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Clean Energy & Climate Transition 03 Oct 2026, 07:47 PM IST

Scientists Identify First Type I Superconductor to Break Time-Reversal Symmetry

Researchers have reported the first known Type I superconductor to exhibit broken time-reversal symmetry, a rare quantum property that could reshape how scientists classify superconducting states. The finding, reported through work associated with IISER Bhopal and highlighted by Phys.org, adds a new twist to a field central to future energy technologies, quantum devices, and advanced materials research.

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World Politics & Diplomacy8h ago

Trump-Xi State Visit Delivers Pageantry, Extends Trade Truce, but Leaves Big Frictions Unresolved

Chinese leader Xi Jinping's first formal trip to Washington in 11 years ended with ceremony, symbolism and a short extension of the U.S.-China trade truce, but few substantive breakthroughs. The visit projected calm for markets and politics, even as major disputes over trade, technology and global security were left largely untouched.

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World Politics & Diplomacy03 Oct 2026, 09:11 PM IST

U.S. Foreign Aid Enters a New Phase as Washington Bets on Bilateral Health Deals

The United States has begun reshaping its foreign aid model, with a sharper emphasis on bilateral health agreements and direct country-by-country commitments. The approach is intended to preserve U.S. influence while reducing the perception of open-ended aid, but questions remain over whether the new framework can deliver the scale, trust, and speed that global health programs require.

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World Politics & Diplomacy03 Oct 2026, 04:41 AM IST

Washington and Tehran Keep Talking Past Each Other as Nuclear Tensions and Regional War Risks Persist

The United States and Iran continue to send signals that suggest diplomacy is alive, even as both sides remain trapped in incompatible assumptions about leverage, deterrence, and red lines. The result is a familiar pattern: indirect contact, public posturing, and rising risk that miscalculation could again push the region toward conflict.

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World Politics & DiplomacyRecently

El Niño Threatens Washington’s Coastal Towns With Flooding, Erosion and Fisheries Stress

A developing El Niño pattern could bring a costly mix of higher tides, stronger coastal impacts and ecological strain to Washington’s shoreline communities, according to regional reporting and climate experts. The risk extends beyond beach erosion to salmon, steelhead and the broader marine economy that depends on stable ocean conditions.

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Global Economy & Central BanksRecently

SEC Presses Ahead on Crypto Custody as Washington’s Big Bill Stalls

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is moving forward with proposed rules that could make it easier for investment advisers and regulated funds to hold cryptocurrencies for clients, even as Congress remains deadlocked on broader crypto legislation. The move underscores how regulators are shaping the market through rulemaking while lawmakers struggle to settle the industry’s legal framework.

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Pentagon Seeks $30.3 Million for AI Lie Detector as Washington Reopens the Ethics Debate

The Pentagon is seeking $30.3 million over five years to develop an AI-assisted lie detection system, reviving a long-running debate over whether machine learning can reliably assess truthfulness in high-stakes security settings. The proposal underscores the military’s growing interest in automated screening tools, even as experts warn that bias, false positives and weak scientific foundations could limit their use.

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Global Markets & EquitiesRecently

Puget Sound Energy Seeks $1.5 Billion Rate Increase, Setting Up Cost Shock for Washington Households

Puget Sound Energy has asked regulators for a three-year rate increase that could total about $1.5 billion, a proposal that consumer advocates say would materially raise monthly utility bills across its Washington service territory. The request comes as households face persistent inflation pressure and renewed scrutiny of utility affordability, with public hearings expected to draw strong opposition from customers and advocacy groups.

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