POLITICS

Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Le Havre Mayor’s Future Could Hurt 2027 Campaign

A recent survey suggests that Edouard Philippe, the former Prime Minister who has led Le Havre since 2010, may lose his mayoral seat in next month’s local elections. The result would dent his hope of winning the 2027 presidential race, where he has been a frontrunner against far‑right contenders. T

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Trump’s State of the Union: Voters Split in Swing States

The President delivered his annual speech while the country watched. He highlighted many achievements and promised a dramatic shift in leadership. In a year of midterm elections, his approval ratings were falling. He tried to convince listeners that his second term would bring a historic tu

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Tech Giants Meet the President Over Power Bills

The White House is set to host a gathering of top tech leaders next week, where the aim is to get big companies like Amazon, Google’s parent Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, and others to agree to pay for the electricity that powers their massive data centers. The event is scheduled for March 4 and will b

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Feb 25 2026POLITICS

Data Centers: The New Battleground for Local Politics

In many states, voters are starting to see data centers as a serious issue that can sway elections. A recent poll showed only 28 % of people would stop a new data center if it was built within three miles of their home, while the same number were unsure and 37 % supported it. The numbers differ slig

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Mandelson’s Fall From Diplomatic Heights

The scene in Washington D. C. a year ago showed Prime Minister Keir Starmer and former senior minister Peter Mandelson smiling as they welcomed him back to the UK’s diplomatic corps. That bright moment is now a distant memory. In London, police detained Mandelson at his home after accusations tha

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

U. S. Hospital Ship Rumor Debunked – What Really Happened in Greenland

"First, the claim that a U. S. hospital ship is heading to Greenland was made by President Trump on Truth Social, but it turns out there are no orders from the Pentagon to send such a vessel. Second, the U. S. Navy owns two hospital ships – the USNS Comfort and the USNS Mercy – both of which are cu

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Trump Prepares for a Lengthy State of the Union Speech

The president announced that his upcoming address would be “long” because he has a lot to cover. He spent the weekend rehearsing with a small circle of advisers, focusing on the logistics of the House chamber rather than reading the text aloud. This speech comes at a tense time: his approval r

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Feb 24 2026SPORTS

Hockey Stars, Politics and a Sudden Invite

The US men’s hockey squad reached the Olympic arena on a day that echoed a historic Cold War upset, but the moment was soon turned from sport to politics. A former FBI chief and a sitting president both reached out, asking the athletes to attend high‑profile events that carried heavy national implic

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Feb 24 2026CRYPTO

The Crypto Debate: Trump, Coinbase and a Family Firm

A new bill about how crypto markets work has caused big fights in Washington. Top officials from the Trump team have not been happy with Coinbase, a leading crypto company that recently said it would stop supporting the bill. They called Coinbase’s CEO, Brian Armstrong, a “nihilist” and even s

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

A Bunker’s Secret: Power, Lies and a Plan for the Future

In the latest season of Paradise, the focus shifts from a simple underground shelter to a complex web of hidden agendas and scientific mysteries. The story begins when Samantha Redmond wakes from a coma, only to find the world she once led has changed dramatically. With President Cal Bradford dead a

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