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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Crypto Bets Predict Early Exit for Iran's New Supreme Leader

The new head of Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei, has sparked a wave of speculation among cryptocurrency traders who are placing bets on how long he will stay in power. The prediction market Polymarket, which runs on the Polygon blockchain, reports that there is a 64 percent chance he will be removed or incap

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

AI May Shift Power, Says Silicon Valley Leader

A top tech executive recently warned that future AI tools could tilt political and economic influence away from educated, often female voters who lean Democratic. He believes these people will see their job prospects and bargaining power shrink, while workers with more practical skills could gain an

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

City Safety Plan: Tech, Care and a New Focus on Victim Support

The mayor’s latest budget plan for the city’s police department pushes forward a mix of new technology and community programs that have helped cut violent crime in recent years. The proposal adds about $934 million to the police budget, a rise of roughly 7 percent from last year. This extra money wi

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Blair, Epstein and a Secret Meeting at Downing Street

In 2002, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair was invited to a brief sit‑down at the official residence in London by none other than Jeffrey Epstein, the financier known for his later criminal charges. The invitation came after Peter Mandelson, a senior Labour figure with close ties to both men,

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Turkey Sees Third Missile Downed, Calls on Iran for Answers

NATO’s air defences in the eastern Mediterranean shot down a third ballistic missile that was launched from Iran toward Turkey. The Turkish Defence Ministry announced the interception and said it is asking Tehran to explain what happened. Earlier this month, NATO intercepted two other Iranian missi

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

U. S. Congressman Says Trump Will Keep Fighting Iran Over Oil

Rep. Austin Scott, a Republican from Georgia, told a news show that he believes President Trump will not back down from the war with Iran. He said the fight started because Iran keeps enriching uranium and that the U. S. must keep up its military actions. Scott is on two important House committees:

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Nuclear Plant in Danger as Fighting Rises

The chief of Russia’s state nuclear company said that the area around Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia power station is becoming riskier for military reasons. He pointed out that the frequency of shelling, drone raids and mortar fire has gone up in recent months. Because of these attacks the industrial

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Britain Urges Europe to Keep Up Sanctions on Russia

In a recent statement, Britain’s government said that its partners should keep applying economic pressure on Russia. The comment comes after the United States announced a temporary pause in sanctions that allow countries to buy Russian oil stuck at sea. The U. S. move was meant to ease global ene

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Greenland's Coalition Shifts as Siumut Leaves the Cabinet

The governing group in Greenland has lost a key partner when Siumut announced it would exit the coalition. The decision comes after the party’s leader warned that two of its ministers had joined Denmark’s parliamentary race without notifying the cabinet. Prime Minister Jens‑Frederik Nielsen expre

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Trucking Chaos: Four Companies Shut Down After Tragic Crash

A recent collision in Indiana has sparked a major shake‑up in the trucking industry, with four carriers now forced to halt operations. The incident claimed four lives and highlighted serious concerns about driver safety and regulatory compliance. The crash involved a semi‑truck that collided with a

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