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Djibouti’s President Secures Another Term Amid Questionable Elections

April 11, 2026

President Ismael Omar Guelleh won his sixth term in Djibouti, capturing 97. 8% of the vote according to state media. The result extends his 27‑year hold over the small nation that sits at the mouth of the Red Sea. Guelleh posted a photo with the French word “RÉÉLU” on X, meaning re‑elected. Djibo

politics

A Man’s Secret Life Turns Into a Family Disaster

April 11, 2026

A 56‑year‑old man named Bryon Noem, who is married with three children and several grandchildren, allegedly spent nine years in a secret online relationship that spiraled into a public scandal. The man used the nickname “Chrystalballz666” to talk with an online dominatrix, who goes by Raelynn Riley.

politics

China Lines Up New Defense Gear for Iran

April 11, 2026

The United States says China is getting ready to send new air‑defense weapons to Iran soon. Reports from three insiders say the plan involves moving these items through other countries so their source is hidden. The U. S. State Department, the White House and China’s embassy in Washington have

politics

War, Prices and Everyday Life: What Americans Are Saying

April 11, 2026

In the last month, a sudden conflict in the Middle East has shifted more than just oil charts – it’s changed how ordinary people feel about their future. A retired Marine in Colorado, who also runs a small restaurant, says the strikes are finally addressing a threat that he believes the governmen

business

Third Point Pulls Out of CoStar Proxy Battle

April 11, 2026

Third Point, a hedge fund run by billionaire Daniel Loeb, decided to abandon its plan to launch a proxy fight against CoStar Group. The firm sold all of its shares in the real‑estate data company, which also owns Apartments. com and Homes. com. In a letter to investors, Loeb explained that the compa

opinion

A Fresh Look at Consent and Real Connection

April 11, 2026

Consent is a good idea. It says we must ask before touching. But asking “yes” does not always mean a good time or safety. Some people think that as long as consent is given, everything is fine. That idea can hide real problems. When people meet for a quick hookup, they often see each other

politics

Taiwan Sees Chinese Fighters While Leaders Meet

April 11, 2026

Taiwan’s defence office reported that on Friday, 16 Chinese military jets flew close to the island between mid‑morning and mid‑afternoon, a day when Chinese President Xi Jinping met with the chairwoman of Taiwan’s main opposition party in Beijing. The meeting, held at 11 a. m. , was framed by the Ta

entertainment

Stars, Cars and a Century of Movies

April 11, 2026

The Getty Drive‑In in Norton Shores has been a local landmark for almost 80 years, starting as the NK Outdoor Theatre in 1948. It first showed classic films while workers built a unique West Michigan attraction. In 1966 the venue was bought by Jack Loeks Theatres, renamed Getty Drive‑In a year later

entertainment

A Weekend of Music, Drama and History in Fayetteville

April 11, 2026

The Australian Chamber Orchestra arrives in town with a fresh piece called “Horizon, ” written by composer John Luther Adams. The group, led by violinist and conductor Richard Tognetti, will perform the work during its tour, including a show at 8 p. m. Saturday night in Walton Arts Center on W. Dick

entertainment

Song That Talks About Hope and Hard Times

April 11, 2026

Lee Brice’s new track starts with a simple idea that grew into something bigger. A friend told him about a title, “When the Kingdom Comes, ” and both he and his wife Sara felt it was right. They waited a year and a half, then one night Lee had a sudden burst of inspiration. He knew the chor