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If Orbán Loses Hungary’s Election, It Will Dispel the Air of Invincibility Around Strongmen
Supporters of Tisza, Hungary’s main opposition party, rally in Heroes’ Square in Budapest on March 15, 2026 (Istvan Csak, Shutterstock) There is an irony buried in Hungarian political history. Fidesz—the Viktor Orbán-led party that has ruled with a supermajority for the last 16 years, reshaping Hungary’s constitution, packing its courts, weakening its free press, and gradually hollowing out most institutions…
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Delhi HC slams Rana Ayyub’s old tweets on Savarkar
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday, April 8, came down heavily on journalist Rana Ayyub on her tweets concerning Hindu deities and right-wing ideologue Vinayak Savarkar. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav called the tweets “highly derogatory, inflammatory and communal” and asked the Delhi Police and X (formerly Twitter) to take necessary action. Notices were issued to the journalist, the Delhi Police and the…
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New DHS chief Markwayne Mullin visits town devastated by Hurricane Helene, promises reforms to FEMA
Chimney Rock, North Carolina — From the well-worn interior of a fire department in Western North Carolina, Markwayne Mullin reassured local officials that as homeland security secretary, he intends to reform the Federal Emergency Management Agency — not eliminate it. Mullin, on his first official visit in his new role, traveled to Chimney Rock, a tiny mountain town that was…
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10 Underrated Monster Movies That Can Be Called Masterpieces
Monster movies often get dismissed as simple spectacle: creatures, chaos, and little else. But beneath the surface, the best of them get creative, playing with the old new tropes in new ways, using them to touch on deeper themes, or simply wowing us with phenomenal effects and creature design. With that in mind, this list looks at some creature features…
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Noninvasive urine test improves prediction of bladder cancer treatment outcomes
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: Bladder cancer arises from the lining of the bladder, the organ that stores urine, and is one of the most common cancers in the United States. Most patients are diagnosed at an early stage called non-muscle…
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A Patients’ Bill of Rights To Lower Health Care Costs
Read the executive summary Introduction and summary The cost of health care per person in the United States is nearly twice as high as in peer countries—even though utilization of health care is lower in the United States.1 This juxtaposition means that excessive medical prices are driving the high and rising cost of health care. Stay informed on Health Policy…
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Teen labourer dies of hemorrhage during fight in Hyderabad
Representational image Hyderabad: A 16-year-old labourer died of a brain haemorrhage after being hit during a fight in Hyderabad’s Tolichowki early on Wednesday April 8. The deceased was identified as Gulrez Alam, who argued with the accused, Moakhil, 19, while they were at a juice centre. Alam slapped Moakhiil, after which Moakhiil hit him with a wooden spoon. Both labourers…
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6 Spinoff Movies We Want After The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie sets up a much bigger universe of Nintendo characters. The sequel to 2023’s hit family film, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, the newly released sequel is bigger and more crowded than its predecessor, leaving some characters with less screentime than fans might have hoped. All hope isn’t lost for audiences hoping to see more of…
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Telehealth abortion remains available for now, after a judge’s ruling : NPR
An abortion-rights rally outside the Supreme Court on March 26, 2024 when the justices heard another case about mifepristone, one of the drugs used in medication abortion. The High Court did not roll back the FDA’s approval of the drug in that case. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images A federal judge in Louisiana ruled Tuesday…
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Telangana makes cancer a `notifiable disease’; what does this mean?
Hyderabad: Telangana government has declared cancer a `notifiable disease’. The government has mandated all private and government hospitals to report all cancer cases within a month through a centralized portal to strengthen surveillance and public health planning. The formal orders were issued by Christina Z. Chongthu on World Health Day on Tuesday. Officials said the government’s decision to notify cancer…
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