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Djibouti’s President Secures Another Term Amid Questionable Elections

April 11, 2026

President Ismael Omar Guelleh won his sixth term in Djibouti, capturing 97. 8% of the vote according to state media. The result extends his 27‑year hold over the small nation that sits at the mouth of the Red Sea. Guelleh posted a photo with the French word “RÉÉLU” on X, meaning re‑elected. Djibo

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Brazil’s Election Showdown: Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro Stand Neck‑and‑Neck

April 11, 2026

In the run‑up to Brazil’s October elections, a recent survey by Datafolha shows that President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro are practically tied for a potential second round. The poll, conducted between Tuesday and Thursday across 137 municipalities, recorded 46 percent sup

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A Man’s Secret Life Turns Into a Family Disaster

April 11, 2026

A 56‑year‑old man named Bryon Noem, who is married with three children and several grandchildren, allegedly spent nine years in a secret online relationship that spiraled into a public scandal. The man used the nickname “Chrystalballz666” to talk with an online dominatrix, who goes by Raelynn Riley.

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War, Prices and Everyday Life: What Americans Are Saying

April 11, 2026

In the last month, a sudden conflict in the Middle East has shifted more than just oil charts – it’s changed how ordinary people feel about their future. A retired Marine in Colorado, who also runs a small restaurant, says the strikes are finally addressing a threat that he believes the governmen

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Xander Schauffele: From Gold Medals to a $60‑Million Portfolio

April 11, 2026

Xander Schauffele has turned his swing into a steady stream of money. He began playing professionally in 2015 and has already earned more than $65 million from tournament prizes. The year 2024 was a highlight: he won both the PGA Championship and The Open, adding two major titles to his résumé

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BTS Fans Catch the Concert on Big Screens

April 11, 2026

Fans who missed BTS’s live show in South Korea turned to a movie‑theater experience instead. In Los Angeles, a group of friends gathered at an AMC theater to watch the “ARIRANG” tour on a giant screen. They could not travel to Goyang, so they chose this alternative way to feel the energy of the perf

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Taiwan Sees Chinese Fighters While Leaders Meet

April 11, 2026

Taiwan’s defence office reported that on Friday, 16 Chinese military jets flew close to the island between mid‑morning and mid‑afternoon, a day when Chinese President Xi Jinping met with the chairwoman of Taiwan’s main opposition party in Beijing. The meeting, held at 11 a. m. , was framed by the Ta

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US Forces Claim to Clean Up Hormuz Strait

April 11, 2026

The U. S. President announced that American troops are beginning to clear the Hormuz Strait, claiming all of Iran’s mine‑laying boats have been sunk. He said the process has started and that the 28 Iranian vessels are now resting on the sea floor. Earlier, the President has said U. S. forces have

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Stars, Cars and a Century of Movies

April 11, 2026

The Getty Drive‑In in Norton Shores has been a local landmark for almost 80 years, starting as the NK Outdoor Theatre in 1948. It first showed classic films while workers built a unique West Michigan attraction. In 1966 the venue was bought by Jack Loeks Theatres, renamed Getty Drive‑In a year later

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A Weekend of Music, Drama and History in Fayetteville

April 11, 2026

The Australian Chamber Orchestra arrives in town with a fresh piece called “Horizon, ” written by composer John Luther Adams. The group, led by violinist and conductor Richard Tognetti, will perform the work during its tour, including a show at 8 p. m. Saturday night in Walton Arts Center on W. Dick