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Apr 21 2026POLITICS

US Leads G20 Talks to Protect Food and Fertilizer Amid Middle East War

The United States is stepping up as the chair of the Group of 20 (G20) to organize more meetings that will focus on how the war in the Middle East is hurting food supplies and fertilizer availability. The U. S. wants other major economies, including Russia and China, to act together with the Interna

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Apr 21 2026BUSINESS

Snap’s New Financial Leader and a Shift in Focus

Snap Inc. has named Doug Hott as its new chief financial officer, following the exit of Derek Andersen after almost eight years with the company. The change comes just days after Snap announced layoffs, as the firm aims to become profitable again. Andersen will make his last earnings call on May 6

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Apr 21 2026POLITICS

Ripple boss fires back at SEC rules

A Ripple chief said the current U. S. securities regulator is acting like a war‑zone for crypto and that it has lost its direction. He called the SEC’s approach under its current head a “power grab” that courts have already ruled was wrong, citing a case where the regulator was found to abuse its au

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Apr 21 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Wrestling’s Celebrity Love-Fest: Do Stars Help or Harm the Sport?

This year’s big wrestling event in Las Vegas wasn’t just about high-flying moves and dramatic finishes—it felt more like a celebrity parade. Famous faces popped up in commercials, video clips, and even ringside seats, making it hard to tell if viewers were watching a wrestling match or just another

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Apr 21 2026POLITICS

What’s Holding Up Peru’s Election Results?

Peru’s presidential race is stuck in limbo after thousands of ballots got challenged right after voting ended on April 12. About 6% of polling places—covering over a million votes—had problems like missing signatures or messy tally sheets, forcing officials to double-check each one in public. This r

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Apr 21 2026POLITICS

The A-10 Warthog’s Future: Why the U. S. Air Force Can’t Let Go Just Yet

The U. S. Air Force has decided to keep the A-10 Warthog flying until at least 2030, delaying its planned retirement. The plane, nicknamed for its tough, pig-like appearance, first took off in 1976 and has become a controversial figure in military discussions. While some argue it’s outdated and too

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Apr 21 2026HEALTH

Getting Around Campus: How Students Move and Why It Matters

Walking or biking to school isn’t just about getting exercise. For many students, it’s part of a daily routine they don’t even think about. But researchers wanted to know how common this habit really is. They studied thousands of students across Canada to see how many actually choose active ways to

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Apr 21 2026FINANCE

Oil prices and crypto trading meet in wartime markets

A top Iranian official recently took aim at cryptocurrency’s role in oil markets during a tense moment at the Strait of Hormuz. Instead of just warning about sanctions or payment limits, he mocked “digital oil” trading—suggesting that crypto-based oil contracts now influence how people see real-worl

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Apr 21 2026TECH

Tesla faces legal heat after fatal crash settlement

A recent court case in Florida has reached a quiet conclusion. The parents of a driver involved in a 2018 crash have settled a lawsuit tied to their son's death. The accident happened when their 18-year-old son was driving a Tesla Model S at high speed, losing control and crashing into barriers. His

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Apr 20 2026SPORTS

Football Icons and Harsh Truths When Heroes Aren’t So Heroic

At sixty, Teddy Sheringham has impressive credentials in football. With over fifty caps for England and trophies from top clubs, he’s seen legends rise and fall in the game. Yet one memory still frustrates him decades later—his first meeting with Glenn Hoddle, the midfield genius he once admired. A

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