance often rises when work is hard to find and falls when the job market improves, helping explain the surge during the Great Recession and decline afterward.

Spending accelerated dramatically

IES obligated about 23 percent of the funds Congress first appropriated in March 2025 in roughly two weeks.

New competitions take time

A normal grant process involves announcing an opportunity, reviewing applications, and making awards, steps that can take months.

Front-loading narrows research

Giving existing projects multiple years of funding at once concentrates resources in fewer projects instead of opening more grants to competing researchers.

Age and weight raise risk

High blood pressure became more common with age, especially among men with higher body mass indexes.

One reading can mislead

Stress at a doctor’s office can temporarily raise blood pressure, so average readings over several days give a clearer picture.

Technique affects accuracy

For a reliable home reading, use the right cuff on bare skin, rest five minutes, sit properly, and keep the arm level with the heart.

The study tracked large groups

Researchers followed participants diagnosed with type 2 diabetes between 2006 and 2019 and estimated their dementia risk after 10 years.

The benefit varied by dementia type

The association appeared stronger for vascular dementia, which is tied to blood-flow problems, than for Alzheimer’s disease, which has different biological causes.

Statins are not dementia pills

Experts caution that people should not start a statin solely for brain protection, but those with high cholesterol or type 2 diabetes can discuss whether one is appropriate with a doctor.

Wind matters at faster speeds

A 0.5% to 1% treadmill incline is mainly useful for runners moving at about 8 mph or faster, while the effect is negligible below that.

Heat can cut your pace

Heat and humidity make it harder for sweat to cool your body, so outdoor pace can be anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes slower per mile.

Outdoor hills add hidden work

Rolling terrain can make a long run harder because uphill effort is not always fully recovered during the downhill sections.