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Airports and Schools Adjust as Indonesia Manages the Fallout from Mount Anak Krakatau

Indonesia extends airport closures and shifts schools online as Mount Anak Krakatau continues emitting ash following a major 25-hour eruption.

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What King Charles’s Decision Means for Prince Harry and Meghan’s Status in Britain

King Charles confirms Prince Harry and Meghan remain non-working royals following their UK return, officially clarifying their private status to officials.

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Why the Shift Beyond Manual Coding Is Redefining Software Engineering at Microsoft

Microsoft leadership confirms 20-30% of internal code is AI-generated as Distinguished Engineer David Fowler declares the era of typing code is over.

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Justice System Criticized by Mother as Youth Pleads Guilty in 2021 Penticton Track Death

A youth has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the 2021 death of 22-year-old Taig Savage at a Penticton school track. The victim's mother speaks out.

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Airports and Schools Adjust as Indonesia Manages the Fallout from Mount Anak Krakatau

What King Charles’s Decision Means for Prince Harry and Meghan’s Status in Britain

Why the Shift Beyond Manual Coding Is Redefining Software Engineering at Microsoft

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Justice System Criticized by Mother as Youth Pleads Guilty in 2021 Penticton Track Death

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Quebec Pause Campaign Trail for Cabinet Talks as U.S. Tariffs Loom

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