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New Zealand Plans Big Public‑Sector Cutback

May 19, 2026

The government says it will cut about nine thousand public jobs by 2029, a drop of fourteen percent. Finance Minister Nicola Willis explained that the plan will save two point four billion dollars over three years. Willis also wants to trim the number of government departments from thirty‑nine

politics

Billionaire Money Tries to Shake a Local Democrat’s Campaign

May 19, 2026

The race for California’s 12th Assembly seat is heating up. A new ad shows a woman named Jackie Elward, who has served twice on the Rohnert Park City Council. She is running as a Democrat for state office, and she has strong backing from workers’ unions. The spot is only 30 seconds long. I

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Teachers Threaten Games, President Promises Quick Fix

May 19, 2026

Mexico’s president says she will stop teachers from blocking streets before the World Cup starts. She said that while people can protest, the football tournament must go on smoothly. The tension began when officials suggested moving the summer break to June 5, instead of July 15. Teachers f

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Moldovan TV Boss Steps Down After Fans Protest Eurovision Votes

May 19, 2026

The decision of Moldova’s public broadcaster to give only three points to neighboring Romania during last weekend’s Eurovision Song Contest sparked a wave of angry posts on social media. Hundreds of viewers took to online forums, accusing the jury of favoritism and demanding accountability. In a br

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EU Adjusts Syria Sanctions and Policy After Assad’s Exit

May 19, 2026

The European Union has decided to keep some restrictions on Syria for another year, but with a twist. Seven government ministries tied to the old regime lost their sanctions status, while other penalties remain in place. This move comes after Syria’s longtime leader left power in late 2024 and a new

education

Who should lead California’s schools? Ten candidates want the job

May 19, 2026

California has to keep over 5. 7 million students in safe classrooms and good programs. Some kids speak English at home, some don’t. Some have disabilities, some are top performers. All of them need a state leader who can help districts meet those needs. The current superintendent can’t run again, s

politics

Polish Minister Finds Safe Haven in U. S. After Hungary Grants Asylum

May 19, 2026

A Polish politician once at the center of major judicial changes now calls the U. S. home. Zbigniew Ziobro, who led reforms that the European Union warned weakened judicial independence, received a U. S. visa with unusual speed. A senior U. S. diplomat pushed officials to approve it within weeks, so

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Russian Citizenship Offer Sparks Moldovan Alarm

May 18, 2026

Moldova’s leaders have loudly opposed a new Russian plan that would let residents of the breakaway region Transdniestria get Russian passports more easily. The move, announced by President Vladimir Putin, applies to about 350, 000 people in the enclave and removes many of the usual requirements for

technology

Baltimore’s New Path: From Lower Crime to Stronger Jobs

May 18, 2026

The city has cut its homicide and shooting rates by nearly sixty percent since 2021, reaching the safest levels seen in half a century. Yet that safety must be matched with fresh economic growth if families are to thrive and the city to move forward. The first hurdle is avoiding political moves t

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A New Face for Pennsylvania’s 7th: Who Will Represent the Working Class?

May 17, 2026

Bob Brooks, a longtime firefighter and union boss, stepped up in the local primary with a short speech that cut straight to the point. He said he’s “been working since I was ten” and that the system is unfair to people like him. His solution? Get folks from ordinary backgrounds into Washington so th