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Couples Take the Stage and Stand Their Ground

April 2, 2026

Janet and Jason Caperna are stepping into the spotlight of season three with a clear message: they will speak up about politics, no matter who watches. They both lean strongly to the left and are ready to defend human rights, minorities, and other causes that matter to them. The couple knows s

politics

Britain Leads Global Effort to Open the Strait of Hormuz

April 2, 2026

London hosts a virtual summit where about thirty‑five nations, including France, Germany, Italy, Canada and the United Arab Emirates, gather to plan how to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The meeting is chaired by British Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper and aims to create a coalition that will examine d

politics

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

celebrities

Celebrities Turning 22‑79 on April 2

April 2, 2026

It’s a busy day for birthdays. The oldest star is singer Emmylou Harris, who celebrates 79 years and has earned a Grammy nod every year from 1976 to 1990. The next big name is actor Pedro Pascal, who turns 51 and will soon bring Mister Fantastic back to the Avengers movies. Emma Myers, a young actre

politics

Gambling Ads Face New Limits in Australia

April 2, 2026

Australia has introduced fresh rules to curb gambling advertising. The government will stop ads that use celebrities and will only show online ads to people who are logged in and over 18 years old. These changes aim to protect children from seeing gambling messages. On television, the new law caps

politics

Softball Star’s Tax Dilemma: Money Going to a Fight Over Girls’ Sports

April 2, 2026

A freshman softball player from Western Michigan, who has just filed her taxes for the first time, is surprised to find that a portion of her earnings will help fund a lawsuit against Minnesota. The state has been sued by the Department of Justice for not following President Trump’s rule that bars b

sports

Grab a Piece of Pittsburgh’s Past

April 2, 2026

Three Rivers Stadium, the old home for the Steelers and Pirates, has a new life in Washington. In 1994, when the ballpark hosted the MLB All‑Star Game, seats were installed on the first level. After the stadium was demolished 25 years ago, those seats found a new home in EQT Park. The Washington Wil

entertainment

First‑Ever British Vertical Series Takes the Spotlight

April 2, 2026

Onset Octopus says it is the first UK company to fully fund and produce a vertical‑video series that will be sold worldwide. The new show, Cowboy Before Dark, follows a same‑sex romance between two friends who reconnect. Writer Octavia McKenzie crafted the story, while actors Elliot Eason and

crypto

Digital Assets Join Corporate Finance Systems

April 2, 2026

Ripple has added new tools to its treasury platform so companies can keep and use digital money like XRP and RLUSD together with regular cash. The update is called Digital Asset Accounts and Unified Treasury. It works on GTreasury, a system Ripple bought in 2025 that already handled $13 trillion

technology

French Plan to Boost Data Centers

April 2, 2026

The French government is preparing new policies that will make it easier for companies to build data centers across the country. Finance Minister Roland Lescure announced that these measures will be revealed in the coming weeks, aiming to attract more investment and support France’s digital infrastr