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Apr 25 2026POLITICS

Betting on Politics and Weather Sparks Legal Storm

Political insiders are finding themselves in hot water after using prediction markets to gamble on high‑stakes events. A U. S. Army soldier, accused of exploiting classified data about the operation that removed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro from power, allegedly placed more than a dozen bets on

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Apr 25 2026POLITICS

NYC Schools Under Scrutiny for Alleged Anti‑Jewish Bias

The New York City Department of Education is being examined by the state’s Office for Civil Rights after claims that some teachers formed a group called “NYC Educators for Palestine. ” Reports say the group ran workshops on topics such as “Palestine, Zionism, and Resistance, ” teaching young childre

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Apr 25 2026POLITICS

193 Prisoners Return Home After US and UAE‑Backed Swap

Ukraine and Russia swapped 193 captured soldiers each on Friday. The move was organized with help from the United States and the United Arab Emirates. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said it is good that people are coming back. His chief of staff and Russia’s defence ministry confirmed the U. S

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Apr 25 2026POLITICS

U. S. Opens Public Hearings on Forced‑Labor Trade Issues

The U. S. Trade Representative’s office announced that it will hold public hearings on April 28‑29 at the International Trade Commission headquarters in Washington. These sessions will address Section 301 investigations that examine whether dozens of countries allow imports of goods made with forc

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Apr 25 2026POLITICS

China’s AI Race Raises Questions About Fair Play and Theft

The U. S. government recently accused China of running large-scale operations to steal AI technology from American companies. Instead of building their own advanced systems, Chinese firms are said to be copying and reusing output from American AI models, a practice known as "model distillation. " Wh

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Apr 25 2026POLITICS

Migrants caught in changing US entry policies

Over half a million people who entered the US legally through a mobile app are now facing uncertainty once again. The government recently tried to cancel their right to stay, but a judge blocked that move. Now officials are attempting a different approach, claiming these immigrants no longer qualify

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Apr 25 2026POLITICS

U. S. Justifies Iran Strikes as Long-Running Defense, Sparking Legal and Political Debate

The U. S. government recently argued that its military strikes against Iran weren’t a new conflict but part of an old one. According to top legal officials, these actions were taken to protect Israel and prevent Iran from gaining nuclear weapons. The strikes began in late February, killing Iran’s le

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Apr 25 2026POLITICS

New Energy Ideas Needed for Europe’s Power Struggle

Europe is searching for stronger solutions after leaders decided recent energy ideas didn’t do enough. During a late meeting in Cyprus, officials agreed the latest plans from the group’s top policy team needed improvement. Talking on condition of privacy, a source said the proposals—like lowering so

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Apr 25 2026POLITICS

How the US and EU plan to shake up the minerals trade

Western powers are stepping up their game to reduce their heavy reliance on a single player for vital raw materials. The United States and the European Union have just signed a fresh deal to work together on securing supplies of critical minerals. These minerals are the backbone of modern industries

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Apr 25 2026POLITICS

Senate Steps Up to Limit Presidential Military Moves on Cuba

A group of U. S. senators plans to push forward next week with a vote that could block President Trump from taking military action against Cuba without Congress’ approval. The move comes after Trump repeatedly hinted that Cuba would be the next target following recent U. S. strikes in Venezuela and

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