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Orbán Says He Will Face Corruption Probe As Hungary Prepares For New Government (Worthy News In-Depth)
Orbán Says He Will Face Corruption Probe As Hungary Prepares For New Government (Worthy News In-Depth)
Friday, May 8, 2026

Outgoing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Friday he is ready to face justice if prosecuted over alleged corruption accusations and defended his record as Hungary’s longest-serving government leader in recent history.

Belarus Supreme Court Denies Legal Status To Churches (Worthy News)
Belarus Supreme Court Denies Legal Status To Churches (Worthy News)
Friday, May 8, 2026

Three Greek Catholic parishes can no longer continue operating legally in autocratically ruled Belarus after their mandatory applications for “re-registration” were rejected by a regional court, well-informed Christians told Worthy News.

U.S. Economy Adds 115,000 Jobs in April as Hiring Beats Expectations Despite Inflation Pressures
U.S. Economy Adds 115,000 Jobs in April as Hiring Beats Expectations Despite Inflation Pressures
Friday, May 8, 2026

The U.S. economy added 115,000 jobs in April, far surpassing economists’ expectations and signaling that the labor market may be showing renewed strength even as inflation and global instability continue weighing on American households. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%, according to new data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Virginia Supreme Court Strikes Down Congressional Map Favoring Democrats
Virginia Supreme Court Strikes Down Congressional Map Favoring Democrats
Friday, May 8, 2026

The Supreme Court of Virginia delivered a major political blow to Democrats on Friday, striking down the state’s newly approved congressional district map that would have heavily favored Democratic candidates in the upcoming midterm elections.

$2 Trillion Moved From Blue States to Red States, New Economic Report Reveals
$2 Trillion Moved From Blue States to Red States, New Economic Report Reveals
Thursday, May 7, 2026

More than $2 trillion in wealth has migrated from Democrat-led states to Republican-led states over the past decade, according to a new economic analysis released by the conservative group Committee to Unleash Prosperity, highlighting a major population and financial shift reshaping the American economy.

U.S. Deficit Projected To Hit $2 Trillion, Double Fiscal Target
U.S. Deficit Projected To Hit $2 Trillion, Double Fiscal Target
Thursday, May 7, 2026

The federal government is projected to post a $2 trillion deficit in fiscal year 2026, double the 3% of GDP target that has bipartisan support in Congress, according to Treasury’s quarterly refunding documents.

U.S. Warships Repel Iranian Attack in Strait of Hormuz as Trump Warns Tehran of Harsher Response
U.S. Warships Repel Iranian Attack in Strait of Hormuz as Trump Warns Tehran of Harsher Response
Thursday, May 7, 2026

The United States launched retaliatory strikes against Iranian military facilities Thursday night after three U.S. Navy destroyers came under attack while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to U.S. Central Command.

Russian Drones Hit Ukrainian Kindergarten Despite Ceasefire Claims (Worthy News)
Russian Drones Hit Ukrainian Kindergarten Despite Ceasefire Claims (Worthy News)
Thursday, May 7, 2026

Russian Shahed drones struck a kindergarten in Ukraine’s Sumy Oblast despite a Kyiv-declared ceasefire, killing at least one person, witnesses and officials said Thursday.

Eritrea Frees Christians After Years In Prison Amid Pressure Over Persecution (Worthy News In-Depth)
Eritrea Frees Christians After Years In Prison Amid Pressure Over Persecution (Worthy News In-Depth)
Thursday, May 7, 2026

Some 24 Eritrean Christians have been released from prison after lengthy periods behind bars in the authoritarian-ruled African nation, advocates confirmed Friday.

Hungary Prepares For End Of Orbán Era Amid Celebration And Controversy (Worthy News In-Depth)
Hungary Prepares For End Of Orbán Era Amid Celebration And Controversy (Worthy News In-Depth)
Thursday, May 7, 2026

Hungary prepared Thursday for what supporters called the “end of the Orbán regime,” with thousands expected to gather in Budapest to celebrate ahead of the swearing-in of incoming Prime Minister Péter Magyar.