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Fear at School: Kids Want a Safe Learning Space

April 17, 2026

Students in Ohio are saying it loud and clear: they want to learn without worry. When kids feel unsafe, their focus on math, history or science fades. A recent roundup shows over 280 people were taken by ICE in Central Ohio during a single week, stirring fear in towns like Springfield where many Hai

entertainment

Miami Heat: A New Crime Story Gets a TV Spotlight

April 15, 2026

The pilot of the crime drama M. I. A. will appear on NBC at 10 p. m. ET/PT on Thursday, May 14, following its release a week earlier on Peacock. The show moved from the streaming platform to broadcast as part of a cross‑promotion strategy. M. I. A. was greenlit by Peacock in 2024 and is created by

crime

Citadelle Chaos: A Tragic Crowd Collapse

April 13, 2026

A sudden crush at the famed Citadelle Laferrière in northern Haiti turned a festive gathering into a deadly disaster, claiming at least 25 lives and leaving many more wounded. The incident occurred on Saturday during a local celebration, where visitors flocked to the historic mountaintop fortress.

politics

Citadelle Tragedy: A Pride Shattered by a Deadly Stampede

April 13, 2026

The Citadelle Laferrière, perched high in Haiti’s mountains, has long symbolised the nation’s resilience and ingenuity. Many Haitians remember climbing its rugged paths as a rite of passage, dreaming that the fortress would stand for their future. Yet this week the same stone walls became a scene of

lifestyle

Cruise travelers: Know the risks before picking your ports

April 6, 2026

Cruises make island hopping look easy and fun. But not all stops are equally safe. Some popular ports have raised red flags with crime or travel warnings. Passengers often underestimate how much safety can vary from one city to another. A travel podcast recently pointed out five destinations that ne

health

U. S. Aid Shift Sparks Risk of Medicine Shortages in Africa and Asia

April 3, 2026

The United States is changing how it sends life‑saving medicines for HIV and malaria to poorer nations, a move that could leave many countries without essential drugs. Until now, the U. S. ran its donations through a program called the Global Health Supply Chain, managed by private company Chemonics

politics

Bahamas Votes Early as Costs Climb

April 2, 2026

The Bahamas will hold a surprise vote on May 12, a full five months ahead of schedule. Prime Minister Philip Davis made the call after scrapping a sales tax on basic foods to ease the country’s sky-high living costs. The move follows a trend seen in other nations where governments slash taxes on ess

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Mexico Calls Out U. S. ICE Conditions, Promises Legal Action

March 31, 2026

Mexico’s president says the country will file a brief supporting a lawsuit that targets how U. S. immigration centers treat detainees. She also plans to raise the issue with the Organization of American States, which works on human rights. The focus is on poor water and medical care reported b

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Will the U. S. Supreme Court protect temporary protections for Haitian and Syrian migrants?

March 17, 2026

The U. S. Supreme Court has agreed to review whether the government can legally cancel Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 350, 000 Haitians and 6, 100 Syrians living in America. These protections were originally granted for safety reasons, but the current administration claims they should hav

politics

Oil Ships in Danger as Middle East Tensions Rise

March 5, 2026

The Gulf’s waterway, a lifeline for global oil and gas, is now a hotspot as attacks on ships grow more frequent. A Bahamas‑flagged tanker near Iraq’s Khor al Zubair port was struck by an Iranian explosive boat, while another anchored off Kuwait suffered a massive blast that leaked oil. These inciden