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The Democratic-controlled General Assembly passed HB29 on Friday, creating a map analysts say gives Democrats an edge in 10 of Virginia's 11 U.S. House districts; it now heads to Gov. Abigail Spanberger, who pledged last year she had no plans to redistrict. The bill links to a proposed constitutional amendment on the April 21 ballot, allowing lawmakers to redraw lines through 2030 if other states change maps outside the census cycle, bypassing the independent commission voters created in 2020. Republicans call it an unconstitutional power grab and hypocrisy, especially after a judge temporarily blocked the referendum; Democrats say it's needed to level the playing field against GOP actions in states like Texas and North Carolina.

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Virginia's legislature just approved a congressional map that tilts 10 of 11 districts toward Democrats, sparking a fierce clash over fairness and old promises.

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On February 17 and 18, Witkoff and Kushner held indirect talks with Iranian officials at the Omani consulate, followed by trilateral discussions with Russian and Ukrainian delegates. U.S. officials reported meaningful progress, including Iran's commitment to a written proposal and pledges to continue Ukraine negotiations. Kushner's informal role drew scrutiny over his private investment ties to Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar, while the pair now heads to Washington for Trump's new 'Board of Peace' on Gaza and conflicts. Supporters praise the dealmaker approach from Trump's first term, but critics question its depth for complex crises.

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Jared Kushner, now a private citizen, stepped into high-stakes diplomacy alongside U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff in Geneva this week. Their back-to-back meetings tackled Iran's nuclear program and Russia's war in Ukraine.

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The budget forecasts a $9.6-billion deficit for 2025-26, climbing to $13.3 billion the next year, with tax increases like a 0.6-point hike on base income rates and a pause on inflation indexing from 2027-30. It plans 15,000 public-sector job cuts while shielding front-line services, but business leaders gave it a rare D grade, frustrated by rising debt to $189 billion by 2028-29 and spending outpacing revenue. Eby blamed past governments, highlighted economic growth from projects, and quipped about the grade: 'I don’t mind getting a D if other students in the class are also graded.' Critics like The Globe and Mail called it a 'time bomb' over unrealistic projections, while Eby stressed responsible cuts without slashing care.

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David Eby stood before a tough crowd at the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, defending his government's big deficits and tax hikes as the only way to protect health care and education.

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Russia, Iran, and China began the 'Maritime Security Belt 2026' exercises on Thursday, focusing on countering maritime threats like piracy through coordinated special forces operations near the Strait of Hormuz. The drills come amid rising U.S.-Iran friction over Tehran's nuclear program, with President Trump issuing a short deadline for a deal and deploying carriers, drones, and bombers to the region. A Russian command plane's arrival in Tehran fueled online worries of escalation, though experts call it posturing tied to deepening Moscow-Tehran ties rather than war preparations.

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Helicopters hovered as Iranian and Russian special forces rappelled onto a mock hijacked ship, practicing rescues in the Gulf of Oman just as U.S. forces build up nearby.

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Somali refugees in Ohio urged voter registration with the message 'We are here today because we believe in Somalia,' linked to efforts by CAIR and Muslim Brotherhood networks. Islamic candidates appear on ballots in all 50 states, DC, and Puerto Rico. The Sharia-Free America Caucus, led by Representatives Keith Self and Chip Roy with over 40 House Republican members from 20 states, advances bills to block Sharia law, restrict Sharia-adherent immigration, and designate groups like CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations.

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Leandro Trossard was substituted in the 93rd minute of Arsenal's match against Athletic Bilbao after Martin Bueno struck him in the jaw or chin with his shoulder off the ball. Arsenal followed medical assessment and concussion protocol checks to make the substitution. The incident sparked debate over whether it qualified as a legitimate concussion sub.

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The Commission accuses PG Glass and Glasfit of a longstanding agreement to align annual increases on laminated and toughened automotive glass supplied to end-users and insurers, violating the Competition Act. Commissioner Doris Tshepe stressed the case's priority in the automotive sector, saying dismantling the cartel would bring fairer pricing for consumers and insurance companies. If found guilty, the firms could face fines up to 10% of annual turnover; drivers highlighted costs like R18,000 to R25,000 for windscreens and frustration over limited cheaper options.

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South African drivers have long grumbled about sky-high windscreen repair bills—now the Competition Commission is taking two dominant firms to task for allegedly coordinating price hikes since 2004.

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The Ohio Republican Party's State Central Committee backed Treasurer Robert Sprague for secretary of state on Friday, first approving an endorsement 49-14 before the 52-11 tally. Sprague, serving as treasurer since 2019, celebrated the support as a commitment to secure elections, while combat veteran Strbich dismissed it, citing his campaign's focus on paper ballots and mail-voting limits plus a recent poll showing his lead. The move sets up a May 5, 2026, primary amid some GOP pushback favoring voters' choice, as incumbent Frank LaRose steps aside for auditor.

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In a room full of party leaders, Robert Sprague earned a resounding nod for Ohio's top elections job, beating challenger Marcell Strbich 52-11.

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Stanford University's 2025 AI Index Report reveals a significant gap in AI perceptions, with 83% of Chinese respondents viewing AI as more beneficial than harmful compared to 39% in the U.S., and higher optimism in Asian nations like Indonesia (80%) and Thailand (77%) versus Western countries such as Canada (40%). Venture capitalist David Sacks attributes U.S. skepticism to funding from effective altruism billionaires, prompting discussions on X about AI safety's role in innovation and China's advantages in open-source models, education integration, and energy infrastructure. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang warns that China's infrastructure edge could enable it to surpass the U.S. in AI within years, intensifying global competitiveness concerns.

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Why do 83% of Chinese people embrace AI's promise while only 39% of Americans do? Stanford's latest report uncovers a stark divide fueling U.S.-China AI tensions.

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Taiwan's Central Bank Governor Yang Chin-long committed during a November 11, 2025, Legislative Yuan session to deliver a year-end report assessing Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset. Premier Cho Jung-tai announced an inter-agency audit of seized Bitcoin holdings to support potential treasury pilots, while Lawmaker Ju-chun Ko proposed allocating up to 5% of the nation's $577 billion reserves to Bitcoin for hedging against currency volatility and geopolitical risks. This initiative draws inspiration from U.S. efforts and aims to reduce reliance on U.S. dollar-denominated assets like Treasury bonds.

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In a bold move toward financial sovereignty, Taiwan's leaders pledge a deep dive into Bitcoin as a national reserve, eyeing seized crypto assets to challenge dollar dominance amid rising global tensions.

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