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America's Obesity Epidemic is a Challenge for the Military
More than 70% of Americans ages 17-24 don’t meet the fitness standards to serve in the military, due to a variety of reasons including obesity. That creates a challenge for recruiters and the staff trying to keep personnel fit and healthy.
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Here Are the Host Cities for the 2026 World Cup in North America
Sixteen cities across the United States, Canada and Mexico were named as host cities for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday.
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‘Worrying Trend': Post-Cold War Drop in Nuclear Weapons Could Be Over
A Swedish arms watchdog says the world’s stockpiles of nuclear weapons are expected to increase in coming years after declining since the end of the Cold War.
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U.S. Births Rose Last Year But Still Lower Than Pre-pandemic
Nearly 3.7 million babies were born in the U.S. in 2021, a 1% increase from 2020 levels, but still lower than before the coronavirus pandemic.
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US to Host Men's and Women's Rugby World Cups for First Time
The United States will officially host two Rugby World Cups in 2031 and 2033, an important milestone for the sport in the country.
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United States Expected to Be Named Host of Rugby World Cups
The U.S. is set to be awarded the men’s rugby tournament in 2031 and the women’s in 2033.
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Vice President Kamala Harris Gives Commencement Speech at Tennessee State
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at Tennessee State University’s Commencement Ceremony Saturday.
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U.S. Sanctions Global Network of Firms Helping the Russian Military Evade Export Controls
The sprawling group of front companies and middlemen identified by U.S. officials stretches from Moscow to Britain, France, Singapore, Malta and Spain.
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Stocks Making the Biggest Moves Midday: Walgreens, AMD, Dell and More
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.
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These Are the 5 Biggest Signs of a Toxic Workplace
When people quit due to a toxic work culture, it’s as much of a human cost as it is a business one.
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Singapore's Stance on Russia Shows Support for Sanctions Isn't Limited to the West, Says Think Tank
The meeting between Joe Biden and Lee Hsien Loong was “important” in showing Russia that sanctions are not just supported by the U.S. or Europe.
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Treasury Yields Fall as Investors Digest Inflation Data
U.S. Treasury yields fell on Thursday, with investors focused on the inflation data due.
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How Hackers and Geopolitics Could Derail the Planned Energy Transition
Finance, geopolitics and cybersecurity will all be crucial in determining the scope and success of any energy transition.
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Oil Prices Slide as Biden Announces Largest-Ever Strategic Petroleum Reserve Release
Brent crude futures fell 5% early Thursday, while U.S. crude futures slid over 6%.
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European Stocks Log First Losing Quarter in Two Years as Russia-Ukraine War Rattles Sentiment
European stocks closed lower on the last trading day of March, a month marked by global geopolitical and economic uncertainty after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Why Russia's Invasion of Ukraine Could Spark a NATO Defense Spending Spree
NATO countries across Europe have done an about-face on defense spending in the immediate wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Vladimir Putin Feels His Military Leaders Misled Him About Ukraine, Declassified Intelligence Shows
Vladimir Putin feels he was misled by military leaders who hid key details of Russia’s botched invasion of Ukraine, newly declassified intelligence shows.
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A New Report Ranks How Stressed Each U.S. State Is. Here's Where California Ranks
A new report from WalletHub compared all 50 states across four categories using 41 key stress indicators. Here’s how stressed California is relative to the rest of the country.
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Federal Judge Approves Activision Blizzard Sexual Harassment Settlement
A fund will provide relief to victims who endured alleged harassment, pregnancy discrimination and related retaliation at Activision Blizzard since 2016.
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House Passes ‘Secure Act 2.0.' Here's What That Means for Retirement Savings
The House of Representatives has passed the Securing a Strong Retirement Act, or Secure Act 2.0. It’s good news for many retirement savers.