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Apr 28 2026ENVIRONMENT

Plane crash near Juba leaves 14 dead, weather likely to blame

A small plane went down Monday just outside South Sudan’s capital, Juba, killing everyone on board—13 passengers and the pilot. Early reports point to bad weather as the likely cause, since the flight was coming in from Yei through thick, low clouds that would have made flying tricky. Among the vict

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Apr 27 2026POLITICS

North Dakota Representative Lost in Minnesota Plane Crash

A tragic accident on April 25th claimed the life of a North Dakota state legislator who was traveling in a small aircraft that crashed and burned near Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. The pilot also perished, leaving the community to mourn a dedicated public servant. The governor of North Dakota announced

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Apr 26 2026OPINION

What leaders say—and what we let them get away with

Leaders shape what a society finds acceptable. When they joke about violence or treat mass destruction like a game plan, something fundamental shifts. It isn’t just talk. Words from powerful people act like invisible rules. They tell us what behavior is okay now, and what will be okay later. Over ti

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Apr 25 2026FINANCE

Brazil Clamps Down on Betting-Linked Trading Sites

Brazil has suddenly blocked popular prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, raising questions about why these sites got caught in the crosshairs. The government claims they were violating betting laws passed by Congress, but critics wonder if the crackdown is really about protecting traders—o

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Apr 25 2026SCIENCE

NASA’s new flying lab: a 777 turned into the ultimate Earth detective

NASA just got a hand-me-down plane that used to fly thousands of passengers around the world. But this isn’t any ordinary jet—it’s now the biggest flying science lab in the agency’s fleet. After a year of heavy-duty upgrades in Texas, the former Japan Airlines Boeing 777 landed at NASA’s Langley Res

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Apr 24 2026POLITICS

Money matters in the 2026 midterms – here’s what the numbers really show

The race for Congress in 2026 isn’t just about who voters like— it’s about who can raise the most cash. Right now, Democrats have an edge in key Senate races, pulling in more donations than Republicans in seven Republican-held seats. Younger candidates are shaking things up by raising big money from

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Apr 24 2026POLITICS

Two Americans Die in Mexico: What Really Happened?

A recent accident in Mexico’s Chihuahua state has raised serious questions about a secret operation involving US officials. Two Americans—reportedly CIA officers—died when their car crashed while traveling with Mexican officials. The US government confirmed the deaths but avoided naming the agency t

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Apr 23 2026POLITICS

Politics today: What some leaders push and why it might backfire

A well-known political planner recently suggested the Democratic Party should quietly reshape America’s government if they gain full control in 2028. His plan? Add two new states and expand the Supreme Court, all without public debate. This idea seems to ignore a basic rule in democracy: big changes

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Apr 22 2026CRIME

London Stops Illegal Crypto Trading Sites

The U. K. regulator stepped in to shut down eight hidden crypto trading spots across London, working with tax and crime units. They sent stop‑order letters to each location and collected evidence that will feed into ongoing police cases. The targets were alleged to let people trade digital mon

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Apr 22 2026POLITICS

When Soldiers Cross the Line

Two Israeli soldiers found themselves in hot water after a disturbing photo surfaced online. The image showed one soldier attacking a crucifix with an axe while another snapped a picture. The act happened in a small village in southern Lebanon where Christians still live despite the ongoing conflict

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