ELECTION

Apr 04 2026POLITICS

A New Vote in a Town That Lost Its Job

A big meat plant in Lexington, Nebraska shut down at the end of January. The closure cost about 3, 200 jobs, wiping out roughly a third of the town’s people. Juan Laguna Jr. , 20, had never attended a political gathering before. He joined his family to hear Dan Osborn speak about the Senate. Osborn

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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

Why California’s Problems Matter More Than You Think

California is often seen as the golden state—a place of innovation and prosperity. But behind the headlines, many residents struggle with failures that don’t fit the dream. Housing costs have soared to levels that make ownership nearly impossible for middle-class families. Homelessness has turned in

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Apr 03 2026POLITICS

U. S. Vice President’s Upcoming Trip to Hungary Sparks Questions Before Election

A high-ranking U. S. official is set to visit Hungary soon, just days before the country’s national vote. The trip, planned for early April, involves meetings with Hungary’s long-time leader and a public speech in the capital. The timing raises eyebrows since the election is seen as the toughest cha

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Apr 03 2026POLITICS

Wisconsin Court Debate Hit by Bad Weather and Last-Minute Health Issue

A planned debate for Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race faced two major setbacks in less than a week. First, a candidate had to pull out hours before the event because of a sudden health problem. Then, on the day of the rescheduled debate, severe weather forced organizers to delay the start. A tornado w

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

Serbia’s President Opens Talks While Protesters Demand Early Election

The president of Serbia plans to start talks with various political groups this Friday, claiming it will help the country escape a growing crisis. Critics say these meetings are empty and that real change can only come through an early election. The unrest began after a tragic incident in December

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

Bahamas Votes Early as Costs Climb

The Bahamas will hold a surprise vote on May 12, a full five months ahead of schedule. Prime Minister Philip Davis made the call after scrapping a sales tax on basic foods to ease the country’s sky-high living costs. The move follows a trend seen in other nations where governments slash taxes on ess

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

Bulgaria's upcoming vote could be a test for trust in democracy

Bulgaria is preparing for another election on April 19, its eighth in five years. The caretaker government insists this vote will be cleaner than past ones, citing recent crackdowns on vote buying where police found cash and suspect lists. Criticism of the process has been constant, with groups like

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Apr 01 2026POLITICS

Flavio Bolsonaro’s Rising Popularity Gives Him More Time to Build His Economic Team

Flavio Bolsonaro’s name is climbing the polls, giving him extra room to decide who will guide his economic plans. The 44‑year‑old senator has spent much of his time abroad, meeting conservative allies and visiting his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is jailed in Brasilia for an attempte

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Apr 01 2026POLITICS

Hungary’s Vote: A Tight Race Between Tisza and Fidesz

The upcoming April 12 election in Hungary has turned into a close contest, with the centre‑right Tisza party pulling ahead of Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s ruling Fidesz. Two recent opinion polls show Tisza gaining ground, but many voters still have not made up their minds. In a survey by the 21 Re

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Mar 31 2026EDUCATION

Education Board Candidates Keep Their Finances in Check

Columbia’s upcoming board election is almost here, and all four contenders have met the deadline for their financial disclosures. The Missouri Ethics Commission received the reports by 5 p. m. on Monday, giving voters a clear view of each candidate’s fundraising status. There are four hopefuls vy

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