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DHS Looks Into Alleged Unlawful Nanny Hire for Swalwell Family

April 13, 2026

A new probe by the Department of Homeland Security has opened a fresh chapter in the saga surrounding California congressman Eric Swalwell, who recently paused his run for governor. The investigation focuses on claims that the Swalwells employed a Brazilian nanny who lacked legal work status in the

politics

Easter Truce Ends, Both Sides Blame Each Other for Violations

April 13, 2026

The brief pause in fighting that was meant to honor Orthodox Easter has now ended, leaving both Russia and Ukraine pointing fingers at the other for breaking the agreement. The truce lasted just over a day, from 4 pm Saturday to midnight Sunday, and was announced by Russia’s president earlier in the

technology

Huawei Leads the Foldable Shift with the New Pura X Max

April 13, 2026

The newest foldable phone from Huawei, the Pura X Max, shows a bold move away from the usual tall shape. The device opens into a wide screen that feels more like a small tablet than a phone. It offers a 7. 69‑inch inner display and a 5. 5‑inch outer screen, almost the same size as Samsung’s rumored

weather

Storm Watch: Typhoon Sinlaku Heading Toward Guam

April 13, 2026

Typhoon Sinlaku is moving closer to the island of Guam and the nearby Northern Marianas. The storm’s path shows it could bring strong winds, heavy rain, and rough seas to the area. Local officials are preparing for possible flooding and power outages. The cyclone’s strength has been increasing as i

entertainment

Mario’s New Space Adventure Scores Huge Box‑Office Numbers

April 13, 2026

A fresh video‑game film has become the top earner of 2026, drawing in roughly $700 million worldwide by early May. The sequel tops the yearly list after China’s big hit “Pegasus 3, ” and its earnings mirror those of popular titles like the Minecraft movie and Despicable Me 4. It ranks as Illuminatio

technology

Why phones ditched old-school screens for new ones

April 13, 2026

Two decades ago, tiny OLED screens appeared on flip phones, not because they were trendy, but because they were efficient. Today, every flagship phone slides an OLED panel into its frame, and even budget models are following. The shift happened fast: by 2024, OLEDs outsold LCDs in phones, and the ga

politics

GOP’s New Mexico struggles: What went wrong and why it matters

April 13, 2026

New Mexico used to have a strong Republican presence. Back in the late 2000s, the party had a senator, two U. S. House members, a mayor of Albuquerque, and a governor. But over time, things changed. Democrats became more organized, while Republicans lost their edge. Even though more New Mexicans reg

politics

Venezuela's Oil Mess: Can Change Actually Happen?

April 13, 2026

A Venezuelan oil executive once trusted the system—until it turned against him. In 2017, Gustavo Cárdenas (name changed for clarity) landed a top job at Citgo, the U. S. arm of Venezuela’s state oil company. Just months later, he was arrested in Caracas, thrown into a military prison, and convicted

entertainment

New Season Drops Soon: What’s Coming in Torchlight: Infinite’s Next Update

April 13, 2026

The latest season of Torchlight: Infinite arrives on April 17, bringing a fresh batch of updates. Unlike past seasons, this one focuses on a unique progression system tied to special statues scattered across the Otherworld. Players won’t just grind monsters for loot—they’ll need to hunt down and act

health

How a common food contaminant may harm your liver without you knowing

April 13, 2026

A mold byproduct called deoxynivalenol, or DON for short, shows up in spoiled grains like wheat and corn more often than people think. Scientists now suspect this invisible pollutant doesn’t just give you a stomachache—it might quietly push a damaged liver toward worse trouble. While doctors already