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Broadway’s New Titanic Hit Turns the Ship into a Pop‑Culture Party

April 13, 2026

A fresh show has taken center stage on the St. James Theatre, turning the classic 1997 blockbuster into a lively musical mash‑up that mixes beloved songs with sharp satire. The production, called Titaníque, is a tongue‑in‑cheek take on the famous film, using its iconic love story and dramatic moment

politics

Peru’s Election: A Messy Race for a Nation on Edge

April 13, 2026

Peru’s next president will be chosen on Sunday, but voters are heading to the polls with little enthusiasm. Thirty-plus candidates are running, none close to the 50% needed to win outright, so a runoff on June 7 seems almost certain. Behind the crowded field lies years of political chaos—eight presi

politics

This Week in US Politics: Warren, Trump, and Global Tensions Heat Up

April 13, 2026

Political debates this week had more drama than usual, with billionaires, oil boasts, and warnings flying around Washington. Senator Elizabeth Warren sparked conversation by suggesting a new Social Security tax for the ultra-rich like Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk. The idea isn’t winning over everyone, b

politics

Peru’s crowded race for president in troubled times

April 13, 2026

Peru is holding its latest presidential election with 35 candidates running to lead a country that has cycled through eight presidents in a decade. The vote comes as violence and corruption dominate public frustration, pushing many voters to see politicians as untrustworthy. Crime has spiked sharply

entertainment

New Bus Scene in Kojima’s Next Game Sparks Casting Buzz

April 12, 2026

A fresh cast call for the upcoming game “Physint” shows that the developers are working on a scene reminiscent of the thriller film Speed. The call, announced by MP1st on April 12, says that a bus hijack is part of the story. The casting director Mari Ueda is looking for actors to play a mother w

sports

Girl soccer and track teams shine in weekend tournaments

April 12, 2026

Three local schools left big marks on the weekend sports scene, with standout performances in soccer and track. First, Genoa-Kingston’s girls soccer team took home hardware by not letting opponents score even once across three games. Their goalkeeper, Maddie Swanson, kept everything locked down, whi

entertainment

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

politics

Peru’s Big Ballot: A 35‑Candidate Showdown

April 11, 2026

The election in Peru is set to be the most confusing one yet for its 27 million voters. Thirty‑five people are running for president, a record that shows how unstable the country’s politics have become. Voters will need to choose from a huge ballot that shows each candidate’s picture and party symbo

sports

Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame Welcomes New Stars

April 11, 2026

The Oaklawn Event Center in Hot Springs hosted the 68th induction banquet on Friday night, celebrating ten new members of the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame. Seven inductees were present, while three were honored after their passing. Former Razorbacks running back Alex Collins, tennis champion Pete

technology

Games as gateways to new music: Kojima’s quiet revolution

April 8, 2026

Hideo Kojima doesn’t just build video games—he builds bridges to culture. For years, he’s quietly slipped music, films, and art into his games, giving players a nudge toward sounds and stories they might never seek out alone. Death Stranding didn’t just drop players into a post-apocalyptic world; it