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Paraguay Replaces Economy Minister to Boost Growth

April 1, 2026

President Santiago Pena has asked the current economy chief, Carlos Fernandez, to step down. The decision comes as part of a new phase in his administration that seeks fresh skills and stronger focus on economic progress. Fernandez will be replaced by presidential adviser Juan Jose Galeano, who will

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Crypto in 401(k)s: A New Twist on Retirement Savings

April 1, 2026

The U. S. Department of Labor is proposing a rule that could let 401(k) plans and other retirement accounts invest in things like cryptocurrencies and private market deals. This comes after President Trump issued an order last year asking the Labor Department to rethink how employers can add thes

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Flavio Bolsonaro’s Rising Popularity Gives Him More Time to Build His Economic Team

April 1, 2026

Flavio Bolsonaro’s name is climbing the polls, giving him extra room to decide who will guide his economic plans. The 44‑year‑old senator has spent much of his time abroad, meeting conservative allies and visiting his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is jailed in Brasilia for an attempte

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Trump Faces Vaccine Court Showdown

April 1, 2026

The push for a new U. S. vaccine policy, championed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , has hit a snag after a federal judge stopped key parts of the plan two weeks ago. Despite this setback, the Trump administration has not yet filed an appeal, a pause that stands out when compared to how q

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Senate Pushes for Wider Ban on Chinese Cars

April 1, 2026

A Republican senator announced plans to strengthen a U. S. ban that already stops Chinese car makers from selling passenger vehicles in America. The new bill would close any loopholes, ensuring that no Chinese car, software or partnership could reach U. S. roads. The senator also urged other nations

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Mayor Bowser’s Plan to Lift Black Women in Politics

April 1, 2026

Mayor Muriel Bowser has made history by winning three four‑year terms as Washington, D. C. ’s chief executive. She sees the mayor’s office as a powerful way to shape her hometown and is now focused on securing a stronger economic future for the District during her final term. Her first run in 2013

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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

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Peace Talks Restart in China as Pakistan and Afghanistan Seek Truce

April 1, 2026

Pakistan and Afghanistan have begun a fresh round of negotiations in China, aiming to stop the worst fighting between the two Muslim countries since 2021. Beijing has stepped in as mediator, hoping to reach a deal that would reduce the heavy casualties on both sides, especially those suffered in Afg

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Montana’s Sage Grouse Fight: Science vs. Politics

April 1, 2026

A new lawsuit filed in the U. S. District Court of Montana claims that a past administration removed important protections for the threatened sage grouse, which were put in place earlier. The complaint argues that these changes erased measures that relied on the best available scientific data. It sa

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Russian Vessels Keep Sailing Past UK Waters Despite New Threat

March 31, 2026

A week after Britain’s Prime Minister told the armed forces it could board Russian ships that violate sanctions, data shows at least 25 of those vessels still travel through UK coastal waters. The move was meant to push the ships onto longer routes, but the numbers have not dropped. The UK has list