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Cuba Faces Oil Shortage, Calls for Big Economic Overhaul

March 2, 2026

The Cuban leader has urged the country to act fast on sweeping changes to its economy and society because oil supplies are running low. During a meeting of top officials, he said the government must immediately work on new plans to reshape how business and local governments operate. The call comes a

politics

Oil Reserve Moves: How Presidents Have Used the SPR in Crises

March 2, 2026

Presidents have long turned to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) when oil markets feel shaky, even though selling from it is not a routine plan. The SPR holds 415. 4 million barrels of mostly sour crude, stored in salt caverns along Texas and Louisiana. Its full capacity is about 714 million bar

lifestyle

Hidden Gem by the Hill: A Fresh Look at a Singapore Hotel

March 2, 2026

The new Mett Singapore sits beside Fort Canning Park, offering a rare blend of history and relaxation in the city’s heart. The building first appeared in 1926 as the British Far East Command Headquarters, later becoming a military hub during World War II. Visitors can still see the “Battlebox, ” an

politics

Prime Minister Term Limits Stalled in Malaysian Vote

March 2, 2026

In Kuala Lumpur, lawmakers barely missed a decision that would cap any future prime minister’s time in office to two terms. The bill, part of a wider reform push by the ruling coalition, fell short by just two votes needed for a two‑thirds majority. A total of 146 members supported the change, but 4

health

Prison Health Crisis: Blindness, Broken Promises and Unchecked Neglect

February 28, 2026

In a state prison far from Chicago, a 74‑year‑old inmate’s eyes are fading because of a treatable disease that has been ignored for years. The man, who has spent more than thirty years behind bars, first noticed hazy vision in the early 2000s. Doctors later told him he had glaucoma, a condition that

business

Creators Power New Product Launches

February 28, 2026

Bill O’Dowd, the boss of Dolphin Entertainment, talks about how online creators are reshaping how products reach shoppers. Dolphin started in the 1990s making TV shows for kids, like “Zoey 101. ” Later it watched people use the internet to share ideas and switched focus to marketing for influence

politics

AI Company Hits Back After Pentagon Declares Supply‑Chain Risk

February 28, 2026

Anthropic’s chief executive, Dario Amodei, slammed the U. S. Defense Department’s recent label of the company as a “supply‑chain risk” in an interview with CBS News. He described the move as retaliatory and punitive, arguing that it was a first‑time sanction against an American firm. The label ca

sports

High‑School Sports Stars Shine in February

February 28, 2026

In late February, fans voted on the standout athletes from high‑school games that wrapped up by the end of the month. Winners receive certificates and can print them from a shared Dropbox folder starting the following Monday. Teams are encouraged to send pictures of their athletes holding these awar

technology

Batman‑Themed XR Glasses Deliver a Cool, Affordable VR Experience

February 28, 2026

RayNeo’s newest entry‑level XR glasses bring high‑dynamic‑range (HDR10) visuals and sharp audio to a price that still feels like a bargain. The Air 4 Pro comes in a plain black frame, but fans can upgrade to the Batman or Joker editions for an extra $20. These themed versions add a logo on the right

sports

Marlon Vera: From Ecuadorian Streets to UFC Spotlight

February 28, 2026

Marlon “Chito” Vera entered the Octagon at UFC Fight Night 268 with a record that needed a turnaround. Ranked ninth in the bantamweight division, he was looking to end a three‑match skid after a close decision loss. The bout against Mexican up‑and‑coming David Martínez was his chance to climb back i