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$60M Subway Money Fight: New York Goes to Court

March 17, 2026

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which runs New York City’s subway system, has taken the federal government to court over a missing $58‑million payment that could hold up the Second Avenue line’s long‑awaited expansion. The lawsuit, filed in Washington’s Court of Federal Claims, alleges

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Airport Shutdown Risk as TSA Workers Face Pay Gaps

March 17, 2026

The Department of Homeland Security’s budget dispute has left thousands of TSA agents without pay, creating a ripple effect that could bring smaller airports to a halt. When the last full paycheck was delayed, security staff began taking leave in search of other jobs, pushing lines far beyond air

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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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Ukraine Leader Arrives in UK for NATO Talks

March 17, 2026

Zelensky flew to London after weeks of fighting on the eastern front. The Ukrainian president met with NATO head Jens Stoltenberg and British Prime Minister Rishi Starmer to discuss support for Ukraine’s defense efforts. The talks were held in a quiet setting, away from the media glare that often su

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Cesar Chavez’s Legacy Under Scrutiny

March 17, 2026

The United Farm Workers has decided to stop all planned events honoring its founder, Cesar Chavez, after receiving what it calls “troubling allegations. ” The union did not specify the claims but described them as serious enough to warrant action. A number of celebrations across the country have alr

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France Will Join Hormuz Mission Only If Iran Agrees

March 17, 2026

President Macron has signaled that France is ready to help escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, but only after fighting stops and with Iran’s approval. The statement follows comments from former President Trump suggesting France might get involved in a future operation. Macron’s wording

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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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Cuba’s Leader Could Be Forced Out As U. S. Negotiations Heat Up

March 17, 2026

The United States is pushing for a change at the top of Cuba’s government during talks about the island’s future. Officials say they want President Miguel Díaz‑Canel to step down, but the rest of Cuba’s Communist leadership would stay in place. This approach keeps the country’s ruling party in

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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

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Buffy’s New Show Fizzles: One Executive Says It All

March 17, 2026

The buzz about a new Buffy series died out fast, leaving fans and the cast stunned. Sarah Michelle Gellar shared her side on Instagram and in a recent interview, saying the decision came from a single person at Hulu. She was surprised to hear the call while her film “Ready or Not 2” opened at