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Robots Help Old Hong Kong Residents Get Their Things Back

April 17, 2026

The fire that shook Tai Po last November left a high‑rise block in ruins and 168 people dead. Now, four months later, residents are trying to recover what they can from the wreckage. Fanny Mok, 59, has lived on the 13th floor for three decades. The blaze destroyed her home and forced her to stay

crime

SantaCon Founder Charged with Misusing Millions

April 17, 2026

The event that started in 1994 as a quirky project in San Francisco has grown into an international party where people dress as Santa and celebrate together. In New York City, the gathering has become especially popular, drawing crowds that sometimes reach 25, 000 people. A U. S. attorney in the So

business

A Local Arts Spot Bites the Dust After Tax Struggles

April 17, 2026

The once-popular Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center has shut its doors for good, its owners blaming city officials for deliberately sabotaging their efforts. In a Facebook post, the group called "the HMAC Family" called the closure permanent and claimed city leaders constructed a trap to force them out.

politics

Why Ohio’s New Bills Could Put Kids’ Mental Health at Risk

April 17, 2026

Ohio lawmakers are pushing two bills that have mental health experts raising eyebrows. One would let schools bring in untrained religious volunteers to counsel students, while the other would make it harder for teens to get therapy without their parents’ permission. Critics say the first bill’s defi

finance

Are markets ignoring real-world risks for flashy numbers?

April 17, 2026

Stock markets hit new highs despite multiple crises. Energy shortages, two ongoing wars, and rising deficits suggest trouble ahead, yet investors keep buying. Historically, markets climb when they shouldn't—a trend called "climbing the wall of worry. " This time feels different. The current optimism

politics

Moldova and Transdniestria Still at Odds Over Future Plans

April 17, 2026

Moldova and its breakaway region Transdniestria failed to make progress during recent talks, leaving their long-standing dispute unresolved. The meeting took place in Tiraspol, the main city of Transdniestria, which declared independence from Moldova in 1991 but remains unrecognized worldwide. Both

politics

Benin’s Next Leader Steps Forward with Big Win

April 17, 2026

Benin’s top court recently made it official—the country’s new president will be Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni. His victory in last weekend’s election was confirmed with a massive 94. 27% of the vote, leaving his only rival, Paul Hounkpè, far behind at just 5. 73%. The turnout reached 63. 57%, sho

health

Peptides on the Move: What Happens When Safety Rules Get Loosened?

April 16, 2026

The U. S. Food and Drug Administration is preparing to review whether certain peptides—short chains of amino acids often hyped as quick-fix health boosters—should face fewer restrictions. These substances, popular in wellness circles and among some celebrities, have never undergone rigorous testing

religion

When Faith Meets Shame: How Religious Ideas Shape Feelings About Sex After Trauma

April 16, 2026

Too often, people who’ve survived sexual violence are left dealing with more than just the memory of what happened. They also carry emotional scars that can make them feel dirty, guilty, or broken about their own bodies and desires. Religious beliefs about purity—especially those that mix sex with m

crypto

Making Crypto as Easy as Sending a Text

April 16, 2026

In 2026, Mixin changed how people get into crypto by letting them buy digital money with regular cash in under a minute. The service removed the usual headaches like long registration forms and hidden fees that scare off beginners. Instead of forcing users to write down random seed phrases, Mixin le