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A military tanker crashed in western Iraq on Thursday while flying a refueling mission linked to the Iran war. The U. S. Central Command said that the KC‑135 aircraft went down around 2 p. m. ET, and four of its six crew members were confirmed dead. The status of the remaining two people is unknown,

Reclaiming a Drum: A Century‑Old Return to the Ivory Coast

For more than a hundred years, a giant drum that once echoed through the villages of the Ebrié people was kept far from its homeland. French soldiers seized the instrument in 1916, then shipped it to Paris where it sat on museum shelves for decades. Now the drum, known locally as Djidji Ayôkwé or

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Travel Plans in Turmoil: What the Iran Conflict Means for Your Trips

The war near Iran is already affecting everyday costs like gas and groceries, but its impact on travel goes far deeper. As airlines scrambled when fighting started in late February, flight routes were disrupted and prices began to climb, especially for long‑haul journeys that usually cut through Mid

Ivorian Drum Returns Home After a Century

In the heart of Abidjan, a lively crowd of chiefs and villagers gathered at the airport on Friday to greet a giant drum that had been away for more than 100 years. The instrument, known as Djidji Ayokwè or “Panther‑Lion” in the local language, is over three metres long and almost 400 kilos heavy. It

finance

Gold, Oil and Market Fear: What the Numbers Really Say

The market is buzzing with chatter about a possible crash, but the real story is more nuanced. Gold prices are holding steady at $1, 980 per ounce, a level that shows investors are still wary of inflation. Oil is trading near $70 a barrel, its lowest point since last summer, which could signal

Airport Lines May Stretch As TSA Staff Go Unpaid

Travelers heading to the airport this week are noticing longer waits than usual, especially in cities like Houston and New Orleans. The delay comes as the federal agency that checks passengers has about 50, 000 workers who have not been paid since mid‑February. The pay cut happened because lawmakers

sports

Murray’s New Stop and Other Sports Moves

Kyler Murray, the 28‑year‑old quarterback who has spent seven NFL seasons and one playoff game, is heading to the Minnesota Vikings this Thursday for a visit. Fans hoping he will jump to the Steelers instead of staying with his current team are likely disappointed, as the Vikings remain a priority i

TSA Workers Face Pay Cuts While Senate Stands Still

The debate over how to end the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown has stuck in Washington, leaving TSA agents among those who will not receive their first full paycheck this week. Airports are already feeling the strain: travelers line up longer at security checkpoints because many agent

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Two Long‑Term Actors Exit “Virgin River” Before Season 8

The beloved series is set to lose two core characters after its seventh season. Marco Grazzini, who joined the cast in season three and became a regular for four years, will not return next year. Likewise, Lauren Hammersley, who has played Charmaine for all seven seasons, will step away from the sho

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Big Numbers, Big Dreams: Powerball’s March 11 Draw