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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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Apr 12 2026POLITICS

Empty Ships, Full Claims: What’s Really Happening with U. S. Oil Tankers?

Reports say a fleet of massive oil tankers—some of the biggest in the world—are sailing toward America, but they’re traveling empty. President Trump suggested this is a smart move, claiming these ships are on their way to collect the country’s top-tier oil and gas. He even argued that the U. S. now

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Apr 12 2026POLITICS

California Governor Race Gets Rocky with New Sexual Assault Claims

A California Democrat running for governor faces serious accusations after a former staff member publicly accused him of sexual assault. The woman claims two separate incidents happened—one in 2019 while she still worked for him, and another in 2024 after she left his team. She says she was too drun

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Apr 12 2026POLITICS

Why Pennsylvania’s Energy Bills Keep Rising

Pennsylvania sits on a goldmine of energy resources—gas, coal, nuclear, and even strong wind and solar potential. Yet households here pay some of the highest electricity bills in the country, despite sitting on top of so much energy wealth. Between 2018 and 2023, the cost per kilowatt hour jumped ne

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Apr 12 2026POLITICS

Benin’s Next Leader Faces Big Promises and Bigger Challenges

Benin’s presidential race is shaping up to be less of a contest and more of a handover. Romuald Wadagni, the current finance minister, is the clear favorite to win this weekend’s election. Why? He’s backed by the ruling party, and his main rival couldn’t even gather enough support to run. That’s a b

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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

Djibouti’s President Secures Another Term Amid Questionable Elections

President Ismael Omar Guelleh won his sixth term in Djibouti, capturing 97. 8% of the vote according to state media. The result extends his 27‑year hold over the small nation that sits at the mouth of the Red Sea. Guelleh posted a photo with the French word “RÉÉLU” on X, meaning re‑elected. Djibo

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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

Brazil’s Election Showdown: Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro Stand Neck‑and‑Neck

In the run‑up to Brazil’s October elections, a recent survey by Datafolha shows that President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro are practically tied for a potential second round. The poll, conducted between Tuesday and Thursday across 137 municipalities, recorded 46 percent sup

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Apr 11 2026BUSINESS

Third Point Pulls Out of CoStar Proxy Battle

Third Point, a hedge fund run by billionaire Daniel Loeb, decided to abandon its plan to launch a proxy fight against CoStar Group. The firm sold all of its shares in the real‑estate data company, which also owns Apartments. com and Homes. com. In a letter to investors, Loeb explained that the compa

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Apr 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

Only the Best: How Ludo Robotics Filters 99. 7% of Applicants

Ludo Robotics, a part of KRAFTON, is hunting for the sharpest minds in humanoid robots. The company opened a new hiring window on March 11 and pulled in more than five thousand resumes for machine‑learning and AI jobs. Yet only twenty people moved past the first cut, meaning almost every applicant w

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Apr 11 2026FINANCE

Tax Season Scams: How to Spot the Tricks

When the tax deadline looms, scammers step up their game. They use pressure and new tech to lure people into giving away money or personal data. In 2025, the Better Business Bureau reported that more than $5. 7 million was lost to tax‑related scams. Although only about one in seven victims saw a

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