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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

Estonia Says Child Social‑Media Bans Won’t Fix Things

Estonia stands alone in the EU, refusing to ban kids from social media. The country’s education minister argued that blocking platforms won’t solve the real issues, and warned children will always find a way to access them. Research shows that too much time online can lead to depression, anxie

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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

U. S. Crypto Rules Stall While China and Russia Build Digital Alternatives

The United States is fighting to keep its dollar‑backed stablecoins in the global spotlight. These digital coins let people use U. S. dollars anywhere, without a government hand, and they could keep the dollar dominant worldwide. But lawmakers are debating whether crypto companies can pay users for

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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

Missile Strikes in Iran: New Findings Raise Questions

In a recent study, experts examined fresh video and photos of attacks in Lamerd, Iran. The evidence suggests that the bombs were U. S. Precision Strike Missiles, or PrSMs. Earlier reports had said they might be Iranian missiles instead. The U. S. army denied that it fired any missiles at Lamerd on

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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

Support for victims in Thousand Oaks grows with new justice center

In 2025 a courtroom case turned into a long battle for justice, and the support system around the victim made all the difference. The judge’s office and police were involved, but a local supervisor stepped in to help the victim and their children navigate every step of the process. Supervisor

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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

Crossing Tragedy: One Charged, Four Lost

A 27‑year‑old Sudanese man has been formally accused of putting lives at risk after a boat he supposedly steered off the coast of Calais sank, killing four people trying to reach Britain. The National Crime Agency says the charges come under a fresh immigration law that lets Britain prosecute those

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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

Kamala Harris Ponders Another Presidential Bid

Kamala Harris told a crowd in New York that she is “thinking about” running for president again. She spoke at the National Action Network Convention, a meeting that many Democratic hopefuls are expected to attend for 2028. Her answer came after Rev. Al Sharpton asked her directly if she plans to lau

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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

New ICE Mission Targets Birth Tourism in the U. S.

The U. S. immigration agency has begun a fresh effort to uncover networks that help foreign mothers travel to the United States with the goal of giving birth so their children automatically become citizens. This initiative comes after President Donald Trump’s administration intensified its fight aga

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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

Vance Heads to Islamabad: A New Chance or a Tough Gamble?

A U. S. vice president is set to travel to Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials, a move that some in Tehran see as a hopeful break from the war that began last February. Iran regards Vance as a figure who could negotiate in good faith, partly because he is known for opposing the war and has bee

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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

Peace Talks on the Line: U. S. , Iran Face Hurdles in Islamabad

The United States and Iran were set to meet in Islamabad on Saturday, hoping to stop a war that began six weeks ago. The U. S. team, led by Vice President J. D. Vance and including former envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, had just finished refueling in Paris before heading to Pakistan. Iran’s g

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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

UK Holds Off on Chagos Island Deal After US Pushback

The United Kingdom has paused its plan to hand over the Chagos Islands, a move that had sparked criticism from U. S. President Donald Trump. The islands host the strategic U. S. -British military base on Diego Garcia, and Britain had intended to transfer sovereignty to Mauritius while keeping a 99‑y

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