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Hedge fund manager Stephen Mandel and his wife Susan are a billionaire power couple that has a history of springing into action come election season. Before the 2024 presidential contest, they hosted Joe Biden for a private fundraising dinner in Greenwich, Connecticut. Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton, and John Kerry are other beneficiaries of the $84 million that the Mandels have sprinkled to Democratic campaigns over time, according to Federal Election Commission records.Now, the couple is gearing up for the 2026 midterm elections.The Mandels have given almost $10 million in support of Democrats seeking federal office this year, federal records show,…

Our national security correspondent David E. Sanger examines what the Iran war means to China, which is the world’s biggest importer of Iranian oil.By David E. Sanger, Nikolay Nikolov, Alexandra Ostasiewicz, Gilad Thaler, Coleman Lowndes, Jon Miller, David Seekamp, Rafaela Balster, Jordan Gantz and Stephanie SwartApril 15, 2026

The death of a 12-year-old in rural New Brunswick remains unresolved five years later. A coroner’s inquest held this week has ruled Aaliyah Burrell’s manner of death to be undetermined, while making details public and recommending preventative measures for the future.Aaliyah was found unconscious in her Florenceville, N.B., home on March 12, 2021, medically said due to sharp force injury to the neck, though legally concluded as undetermined.Regional Coroner Jérome Ouellette says a lot of information remains incomplete.“I’m very saddened by the death of this young girl,” says Ouellette. “During the testimony, it was mentioned that she was undressed and…

Fresh jobs figures will be an early indicator of how Australia’s economy is faring during the Iran war as a report points to positive signs for government finances.Labour force figures for March will be released on Thursday by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the first full month of data since the Iran conflict started and oil trade was disrupted with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.Economists are tipping unemployment to remain at 4.3 per cent, despite the number of jobs growing by 25,000 for the month.Westpac economist Ryan Wells said the data was significant as it would be the…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Catherine Bach has plenty of reasons to smile these days.The actress, who famously slipped into a pair of Daisy Dukes on the hit TV series, “The Dukes of Hazzard,” recently took to Instagram and shared a radiant selfie. The star, who was accompanied by a pal, was glowing in a bold red blouse and jeans, completing her look with smoky eyes, tousled tresses and a glossy nude lip.”FAMILY,” the star, who turned 72 on March 1, captioned the photo, along with a heart emoji.JANE SEYMOUR EMBRACES 75TH BIRTHDAY WITH SWIMSUIT BEACH PHOTO AND…

New pressures on a straining industryStill, tobacco remains Cuba’s top export, and in 2024, its government reported record revenue from its sale: nearly $827m.Lloyd Smith explained that the demand is linked to prestige. Around the globe, Habanos are considered a symbol of luxury.“A lot of people, when they think of the cigar, they automatically think of Cuban cigars,” he said.That reputation for exclusivity has been bolstered, in part, by the fact that Cuban cigars are illegal in the US due to a longstanding embargo.The trade restrictions were largely a response to the 1959 Cuban Revolution, which ushered in the island’s…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former first son Hunter Biden has reportedly moved out of the United States just a year after his father left the presidential office in 2025. Hunter’s attorney, Barry Coburn, disclosed his client’s current living situation in an April 6 court filing tied to a civil lawsuit over unpaid legal fees.”Mr. Biden lives abroad,” the document stated. “He cannot pay his current lawyers.” It remains unclear where Hunter Biden has relocated. However, he indicated late last year that he had been visiting Cape Town in South Africa, where his wife, Melissa Cohen Biden, is originally…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A citywide curfew implemented in response to several violent teen “takeovers” is set to expire in Washington, D.C. today, setting the stage for another round of unsanctioned events to bring chaos to the city’s streets as schools are released for spring break. Emergency legislation enacted by members of the city council previously allowed the chief of police to enact separate juvenile curfew zones that banned anyone under the age of 18 from gathering in high-volume areas between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., according to the Metropolitan Police Department. However, the Juvenile…

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 15, 2026 2:50 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Nova Scotia government is exploring whether to create a transit network to link Halifax with three rural communities. The province says it’s looking to gauge interest from service providers for a new system connecting the capital city with Truro, Wolfville and Bridgewater. Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you’ll never miss the day’s top stories. It says the inter-municipal transit system would offer regular, dependable travel along routes for daily…

Australia will get its first “hard piece of economic data” on Thursday providing a snapshot of how the Middle East war has impacted the economy.On Thursday, the Australian Bureau of Statistics will make its first major announcement since the US/Israel and Iran conflict started, which drove oil prices up 60 per cent in just a month.While the unemployment rate is tipped to slide from 4.3 to 4.2 in March, Westpac economist Ryan Wells warns the labour force figures only capture the first two weeks of the conflict.Camera IconAustralia’s unemployment rate is tipped to fall in March. NewsWire/ David Crosling Credit:…