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May 07 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Beijing Visit: Taiwan on the Edge

The next week, President Trump will travel to Beijing for a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Taiwanese officials expect the meeting to focus on how the two powers handle their many disagreements, rather than solving deep-rooted problems. A senior security adviser in Taipei warned that Beijing

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May 07 2026POLITICS

South Sudan Shuffles Top Leaders in a Bid for Stability

The country’s president has recently made two big changes at the top of his government. He fired the army chief and a finance minister who had only been in office for a short time. These moves come as the president tries to tighten his grip on power during a period of uncertainty about who will succ

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May 07 2026POLITICS

Brazil’s Leader Prepares to Talk Crime and Trade with Trump

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will meet U. S. President Donald Trump next week to talk about fighting organized crime and changing trade rules. The meeting is set for a short trip, and Brazil’s finance minister said the talks aim to keep the country safe and open dialogue with America. B

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May 07 2026POLITICS

A Politician’s Playful Pitch to a Comedian

Former U. S. President Barack Obama surprised audiences by suggesting that comedian Stephen Colbert might consider a presidential run during a pre‑recorded segment of the now‑cancelled “Late Show with Stephen Colbert. ” The clip, shot at Obama’s newly opened presidential library in Chicago, showed t

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May 07 2026POLITICS

Police Contracts Under the Lens: A New Look at NYPD and ICE Ties

The mayor’s office has begun a fresh review of the New York Police Department, focusing not only on how the force handles immigration enforcement but also on its business partners. A key target is Vigilant, a California‑based company that supplies license‑plate‑reading technology used by police acro

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May 07 2026POLITICS

Mothers of Albinos in Africa Face Tough Trials

In many parts of sub‑Saharan Africa, women who raise children with albinism encounter a mix of danger and discrimination. Because myths about albinism spread, these mothers often become targets for violence that goes beyond everyday harassment. Their kids may be hunted or harmed because of bel

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May 07 2026POLITICS

New faces needed in government jobs after big staff departures

After letting go of over 300, 000 workers last year, the federal government is now trying hard to fill those positions and keep the best talent. The push includes a new program called U. S. Tech Force, which brings in engineers for two-year assignments. These workers can stay if they like it or retu

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May 07 2026POLITICS

Citi Bike age checks: why facial recognition raises alarms

The city wants Lyft to skip facial recognition when checking Citi Bike riders’ ages. Instead of trusting a system that scans faces, officials worry about hackers stealing that data. Young riders, in particular, could be left exposed if a database gets breached. City Hall also points to studies showi

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May 07 2026POLITICS

Georgia’s Election Battle: Who Really Controls the 2020 Ballots?

A judge recently said the FBI can keep over 600 boxes of 2020 election ballots taken from Georgia’s election center during a January raid. This decision came after Fulton County, home to most of Atlanta, asked for the ballots back. County lawyers argued the FBI’s search relied on weak evidence and b

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May 07 2026POLITICS

What’s happening with Virginia’s top Democrat?

Federal agents showed up unannounced Wednesday in Portsmouth, Virginia, targeting places tied to state Sen. Louise Lucas, a powerful Democrat and marijuana advocate. They raided her personal office, a dispensary she co-owns, and other locations connected to her. Footage from the scene shows agents c

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