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Iranian Sailors, Including Survivors of Torpedoed Ship, Remain in Limbo
Sri Lanka has kept more than 250 sailors in protective custody since the early days of the war. Iran wants them back, but Sri Lanka is unsure what to do with them.
March 21, 2026 12:49 PM
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Iranian Man Arrested After Trying to Enter U.K. Naval Base, Police Say
The man and a Romanian woman walked up to the gate of the base in Scotland, where nuclear-armed submarines are docked, and asked to be let in, an official said.
March 21, 2026 12:20 PM
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At Least 14 Killed in South Korean Factory Fire
Survivors jumped from windows to escape the blaze, the deadliest at a factory in South Korea in two years. Four people are still missing.
March 21, 2026 12:15 PM
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The BTS Comeback Concert is Taking Place in the Heart of Seoul. But Not Everyone is Happy.
As South Korea rallies around the much-hyped comeback concert for the global superstars, some are questioning whether too many public resources are being used for a corporate production.
March 21, 2026 10:59 AM
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Trump Organization Eyes Transylvania Golf Course Deal
The president’s company is eyeing a site for a golf course and luxury apartments. Will a huge landfill and a troubled project history stand in the way?
March 21, 2026 10:23 AM
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Spring Awakening
Astronomical spring began yesterday, but the actual change of season is more gradual, a halting and nonlinear progression.
March 21, 2026 10:14 AM
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Canada Shifts From Peacekeeping to Building a Strong Military
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s latest global tour emphasized military cooperation rather than developing trade ties.
March 21, 2026 10:00 AM
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Israel systematically torturing Palestinians in custody, says UN expert
Report by Francesca Albanese says 'torture in detention used on unprecedented scale as punitive collective vengeance'.
March 21, 2026 09:31 AM
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Iran war: What’s happening on day 22 of US-Israel attacks?
As conflict enters week 4, here’s the latest on the US-Israel attack on Iran and across the Middle East.
March 21, 2026 09:07 AM
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Zelensky Sends Negotiators to the U.S., Hoping to Revive Peace Talks
The Ukrainian president has said he has a “very bad feeling” about the effects of the Iran conflict on Ukraine’s own war.
March 21, 2026 09:01 AM
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No Pills or Needles, Just Paper: How Deadly Drugs Are Changing
Lab-made drugs soaked into the pages of letters, books and even legal documents are being smuggled behind bars, killing inmates and frustrating investigators.
March 21, 2026 09:00 AM
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Iran says it will allow Japanese ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz
Japan sources 90 percent of its crude from Middle East and is heavily dependent on exports transiting the key waterway.
March 21, 2026 08:21 AM
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The Road to the Battle of Hastings in 1066? Maybe Not a Road After All.
New research suggests that a legendary 200-mile march by Harold Godwinson, the last Anglo-Saxon king of England, may have actually involved some ships.
March 21, 2026 08:06 AM
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Trump hints at ‘winding down’ Iran war as US deploys more troops to region
Trump says he is not looking for a ceasefire with Iran as mixed messages from US president come amid an escalating war.
March 21, 2026 08:01 AM
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Japan 1-0 Australia: Women’s Asian Cup 2026 final – as it happened
All the updates following our text commentary stream of the Women's Asian Cup final in Sydney.
March 21, 2026 06:01 AM
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Chelsea Chief Under Abramovich Could Face Scrutiny Over Soccer Cheating
A former key aide to the Russian oligarch would face an investigation into her time overseeing the Premier League club should she return to soccer.
March 21, 2026 04:01 AM
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A Public Holiday Every Week? Sri Lankans Bemoan the Enforced Day Off.
The island’s government, rationing fuel amid shortages from the Iran war, surprised residents by imposing an unusual four-day week.
March 21, 2026 04:00 AM
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300 million people celebrate Nowruz under a cloud of war
Millions of people have rung in the ancient Persian New Year, Nowruz, as war grips the Middle East.
March 21, 2026 03:58 AM
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Aid flotilla for Cuba sets sail from Mexico
An aid flotilla from Mexico is sailing for Cuba as the country suffers under a tightening US fuel blockade.
March 21, 2026 03:31 AM
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Paying back my student loan is more painful now I have a young family
Graduates, parents and students spoke to BBC Your Voice about their experiences of student loans.
March 21, 2026 01:42 AM
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Saturday Night Live UK is here - but can it make you laugh?
The first episode of the British version of the American sketch show hits screens this weekend, and might face a tough crowd.
March 21, 2026 01:30 AM
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Trump Signals Retreat From Goal of Regime Change in Iran
In the first days of the U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran, Mr. Trump pressed for a popular uprising against Tehran’s government.
March 21, 2026 01:17 AM
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'I'm worried my child enjoys it': Russian parents struggle with war propaganda lessons
The messages are clear: the full-scale invasion is a defensive war and patriotism means unquestionable loyalty.
March 21, 2026 01:05 AM
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Socialists battle to hold Paris in key mayoral elections across France
Emmanuel Grégoire is facing a challenge from Rachida Dati on the right who is behind in the opinion polls.
March 21, 2026 01:03 AM
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Remember Chuck Norris memes but never watched his films? You're not alone
Chuck Norris became an inadvertent source of humour for a viral online celebration of his movie tough-guy persona.
March 21, 2026 01:03 AM
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Al Jazeera reporter’s journey from Jordan to Iraq
Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque recorded his journey on the long road from Amman to Baghdad.
March 21, 2026 01:02 AM
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Sarah Ferguson is keeping a low profile, but pressure mounts for her to give evidence on Epstein
There are calls for the former duchess to give testimony in the US, although there is no legal requirement she does so.
March 21, 2026 12:54 AM
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Seeking to Rely Less on China, U.S. Pushes a Rare Earths Partnership on a Reluctant Brazil
Seeking to reduce its reliance on China, the United States is pushing for a critical minerals deal with Brazil. The South American country is less eager.
March 21, 2026 12:10 AM
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Iran war live: US-Israel attack Natanz nuclear site; Diego Garcia targeted
Trump says Strait of Hormuz must be protected from Iranian attacks 'by other nations who use it'.
March 21, 2026 12:00 AM
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US judge sides with New York Times against Pentagon journalism policies
In his ruling, Judge Paul Friedman ruled the Trump administration sought to force out 'disfavoured journalists'.
March 20, 2026 11:07 PM
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Pezeshkian says Iran not seeking war with Muslim neighbours
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian says his country is not seeking war with its neighbours.
March 20, 2026 10:58 PM
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Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro under investigation in US for drug ties
Faced with reports that two US prosecutors have opened probes, the left-wing leader denies links to drug traffickers.
March 20, 2026 10:58 PM
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Iranian strikes on bases used by US caused $800m in damage, new analysis shows
Much of the damage was caused in initial retaliatory strikes by Iran in the week after the US and Israel launched its operation.
March 20, 2026 10:34 PM
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India cooking gas crisis forces exodus of textile workers
Indian textile workers are returning home after days without cooking gas, as an LPG crisis linked to the Iran war.
March 20, 2026 09:17 PM
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Military movements indicate Trump is considering Iran ground operation
The US is moving military assets to the Middle East that are key to providing support for ground troop operations.
March 20, 2026 09:05 PM
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Palestinian citizens of Israel demand better protection against missiles
At least 15 people have been killed by attacks in Israel since the war on Iran started late last month.
March 20, 2026 09:03 PM
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On a Holiday of Renewal, Iranians Are Mourning and Fearful
As they start a new year, Iranians are reckoning with bombardment, repression and economic misery. Still, many are holding fast to ancient traditions.
March 20, 2026 07:42 PM
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Watch: Israeli strike next to British journalist is not AI-generated
The video of the strike, hitting just metres from RT's Steve Sweeney and his crew, was recorded on Thursday in southern Lebanon.
March 20, 2026 06:52 PM
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The Week: The War In Iran Escalates
Has President Trump lost control of the war in Iran?
March 20, 2026 01:00 PM
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Banks eye three ECB rate hikes this year as former Governor says he sees no stagflation — yet
Brokers now expect the ECB to hike interest rates this year as the specter of higher inflation and lower growth piles pressure on central banks to act.
March 20, 2026 12:39 PM
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Work from home, drive slower and don't use gas cookers: IEA advice on weathering the global energy crisis
The IEA warns of "the largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market" due to the conflict in the Middle East.
March 20, 2026 12:00 PM
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Who's most optimistic about AI — and who isn't, according to Anthropic
Economic gains are people's main aspirations for AI, but analysts warned that not everyone stands to benefit equally.
March 20, 2026 10:15 AM
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CNBC Daily Open: Netanyahu's 'ground component' warning
Factors playing into early trade include the threat of a "ground component" from Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu.
March 20, 2026 08:28 AM
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Trump invokes Pearl Harbor in front of Japanese prime minister to defend Iran attack secrecy
During the meeting, Trump praised Japan for "stepping up" to assist in efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz, "unlike NATO."
March 20, 2026 08:13 AM
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Nvidia's Huang pitches AI tokens on top of salary as agents reshape how humans work
Most enterprise AI projects have failed since 2018, a sobering track record for an industry awash in enthusiasm.
March 20, 2026 07:57 AM
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Trump invokes emergency powers with $23 billion in Gulf arms sales as Iran war wages on: WSJ report
The U.S. approved roughly $23 billion in weapons sales to three Gulf nations, moving to bolster their defenses as the Middle East war continued to escalate.
March 20, 2026 07:35 AM
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Japan wanted inflation and Iran war could grant that wish. But it's not the type Tokyo desires
The Iran war is pushing up "cost-push" inflation in Japan as opposed to the "demand-pull" inflation the BOJ seeks.
March 20, 2026 07:10 AM
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The Iran war is sending shockwaves through the world's busiest IPO market
Market volatility and geopolitical tensions have choked liquidity in India’s IPO market, forcing high‑profile companies to hit pause.
March 20, 2026 06:44 AM
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Alibaba workforce shrinks 34% in 2025 as Chinese tech giant doubles down on AI
Alibaba cut its staff by roughly 34% over the course of 2025, as the company disposed of peripheral holdings to focus on its AI business.
March 20, 2026 06:13 AM
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Netanyahu says Iran is being 'decimated' but revolution requires 'ground component'
Netanyahu's comments came after President Donald Trump, speaking in the Oval Office, said earlier that he would not send U.S. troops to the Middle East.
March 19, 2026 08:04 PM
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12 Arab and Islamic countries unite to condemn 'heinous' Iranian attacks
A coalition of 12 Arab and Islamic countries denounces Iran’s attacks on civilian infrastructure, urges restraint and warns of risks to regional security.
March 19, 2026 08:31 AM
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Inside India newsletter: Gold loans are thriving in India — and attracting global investors
Gold-backed lending, a billion-dollar industry, is reshaping India’s retail credit landscape and drawing global investors to the sector.
March 19, 2026 04:06 AM
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Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei 'misfunctioning,' not controlling regime: sources
Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, took power after his father Ali Khamenei was killed in an Israeli strike, but Israeli intelligence says he lacks control over the regime.
March 18, 2026 09:28 PM
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How the red-hot AI data center boom is igniting demand for a new, lucrative career path: Trade workers
While anxiety around AI replacing white-collar jobs has reached a fever pitch, the data center boom is creating lucrative opportunities for trade workers.
March 18, 2026 07:51 PM
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Iran’s hidden mountain nuclear site raises urgent threat, must be ‘neutralized': reports
Andrea Stricker warns the U.S. must neutralize Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site and secure uranium stockpiles before ending combat operations.
March 18, 2026 07:31 PM
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Trump threatens TV networks over unpatriotic Iran coverage
And why has top counterterrorism official Joe Kent resigned?
March 18, 2026 06:02 PM
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Russia ships fuel to Cuba using 'spoofing' tactic challenging Trump embargo: reports
Hong Kong-flagged tanker allegedly delivered 190,000 barrels of Russian oil to Cuba using AIS spoofing and ship-to-ship transfers to evade U.S. sanctions.
March 18, 2026 05:27 PM
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Venezuela's Delcy Rodriguez replaces sanctioned loyalist defense minister with military intel head
Acting president Delcy Rodriguez has appointed Gustavo Gonzalez Lopez to lead the defense ministry, a move to consolidate military control.
March 18, 2026 04:47 PM
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One dead after cable car detaches, plummets at Swiss ski resort
A 61-year-old woman died Wednesday after a gondola detached and crashed on a snowy mountainside in Engelberg, Switzerland, authorities said.
March 18, 2026 03:39 PM
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Former Assad-era prison chief convicted of torture in US federal court, marking a historic first
Samir Ousman Alsheikh, a former Syrian prison chief, was found guilty of torture and immigration fraud charges, becoming the first Assad-era official convicted in a U.S. court.
March 18, 2026 03:04 PM
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Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of killing hundreds in Kabul hospital strike
Reported airstrike on Afghanistan hospital allegedly kills 400+ civilians, sparking widespread criticism over muted international response to the attack.
March 18, 2026 02:26 PM
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Belgium deploys military to guard Jewish sites after Iran-linked group claims Europe attacks
Belgium deploys military to protect Jewish communities after explosion outside Liège, Belgium, synagogue. Officials call blast a "despicable antisemitic" act.
March 18, 2026 12:07 PM
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Fiery aftermath of Iran missile strike near Tel Aviv caught on video after 2 killed
Video footage captured fiery destruction and emergency crews responding after an Iranian missile strike near Tel Aviv, Israel, killed two people.
March 18, 2026 08:26 AM
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Israel kills Iranian intelligence minister who survived initial strike, official says
Iran’s Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib was killed in an Israeli strike, a senior Israeli official told Fox News.
March 18, 2026 07:51 AM
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Pro-life leader criticizes 'insane' UK bill that would decriminalize certain abortions up until birth
Shawn Carney, CEO of 40 Days for Life, expressed concern over a U.K. bill aimed at shielding women from criminal liability for abortions up until birth, describing it as "insane."
March 18, 2026 02:01 AM
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Stocks shake off Tuesday's oil rise — plus, Amazon debuts even faster delivery
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
March 17, 2026 06:29 PM
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Deadly blasts at market and hospital raise fears of renewed Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria
Nigeria suicide bombings in Maiduguri killed at least 23 people and wounded over 100 others in deadly attacks targeting a hospital and market Monday night.
March 17, 2026 06:13 PM
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Rubio says Cuba needs ‘new people in charge’ as blackouts, unrest grip island
Marco Rubio links U.S. sanctions on Cuba to political change as the island nation faces widespread blackouts and economic crisis affecting millions of citizens.
March 17, 2026 05:00 PM
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Secret tunnel to reopen after being hidden for 50 years
The grand Horsley Towers was once lived in by prominent 19th century mathematician Ada Lovelace.
March 17, 2026 03:17 PM
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Iran regime hides in bunkers as civilians left exposed without adequate bomb shelters or sirens
Iranian civilians are complaining about a lack of bomb shelters and warning systems as Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps officials hide in bunkers during strikes.
March 17, 2026 03:03 PM
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Zoo armadillos celebrate 19th birthdays
Dillon and Doris are said to be firm favourites with staff and visitors at Telford Exotic Zoo.
March 17, 2026 10:02 AM
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I walked down aisle by myself on my wedding day after rare cancer diagnosis
Maariya Khan was left with minimal movement after needing surgery following her cancer diagnosis.
March 16, 2026 10:30 AM
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Journalist becomes surprise kidney donor for teen
An Essex mum wrote to her local paper with a kidney donation appeal, and got more than she expected.
March 16, 2026 05:26 AM
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Register now: Applications open for the World's Top Fintech Companies 2026
CNBC and Statista chart the top fintech players from around the world, ranging from startups to Big Tech names.
February 24, 2026 11:08 PM
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Scientists identify secret ingredient in Leonardo da Vinci paintings
"Old Masters" such as Leonardo da Vinci, Sandro Botticelli and Rembrandt may have used proteins, especially egg yolk, in their oil paintings, according to a new study.
March 30, 2023 05:43 PM
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The surreal facades of America's strip clubs
Some people travel the world in search of adventure, while others seek out natural wonders, cultural landmarks or culinary experiences. But French photographer François Prost was looking for something altogether different during his recent road trip across America: strip clubs.
March 06, 2023 02:13 PM
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Nelly Cheboi, who creates computer labs for Kenyan schoolchildren, is CNN's Hero of the Year
Celebrities and musicians are coming together tonight to honor everyday people making the world a better place.
December 12, 2022 10:38 AM
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These were the best and worst places for air quality in 2021, new report shows
Air pollution spiked to unhealthy levels around the world in 2021, according to a new report.
March 22, 2022 04:43 PM
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Not only is Lake Powell's water level plummeting because of drought, its total capacity is shrinking, too
Lake Powell, the second-largest human-made reservoir in the US, has lost nearly 7% of its potential storage capacity since 1963, when Glen Canyon Dam was built, a new report shows.
March 21, 2022 07:54 PM
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Big-box stores could help slash emissions and save millions by putting solar panels on roofs. Why aren't more of them doing it?
As the US attempts to wean itself off its heavy reliance on fossil fuels and shift to cleaner energy sources, many experts are eyeing a promising solution: your neighborhood big-box stores and shopping malls.
March 20, 2022 07:01 AM
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