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Mar 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Disney’s Magic Comes to Mackay: A Look Behind the Curtain

Mackay, a city in Queensland, is getting ready for a big event this December. A traveling exhibition celebrating Disney’s 100-year history will open at the Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre. Visitors won’t just see famous characters—they’ll get a close-up look at rarely shown items, like cost

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Mar 27 2026CRIME

Russian Man Sentenced After Trump Son Calls Police

"A 22‑year‑old Russian named Matvei Rumiantsev was handed a four‑year jail term in London after he beat a woman who had been dating him for months. The incident happened while the victim was on a video call with Barron Trump, the youngest son of former U. S. President Donald Trump. Barron saw the at

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Mar 27 2026POLITICS

Hungary’s New Hope Faces an Old Powerhouse

A fresh face has appeared in Hungary’s political arena, stirring debate about the future of a country that has long been dominated by one leader. The newcomer, who runs under the banner of a newly formed party, has tapped into widespread worries about the economy and corruption. He also points to

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Mar 27 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Lesbians Reimagined: A New View in a Long‑Running Comic

Alison Bechdel’s comic strip, running from 1983 to 2008, offered a fresh way to see lesbian life. Instead of fitting into the usual male‑centered stories, her characters stood out by sharing common threads while also highlighting their unique differences. This blend created what can be called a “uni

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Mar 25 2026POLITICS

Belarus and North Korea Strengthen Ties in a Surprise Visit

Alexander Lukashenko arrived in Pyongyang for a brief but symbolic trip that deepened the friendship between his country and North Korea. The Belarusian leader was welcomed with a red carpet, children waving flags, and a meeting with Kim Jong Un’s foreign minister. After the formalities, he sat down

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Mar 24 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Canada’s Media Giants Team Up to Boost Local Films

Postmedia Studios, a unit of Postmedia Network Inc. , and Elevation Pictures have joined forces to back Canadian feature projects. The first joint effort is the documentary “Fire Weather, ” made for CBC and produced by Elevation Pictures and Mercury Films. The film follows the story of wildfires, dr

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Mar 24 2026POLITICS

Future‑Ready Kids: A New Tech Alliance

A new global meeting kicked off to help kids learn about technology safely and well. More than forty‑five world leaders, from France to Kenya, gathered to talk about how artificial intelligence and digital skills affect children today. The host, a former first lady, said the meeting was histor

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Mar 24 2026BUSINESS

Tanishq Expands Into the Northeast, Welcoming New Jewelry Fans

A new showroom for India’s popular Tanishq jewelry brand has opened in Westborough, Massachusetts, marking the company’s 10th U. S. location and its first in New England. The 4, 000‑square‑foot space opened on Dec. 4 and officially launched on March 6, offering a wide range of gold pieces for weddin

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Mar 23 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Celebrities Rally in Hawaii After 2026 Floods

The March 2026 storms on Oahu’s North Shore sent waves of rain that flooded many homes, leaving thousands homeless. Although no lives were lost yet, the damage was severe and many families had to leave their houses behind. Local star Jason Momoa, who grew up in Honolulu and studied at the Univers

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Mar 22 2026POLITICS

Italy’s Big Vote on Judge Rules

In Italy, people went to the polls this Sunday for a very important vote. The question on the ballot is whether to change how judges and prosecutors work in the country. This issue has caused a lot of debate for years. The proposed changes would split one big court body into two separate groups. It

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