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Kuku Smith’s Battle to Keep Her Beauty Store Alive

April 11, 2026

Kuku Smith stands outside her shop on Georgia Avenue, holding up T‑shirts that cost $25 each. The owner of a small beauty supply store that opened in 2019 is fighting an eviction notice while trying to keep her business running. She says the pandemic hit hard because she had just started and was

politics

Estonia Says Child Social‑Media Bans Won’t Fix Things

April 11, 2026

Estonia stands alone in the EU, refusing to ban kids from social media. The country’s education minister argued that blocking platforms won’t solve the real issues, and warned children will always find a way to access them. Research shows that too much time online can lead to depression, anxie

politics

U. S. Crypto Rules Stall While China and Russia Build Digital Alternatives

April 11, 2026

The United States is fighting to keep its dollar‑backed stablecoins in the global spotlight. These digital coins let people use U. S. dollars anywhere, without a government hand, and they could keep the dollar dominant worldwide. But lawmakers are debating whether crypto companies can pay users for

crypto

Iran Considers Bitcoin Fees for Oil Ships

April 11, 2026

Iran may start charging oil tankers a fee in Bitcoin to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The waterway is very important because it carries about one‑fifth of the world’s crude oil. The country wants to keep control over this narrow channel and use it as leverage in its dealings with other natio

politics

Missile Strikes in Iran: New Findings Raise Questions

April 11, 2026

In a recent study, experts examined fresh video and photos of attacks in Lamerd, Iran. The evidence suggests that the bombs were U. S. Precision Strike Missiles, or PrSMs. Earlier reports had said they might be Iranian missiles instead. The U. S. army denied that it fired any missiles at Lamerd on

education

Education Must Stay Strong When Things Go Wrong

April 11, 2026

The world faces long‑term wars, wild weather and shrinking budgets. When schools are shut in these times, the damage goes far beyond classrooms. Families may send children to work or pull girls out early; lost learning turns into a skills gap, then unemployment, and eventually social unrest. Beca

opinion

High Taxes, Low Happiness: Why People Leave California

April 11, 2026

California’s tax bill is one of the biggest burdens on its residents, especially those looking to retire. The state’s high property taxes and other levies make the total cost of living much higher than in many other places. When people compare how much they pay versus the benefits they receive, Cali

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UK Holds Off on Chagos Island Deal After US Pushback

April 11, 2026

The United Kingdom has paused its plan to hand over the Chagos Islands, a move that had sparked criticism from U. S. President Donald Trump. The islands host the strategic U. S. -British military base on Diego Garcia, and Britain had intended to transfer sovereignty to Mauritius while keeping a 99‑y

finance

AI Scams Grow: How to Spot and Stop Them

April 11, 2026

People are losing a lot of money to tricks that use smart computer programs. Scammers send fake calls from banks, pretend the IRS is contacting you, or post job ads that never pay. They use new tools that can copy voices and make pictures look real, so it feels like the message comes from a trusted

politics

Export Hurdles Block Trump’s AI Chip Push

April 11, 2026

The Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security is a small office that holds the power to approve or deny the sale of U. S. technology overseas. It is now tangled in paperwork that could slow down President Trump’s plan to sell more AI chips abroad. The bureau is busy reviewing requests