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A Blast from the Past: Huntington Beach’s Biggest Music Throwback

April 2, 2026

Mid-November in Huntington Beach isn’t just about sunsets and surf. In 2026, it’s the stage for a music festival that’s bringing back the sounds and styles of decades gone by. Forget modern pop—this is a one-day celebration of goth, punk, and new wave, packed with artists who defined the ’80s and ’9

politics

Bulgaria's upcoming vote could be a test for trust in democracy

April 2, 2026

Bulgaria is preparing for another election on April 19, its eighth in five years. The caretaker government insists this vote will be cleaner than past ones, citing recent crackdowns on vote buying where police found cash and suspect lists. Criticism of the process has been constant, with groups like

finance

Jana Partners takes a big bet on Alkami Technology

April 2, 2026

A major investment firm just placed a big wager on a company most people don’t know much about. Jana Partners recently revealed it now owns 5. 4 million shares—worth about 5% of Alkami Technology. That’s according to a report filed with regulators on a recent Wednesday. The New York-based firm didn’

politics

Massive Money, Many Candidates: The Busy Race for the Sixth District

April 1, 2026

The race for the open seat in Massachusetts’ Sixth Congressional District is turning into a money‑heavy showdown. Candidates are pouring personal wealth and outside donations into their campaigns, creating a crowded field of hopefuls from every corner of the region. One standout is a former finance

politics

Hungary’s Vote: A Tight Race Between Tisza and Fidesz

April 1, 2026

The upcoming April 12 election in Hungary has turned into a close contest, with the centre‑right Tisza party pulling ahead of Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s ruling Fidesz. Two recent opinion polls show Tisza gaining ground, but many voters still have not made up their minds. In a survey by the 21 Re

politics

EU Fines Spark Tension With U. S. Tech Firms

April 1, 2026

The United States and the European Union have a long‑standing partnership, but one problem keeps popping up: fines. A senior U. S. State Department official said that penalties from the EU are the biggest hurdle in economic talks between the two sides. The focus is on a new rule called the Digital M

crime

Bali Binds a Scottish Crime Boss for Return to Spain

April 1, 2026

A 45‑year‑old man named Steven Lyons, known in criminal circles as a high‑level organizer of drug smuggling and money laundering, was taken into custody on Indonesia’s popular island of Bali. He had been fleeing law enforcement for months after a murder in Spain put him on the country’s wanted list.

business

Utility Price Hikes and Union Talks: What Customers Need to Know

April 1, 2026

Peco, the company that powers and gases most homes in southeastern Pennsylvania, is asking state regulators for a price increase that would kick in next year. The money is meant to upgrade the electric grid and keep power flowing during storms, but many customers worry that the hikes will add to the

politics

Congress in a Break? The Media Storm and the Longest Shutdown

April 1, 2026

The latest news shows that a major media outlet, famous for celebrity gossip, is now chasing pictures of lawmakers during the longest partial government shutdown in history. Videos and photos of senators traveling to airports, Las Vegas and even Disney World have attracted millions of views. The ima

politics

Supreme Court Faces Trump’s Plan to Strip Birthright Citizenship

April 1, 2026

The U. S. Supreme Court will hear arguments this Wednesday about President Donald Trump’s attempt to change the rule that gives citizenship to children born in America. Trump wants U. S. agencies to refuse citizenship for babies whose parents are not American citizens or legal permanent residents