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Here’s what to know about the groups shaping the Virginia redistricting referendum

Tens of millions of dollars are being funneled into different sides of a high-profile redistricting referendum in Virginia as voters consider a new congressional map that could net Democrats as many as four seats ahead of the November midterm elections.  The state is holding a referendum on Tuesday, where Democratic lawmakers are asking voters if they can temporarily…

Caracas' iconic macaws threatened by vanishing palm trees

The Americas Caracas' iconic macaws threatened by vanishing palm trees Updated April 18, 20266:00 AM ET Originally published April 18, 20266:00 AM ET By  Manuel Rueda A pair of blue and gold macaws visit Mabel Carnago's apartment in Caracas. Manuel Rueda/NPR hide caption toggle caption Manuel Rueda/NPR CARACAS, Venezuela - Every day as the sun comes down, about a dozen blue and gold macaws fly up to Karem Guevara's apartment. The comical birds perch on a window sill, squawk loudly, and stre...

نیروی دریایی سپاه: با ادامه محاصره دریایی، وضعیت تنگه هرمز به حالت قبلی باقی می‌ماند

حساب منتسب به فرماندهی نیروی دریایی سپاه پاسداران در ایکس نوشت: «هر نقض عهدی از سوی آمریکا، پاسخی شایسته دارد و تا زمانی که تردد شناورها از مبدا ایران و به مقصد ایران مورد تهدید باشد، وضعیت تنگه هرمز به حالت قبلی باقی می‌ماند.»

Single mum and two children face eviction after death of her father

Single mum and two children face eviction after death of her fatherThe housing association says she has no right to stay in the only home she has ever knownCommentsNewsNeil Shaw Assistant Editor (Money and Lifestyle)10:51, 18 Apr 2026Updated 10:51, 18 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesMalia-Sydney (6), Leo (3) and Saphire O’Connor A single mum fears she and her family could be made homeless because her landlord has told her they won’t transfer their home into her name following the death of her father. Saphi...

‘Father of AGI’ Ben Goertzel says human-level AI 2-3 years away, warns ‘once you have a…’

AI pioneer Ben Goertzel predicts human-level AGI within two to three years, warning of a significant 'job apocalypse' as most professions become obsolete. While manual labor and some creative roles may persist longer, the focus for humans will shift from earning a living to finding purpose, potentially ushering in a utopian world with more leisure time and UBI.

White House hosts ‘productive’ visit with Anthropic CEO

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei visited US officials at the White House on Friday, where they struck a different tone from the recent dispute between the United States’ government and the AI startup. US media reported Amodei met with Susie Wiles, President Donald Trump’s chief of staff, as well as US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. “Today, the White House hosted an introductory meeting with Anthropic that was both productive and constructive,” a White House spokesperson told AFP. “We discussed oppo...

Video: Priyanka Gandhi calls bill defeat in Lok Sabha a victory for democracy

Video Priyanka Gandhi calls bill defeat in Lok Sabha a victory for democracy

Who’s counting? In Andhra, chorus grows for Telangana-style caste survey

Activists from Backward Classes say that while the TDP-led NDA government claims to have started the census, no one knows which department is conducting the exercise, and no one has reached out to BC communities to record their details

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महिला आरक्षण पर घमासान के बीच आज रात राष्ट्र को संबोधित करेंगे PM मोदी

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Swiss soccer club cancel planned Kanye West concert, citing club ‘values’

Swiss football club FC Basel have cancelled a planned concert by Kanye West, indicating the rapper doesn’t align with the club’s “values.”He was due to perform at the club’s St. Jakob Park stadium, home of the 21-time Swiss champions, in June, but the club now say “after thorough review” that is no longer the case.Advertisement

رییس کمیسیون امنیت ملی مجلس: از بازگشت تنگه هرمز به وضعیت قبلی، لذت ببرید

ابراهیم عزیزی، رییس کمیسیون امنیت ملی مجلس، با اشاره به بسته شدن دوباره تنگه هرمز، نوشت: «هشدار دادیم، توجه نکردید، حالا از بازگشت وضعیت تنگه هرمز به قبل لذت ببرید.» روز جمعه، قرارگاه مرکزی خاتم‌الانبیا اعلام کرد کنترل تنگه هرمز به حالت قبل برگشته و تحت مدیریت نیروهای مسلح است.

Steve Davis in tears as BBC pay emotional tribute to snooker legend John Virgo

Steve Davis in tears as BBC pay emotional tribute to snooker legend John VirgoHazel Irvine led an emotional tribute to the late John Virgo at the Crucible as the likes of Steven Davis and Stephen Hendry cut emotional figures ahead of the World ChampionshipCommentsSportScott Trotter Sports Writer10:32, 18 Apr 2026Updated 10:45, 18 Apr 2026View ImageSteve Davis cut an emotional figure(Image: BBC)Steve Davis and some of snooker's greats were left fighting tears as the Crucible paid tribute to...

Iran restricts Strait of Hormuz passage again, accuses US of ‘piracy’ (PHOTOS/VIDEOS)

Donald Trump earlier vowed to maintain the blockade of Iranian ports until a peace deal is reached The Iranian military has once again closed free passage through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, citing what it described as US ‘piracy.’ On Friday, Tehran initially declared the waterway completely open for commercial vessels for the remaining period of the ten-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, prompting a fall in oil prices on hopes of de-escalation. However, while...

Anti-women Congress will face their wrath: Kiren Rijiju after women's bill rejected

Antiwomen Congress will face their wrath Kiren Rijiju after womens bill rejected

رسانه وابسته به سپاه: جمهوری اسلامی «تا این لحظه» با دور بعدی مذاکرات موافقت نکرده است

خبرگزاری تسنیم، وابسته به سپاه پاسداران اعلام کرد مقام‌های جمهوری اسلامی، «تا این لحظه» با حضور در دور بعدی مذاکرات موافقت نکرد‌ه‌اند. تسنیم اضافه کرد این موضوع از طریق واسطه پاکستانی به مقامات آمریکایی اطلاع داده شده است.

DR Congo accepts first set of deportees from the US

DR Congo accepts first set of deportees from the US6 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleDamian ZaneandEmery Makumeno,BBC AfricaGetty ImagesUS President Donald Trump's administration has been cracking down on "illegal and mass immigration"Fifteen people deported from the US, who are reportedly from South America, have arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo.This is the first group of an unknown number of people that the US has expelled which the DR Congo had agreed to...

Iran command says has closed Hormuz again over US blockade

InternationalTop NewsIran command says has closed Hormuz again over US blockadeBy AFP -Apr 18, 2026TEHRAN: Iran’s central military command announced on Saturday it would resume “strict management” of the Strait of Hormuz, reversing a decision to unblock the strategic channel as part of negotiations with Washington. In a statement shared on state television, the headquarters said Washington had broken a promise by continuing its naval blockade of ships sailing to and from Iran’s ports. Until the...

West would ‘gladly chew me up’ – Lukashenko to RT’s Rick Sanchez (VIDEO)

The Belarusian president says he has to engage in dialogue with the US even though he is “not their favorite son” Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has told RT’s Rick Sanchez that he knows the West wants him out of power, but still negotiates with the US because it’s in his country’s economic interests. Minsk and Washington have held several rounds of talks this year, discussing what US President Donald Trump has called “a big deal” aimed at nor...

Iran reimposes shipping restrictions on Strait of Hormuz

Control of the Strait of Hormuz has “returned to its previous state”, Chinese state news agency Xinhua reported on Saturday, citing Tehran’s Fars News Agency. “Control of the Strait of Hormuz has returned to its previous state ... under strict management and control of the armed forces,” the report said. The reversal came just hours after Iran declared it would allow non-military vessels to pass the strategic waterway for the duration of a ceasefire. Earlier, Iran had threatened to close the...