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Roundup: Germany’s Global Stance, US troop drawdown rattles bases, and more.
Germany’s Foreign Policy and Military Role this week: Armenia is hosting the inaugural EU-Armenia summit and a European Political Community meeting in Yerevan, signaling; and The US has ordered a withdrawal of approximately 5,000 troops…
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Roundup: The Global Shift Away from Fossil, Extreme weather green energy rise Europe, and more.
The Global Shift Away from Fossil Fuels this week: The European State of the Climate 2025 report documents a continent under acute stress: 95% of Europe experienced; and A coalition of over 50 countries, led by Colombia and the…
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Roundup: The Strait of Hormuz Crisis, Lufthansa cancels 20,000 flights, and more.
The Iran War and Global Fuel Crisis this week: Global fuel prices have reached historic highs, driven by supply shocks from the US-Israeli war on Iran that exceed; and Lufthansa’s cancellation of 20,000 flights from May to October 2026…
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City of Wilmington moving forward on plans for a new homeless shelter
Wilmington, NC and surrounding area this week: Wilmington’s city staff are advancing plans for a low-barrier homeless shelter, moving from a Request for; and North Carolina’s Environmental Management Commission is advancing a proposed…
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Turnage Theatre – Washington, NC | North Carolina Weekend
The Turnage Theatre in Washington, NC, a historic venue on Main Street, maintains regular public hours Wednesday through Saturday while also serving as a hub for concerts, plays, and films.
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Airline Crisis & Flight Disruptions, Lufthansa pilots launch 2-day, and more.
Airline Crisis & Flight Disruptions this week: Lufthansa pilots with the Vereinigung Cockpit union began a 48-hour strike on Monday, April 13, 2026, grounding; and The FAA’s Operations Plan Advisory 037 warns of cascading delays across…
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Travel Advisories & Entry Rules, Bolivia Travel Advisory – U S Department State, and more.
Travel Advisories & Entry Rules Updates this week: The U.S. State Department has reissued a Level 2 ‘Exercise Increased Caution’ advisory for Bolivia, citing; and The EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) went fully operational on April 10, 2026…
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Iran Conflict & Global Shipping, Iran War Nears 60-Day War Powers Deadline, and more.
Iran Conflict & Global Shipping Disruptions this week: The Trump administration faces a legal and political deadline under the War Powers Resolution for its conflict with; and The U.S.
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The Gate Guy Preparing for a Very Busy Season
New York City, NY this week: A 2009 New York City law banning solid roll-down security gates in favor of see-through ‘grill gates’ takes effect; and A bill introduced in Albany seeks to clarify a legal gray area in New York City’s Human…
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‘Where does it stop?’: City Council discusses Flock, calls to keep …
Bloomington-Normal, IL this week: Bloomington’s City Council is pushing to keep the county jail within city limits, a move that underscores municipal; and Bloomington’s Redevelopment Commission rejected a request from the Capital…