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Apr 08 2026POLITICS

Iran warns of strong response to any attack on its energy system

Tensions between Iran and the U. S. have reached a boiling point as Iran promises a firm but measured reply if American strikes target its power plants. Tehran made it clear that it sees such actions as unacceptable aggression, firmly rejecting the idea of backing down under pressure. In a sharp reb

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Apr 08 2026POLITICS

Iran’s Shadow War: How U. S. Agencies See Hidden Risks Inside America

Last month, U. S. law enforcement got an unusual heads-up. A federal report warned that Iran’s government wasn’t just a distant problem—it was already plotting inside America’s borders. The FBI and other agencies flagged military sites, Jewish organizations, and Iranian dissidents as potential targe

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Apr 08 2026TECHNOLOGY

Cyber threats rise as tensions grow between Iran and the US

Tensions between Iran and the US aren’t just playing out on battlefields or in diplomatic talks—they’re happening silently in cyberspace too. According to security agencies, Iranian hackers have stepped up attacks on key US systems since the conflict began. Their targets? Devices that control critic

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Apr 08 2026CRIME

DoorDash accounts targeted in crypto crimes

Three men now face charges for a string of violent robberies tied to cryptocurrency. Police say the group picked wealthy crypto owners, watched their routines, and then struck when the time felt right. One victim told reporters how the criminals used his DoorDash account to trick him into opening th

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Apr 08 2026FINANCE

Trump’s Iran deadline stirs market jitters

Bitcoin slipped below $68, 000 after briefly crossing $70, 000, as traders brace for a possible U. S. military move on Iran. The drop came just before President Trump’s self-imposed deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz—a chokepoint for global oil shipments. In a Tuesday morning post, Tr

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Apr 08 2026TECHNOLOGY

Games as gateways to new music: Kojima’s quiet revolution

Hideo Kojima doesn’t just build video games—he builds bridges to culture. For years, he’s quietly slipped music, films, and art into his games, giving players a nudge toward sounds and stories they might never seek out alone. Death Stranding didn’t just drop players into a post-apocalyptic world; it

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Apr 08 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Faith and filmmaking collide in new releases

A French film about an old Catholic tradition is getting a U. S. preview. Called "Sacred Heart, " it mixes acted scenes with expert talks and real stories from believers. The movie dives into a 300-year-old practice tied to visions a nun had in a small town in France. After its first run in Europe l

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Apr 08 2026CRIME

Alaska tackles crypto scams with new rules

Alaskans lost over $26 million to fraud in 2024, with seniors hit hardest. Scammers often trick victims by pretending to be government officials, using AI to fake official phone numbers. They push people to use crypto kiosks—machines that handle Bitcoin transactions—because once money is sent this w

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Apr 08 2026POLITICS

Should Texas schools teach from the Bible? A curriculum fight heats up

Texas leaders are squaring off over a big idea that could reshape what students read in public schools. A recent state law asked educators to pick one book or passage for every grade, from kindergarten through high school. Out of hundreds of suggestions, several come straight from the Bible. Little

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Apr 08 2026ENVIRONMENT

North Texas gears up for big environmental talks ahead of busy year

This April, Dallas will host a major environmental event that’s become a yearly gathering for people who care about the planet. The three-day conference, happening April 20-22 at the Hilton Anatole, isn’t just another meeting—it’s a chance for leaders from different fields to talk about how North Te

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