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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

science

Crystals Growing Under a Beam: A New Peek Inside Tiny Salt Particles

April 12, 2026

Scientists have found a way to watch how salt crystals grow while they sit in water, using a special microscope that protects the crystal from damage. The trick is to coat the whole setup with a thin film of amorphous carbon, which shields the crystal from the intense electron beam that normally hur

politics

Ride‑Share Fees: A City Council’s New Twist on Driver Income

April 12, 2026

The city council is once again stirring debate with a fresh proposal that could change how ride‑share companies split fares. Two council members—one from District 2 and another from District 3—are looking at ways to cap the portion of fares that Uber and Lyft keep, hoping to leave drivers with a lar

politics

Virginia Governor Faces Legal Threat Over Gun Bills

April 12, 2026

The Department of Justice has warned Virginia’s governor that it will sue if she signs new gun‑control laws. A letter from the Civil Rights Division says any bill that limits law‑abiding citizens’ right to own firearms could trigger a lawsuit. The letter cites an executive order from the Trump

health

Religion and Recovery: A Fresh Look at How Faith Helps Beat Addiction

April 12, 2026

Many people think addiction is a simple problem that can be solved with one quick fix. But the truth is more complex. A recent study pulled data from 55 long‑term research projects that together tracked over half a million people. The researchers found that having spiritual or religious beliefs and

politics

A Fresh Path to Keep Alaska’s Workers and Services Strong

April 12, 2026

Alaska is losing its public workers faster than it can hire new ones. About 3, 000 jobs are empty right now, which is nearly one‑sixth of all state positions. The loss costs the budget a lot of money in temporary help, bonuses and overtime, and it slows down everything from fire fighting to health

opinion

Do Low Taxes Mean More Smiles? A New Look at State Happiness

April 12, 2026

A recent comparison of state tax rates and happiness scores shows that the answer is not as simple as “pay less, feel better. ” Researchers used a method that adds up property, income and sales taxes as a share of the average person’s earnings to rank states by tax burden. The state with the lowest

technology

Toyota, Daimler and Volvo Team Up for Hydrogen Trucks

April 12, 2026

Toyota, a longtime name in fuel‑cell tech, has joined forces with Daimler Truck and Volvo Group to create a new company called Cellcentric. The three firms will share ownership and work together on hydrogen fuel‑cell systems for heavy trucks and industrial vehicles. Their aim is to make zero‑emissio

politics

Crypto Crackdown Reversed: The SEC’s New Playbook

April 12, 2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) once boasted about tackling crypto fraud with 583 cases and $8. 2 billion in penalties last year, claiming it stayed ahead of new threats. That image has shifted dramatically. In a fresh review for 2025, the agency admits it over‑reacted and pulls back on

crypto

'Crypto Heists: Why North Korea Picks the Blockchain'

April 12, 2026

'The latest wave of crypto theft has highlighted a striking difference between North Korea and other sanctioned states. While Russia uses digital money as a bridge to move funds through traditional channels, and Iran employs it to support regional proxies, North Korea turns the blockchain itself int