Lumen’s high-stakes fiber bet could pay off

Key points: Lumen Technologies has shed assets and cut debt after it narrowly skirted bankruptcy. The company is focused now on shifting toward high-growth businesses such as AI networking and cloud services. Its fiber network is a key advantage. Lumen plans to layer a digital services platform over it to provide customers the ability to…

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7 modern apartment features homebuyers look for

Today’s apartment buyers may own cars and require parking facilities, including EV charging points. Connectivity is another aspect that is in high demand, including easy access to public transport, robust internet connectivity, and proximity to essential services. Apartments that are future-ready, with facilities such as EV charging points and high-speed connectivity, are highly sought after…

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Expectant mothers in Cuba struggle under fuel blockade

In January 2026, the Trump administration enforced an oil and fuel blockade on Cuba, triggering severe energy shortages and widespread blackouts that have especially impacted vulnerable populations, such as expectant mothers. The shortages of food, milk, and essential medicines are straining maternal care services, making pregnancies more difficult and uncertain. The BBC’s Will Grant spoke…

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