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Apr 16 2026WEATHER

Final frost alert: is your garden ready?

This weekend’s cold snap in Albuquerque isn’t just a random chill—it’s part of a bigger pattern. After weeks of unseasonably warm March days that had people planting early, forecasters now warn a late freeze could damage tender plants. The North Valley will see the worst of it, with temperatures dro

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Apr 14 2026POLITICS

Hungary Votes Out Its Longtime Leader

Viktor Orbán, Hungary’s prime minister for over a decade, once seemed unstoppable. He won elections easily, called liberal democracy outdated years before others, and shaped Hungary’s direction with ease. But Sunday’s vote proved his winning streak wasn’t forever. A new opposition party, led by Pete

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Apr 14 2026POLITICS

Hungary’s New Leader Pushes for Big Changes After Big Win

Hungary just flipped the script after 16 years of one-party rule. The Tisza party, a center-right group barely on the radar a year ago, stormed into power with a clear message: enough of the old ways. Their leader, Peter Magyar, isn’t wasting time. He’s already talking about rewriting the constituti

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Hungary Votes Against a Foreign Campaign, Leaving Vance Confused

In Hungary’s most recent election, the country’s people turned out in record numbers, with 78 % of voters going to the polls. This high turnout marked a historic peak for Hungary since it left communism behind. The result was a shock to many, including Vice President J. D. Vance of the United State

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Hungary’s New Leader and the Shift in European Politics

A 45‑year‑old lawyer named Peter Magyar has taken the helm in Hungary after a landslide win that gave his party, Tisza, 138 of the 199 seats in Parliament. The result means a two‑thirds majority that can push reforms and potentially undo years of rule by former Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has b

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Hungary’s Election Upset: A New Leader Steps In

Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a key figure for right‑wing supporters across Europe, admitted defeat in Hungary’s recent vote. His speech in Budapest was swift and courteous; he thanked the opposition and promised to keep fighting, saying “We are not giving up. Never, never, never. ” The loss opens

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Apr 12 2026POLITICS

Hungary’s Long‑Running Leader Falls, New Party Wins Big

Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who had ruled Hungary for 16 years, lost his seat after a surprise victory by the pro‑European Union party led by Peter Magyar. The result came as many Hungarians voted in record numbers for change, preferring a centre‑right group that supports EU membership. Orban ha

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Apr 12 2026LIFESTYLE

Spring planting checklist for New England gardens

April brings the first real gardening rush in New England. While most people focus on flowers, this month is actually prime time for getting edible plants into the ground. Early crops like peas and spinach don’t mind cool soil and can handle light frosts. Planting them now means fresh greens before

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Apr 12 2026POLITICS

Hungary’s big vote: what’s at stake for Europe and beyond

Hungary’s Sunday vote isn’t just about who runs the country—it’s a test for Europe’s direction. For 16 years, Prime Minister Viktor Orban has shaped Hungary as a place where democracy feels different: less free press, fewer checks on power, and closer ties to Moscow than most EU neighbors. But after

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Apr 12 2026POLITICS

Czech Leader Stands by Hungary’s Orbán Ahead of Key Vote

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš threw his support behind Hungary’s Viktor Orbán just before Sunday’s election, calling him the right leader to handle Hungary’s challenges. Polls suggest Orbán, a long-time nationalist who often clashes with the EU and keeps close ties with Russia, might lose power

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