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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Benin's Young Voters Face a Key Choice as New Leader Steps In

Benin’s presidential vote isn’t just another election—it’s a turning point after a decade under President Patrice Talon, whose time in office left behind a trail of economic gains but also sharp concerns. With nearly eight million voters set to cast ballots, the race pits Romuald Wadagni, the financ

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Apr 13 2026SPORTS

Golf’s big move to Frisco and why Texas is the new green giant

Next year, Frisco will host one of golf’s biggest events for the first time in over six decades. The PGA Championship’s arrival in the Dallas-Fort Worth area isn’t just about sports—it’s a business boom in the making. With a brand-new 660-acre golf complex, the region is positioning itself as a majo

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

GOP’s New Mexico struggles: What went wrong and why it matters

New Mexico used to have a strong Republican presence. Back in the late 2000s, the party had a senator, two U. S. House members, a mayor of Albuquerque, and a governor. But over time, things changed. Democrats became more organized, while Republicans lost their edge. Even though more New Mexicans reg

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Peru’s Election: A Messy Race for a Nation on Edge

Peru’s next president will be chosen on Sunday, but voters are heading to the polls with little enthusiasm. Thirty-plus candidates are running, none close to the 50% needed to win outright, so a runoff on June 7 seems almost certain. Behind the crowded field lies years of political chaos—eight presi

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Apr 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Season Drops Soon: What’s Coming in Torchlight: Infinite’s Next Update

The latest season of Torchlight: Infinite arrives on April 17, bringing a fresh batch of updates. Unlike past seasons, this one focuses on a unique progression system tied to special statues scattered across the Otherworld. Players won’t just grind monsters for loot—they’ll need to hunt down and act

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Apr 13 2026ENVIRONMENT

Salmon Fishing Back in California Waters After Three-Year Break

Three years after commercial salmon fishing vanished from California’s coast, the pause has finally lifted. Federal officials recently gave the green light for limited fishing to restart in 2024. The decision follows a boost in salmon numbers, thanks partly to wetter winters that ended a severe drou

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Apr 13 2026HEALTH

How a common food contaminant may harm your liver without you knowing

A mold byproduct called deoxynivalenol, or DON for short, shows up in spoiled grains like wheat and corn more often than people think. Scientists now suspect this invisible pollutant doesn’t just give you a stomachache—it might quietly push a damaged liver toward worse trouble. While doctors already

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Apr 13 2026FINANCE

Will Bitcoin and Ether Break Free or Get Stuck Again?

Bitcoin and Ethereum are hovering close to points that might flip the script on their price stories this year. While many voices in crypto keep warning of tougher times ahead, one analyst sees a different path. If Bitcoin pushes past $76, 000 and Ethereum clears $2, 400, that could mark the start of

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Hungary’s Big Celebration After Election Shift

The mood was electric in Budapest after voters made a clear choice. A recent election sent a strong message—ending a long stretch of leadership by swapping out the ruling party for an opposition group. Most Hungarians, especially younger ones, had grown tired of the old government’s approach. Even b

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Apr 13 2026WEATHER

North Texas Weather Check: Rain Across the Region, Storm Risk Later

Sunday started quietly in Dallas, but weather patterns kept changing as heavier rain soaked western counties while the city stayed dry in the early hours. By late morning, storms had moved inland from the west, soaking rural towns like Bowie and adding an inch or more to rainfall totals in areas lik

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