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Apr 27 2026POLITICS

Florida’s Redistricting Dilemma: Why Census Flaws Matter Now

Florida is preparing for a special legislative session next month to redraw congressional district lines, a move that happens more often than people realize. The state’s population grew fast in the last decade, but the 2020 Census missed about 750, 000 residents—a significant error that could shape

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Apr 27 2026POLITICS

Colorado’s Schools Need More Money – Here’s How It Could Happen

Every summer in Colorado, schools face the same problem: classrooms get too hot to teach in. Fans and open windows can’t fix it when there’s no air conditioning. This isn’t just about comfort—it’s a sign of a bigger issue. For over 30 years, Colorado has kept schools underfunded by limiting how much

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Apr 27 2026POLITICS

Mali Faces Fresh Fighting as Rebels Challenge Government Control

A town near Mali’s capital woke up to heavy gunfire on Sunday, signaling that clashes from the day before were far from over. Witnesses reported ongoing firefights in Kati, despite claims from the military that they had regained control. The sudden violence followed one of the biggest joint attacks

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Apr 27 2026POLITICS

Gaza Conflict: Recent Violence Leaves Four Dead

On Sunday, clashes in Gaza resulted in the deaths of at least four Palestinians, according to local health workers. An Israeli airstrike in the central village of Al-Mughraqa took one life, while two others died near Gaza City due to gunfire and tank shelling. In a separate incident, a 40-year-old w

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Apr 27 2026POLITICS

Should U. S. citizenship be automatic or earned?

A new poll shows Americans mostly agree that anyone born on U. S. soil should automatically be a citizen—surprising since the Supreme Court is about to decide if that rule can change. The court is reviewing an order from early 2025 that tried to end birthright citizenship, but most people don't supp

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Apr 27 2026POLITICS

Hungary’s New Leader Heads to Brussels to Unlock Frozen EU Cash

Hungary’s freshly elected prime minister, Peter Magyar, is making his first official trip to Brussels on Wednesday to meet with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The goal? To free up billions in EU funds that have been locked since Viktor Orban’s government clashed repeatedly with

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Apr 27 2026POLITICS

The Dinner That Turned into a Security Show

It was a night of fancy clothes and high-level chatter, but the glamour vanished quickly when security spotted a man sprinting toward the ballroom with weapons in hand. The White House Correspondents' Association dinner, a place where journalists and politicians mingle in suits, ended early after th

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Apr 27 2026POLITICS

Science Advice Cut Short: What Trump’s Board Purge Means for U. S. Research

The National Science Board, an independent group of 22 top scientists and engineers, lost all its members in one swift move. Each got an email Friday afternoon saying their role was over immediately. No explanation came from the White House, and no word on when replacements might come. Inside the Na

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Apr 27 2026POLITICS

Ohio’s GOP race heats up as fundraising takes center stage

Ohio’s upcoming Republican primary for governor is shaping up to be a quiet battle so far, with Vivek Ramaswamy leading in polls and fundraising despite limited signs of real competition. His campaign leans heavily on Trump’s backing and a strategy of attacking Democrat Amy Acton, the state’s ex-hea

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Apr 27 2026POLITICS

Peru’s runoff race tightens as Fujimori and Sanchez stay neck and neck

Peru’s upcoming presidential runoff is shaping up to be a nail-biter. Right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori and leftist rival Roberto Sanchez are locked in a tie at 38% each, according to the latest Ipsos Peru poll. The vote count has dragged on since the first round, fueling accusations of foul play

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