On a Holiday of Renewal, Iranians Are Mourning and Fearful
As they start a new year, Iranians are reckoning with bombardment, repression and economic misery. Still, many are holding fast to ancient traditions. Source link
Iran war; Trump; Student loans to Treasury; Hamas : NPR
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I didn’t know Epstein was a predator
Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit has told the country’s national broadcaster that she wishes she had never met late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, breaking seven weeks of silence after the…
Iran War Live Updates: Oil Prices Remain High as More Attacks Are Reported
The price of oil eased only slightly after the Trump administration sought to calm markets. A drone attack caused fires at a major Kuwaiti oil refinery for a second straight…
Bachelorette's new season pulled after Taylor Frankie Paul abuse allegations
The decision comes after footage emerged appearing to show the reality star in an altercation with her ex-partner. Source link
How Geopolitics Threaten K-Pop’s Ambitions in China
Japanese members of some K-pop bands have been absent from recent concerts in China. Experts say that’s linked to tension between Tokyo and Beijing. Source link
Cuba readies for first Russian oil shipment of the year as energy crisis deepens : NPR
Street vendors chat on the Malecón during a blackout in Havana, Monday, March 16, 2026. Ramon Espinosa/AP hide caption toggle caption Ramon Espinosa/AP HAVANA — Cuba is preparing to receive…
Nasa’s Moon rocket Artemis rolls back to pad for possible April launch
After reviewing the data, Nasa managers signed off on a second rollout and the next phase of checks, which take place at the pad. If those tests are completed without…
The Downfall of a Food Icon
We look at how Noma, the restaurant that revolutionized fine dining, became a byword for toxic kitchen culture. Source link
Iran attacks world’s largest liquified natural gas complex in Qatar : NPR
Iran struck Qatar’s massive gas facility after Israel targeted Iran’s gas field, putting global energy supplies at risk. LEILA FADEL, HOST: An exchange of fire across the Persian Gulf has…