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Apr 05 2026POLITICS

Europe’s energy crisis: why some leaders want oil bosses to share the pain

Five European finance chiefs have fired off a letter demanding EU-wide curbs on energy profits. The move comes as Middle East tensions make oil tankers rare, pushing petrol and heating bills higher. Spain’s economy minister joined colleagues from Germany, Italy, Portugal and Austria to argue that wh

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Apr 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft’s AI helper gets a reality check—sort of

Two years ago, Microsoft rolled out Copilot like it was the next big thing in work software. It popped up in Windows, Office apps, and even enterprise tools, with ads and demos showing how it could write reports, summarize emails, and crunch data in seconds. The message was loud: this AI assistant w

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Apr 05 2026POLITICS

California’s problems: Could one leader really be behind it all?

Jillian Michaels, known for her tough-love fitness advice, has lived in California long enough to see its economy crack under pressure. Expenses keep climbing while public services seem to stay the same. Gas, housing, taxes—every cost hits a new record, yet roads stay pothole-ridden and schools stru

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Apr 05 2026POLITICS

FBI’s Crime Fight: Big Numbers, Big Questions

The FBI’s recent numbers show a sharp rise in arrests under the current administration. Over 67, 000 people were arrested in 2025—nearly three times the previous year’s total. Officials credit this to more agents in the field and stronger ties with local police. Violent crime rates in big cities hit

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Apr 05 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Catch Up on The Rookie Before the Season 8 Finale

Nathan Fillion has been a familiar face on crime shows for years, but The Rookie stands out as his longest-running role in the genre. The series follows John Nolan, an older recruit who becomes a training officer by the end, showing his full journey at the LAPD. With the eighth season wrapping up on

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Apr 05 2026CRIME

How Age Guesses Shape Court Decisions in Sweden

Swedish courts often rely on age estimates when deciding criminal cases. Out of 61 reviewed rulings, these guesses played a big role at three key cutoffs: 15, 18, and 21 years old. The judges looked at different kinds of proof—like medical tests, witness statements, and official documents—to figure

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Apr 05 2026CRIME

Italian police catch a crime boss hiding in plain sight

A high-profile arrest took place on the Amalfi Coast when Italian police raided a luxury villa and seized Roberto Mazzarella, a man long at the top of Italy’s most wanted list. Mazzarella, 48, had rented the coastal property with fake papers, showing how easy it can be to slip through official check

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Apr 05 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Why a Hit Crime Show is Wrapping Up After Five Seasons

The cancellation of "Mayor of Kingstown" after five seasons raises questions about streaming trends and creative choices. Despite hitting a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes in its fourth season, the show never became a major streaming hit. That’s surprising because shows with high ratings usually ge

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Apr 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

China builds world’s fastest wind tunnel with explosive power

China opened a new kind of wind tunnel in 2023 that runs faster than any other on record. Called JF-22, it stretches 167 meters long with a four-meter wide test section. Instead of giant fans, it uses chemical explosions to whip air to Mach 30 speeds—nearly 23, 000 mph—faster than a space shuttle co

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Apr 04 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Savannah Guthrie’s Return: A Morning Show Milestone

The buzz in midtown Manhattan this Monday centers on a familiar face returning to the Today show. Savannah Guthrie, who has been absent for more than two months, is set to anchor the morning broadcast again after a personal tragedy that has kept her off air. The 65th day since her mother disappeared

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