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Hungary’s New Leader Seeks to Fix Ties With Ukraine Over Minority Issues

April 29, 2026

Hungary’s freshly elected prime minister, Péter Magyar, wants to sit down with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in western Ukraine to talk about the rights of ethnic Hungarians living there. Magyar, who just took office after beating Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule, isn’t as hostile to Ukraine as

crime

Behind the Scenes of a Dark French Crime Drama

April 29, 2026

A new French crime series called "La Petite" is gearing up for production with veteran producer Marco Cherqui at the helm. Known for his work on Jacques Audiard’s acclaimed film “A Prophet, ” Cherqui is now bringing a four-part drama to screens. The show, set in a small Northern French town, follows

science

Researchers uncover ancient family ties in China’s ethnic groups

April 29, 2026

Scientists recently dug deeper into the genetic roots of two ethnic groups in Sichuan, China. They studied 100 people from the Qiang and Yi communities. Their goal? To map out how these groups connect genetically to others nearby. The findings show big similarities between the Qiang, Yi, and other

business

Smokey Bones Shuts Down in Millcreek After Two Decades

April 29, 2026

A well-known restaurant in Millcreek Township, Pennsylvania, finally closed its doors after serving the community for over twenty years. The restaurant, located near Millcreek Mall on Interchange Road, left a simple but clear message for customers: "WE ARE PERMANENTLY CLOSED. " The shutdown comes af

politics

Fixing Michigan’s old dams: Why a billion-dollar plan matters

April 29, 2026

Michigan has over 2, 500 dams, most built more than a century ago to power mills or control water. Many now leak, crack, or no longer serve their original purpose. Between 2021 and today, the state spent $44. 5 million trying to fix the worst ones. Experts say that’s not nearly enough. A new report

politics

California’s Billionaire Tax: A Bold Move or a Costly Mistake?

April 29, 2026

California is testing a new idea that might backfire. The state now has a “billionaire tax” on the ballot, pushed by union leaders who argue it will help fund public services. But the plan has already started a quiet exodus—not of the poor, but of some of the state’s wealthiest residents. Many had s

business

Small shops fear more train shutdowns will break them

April 29, 2026

The G train in Brooklyn is taking another long nap. For ten more weekends through 2026 it will stay parked, plus some overnight weekday snoozes. Local leaders say the MTA keeps launching the same summer track fixes they tried last year and the year before, making the same promises that never seem qu

sports

Why Carlos Alcaraz’s Golf Habit Is Getting Blamed for His Tennis Troubles

April 29, 2026

Carlos Alcaraz isn’t just a tennis star—he’s also known for his love of golf. After matches, he’s been seen swinging clubs with the same intensity he uses on the court. Even rival Novak Djokovic once joked about Alcaraz’s powerful drives, calling them fearless. But now, his off-court hobby is under

politics

St. Paul’s Cinco de Mayo festival gets a fresh start on the West Side

April 29, 2026

This weekend, St. Paul’s West Side neighborhood will host its Cinco de Mayo festival, but with a smaller crowd and more local flavor than in past years. Instead of spreading across long blocks, the event is now concentrated on Cesar Chavez Street between Robert and Ada streets, including Parque Cast

weather

Mississippi braces for another stormy week

April 29, 2026

Mississippi isn’t done with rough weather yet. After days of storms, another round of severe weather is expected on Tuesday, April 28, this time bringing the risk of large hail, strong winds, and possible tornadoes. Nearly the entire state is under some level of warning, with the highest risks—Level