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After Hungary, will the Budapest effect spread to Bulgaria as the country prepares to vote Sunday?
Bulgaria holds its eight parliamentary elections in five years on Sunday, with former president Rumen Radev’s new party leading polls in a vote many hope will end now-chronic political instability. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Radev, a former air force general who resigned as president in January, formed his Progressive Bulgaria coalition after the resignation of the government in December. His party leads…
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10 Terrifying Zombie Movies That Make the Perfect Double Feature With World War Z
If you’re looking for terrifying zombie movies to watch as companion pieces to World War Z, look no further than these incredible horror flicks. World War Z premiered back in 2013, starring Brad Pitt as former United Nations investigator Gerry Lane, a man who travels the world searching for a solution to a sudden outbreak causing the zombie apocalypse. 13…
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One in three Americans forced to make financial sacrifices for health coverage
Amna Nawaz: At a moment when there’s a lot of political attention around affordability, rising health care costs are a growing concern for many Americans. That’s especially true for anyone worried about affording insurance premiums after an expansion of subsidies for the Affordable Care Act expired. But they’re not the only ones struggling with this. Stephanie Sy tells us more.…
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How the dispute between Trump and Pope Leo escalated
President Trump has been lobbing insults at Pope Leo XIV in response to his criticisms of the war in Iran and appeals for peace, marking an unusually pronounced rupture between the leaders of the world’s most powerful country and the world’s largest Christian denomination. But Leo criticized the Trump administration’s mass deportation efforts both before and after he was elected…
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Delhi court to hear voter list case involving Sonia Gandhi today
New Delhi: A Delhi Court is set to hear a criminal revision petition against Sonia Gandhi on Saturday, April 18, in connection with the alleged fraudulent inclusion of her name in the electoral rolls prior to her acquiring Indian citizenship. The petitioner has already concluded arguments, while submissions on behalf of Gandhi remain inconclusive. Earlier, on March 30, the Rouse…
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A Time of Hope and Peril
Good news about the war: The ceasefire announced yesterday between Israel and Lebanon seems to be holding. That conflict had been a major obstacle to advances in the U.S.–Iran peace talks, and as we prepared to send this newsletter it appeared to lead to another breakthrough in the form of an X post from Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Araghchi: In…
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Crypto Execs Ramp Up Security as Wrench Attacks Increase
The frequency of kidnap and ransom attempts on prominent cryptocurrency executives has skyrocketed in recent years. Referred to, perhaps crudely, in the crypto community as a “$5 wrench attack,” these attempts to extract millions from crypto bigwigs have spurred politicians to mitigate risk. Policymakers in France are currently working on safeguards, including a prevention platform announced at Paris Blockchain Week…
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Fire engulfs AC sleeper private bus in Hyderabad’s KPHB
Hyderabad: A late-night fire incident involving a private travel bus in KPHB caused alarm among passengers and commuters, though swift action by the crew prevented any injuries. The AC sleeper coach, operated by Sri Durga Maheshwari Travels, was en route from Miyapur to SR Nagar, with its final destination being Palakollu in Andhra Pradesh. Around 11 pm on Friday, as…
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22 Movies And TV Shows You Must Stream On HBO Max UK
It’s finally here. After years of watching Americans live their best, most streamlined streaming lives, HBO Max has officially landed in the UK and Ireland. The flagship streaming platform from Warner Bros. Discovery has settled into its new home across the Atlantic, and is giving British audiences direct access to the combined catalogue of HBO and Max originals, Warner Bros.…
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New federal Medicaid rules require one month of work. Some states demand more.
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: Millions of people who apply for Medicaid in the coming years will have to prove they’ve been working, going to school, or volunteering for at least a month before they can gain or retain health insurance…
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