ELECTION

Apr 16 2026POLITICS

Sports betting giants quietly pour millions into local politics

Three major sports betting companies have quietly dropped $41 million into a new political fund called Win for America, filing paperwork that shows their real goal: shaping who makes laws in key states. Instead of focusing on big national races, this fund is splitting its cash between three smaller

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Apr 16 2026POLITICS

John Eastman's Law License Taken Away for Election Claims

A California court decided to remove John Eastman's license to practice law after he pushed false claims about the 2020 election. Eastman worked closely with Donald Trump to challenge Joe Biden's victory. His actions included a Supreme Court case to overturn votes in key states and memos suggesting

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Apr 15 2026BUSINESS

Passion, Ethics and the Workplace: A Hidden Match‑Making Game

Passion can be a double‑edged sword. It pushes people to achieve great things, but it also sends signals about a person’s character that others use when deciding who to hire or promote. Studies with nearly 1, 850 participants show that the way passion is expressed matters a great deal. When pe

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

New Leader Takes the Reins in Benin

The election result announced by Benin’s officials shows that the finance minister has secured an overwhelming majority, receiving more than 94 percent of the votes counted. The announcement came after a turnout that topped fifty‑seven percent, and the data covers over ninety percent of all ballo

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

Maine’s Upcoming Vote on Transgender Athlete Rules

Maine is gearing up for a major vote in November that could decide whether transgender students can play school sports and use facilities matching their gender identity. A recent public hearing in Augusta gave people a chance to debate the issue, but lawmakers already decided not to move it forward.

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Apr 14 2026POLITICS

What’s changing the Senate race math in 2026?

Midterm elections often feel like a referendum on the current president, and 2026 might not be any different. Poll watchers are noticing a shift in four Senate races that could shake up the usual assumptions. While the math still favors Republicans keeping their majority, the playing field just got

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Apr 14 2026POLITICS

Hungary Votes Out Its Longtime Leader

Viktor Orbán, Hungary’s prime minister for over a decade, once seemed unstoppable. He won elections easily, called liberal democracy outdated years before others, and shaped Hungary’s direction with ease. But Sunday’s vote proved his winning streak wasn’t forever. A new opposition party, led by Pete

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Apr 14 2026POLITICS

Hungary’s New Leader Pushes for Big Changes After Big Win

Hungary just flipped the script after 16 years of one-party rule. The Tisza party, a center-right group barely on the radar a year ago, stormed into power with a clear message: enough of the old ways. Their leader, Peter Magyar, isn’t wasting time. He’s already talking about rewriting the constituti

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Extra Day of Voting Shakes Up Peru’s Election Countdown

The final vote count for Peru’s presidential race will not be available until at least Monday, because officials had to grant an extra day of voting. The decision came after problems at polling stations caused many people in Peru and abroad to miss their chance to vote. Over 52, 000 citizens l

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Hungary Votes Against a Foreign Campaign, Leaving Vance Confused

In Hungary’s most recent election, the country’s people turned out in record numbers, with 78 % of voters going to the polls. This high turnout marked a historic peak for Hungary since it left communism behind. The result was a shock to many, including Vice President J. D. Vance of the United State

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