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Apr 29 2026WEATHER

Severe storms hit Mineral Wells, Texas, causing injuries and damage

Heavy storms swept through Palo Pinto County, about 90 miles from Dallas, leaving a trail of injuries and destruction in Mineral Wells. Emergency teams rushed to the scene after reports of people hurt and buildings damaged. The exact number of injuries and how bad they are remains unclear for now.

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Apr 29 2026WEATHER

Big hail, big storms: What’s really happening over Dallas?

A long spell of wild weather has kept the Midwest and South on edge for days now. Power cuts and fallen trees have already caused problems in places like Michigan, where one person lost their life when a storm toppled a tree. Now, the next round of storms is moving south, and Dallas is in the crossh

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Apr 28 2026POLITICS

Car and Driver for City Council Leader

The mayor’s council chief has asked the city to give her a personal car and driver for official trips. She says it would save time and let her focus on meetings instead of traffic. Some council members worry about spending taxpayers’ money on a luxury vehicle for one person. They argue that the c

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Apr 28 2026POLITICS

Budget Cuts Hit Arizona’s Growth Plans and Green Initiatives

The state legislature has presented a sharp new budget that slashes money for projects aimed at spurring economic development and environmental progress. A nearly $100 million reduction in funds earmarked for community growth will affect programs such as the Tucson Rio Nuevo project, which relies

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Apr 28 2026POLITICS

UAE’s OPEC Exit Shakes Oil World

The United Arab Emirates has left the oil cartel, a move that could change how global markets work. Before, Qatar and Angola had left OPEC, but their exits didn’t shake the group much because they produce little oil. The UAE is a big producer, second only to Saudi Arabia and Iraq, so its departure i

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Apr 28 2026POLITICS

Poland’s New Tax Plan: Balancing Budgets and Fuel Prices

Poland is planning a new tax on oil companies that will help smooth out the recent cuts to fuel taxes and VAT. The Finance Ministry said this move is part of a larger effort to keep the country on track with the European Union’s budget rules. The goal is to avoid falling into an excessive deficit si

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Apr 28 2026HEALTH

Surveillance of Antibiotic Use in Developing Nations

In many countries with limited resources, doctors and pharmacists lack reliable data about how medicines are used. Without this information, it is hard to see where antibiotics are overused or where bacteria have become resistant. A new project plans to fix this by linking two digital tools: e

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Apr 28 2026CRYPTO

Pepeto’s Presale Rises as XRP Eyes a $5 Future

The crypto scene is buzzing with Pepeto, a new token that has already attracted more than nine million dollars in its early sale. Even as market sentiment remains cautious, investors are drawn to Pepeto’s promise of a zero‑fee exchange powered by artificial intelligence. The platform scans trades ac

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Apr 28 2026CRYPTO

Israel Launches First Shekel‑Backed Stablecoin

The Israeli regulator has given the green light for a new stablecoin tied to its national currency. Bits of Gold, a Tel Aviv‑based crypto exchange, received permission after a two‑year review and trial run. The token, named BILS, works on the Solana blockchain. Fireblocks helped secure it a

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Apr 28 2026CRYPTO

Fast USDT Payments Now Five Times Quicker on BSC and Ethereum

A crypto payment platform has cut the time it takes to send and receive USDT by five times on two of the biggest blockchains. The change helps businesses that use stablecoins for everyday sales and payouts, giving them smoother operations and fewer delays. The speed boost applies to both incoming

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