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Apr 29 2026POLITICS

Iran‑US Tensions: Trump Weighs New Moves While Energy Prices Soar

Trump has warned Iran that it needs to act quickly, hinting at stronger military options for the Strait of Hormuz after talks broke down. The U. S. is keeping a naval blockade in place, effectively choking a vital trade route for two months. This blockage has pushed gas prices in the U. S. to $4. 23

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Apr 29 2026POLITICS

US Passport to Show Trump’s Face for 250‑Year Celebration

The U. S. State Department is preparing a small batch of special passports for the country’s 250th birthday. The new design will include a portrait of President Donald Trump, making him the first living president ever to appear on a U. S. passport. The idea has been in discussion for months and was

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Apr 29 2026POLITICS

King Charles and Trump Share a Toast, but Politics Loom

The second day of King Charles’ visit to Washington ended with a lively state dinner, but the event was more than just royal banquets. President Trump opened the day with a speech that praised the long‑standing ties between Britain and America, while also reminiscing about his own family’s connectio

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Apr 29 2026POLITICS

California Governor Debate: A Fresh Look at the Candidates

A debate held at Pomona College drew eight hopefuls for California’s governor seat. The event was watched by students just before the state begins mailing ballots for its June primary. The race is tight, with five contenders hovering near each other in the polls. A televised showdown was seen as a c

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Apr 29 2026POLITICS

Students and Teachers Ask: Is Climate Science Really Open About Its Funding?

A fresh study noticed something odd about climate papers that link global warming to stronger storms. Out of 331 experts listed on 82 papers, none had declared any personal or financial links to groups with a clear agenda. That turns out to matter because papers paid for by environmental charities w

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Apr 29 2026POLITICS

When Leaders Play Crowns: A Clash of Symbols and Power

The scene at the White House on that April afternoon looked like a scene from another era. Donald Trump and King Charles stood together, both men framed by the weight of history and the absurdity of the moment. Trump, ever fond of grand gestures, mused about how their ancestors would react to seeing

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Apr 29 2026POLITICS

Hungary’s New Leader Seeks to Fix Ties With Ukraine Over Minority Issues

Hungary’s freshly elected prime minister, Péter Magyar, wants to sit down with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in western Ukraine to talk about the rights of ethnic Hungarians living there. Magyar, who just took office after beating Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule, isn’t as hostile to Ukraine as

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Apr 29 2026POLITICS

Money moves blocked in Hungary linked to Orban’s team

Hungary’s tax office has put the brakes on large overseas transfers tied to allies of a powerful outgoing official. The person making the claim, set to take over soon, posted a video online saying billions in forints—millions in dollars—were frozen because officials suspect laundering. No proof was

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Apr 29 2026POLITICS

School Chief Gets Fresh Contract Amid Questions

The Atlantic City school board is about to vote on renewing Superintendent La'Quetta Small's contract for another five years. This move comes even as critics wonder why she was cleared of past allegations just as the new deal is being discussed. Some see a pattern here: when problems arise, the resp

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Apr 29 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Targeting and the Heated Words That Come Before It

The shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner isn’t the first time Donald Trump faced direct danger. Over the past two years, he’s been the target of three separate attacks, raising questions about how language in politics shapes real-world violence. A recent survey found something unsettl

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