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The United Arab Emirates has taken a hard line against social media posts that show missile and drone attacks coming from Iran. Twenty-one individuals, including a 60‑year‑old tourist from Britain, were charged under the country’s cybercrime rules. The British man was taken into custody in Dubai

Cuba Talks to the U. S. as Energy Shortage Hits Hard

Cuban leaders have opened a conversation with Washington, a first step after years of tension. President Miguel Díaz‑Canel said the meetings aimed to tackle the growing power crisis and other differences between the two nations. He did not give details, but the timing suggests a response to the isla

weather

St. Patrick’s Day Parade Weather: What to Expect This Sunday

The big St. Patrick’s Day celebrations are coming up in several New England cities, and people will be lining streets like Broadway in South Boston or watching the processions in Worcester, New Haven, and Portland. These parades are known for going ahead even when the weather is less than perfect; o

Greenland's Coalition Shifts as Siumut Leaves the Cabinet

The governing group in Greenland has lost a key partner when Siumut announced it would exit the coalition. The decision comes after the party’s leader warned that two of its ministers had joined Denmark’s parliamentary race without notifying the cabinet. Prime Minister Jens‑Frederik Nielsen expre

business

Dubai Workers Face Income Crunch as War Hits Tourism

The war in the Middle East has turned Dubai’s once‑bustling tourism scene into a quiet ghost town, leaving thousands of low‑wage workers scrambling to make ends meet. On the Jumeirah Beach Residence, sun‑towels and restaurant patios now sit empty, while vendors on the waterfront wait for a trickle o

New Iranian Leader Promises Retaliation in Ongoing War

The new supreme head of Iran, 56‑year‑old Khamenei, issued his first public statement after taking office. He did not appear on camera; state TV simply read the remarks, leaving viewers to wonder why he stayed off‑screen. Reports suggest he may have been wounded during the initial clashes of the con

Irritated Waters: Boats, Mines and a Burning Question

The Gulf of Oman saw a night of chaos when small boats, said to be from Iran and packed with explosives, struck two fuel tankers near Iraq. The attacks set the ships ablaze and killed a crew member, while four other vessels were hit by projectiles in nearby waters. The tankers carried fuel from Iraq

finance

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

The jackpot for the Wednesday, March 11 draw reached an estimated $58 million, with a cash option of about $26. 8 million. A similar delay hit the Monday night drawing, pushing it nearly an hour later than scheduled. The last time someone walked away with a Powerball prize was on March 2, when an Ar

weather

Snowstorm Hits Northern Midwest: What You Need to Know

A big winter storm is set to hit parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin this weekend, bringing heavy snowfall, strong winds, and possible travel delays. The weather alert runs from 1 p. m. Thursday until 1 p. m. Friday, so plan ahead if you’re in the affected areas. In Minnesota, counties like Koochichin

sports

High‑School Hoops Heat and New Coaching Moves