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"U.S. clashes with Iran and Israel hits Hezbollah as courts, markets and sports brace for rapid change."
WORLD
tense
Israel kills Hezbollah chief near Beirut, tests truce
Germany blames Trump's 'irresponsible war' for slowdown
Trump gives EU ultimatum on U.S. trade deal
Mideast tensions rise as Israel hits Hezbollah and Europe clashes with Trump over trade while Mexico reels from a deadly fair blaze.
US
tense
U.S. strikes Iranian targets; Tehran says it fired back
Louisiana asks Supreme Court to block abortion pills by mail
Fetterman insists he’ll stay in Democratic Party
U.S.-Iran strikes, abortion pill battles and Trump-era probes crowd a highly polarized domestic agenda.
BUSINESS
cautious
Oil climbs after fresh U.S.-Iran clashes
Gold holds as U.S.-Iran tensions cloud truce hopes
Compass ends Brazil's 5-year IPO drought with $650m deal
Energy and haven assets react to U.S.-Iran clashes as investors embrace Brazil's big IPO and robust corporate profits.
SCIENCE
hopeful
Early-career researchers drive more disruptive science
Amazon locals save giant fish and boost villages
Research highlights bold young innovators and Amazon communities restoring a giant fish and local livelihoods.
HEALTH
cautious
Cancer-linked alcohol warning labels prove effective
Study finds cancer-linked alcohol warnings shift behavior, bolstering calls for tougher labeling.
CULTURE
somber
Bonnie Tyler in induced coma after emergency surgery
Bonnie Tyler remains in an induced coma after emergency intestinal surgery, leaving fans anxiously awaiting updates.
SPORTS
uneasy
March Madness to expand to 76-team fields
LIV Golf, DeChambeau start new era under Saudi shadow
Real's Valverde in hospital after Tchouaméni clash
NCAA expands March Madness as LIV Golf's reboot and serious health scares for Valverde and Garcia shake the sports world.