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Cuban Singer Gets a Rifle for the First Time

March 21, 2026

Silvio Rodriguez, 79, known for his songs that helped shape the Cuban revolution, was handed an AKM rifle by the military. The gesture came after he posted on social media that he was ready to fight if the United States ever tried to invade. The weapon, a modern version of the old Soviet AK-47, w

politics

Guterres Says He’s Working With Trump’s Peace Group on Gaza

March 21, 2026

The U. N. Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres told a news outlet that he is collaborating with Donald Trump’s newly formed Board of Peace on plans to rebuild Gaza. He said the board’s goal—financing and delivering basic reconstruction for Palestinian homes and infrastructure—was approved by the Secur

politics

Oil Prices Rise as Middle East Tensions Grow

March 21, 2026

Oil prices have climbed sharply, reaching around $120 a barrel amid escalating conflicts in the Middle East. The situation is complicated by threats to shipping lanes, especially through the Strait of Hormuz, where Iranian forces have warned against passing oil tankers. This has pushed U. S. gasolin

politics

Russia Sends New Year Wishes to Iran, Claims Close Friendship

March 21, 2026

On March 21, Russian President Vladimir Putin sent greetings to Iranian leaders for Nowruz, the Persian New Year. The Kremlin said Moscow would remain a dependable ally of Tehran during tough times. Some Iranian officials, however, claim that Russia has not offered much real help in Iran’s most ser

politics

France tightens digital rules after accidental carrier leak

March 21, 2026

A French naval officer’s morning run turned into a security headache last month when their Strava jogging app broadcast the location of the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle. While the ship’s deployment was already public knowledge, the app’s data let journalists pinpoint its exact position in the

sports

Rays Pitcher Back in Action After Long Wait

March 21, 2026

Shane McClanahan is finally stepping back onto the mound for a real game after months of watching from the sidelines. Last spring, he pitched five clean innings against the Red Sox, only to face a sudden setback—a strange triceps nerve issue that wiped out his entire 2024 season. This year, he’s det

business

Money back after gym chain kept charging during shutdown

March 21, 2026

Thousands of former gym members in Massachusetts are getting refunds after being charged during a lockdown. Courts said the chain’s CEO broke rules by billing people in April 2020, even though all locations were closed. Customers tried canceling in every way possible—calls, emails, messages—but the

entertainment

Save money while catching March Madness, Survivor 50 and the new Yellowstone spin-off

March 21, 2026

Paramount+'s latest offer drops the monthly fee to just $2. 99 for new and returning customers, but only until March 31. The timing lines up with three big shows: the NCAA basketball tournament, the 50th season of Survivor, and Marshals, a new Yellowstone spin-off. Viewers can watch the first two ro

finance

Prediction Markets Face Legal Pushback Across States

March 21, 2026

Nevada has hit a prediction market platform with a two-week ban, stopping people from trading on sports, elections, and entertainment outcomes without proper licenses. Courts will soon decide if this pause turns permanent while legal fights rage on. The company involved calls these contracts financi

politics

Hungary braces for US visit as election tension rises

March 21, 2026

In less than a month, Hungary will hold an election that could shake up the country’s political scene. The foreign minister confirmed that a top U. S. official plans to visit Budapest around the same time. The trip seems timed to show support for the current prime minister, who is facing his toughes