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Volume 2 • Issue No. 120 • Updated Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 12:38 AM UTC

Supreme Court ruling weakens Voting Rights Act, aids GOP in House control

The U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative majority struck down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana, weakening a landmark Civil Rights-era law and helping Republican efforts to control the House.

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Powell plans to remain on Fed board, citing Trump administration legal actions

Jerome Powell intends to stay on the Federal Reserve board after his term as chair ends, saying unprecedented legal attacks by the Trump administration threaten the central bank's independence.

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Elon Musk testifies in OpenAI trial against CEO Sam Altman

Elon Musk tells his side of OpenAI’s beginnings in a trial pitting him against CEO Sam Altman.

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Trump rejects Iran’s latest proposal as Democrats confront Hegseth over war

Trump dismisses Iran’s latest proposal as Democrats question Hegseth about the war.

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Man charged with trying to kill Trump took hotel selfie before rushing gala

Investigators say the man charged with attempting to assassinate Trump took a selfie in his hotel room before rushing the gala.

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London police say stabbing of 2 Jewish men is act of terrorism

London police classify the stabbing of two Jewish men as a terrorist act.

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Iran’s rial hits record low as shaky ceasefire with US and Israel holds

Iran's currency reaches a record low as a fragile ceasefire with the US and Israel remains in place.

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Russia oil facility burns as Zelenskyy touts Ukraine’s drone reach

Another Russian oil facility is on fire as Zelenskyy highlights Ukraine's drone capabilities.

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Prosecutors say singer D4vd stabbed 14-year-old to silence her

Prosecutors allege singer D4vd stabbed 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez to death to prevent her from speaking.

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Taylor Swift files 3 new trademark applications to curb AI threats

Taylor Swift files three new trademark applications, with experts saying it is to curb AI threats.

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