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Jun 01 2026POLITICS

Colombia’s vote count faces scrutiny after unexpected early results

Colombia just wrapped up its first round of voting, and the unexpected numbers have created fresh drama. Iván Cepeda, a close political ally of the current president, found himself trailing far behind a candidate who built his campaign on a strict no-nonsense approach. Normally, allies of the sittin

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Jun 01 2026CRIME

Feeling unsafe: What France’s crime worries really show

Recent surveys suggest most people in France think crime is spiraling beyond control, with over seven in ten sharing this concern. The numbers vary by political group – center-right voters show the highest alarm at 92 percent, while younger adults and Green Party supporters are less convinced. Women

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Jun 01 2026POLITICS

Colombia’s biggest election rematch: What the runoff means for the country

In Colombia’s presidential race, two very different candidates made it to the next round. Abelardo de la Espriella, a lawyer with a tough-guy nickname ("The Tiger"), won over 43% of the vote by promising a crime-fighting approach inspired by Donald Trump’s policies. His opponent, Iván Cepeda, is kno

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Jun 01 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrity Birthdays and Fun Facts for May 31st

May 31st marks another year for several well-known names in entertainment. Among them is Clint Eastwood, who celebrates his 96th birthday this year. He didn't start as an actor but took on directing early in his career, with his first film being "Cry Misty for Me. " Meanwhile, Brooke Shields turns 6

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Jun 01 2026POLITICS

Who’s Winning Peru’s Tight Presidential Race?

One week before Peru votes again, the race is tighter than expected. Right-leaning Keiko Fujimori leads left-leaning Roberto Sanchez by just three points in recent polls. Fujimori has about 38% support, while Sanchez holds around 35%. That’s a small shift from earlier numbers, where Fujimori was sli

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Jun 01 2026EDUCATION

Flag Day Fun: Jackson College Celebrates with Games, History and Freebies

Jackson College is throwing a Flag Day party on June 15 from 10 a. m. to noon, and everyone’s invited. The event mixes education and fun, letting guests explore the stories behind Old Glory. Families can dig into craft stations, play flag-themed games, and check out military displays. The celebratio

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Jun 01 2026POLITICS

Nicola Sturgeon faces questions over her husband's misuse of party money

Scotland’s political scene is buzzing after Nicola Sturgeon, the country’s former top leader, found herself in an awkward spot. Her husband Peter Murrell admitted to taking over half a million dollars from their political party to pay for an extravagant lifestyle while he held a key leadership role.

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Jun 01 2026BUSINESS

Honoring Jeff Hayden and other Minnesota community leaders

Jeff Hayden, a well-known Minnesota politician, recently received the People's Advocate Award from the Cultural Wellness Center. This award recognizes his twelve years of service as a state senator and representative from Minneapolis. Hayden worked hard to bring attention to important community issu

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Jun 01 2026POLITICS

Life by the Border: The Cost of Crossing Divides

In a quiet town near Nablus, a 26-year-old man named Imad Haroun Ishtayeh ran a small business—just another family trying to get by. His poultry slaughterhouse kept him busy, but the West Bank’s economic crisis made it hard to survive. Even with his father relying on him, the money wasn’t enough. So

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Jun 01 2026POLITICS

Malta’s ruling party keeps power in tight election win

Malta’s Labour Party has secured its fourth straight election victory, but this time with a smaller lead than before. Prime Minister Robert Abela called it a win for everyone, saying voters backed his party’s plans for the country. Still, the margin dropped compared to 2022, when Labour won more tha

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