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Apr 11 2026CRIME

Brazil and U. S. Join Forces to Stop Illegal Smuggling

Brazil’s finance chief shared that the country and the United States have started a new partnership to fight organized crime that moves weapons and drugs across borders. The effort connects Brazil’s tax authority with the U. S. Customs and Border Protection agency. They call the program Projec

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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

DHS Orders Employees Back to Work Even While the Government Is Shut

The Department of Homeland Security told all staff who had been furloughed to return on the next normal workday, most likely Monday. The instruction came after a memo from the White House that granted DHS employees the same pay and benefits they would have received if the agency had been fully funde

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Apr 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

YouTube’s price hike: what’s behind the latest fees and who pays the price?

For the first time since 2021, watching YouTube without ads will cost U. S. users more. A basic Premium membership jumps from $13. 99 to $15. 99 a month, while a family plan rises to $26. 99. The cheaper YouTube Lite tier, which skips ads on most videos but still shows them on Shorts and music, now

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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

City Hall wants to take charge of LAPD rules

Los Angeles City Council members on the far left are pushing a plan to move key decisions about policing away from the experts who run the LAPD. Instead they want city politicians and the city controller to write the rules on how officers work, who gets disciplined, and where money goes. One council

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Apr 11 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Washington Set Cop Drama Could Be Joining The Rookie Universe

The Rookie franchise is branching out to a new region—and this time, it’s trading palm trees for evergreen trees. Instead of chasing criminals in Los Angeles, the show will move to Washington State, where a fresh cast tackles crime from bustling coastal cities to quiet forest towns. The original ser

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Apr 11 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Netflix's weekend lineup: three fresh shows worth your time

Netflix dropped three new shows this weekend that seem designed to glue viewers to screens. One is a four-part deep dive into a real-life cult scandal in Utah, mixing FBI-style undercover work with shocking behind-the-scenes footage. Another is a half-hour comedy about a gay pastor and his sister wh

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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

A New Mayor in Town: Can Star Power Fix NYC’s Big Problems?

New Yorkers got a fresh face in City Hall this year, and the city’s youngest mayor in decades is doing things differently. Zohran Mamdani isn’t your typical politician—he’s got a knack for social media, a talent for grabbing headlines, and a background far from the usual political circles. His first

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Apr 11 2026ENTERTAINMENT

When fame doesn’t lead to fortune

Celebrities with big names often try jumping into business, but success isn’t guaranteed. Meghan Markle’s latest move shows how even high-profile choices can backfire. After leaving royal life, she launched a jam brand sold at Target. It’s a far cry from the dream of building an empire like Martha S

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Apr 11 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Diablo Immortal and DOOM team up for monster-filled April event

A new crossover between Diablo Immortal and DOOM brings brutal action to mobile fantasy combat. Starting April 16, players dive into the gothic horror world with fresh challenges. Instead of the usual fantasy creatures, DOOM’s dark-age enemies take over—think fast-moving Imps and a towering Cyberdem

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Apr 11 2026CRIME

Congress Plans Hearing for Epstein Victims

The U. S. House Oversight Committee wants to give Epstein’s victims a platform. Chairman James Comer announced plans for hearings after First Lady Melania Trump publicly backed the idea. She argued victims deserve to share their stories under oath. Comer agreed, saying they will move forward with th

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