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May 01 2026FINANCE

Crypto stumbles while oil hits fresh highs as Middle East tensions grow

Oil prices hit their highest level in four years this week, pushing past $126 per barrel. That surge isn’t just about supply—it’s because of rising fears over potential military action in the Middle East. Reports suggest the U. S. is considering sending advanced weapons to the region, which has kept

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May 01 2026FINANCE

Bitcoin's April Rise Might Be a House of Cards

Bitcoin saw a nice jump in April, jumping from about $66, 000 to nearly $79, 000. But some experts now say that rise wasn\'t as strong as it looked. A crypto data group called CryptoQuant checked the numbers and found something odd. Most of the price jump came from people betting on Bitcoin\'s futur

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May 01 2026TECHNOLOGY

DeFi’s weak spots: How a single key led to a $4. 5 million hack

A recent attack on Wasabi Protocol shows how quickly decentralized finance (DeFi) projects can lose millions when security measures are weak. On Thursday, hackers stole $4. 55 million by gaining control of a single admin key. This key, held in a wallet called wasabideployer. eth, gave them full cont

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May 01 2026POLITICS

A New Leader in Iraq and How the U. S. Sees It

Iraq’s main Shiite alliance has picked Ali al-Zaidi to lead the next government. This group, known as the Coordination Framework, made the announcement on Monday. Zaidi hasn’t started his job yet, but U. S. President Donald Trump already sent him a public welcome message. He praised Zaidi’s nominati

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May 01 2026POLITICS

Panama in the Middle of US-China Port Debate

Panama finds itself stuck between two powerful nations after a court decision ended a major port operator's contract. The government stepped in to manage the ports temporarily, but the original company plans to challenge this in international court. Meanwhile, Chinese authorities have been detaining

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May 01 2026POLITICS

Why Iran’s Soccer Team Should Skip the World Cup

Outside FIFA’s meeting in Vancouver, a small but determined group of Iranians made their voices heard. They argue the country’s soccer squad doesn’t belong at the World Cup—not because the players lack skill, but because they see the team as a tool of a government many Iranians reject. Protesters wa

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Apr 30 2026POLITICS

Front‑Line Soldiers Get a Two‑Month Break

The Ukrainian army’s chief has set a new rule that soldiers fighting in the most dangerous spots can only stay there for two months at a time. After those two months, they must be swapped out within one month. This move is meant to keep troops fresh and safe. The decision comes after many reports t

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Apr 30 2026POLITICS

Digital Display Tariffs Could Keep U. S. Forces Independent

The United States might stop depending on China for critical display parts by using tariffs on digital screens. A policy group led by Dmitri Alperovitch, co‑founder of CrowdStrike, suggests this in a recent report. Experts have warned that China’s growing share of display production could make it ha

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Apr 30 2026POLITICS

From Spy to Spin: A New Take on UK Politics

Jack Lowden, known for his roles as spies and warriors, now steps into the world of modern politics in a short film that turns satire into social commentary. The piece follows Gavin Lyle, a middle‑England family man who has built his fortune in private care homes and now seeks public office. Lyle is

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Apr 30 2026POLITICS

Supreme Court Cuts Key Voting Law

The highest court has taken a sharp turn on the Voting Rights Act, leaving its protections largely gone. In a recent decision, six justices voted to strip away the act’s safeguards, replacing Congress’s clear intent with their own views. Congress had renewed the law two decades ago with broad suppor

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