Hungary’s Sunday vote isn’t just about who runs the country—it’s a test for Europe’s direction. For 16 years, Prime Minister Viktor Orban has shaped Hungary as a place where democracy feels different: less free press, fewer checks on power, and closer ties to Moscow than most EU neighbors. But after
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš threw his support behind Hungary’s Viktor Orbán just before Sunday’s election, calling him the right leader to handle Hungary’s challenges. Polls suggest Orbán, a long-time nationalist who often clashes with the EU and keeps close ties with Russia, might lose power
A Naples local isn't impressed by the idea that airport noise adds to the city's charm. Over 125, 000 flights take off and land at Naples Airport each year, making constant noise a daily reality. One resident pointed out that calling this noise "charming" feels out of touch when it disrupts peace an
At Coachella this year, pop artist Sabrina Carpenter performed in front of thousands, while one enthusiastic fan tried to hype up the show in a way that didn't quite land. Right when Carpenter sat down to play her song "We Almost Broke Up Again Last Night, " a loud, piercing trill cut through the mo
Three well‑known actors celebrate their birthdays on March 11, 2026. The list highlights Tricia Helfer and Jennifer Esposito among others. Tricia Helfer, who turns 51 today, is best known for her role in a popular fantasy series and recently voiced a character in an animated adventure about a legen
Kansas lawmakers meet every January with a mix of debate and hope. A long‑time hunger advocate walks into the Capitol expecting conflict, but finds many politicians willing to listen. When the focus is on school lunches, he teamed up with both parties to push a bill that will let more children eat i
The Central Florida Expressway Authority has finished a study on the Southport Connector. The plan would link I‑4 at SR 429 to the Turnpike and Canoe Creek Road. It cuts through Poinciana, raising a new span in Cypress Parkway’s median. The goal is to turn the road into six lanes and fix key traffic
A former host of a popular home‑makeover show recently shared that her struggle with Hashimoto’s disease has improved dramatically. She revealed on social media that her thyroid antibody count, once as high as 5 000 in October, has fallen to just 257 after a year of careful changes. She cut her s
A new study shows that the way local governments borrow money could help keep bats alive and improve county finances. When a fungal disease called white‑nose syndrome killed many North American bats, farmers lost an inexpensive natural pest controller. Without the insects that bats eat, farms
Kuku Smith stands outside her shop on Georgia Avenue, holding up T‑shirts that cost $25 each. The owner of a small beauty supply store that opened in 2019 is fighting an eviction notice while trying to keep her business running. She says the pandemic hit hard because she had just started and was
