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Recent UN/UNICEF estimates say over 1 million people in Lebanon have been displaced, including around 350,000–370,000 children.

News reports also say nearly one-fifth of Lebanon’s entire population has been forced from their homes.


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Canada recognizes both English and French as official languages under the Official Languages Act Canada. That means federal institutions—and companies closely tied to national identity—are expected to serve the public in both languages. While Air Canada is now a private company, it was formerly a Crown corporation, and it still has legal obligations to provide services in both English and French.

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Transgender female athletes are now banned from competing in the women's category, regardless of whether they have undergone hormone suppression therapy or not.

• Impact on DSD Athletes : This policy also restricts athletes with Differences of Sex Development (DSD). However, there are exceptions for rare conditions such as Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (CAIS), where the athlete does not benefit physically from testosterone.
• Policy Reasoning : IOC President Kirsty Coventry stated that this step was taken based on scientific evidence to protect the fairness, safety and integrity of women's categories in elite sport.

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A "New Nuclear Arms Race ," characterized by ever more lethal technologies and the breakdown of international controls.

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The latest US intelligence report onMarch 26, 2026 confirmed that Iran is actively setting "traps" on Kharg Island in response to the United States' plans to occupy the oil export hub. 

- Mine Laying : Iran has installed anti-personnel and anti-tank mines along the coastline at possible amphibious landing sites for US troops.
- Air Defense Systems (MANPADS) : Additional military personnel and shoulder-fired surface-to-air missile systems have been deployed to the island in recent weeks.
- Artillery and Mortars : Intelligence imagery indicates the deployment of long-range coastal artillery batteries, heavy mortars, and multiple rocket launcher systems (MRLS) at strategic positions.


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As a result of this failure, approximately 61,000 TSA employees went without pay. This led to officer absenteeism rates exceeding 40% at some airports, causing the longest security lines in history (over 4.5 hours in some locations), and forcing several smaller airports to consider closing altogether. 

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Senior data analyst Harry Enten highlights the latest poll results shows that President Donald Trump's war against Iran is deeply unpopularamong general voters, even as his core base remains solid.
Here are the key details from Enten's analysis of the Fox News poll (March 2026):

• Approved vs. Opposed : Overall, 58% of voters oppose the current US military action against Iran, while only 42% support it .
• Distrust in Security : 44% of voters believe that this war will make the US less safe , compared to 33% who think it will make the country safer.
• Approved vs. Disapproved (Handling Iran) : 64% of voters disapprove of Trump's handling of US-Iran relations, up from 57% in January 2026.

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A jury in Los Angeles ruled thatMeta (owner of Instagram and Facebook) and Google (owner of YouTube) were found guilty of negligence in the design of their platforms, leading to addiction and mental health problems in children. This landmark ruling was handed down on March 25, 2026.
Key points of the ruling include:

- Distribution of Liability : Meta is said to bear 70% of the responsibility for the loss, while Google/YouTube is responsible for the remaining 30% .
- Focus on Platform Design : The lawsuit focuses on design features that are deemed addictive by design , such as infinite scroll , autoplay , and persistent notification systems .
- Internal Evidence : During the trial, plaintiffs' attorneys presented internal company documents proving executives knew about the negative impact their products had on children yet still prioritized user growth.

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Costs Soar 4x : Shipping costs have increased drastically by up to 400% . This increase was triggered by:
- War Insurance Premiums : Insurance companies are raising rates drastically for ships operating in high-risk areas.
- Fuel Consumption : Longer distances require more fuel ( bunker fuel ).
- Charter Costs : The scarcity of vessels available for long routes has pushed daily charter rates to record highs.


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Massive Vote Shift : Enten notes that in the 2025-2026 special elections so far, Democrats are outperforming Kamala Harris's 2024 vote count by an average of 12 points .

Historical Predictor : He points out that since the 2005-2006 cycle, every time a party has exceeded the presidential baseline in 


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