POLITICAL

Apr 12 2026CRIME

Why NYPD overtime cuts could be making New York less safe

The detectives who stopped a machete-wielding attacker at Grand Central last weekend were working extra hours under a program now being scaled back. That program used overtime to put more officers in high-risk areas like subways and train stations. But overtime budgets have been shrinking for over a

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Apr 12 2026POLITICS

Young voters aren’t just sitting out the vote—they’re pushing for real change

In a packed lecture hall at the University of Michigan, energy crackled as students rattled desks and chanted. Among them stood someone from a different generation, observing the scene in silence. The crowd wasn’t there for a typical political speech. Instead, a Senate candidate teamed up with a lou

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Apr 12 2026POLITICS

California Governor Race Gets Rocky with New Sexual Assault Claims

A California Democrat running for governor faces serious accusations after a former staff member publicly accused him of sexual assault. The woman claims two separate incidents happened—one in 2019 while she still worked for him, and another in 2024 after she left his team. She says she was too drun

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Apr 12 2026OPINION

Why do people keep choosing leaders who care more about themselves than the job?

Many voters seem drawn to leaders who act like they’re above the rules. This trend isn’t new—history shows that when times get tough, people sometimes pick leaders who promise quick fixes rather than real solutions. Climate disasters, AI disrupting jobs, and the fallout from the pandemic have left m

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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

Djibouti’s President Secures Another Term Amid Questionable Elections

President Ismael Omar Guelleh won his sixth term in Djibouti, capturing 97. 8% of the vote according to state media. The result extends his 27‑year hold over the small nation that sits at the mouth of the Red Sea. Guelleh posted a photo with the French word “RÉÉLU” on X, meaning re‑elected. Djibo

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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

Taiwan Sees Chinese Fighters While Leaders Meet

Taiwan’s defence office reported that on Friday, 16 Chinese military jets flew close to the island between mid‑morning and mid‑afternoon, a day when Chinese President Xi Jinping met with the chairwoman of Taiwan’s main opposition party in Beijing. The meeting, held at 11 a. m. , was framed by the Ta

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Apr 11 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Tokens Drop, Politicians Watch Closely

The price of the Trump‑branded crypto token, known as TRUMP, fell sharply to around $2. 86 after reaching a low of about $2. 73 in March 2026, according to CoinGecko data. Another token linked to the former president’s family, WLFI, a decentralized finance platform launched by his sons, slid to r

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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

Peru’s Big Ballot: A 35‑Candidate Showdown

The election in Peru is set to be the most confusing one yet for its 27 million voters. Thirty‑five people are running for president, a record that shows how unstable the country’s politics have become. Voters will need to choose from a huge ballot that shows each candidate’s picture and party symbo

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Apr 11 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin Traders Shift Gears, Betting Big on a $80, 000 Upswing

Bitcoin traders are moving from defensive play to bullish bets after a brief pause in global tensions and a lift in oil prices. On the crypto options hub Deribit, the $80, 000 call has become the most heavily traded strike this week, with about $1. 5 billion in contracts that pay out if Bitcoin c

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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

Support for victims in Thousand Oaks grows with new justice center

In 2025 a courtroom case turned into a long battle for justice, and the support system around the victim made all the difference. The judge’s office and police were involved, but a local supervisor stepped in to help the victim and their children navigate every step of the process. Supervisor

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