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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

Congo Considers Taking in US Deportees

The Democratic Republic of Congo is currently in early-stage talks with the US government about accepting migrants who have been deported from America. These migrants would first be sent by US authorities to a third country—possibly Congo—before facing removal from Africa. Two local officials in Kin

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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

When Big Departments Get Smaller: What Really Changes

A few years ago, leaders suggested shutting down the country’s main education office. They didn’t have the power to close it alone, so they tried other ways to shrink its work. This meant moving big jobs—like handling student loans—to another department. The boss in charge said, “Loans are almost a

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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

Where Trump's Money Really Goes

Last week, the White House released its 2027 budget proposal—a plan that asks for $1. 5 trillion aimed at military spending, the biggest request of its kind in decades. But the money isn’t just for tanks and jets. It also includes a controversial missile system worth $185 billion, new fighter planes

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Apr 04 2026BUSINESS

Oil Flows Hit Snags in Russia After Port Attacks

Russia’s main Baltic Sea ports, Ust-Luga and Primorsk, have been out of action for two weeks straight because of drone strikes that damaged key infrastructure. These ports normally handle most of Russia’s oil exports, but now refineries are scrambling to find backup routes. The attacks, which hit Us

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Apr 04 2026SPORTS

Why Joe Jackson chose to stick with Kansas State football

Joe Jackson nearly lost his spot as Kansas State’s top running back midway through the 2025 season. After taking over for an injured teammate, he struggled to prove he deserved the carries. His rushing yards dipped, and fans wondered why coaches kept giving him chances. But Jackson stayed patient an

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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

Judge Blocks Subpoenas Against Fed Chief—What Comes Next?

A federal judge recently refused to reopen a criminal case against Jerome Powell, the head of the U. S. Federal Reserve. The case started after a prosecutor close to former President Trump tried to force Powell out by digging up unrelated complaints. The prosecutors wanted records about renovations

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Apr 04 2026BUSINESS

Black Businesses Struggle as Texas Changes Rules, While Big Names Push Forward

Texas recently changed how it certifies minority-owned businesses, leaving over 15, 000 companies in limbo overnight. Before the change, these businesses could compete for state contracts worth billions. Now, most have lost their certification, forcing them to start from scratch. The shift came thro

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Apr 04 2026ENVIRONMENT

A collector got eight months for trading rare animal parts

A man from Massachusetts worked a shadowy international trade, ordering skulls, skins, and bones of endangered animals through overseas partners. Between 2018 and 2021, he handled more than one hundred pieces including orangutan heads, tiger skulls, jaguar pelts, and pangolin remains. His buyers pai

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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

A Plan to Bring Alcatraz Back as a Prison

The U. S. government recently proposed spending $152 million to reopen Alcatraz Island as a working prison. This idea follows a suggestion from last year to turn the historic site back into a high-security facility. The money would cover the first year of rebuilding, but Congress usually ignores suc

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Apr 04 2026CRYPTO

Crypto theft drops but hackers keep finding new ways in

In the first three months of 2026, hackers walked away with $168 million from DeFi projects—that’s down from $1. 5 billion stolen in the same stretch the year before. The biggest single hit came when someone stole $40 million from Step Finance by getting their hands on a private key. Then on January

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