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Kharg Island: A Hot Spot in the Middle East War

March 19, 2026

The U. S. has been hitting Kharg Island, a key oil hub in Iran’s Gulf coast, during its fight with Tehran. President Trump says the island’s oil facilities were left alone, but he warned that could change if Iran blocks ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The strait is a major oil route; about 20 million

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Renaming the Legacy: A Call to Reexamine How We Honor Figures

March 19, 2026

The recent claims that Cesar Chavez, a celebrated labor leader, sexually abused young girls have sparked a wave of demands to remove his name from public places. The accusations surfaced after a detailed New York Times investigation revealed that Chavez allegedly assaulted two underage girls in the

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Former Counterterrorism Head Faces FBI Probe, Student Vanishes in Spain, Trump Warns of Iran Threat

March 19, 2026

The FBI has opened an investigation into Joe Kent, who once led the Department of Homeland Security’s counterterrorism unit. Officials say they are looking into possible misconduct during his tenure, but no charges have been announced yet. In a separate story, a University of Alabama student name

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Hamilton County Faces Real Democratic Showdown

March 19, 2026

In a county where party backing often seals the race, voters will see an uncommon open contest on April 16. The event brings together current commissioner Stephanie Summerow Dumas, newcomer Meeka Owens, and immigrant educator Herman Najoli for a one‑hour debate that could decide the May 5 primary

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Deep Ellum’s New Plan to Cut Night‑time Crime

March 19, 2026

"After last summer’s spike in violent incidents, Deep Ellum’s nonprofit group has drafted a fresh safety strategy that asks Dallas officials to rethink how night‑life venues are regulated. The plan pushes for a special permit that would hold regular late‑night clubs to stricter safety rules, hoping

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Survivor 50: New Tribes, Surprising Votes and Where to Watch

March 19, 2026

"Episode four of Survivor 50, called Knife to the Heart, saw a big shift after Q Burdette was voted out in episode three. The show’s producers shuffled the remaining 21 contestants into three fresh teams, each with seven members. Cila, now in orange, finally won a challenge and stayed safe from the

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Oil Prices Spike After Iran’s Energy Site Strikes

March 18, 2026

A sudden attack on a major gas field in southern Iran sent global oil prices soaring, pushing the benchmark crude close to $110 a barrel. The hit targeted facilities that process gas from the South Pars field, a massive offshore reserve shared with Qatar. Because Iran relies heavily on this domestic

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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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Mayor’s Bid to Grab Finance Head Sparks Budget Tension

March 17, 2026

The mayor is eyeing the council’s finance chief for a new role, stirring friction during budget talks. The move comes as the city’s leaders are already at odds over spending plans. By hiring the finance chief, the mayor could add a new layer of strain to an already tense relationship. The c

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Airstrike on Tehran Prison Sparks Global Outcry

March 16, 2026

A United Nations investigator announced that an Israeli bombing of Tehran’s Evin prison last year amounted to a war crime. The strike killed over 70 people, according to Iranian officials, and the site has suffered further damage from recent U. S. -Israeli attacks. The prison is known for holding po