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Airlines Keep Prices Up as Fuel Costs Rise, Yet Travelers Stay Hungry

March 17, 2026

A recent meeting of airline leaders showed that soaring fuel prices are pushing ticket costs higher, but the demand from passengers remains strong. The war in Iran triggered a jump in jet fuel prices, reaching about 50 % more than before the conflict started on February 28. Major carriers like

sports

Iran Pushes to Shift World Cup Games From U. S. To Mexico

March 17, 2026

Iran’s football leaders have requested that their 2026 World Cup matches be moved from the United States to Mexico, citing safety worries after remarks by former President Donald Trump. The change comes as Iran’s sports officials say they can no longer trust that the U. S. will protect their play

sports

Broncos Grab Speedy Wide Receiver Jaylen Waddle in Bold Draft Trade

March 17, 2026

Denver’s newest move is a shocker after a quiet free‑agency start. The Broncos swapped their 2026 first‑round pick (30th overall) plus a third‑ and fourth‑round selection for Miami’s speedy receiver Jaylen Waddle, who also comes with a 2026 fourth‑round pick. Waddle, known for his blistering spee

entertainment

Story TV and Applause Team Up to Bring Bite‑Sized Drama to India

March 17, 2026

Story TV, a fast‑growing microdrama app that lets users watch one‑minute episodes on their phones, has signed a deal with Applause Entertainment to create and share new short‑form shows. The partnership will cover a range of genres, including the romantic thriller “Hello Mini, ” which Story TV plans

entertainment

Disney’s New Power Play: Who’s Running the Big Entertainment Machine?

March 17, 2026

The Walt Disney Company has reshuffled its leadership, bringing games and digital media under the same umbrella as film, TV, and streaming. Dana Walden, now President and Chief Creative Officer, is at the helm of this expanded unit called Disney Entertainment. Her role now covers everything from blo

entertainment

OpenAI CEO Shows Interest in Hollywood

March 17, 2026

The night before the Oscars, a popular bar in Los Angeles was filled with film and media personalities. The most talked‑about guest was Sam Altman, the chief executive of OpenAI. He sat quietly in a corner with fellow tech leaders while other celebrities and industry heads mingled nearby. Altman’s

politics

Dangerous Skies Over Lebanon: What the Airstrikes Mean

March 17, 2026

Israel has been dropping bombs on Lebanese towns since rockets began coming from the south. The strikes have hit homes, shelters for refugees and even a medical centre. Over 800 people in Lebanon have died and more than a million were forced to leave their houses, according to local officials.

politics

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

business

Future Firefighters Get a Boost in Ponchatoula

March 17, 2026

Air Products has given $18, 000 to the Ponchatoula Volunteer Fire Department’s High School Program. The money will help ten students start a career in emergency services during the 2025‑2026 school year. The grant comes from Air Products Lake Maurepas Community Fund, a local charity arm of the co

technology

AI Lab Turns Fast‑Paced Experimentation Into Business Wins

March 17, 2026

A startup that helps sales teams with software has turned a small, experimental group into the engine of its AI growth. The squad, made up of highly skilled engineers who can think like customers, builds tools that solve real problems for users and keeps the company’s own staff up to speed with new