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India's Adanis agree to pay $18m to settle civil fraud case in the US
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India's Adanis agree to pay $18m to settle civil fraud case in the US

Imagine you have a box of crayons, and you tell everyone they're magical and can draw pictures by themselves. If people believe you and trade their st...

May 15, 2026 1 min read
The Supreme Court keeps abortion pill mifepristone available by telehealth
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The Supreme Court keeps abortion pill mifepristone available by telehealth

Imagine you have a magic band-aid that can only be given out by special doctors, and usually, you have to visit them to get it. But now, the big judge...

May 15, 2026 1 min read
The real reason Americans hate the economy so much
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The real reason Americans hate the economy so much

Imagine if every time you wanted to buy your favorite ice cream, the price tag kept getting higher and higher, and sometimes the store didn’t even h...

May 15, 2026 1 min read
Mifepristone survives another Supreme Court scare — for now
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Mifepristone survives another Supreme Court scare — for now

Imagine you have a favorite toy that helps you solve a specific problem, but suddenly, some of the playground monitors say you might not be able to us...

May 15, 2026 1 min read
EST N8 Takes Worldwide Rights To Bangladeshi Rotterdam Winner ‘Master’ 
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EST N8 Takes Worldwide Rights To Bangladeshi Rotterdam Winner ‘Master’ 

Imagine you made a super cool drawing at school and your friend liked it so much that they wanted to show it to everyone in town, but they asked you f...

May 15, 2026 1 min read
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32 Things People Who Live In Hot Climates Swear By
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32 Things People Who Live In Hot Climates Swear By

Imagine it’s so hot outside that even your ice cream melts before you can eat it. How would you stay cool? Well, some people have come up with cleve...

May 15, 2026 1 min read
One dead and two ill after meningitis cases
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One dead and two ill after meningitis cases

Imagine your body is like a castle, and your brain is the king living inside it. Now, imagine some unwanted tiny bugs manage to sneak past the castle ...

May 15, 2026 1 min read
Trump praises Xi, says ‘wonderful things’ done during China summit
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Trump praises Xi, says ‘wonderful things’ done during China summit

Imagine you have a playdate with your best friend, and you both decide to clean up your messy toy room together. After cleaning up, you're both really...

May 15, 2026 1 min read
Pope decries rise of AI-directed warfare, saying it leads to a spiral of annihilation
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Pope decries rise of AI-directed warfare, saying it leads to a spiral of annihilation

Imagine if robots started deciding when to start fights in the playground, but they didn't really understand why it's better to play nice. The Pope is...

May 15, 2026 1 min read
British Gas pays £20m over prepayment meter force-fitting scandal
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British Gas pays £20m over prepayment meter force-fitting scandal

Imagine you have a piggy bank where you keep your allowance. If you want to buy something, you have to put money in the piggy bank first, and then you...

May 15, 2026 1 min read
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Massive Russian strikes across Ukraine leave one dead, officials say
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Massive Russian strikes across Ukraine leave one dead, officials say

Imagine you're playing with building blocks, creating a big, beautiful tower. Suddenly, someone comes along and throws a ball at it, and parts of your...

May 14, 2026 1 min read
Iran war day 76: Vance says progress made in talks; Israel pounds Lebanon
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Iran war day 76: Vance says progress made in talks; Israel pounds Lebanon

Imagine you have two friends who are not getting along and they start arguing. Now, think of another friend who is trying to help them calm down and t...

May 14, 2026 1 min read
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