Politics
2026-04-01 06:02:52.645 • by
Abigail Isaacson in
Politics
Arkansas Republicans Norris and Hammer are in a runoff for Secretary of State, sharply divided over election administration, specifically the hand-counting of ballots, embodying different interpretations of former President Trump's election agenda.
Kidnapping
2026-04-01 06:02:52.608 • by
Amir Izad in
Kidnapping
American freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped in Baghdad, leading to a police pursuit and one arrest. U.S. officials confirmed she had been repeatedly warned of threats, with a suspect linked to an Iranian-aligned militia now in custody.
Finance
2026-04-01 06:02:52.56 • by
Aaron Irving in
Finance
Asian shares experienced a sharp rise Wednesday, mirroring a strong performance in U.S. markets, fueled by renewed hopes for a swift conclusion to the Iran war following President Trump's recent statements.