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Powerless Cuba: A Day Without Light and Hope

March 17, 2026

The island of Cuba faced a full‑scale power outage that left its 11 million residents in the dark on Monday, just hours after the government announced it would welcome foreign investment for the first time. The blackout struck when the aging electrical network collapsed, a symptom of the long‑standi

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New Draft Shake‑Up: Who’s Really on the Menu?

March 17, 2026

Free agency has just started, and teams are busy filling holes with veteran players. This scramble leaves college stars in a strange spot: some are moving up, others dropping. A fresh mock draft shows how the big game has changed the rankings. The top pick is still Indiana’s quarterback, Fernando M

politics

Israel Claims to Have Killed High‑Rank Iranian Officials

March 17, 2026

Israel says it has eliminated Ali Larijani, the top aide on Iran’s security council, and Gholamreza Soleimani, a senior Basij commander. The claims came from Defence Minister Israel Katz and the Israeli military’s public statement on X. Iran has neither confirmed nor denied the reports, leaving the

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War in the Middle: A New Twist on an Old Problem

March 17, 2026

The idea that war is easy to start but hard to finish has shown up again, this time with the United States and Iran. Trump said in a short video that U. S. and Israeli forces would strike Iran, aiming to destroy its navy, missiles and nuclear program in a few weeks. Three weeks later, many of Iran’s

business

Energy Cuts and Rising Prices: How Nations Are Battling a Fuel Shortage

March 17, 2026

The fight over fuel has pushed many countries into tough choices. When the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil route, is blocked, Asia feels the pinch most because it depends on imported energy. Countries must decide whether to reduce electricity use or absorb higher costs, and each decision hurts businesse

technology

The New XPS 16: Slim, Fast and Still a Top Pick

March 17, 2026

Dell has bounced back from almost dropping its XPS line, and the 2026 model shows why the brand still matters. The new laptop drops almost a pound from its predecessor, weighing just 3. 65 pounds for the standard build and 3. 85 for the heavier LCD version. That makes it lighter than a typical 16‑in

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College Basketball Playoffs: Who’s Favored and Why

March 17, 2026

The 2026 college basketball playoffs are almost here, with all 68 teams already chosen. The opening round, called the First Four, starts Tuesday and Wednesday. Big names like Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Florida are seeded first and are the clear favorites to win their early games. In the First Four

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Robot Helpers: Spring Clean With Up to $500 Off

March 17, 2026

Spring cleaning can feel like a marathon, but new tech promises to make it a breeze. A company is offering deep discounts on its line of smart cleaning robots, hoping to turn chores into a set‑and‑forget task. The deal runs from late March through early April, with savings that can reach $500 on sev

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How Policies Shape Faith and Family

March 17, 2026

In the United States, people who say they have no religious affiliation—often called “nones”—now outnumber Catholics and trail Protestants by only a few points. Although many of these nones still believe in God, they differ from traditional churchgoers in ways that can affect society. Studies show t

business

Live Nation Faces New State‑Led Antitrust Battle After DOJ Steps Back

March 17, 2026

Colorado and 30 other states have kicked off a fresh antitrust trial against Live Nation, the music‑event powerhouse that owns Ticketmaster. The move comes after the U. S. Department of Justice pulled out of a $280 million settlement with the company, saying it was “a travesty” and that the deal did