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Two Icons Step Apart: A Look at Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe’s Journey

April 18, 2026

Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe, two trailblazers in women’s sports, shared some big news last week. The couple announced their separation through a joint post on Instagram. Bird, a basketball superstar, spent her entire 22-year career with the Seattle Storm, winning four championships and earning five O

celebrities

Big YouTube Names Face Off in 2026 Charity Soccer Showdown

April 18, 2026

The world’s most famous YouTube creators are splitting into two teams for the 2026 charity soccer match at Wembley Stadium. Instead of the usual setup where the Sidemen face YouTube All Stars, three big names from the Sidemen—KSI, Miniminter, and Behzinga—have switched sides this year. The goal? To

crypto

Iran’s Bitcoin experiment: Can crypto bypass oil sanctions?

April 18, 2026

Iran is testing a bold idea: charging oil tankers in Bitcoin to dodge US sanctions. The plan targets the Strait of Hormuz, where one-fifth of the world’s oil passes. Instead of dollars or local currency, ships might pay fees in BTC. But how practical is this? Experts debate whether Bitcoin’s speed

politics

India’s Parliament Blocked a Big Plan for Women’s Seats

April 18, 2026

A major plan in India just got rejected, one that would have set aside a third of seats in parliament and state assemblies for women. The government wanted this change, but it got stuck on a tricky detail: expanding the number of lawmakers at the same time. This made opponents suspicious. They said

business

Fort Pierce Flight School Closes, 50 Staff Lose Jobs

April 17, 2026

The Aviator College of Aeronautical Science & Technology, a private flight training center in Fort Pierce, shut its doors on April 15, sending shock waves through the local aviation community. The campus had been housed at Treasure Coast International Airport and offered courses ranging from pilotin

politics

China Balances Middle East Peace Talks While Welcoming Trump

April 17, 2026

China is moving quickly to calm the fighting in Iran, all while getting ready for a meeting with U. S. President Donald Trump next month. The country’s top leader, Xi Jinping, will meet the president in mid‑May, and China wants to keep its ties with Iran strong without upsetting Washington. Becau

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

entertainment

K‑Pop Giants Unite to Dream a Worldwide Festival

April 17, 2026

South Korean music powerhouses Hybe, YG Entertainment, SM Entertainment and JYP Entertainment are joining forces to build a new company that could host an international music festival featuring their stars. The move comes after the four firms, all members of a government cultural committee, annou

entertainment

Sunrise of a New Space Mission

April 17, 2026

The upcoming launch marks a fresh chapter for international space exploration, as a multinational team prepares to send a satellite into orbit. Engineers have spent years designing the craft to withstand extreme temperatures and radiation, ensuring reliable data collection for scientists worldwide.

sports

Boston Marathon 2026: Where Runners, Stars, and Causes Collide

April 17, 2026

Every April, Boston turns into a running party with its famous 26. 2-mile race. Some people run for personal bests, but the event also attracts a mix of athletes, stars, and public figures. The 2026 lineup includes names you might recognize from sports, politics, TV, and even space. But this race is