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French Ship Glides Through Hormuz, Hinting at Calm Between Paris and Tehran

April 3, 2026

A container vessel owned by CMA CGM, a French shipping firm, successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz on April 2. The Malta‑flagged Kribi, heading south along Oman’s coast, became the first French‑owned ship to pass through since late‑February tensions erupted after U. S. and Israeli strikes on I

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Neighbors for a Better County

April 3, 2026

Lori Camp has stepped forward to run for the St. Joseph County Council in District E, aiming to bring a fresh voice that is practical and open. Her background is rooted in the community she calls home. A graduate of James Whitcomb Riley High School, she earned a degree in criminal justice from In

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Solana Hack: How $280 Million Slipped Through a Security Flaw

April 3, 2026

A recent breach hit the Solana‑based DeFi platform Drift, stealing about $280 million in a swift attack that exploited a feature called durable nonces. This tool, meant to keep transactions alive longer on the Solana network, was used by attackers to trick Drift’s Security Council into approving mov

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Safety Tech Helps Keep Riverton Secure

April 3, 2026

Riverton’s council members often think about how to protect the town and its families. A violent crime in the neighborhood a little over two years ago made everyone feel unsafe. After that, people called for help and worried about children playing outside or being alone at home. The town’s

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City steps up as top assistant takes interim manager role in Grand Blanc

April 3, 2026

The city of Grand Blanc is moving ahead with a plan to keep day-to-day operations running while searching for a permanent leader. Instead of leaving a gap, leaders chose Assistant City Manager Christina Irwin to step into an interim manager position starting June 1. The decision came after Wendy Jea

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Taiwan Boosts Island Defences Amid Rising Chinese Activity

April 2, 2026

Taiwan is set to reinforce its military presence on the Pratas Islands, a group of reefs located at the northern edge of the South China Sea. The islands lie more than 400 kilometres from Taiwan’s main coast, making them a potential target for Chinese forces. Because the Pratas are only lightly g

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A Fresh Look at a Small Town’s Big Break

April 2, 2026

A quiet corner of the country recently hosted an event that could change how its residents see their future. The local council invited a group of tech entrepreneurs to talk about new job opportunities and how digital skills can help people stay competitive. The meeting, held in the town hall, drew m

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Bahrain Moves to Protect Shipping in the Hormuz Strait

April 1, 2026

Bahrain has shared a new version of a United Nations draft that aims to keep ships safe in the Strait of Hormuz. The change removes a clear link to strong enforcement rules, but still keeps wording that could allow countries to act if needed. The waterway is vital because about 20 % of the world’

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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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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

French Ship Glides Through Hormuz, Hinting at Calm Between Paris and Tehran

Neighbors for a Better County

Solana Hack: How $280 Million Slipped Through a Security Flaw

Safety Tech Helps Keep Riverton Secure

City steps up as top assistant takes interim manager role in Grand Blanc

Taiwan Boosts Island Defences Amid Rising Chinese Activity

A Fresh Look at a Small Town’s Big Break

Bahrain Moves to Protect Shipping in the Hormuz Strait

Mayor Bowser’s Plan to Lift Black Women in Politics

Russian Vessels Keep Sailing Past UK Waters Despite New Threat

Solana Hack: How $280 Million Slipped Through a Security Flaw