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  • Global Perspective: Tensions rise in the Horn of Africa

    Global Perspective: Tensions rise in the Horn of Africa0

    In January, Ethiopian authorities reported seizing thousands of rounds of ammunition allegedly sent by Eritrea to rebels in Ethiopia’s Amhara region. Eritrea denied these accusations, asserting that Ethiopia was fabricating incidents to justify potential military action. Eritrea’s Information Minister, Yemane Gebremeskel, accused the Ethiopian government of “floating false flags” in preparation for war. Subsequently, Eritrean

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  • Business Buzz: What the Supreme Court tariff decision means for businesses

    Business Buzz: What the Supreme Court tariff decision means for businesses0

    On Feb. 20, the Supreme Court invalidated a key component of President Donald Trump’s tariff agenda. Within hours, the administration introduced a new tariff policy. This sequence highlights a central challenge for American businesses. The court’s 6-3 decision that Trump exceeded his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) was definitive. However, for

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  • Pennsylvania tests internet-connected pollbooks amid security debate

    Pennsylvania tests internet-connected pollbooks amid security debate0

    Pennsylvania election officials are preparing to test internet-connected electronic pollbooks in a pilot program that could begin as early as the May primary, reopening a familiar debate over modernization and election security in the state. The Department of State notified vendors in late January about how to apply to participate in the pilot. Applications are

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  • Bad Bunny fills Super Bowl halftime show with Puerto Rican history and symbolism

    Bad Bunny fills Super Bowl halftime show with Puerto Rican history and symbolism0

    Bad Bunny used his Super Bowl LX halftime performance on Feb. 8 to transform one of the world’s biggest stages into a tribute to Puerto Rico, layering the 13-minute show with imagery tied to the island’s history, culture and political identity. The performance opened in sugarcane fields, a visual reference to Puerto Rico’s agricultural past.

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