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Jun 12 2026CRIME

Indian sailors and ship caught smuggling cocaine into Nigeria pay heavy price

Eleven Indian sailors and their merchant ship faced a Nigerian court on drug trafficking charges earlier this year. Authorities discovered 31. 5 kilograms of cocaine hidden in a storage compartment when the vessel, the MV Aruna Hulya, docked at Lagos’s Apapa port in January. The drugs were bound for

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Jun 11 2026CELEBRITIES

Country singer Ella Langley wins hearts with her faith and honesty

Ella Langley isn’t just another name in country music. She stands out because she brings more than catchy tunes to the stage. Fans love her raw authenticity and her willingness to talk about things that matter. Her recent performances show she’s not afraid to share her beliefs, especially her Christ

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Jun 10 2026TECHNOLOGY

A Smarter Way to Track EV Batteries

Electric cars and power storage systems need trusted batteries, but spotting problems early is tricky. A new chip from Texas Instruments aims to change that. It monitors up to 26 battery cells at once, giving engineers a detailed picture of how each cell behaves. Instead of waiting for a battery to

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Jun 09 2026POLITICS

When leaders cross the line: A president's controversial final days

Colombia’s outgoing president has spent his last months in office making headlines—not for policy wins, but for social media outbursts. In a recent post, he responded to an opinion piece by using a phrase tied to one of history’s darkest regimes. The article in question praised a conservative candid

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Jun 08 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Ellen Pompeo Joins New Boston‑Set Comedy‑Drama

Ellen Pompeo, known for her long‑running role on a famous medical drama, is set to star in and produce a fresh series called “Chicks. ” The show has already received a pilot order from Hulu. Pompeo will play Chickie, one of two half‑sisters who inherit their father’s shady business after he dies

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Jun 05 2026SPORTS

Giants Star Joins World Cup Sticker Craze in NYC

Eli Manning, once a New York Giants quarterback, joined former Italian defender Alessandro Nesta and former NFL player Shaun O’Hara at a Panini fan event in Manhattan to celebrate the World Cup. The three athletes helped fans buy and trade stickers that feature every national team in the tourname

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Jun 05 2026POLITICS

Colombia's Leftist Candidate Shifts Stance Ahead of Final Vote

Colombia’s presidential race is heating up as leftist candidate Ivan Cepeda adjusts his strategy to win over moderate voters. In a recent video message, he backed away from his earlier push for a new constitution through a special assembly. Instead, he’s focusing on building broad agreement for key

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Jun 03 2026POLITICS

Colombia’s Election: One Vote for Peace, Another for War

Colombia just held its first round of presidential elections, and the vote split the country in two. Abelardo de la Espriella, a new face promising a brutal crackdown on armed groups, leads with 44% of the vote. Iván Cepeda, backed by the outgoing president, got 41%. Since no one won more than half,

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Jun 01 2026BUSINESS

El Al Re‑opens Tel Aviv–San Francisco Flights to Boost Tech Ties

El Al Airlines will start flying nonstop between Tel Aviv and San Francisco on October 25, offering three weekly trips that last about 15 hours. The airline chose the flight number LY49 as a nod to the city’s famous football team, the 49ers. The move comes after business leaders and Israelis in Cali

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Jun 01 2026POLITICS

A New Battle for Colombia’s Future

Colombia’s first round of presidential voting left no clear winner, setting the stage for a June runoff. A tough‑on‑crime outsider named Aberaldo de la Espriella, who calls himself “El Tigre, ” gained a slight edge over the progressive senator Iván Cepeda, who is linked to outgoing President Gust

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