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April 8, 2026  |  Read Online  |  Send Feedback

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U.S. and Iran Agree to Ceasefire

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California Sheriff Seized 650,000 Ballots for Hand-Recount, but Forced to Pause After AG Legal Challenges

A sheriff in Riverside County, California, seized over 600,000 ballots that were cast in a 2025 special election, after ballot irregularities were reported to his office.

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Why Homeownership Is Increasingly Elusive for Young People

Home buyers in the 1960s could expect to buy a home for twice their yearly income. Today’s homebuyers are often advised to look at houses three to five times their annual income.

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