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Lebanon Reports Rising Death Toll Amid Ongoing Israeli Strikes ——————————————- Lebanon’s Ministry of Health said at least 1,247 people have been killed and 3,680 wounded since the start of intensified Israeli military operations on March 2, as fighting continues across…

Survey Finds Americans Value Banking Apps Over Social Media Amid Economic Pressures ———————————————- A new survey by Wells Fargo, reported by Axios, shows that Americans are placing greater importance on financial tools than social media as economic concerns grow. According…

Australia Investigates Meta, TikTok and Google Over Under‑16 Social Media Rules ——————————- Australia’s online safety regulator is investigating whether major tech companies, including Meta, TikTok and Google, have failed to enforce a new law that bans social media use for…

Verified News: Pope Leo XIV Calls for Reduction of Violence and Peace in the Middle East ————————————– Pope Leo XIV, the first American‑born pontiff, has issued a renewed appeal for peace and a reduction in violence related to the ongoing…

NYC Mayor Mamdani Calls for Opposition to War Amid Middle East Tensions —————————— New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has reiterated his opposition to expanding military conflict in the Middle East, emphasizing moral, economic, and political concerns and urging peaceful…

Sheikh Baha’i Remembered for Enduring Legacy in Science, Architecture, Shia Civilization ————————————– The anniversary of the death of Sheikh Baha’i, observed on the 12th of Shawwal, has renewed attention to the influential scholar’s lasting contributions to science, religious scholarship, and…

Middle East Tensions Add Pressure to Global Economy, Key Sectors Face Strain ———————————- Ongoing tensions in the Middle East are contributing to heightened global economic uncertainty, with rising energy costs, market volatility, and sector-specific disruptions affecting economies worldwide. According to…

Grand Ayatollah Sistani Affirms Relief Work in Southern Lebanon as Religious Duty ————————————– The office of the eminent Shia Marja, Grand Ayatullah Ali al-Sistani, has affirmed that ongoing humanitarian and rescue efforts in southern Lebanon may rise to the level…

Study Links E-Cigarettes to Increased Risk of Lung and Oral Cancer ————————————- A new study has raised concerns that nicotine-containing e-cigarettes may increase the risk of lung and oral cancers, adding to growing global warnings about their health impacts, particularly…

Scientists Find Plants Can “Count” and Learn Patterns Without a Brain ———————————— New research from William & Mary suggests that plants may process information and “count” environmental events, challenging the long-held view that learning requires a brain. The study, published…