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We watched 2 focus groups of Georgia swing voters. They're not happy with the Iran war
None of the 13 focus group participants — who all voted for President Trump in 2024 — said they would describe the military action in Iran as going well so far.
Ashley Lopez | Apr 16, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

Hungarian Americans say Orbán's defeat could provide roadmap for countering Trump
Hungarian Americans say Viktor Orbán's defeat in Hungary provides a blueprint for countering President Trump's attempts to tilt the electoral playing field ahead of the midterms.
Frank Langfitt | Apr 16, 2026, 8:44 AM UTC

Russian missiles and drones bombard Ukraine in hourslong attack
Russia hammered civilian areas of Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles in an attack that stretched for hours killing at least 16 people.
The Associated Press | Apr 16, 2026, 8:27 AM UTC

French government seeking release of 86-year-old French widow detained by ICE
The French government is pressing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to release the 86-year-old French widow of a military veteran from immigration custody in Louisiana after she was detained earlier this month.
The Associated Press | Apr 16, 2026, 5:35 AM UTC

Bukele signs reforms allowing life prison sentences for people as young as 12
The reforms signed by Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele would apply to people convicted of committing or being an accomplice to crimes including homicide, femicide, rape and gang membership.
The Associated Press | Apr 16, 2026, 5:26 AM UTC

A Colorado hospital profits from resolving language barriers
Without qualified interpreters at doctors' offices, non-English speakers can face bad — even fatal — health outcomes. A hospital in rural Colorado is training its existing bilingual staff to address the service gap.
Halle Zander | Apr 16, 2026, 4:01 AM UTC

Whiting Foundation names its 10 emerging authors of 2026
The annual Whiting Award for Emerging Writers comes with $50,000 to support each winner's work. It's one of the largest prizes granted to promising new authors.
Ivy Buck | Apr 15, 2026, 11:00 PM UTC

Jury finds that Live Nation acted as a monopoly and overcharged ticket buyers
An antitrust suit alleged that the company unfairly controlled too much of the live music industry at the expense of venues, artists and fans. The decision could reshape the industry.
Isabella Gomez Sarmiento | Apr 15, 2026, 9:14 PM UTC

Middle East conflict causes a fluoride shortage for US drinking water
Some U.S. water systems are cutting back on fluoride because of a key chemical is in short supply. Israel is one of its main producers.
Pien Huang | Apr 15, 2026, 8:38 PM UTC

What Orban's loss means for far right movements around the world
The defeat of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban at the polls is fueling questions about what's in store for far-right movements in other countries that exploit extremist conspiracies to win.
Odette Yousef | Apr 15, 2026, 8:31 PM UTC

