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independent democratic union

First‑Day Votes Show Early Voters Lead

March 17, 2026

The primary on Tuesday saw many people voting early, but the numbers on Election Day matched last year’s turnout. At a school in Evanston, an 18‑year‑old student tried voting for the first time. She said it felt normal because her parents had voted before. The student liked meeting candidat

politics

$60M Subway Money Fight: New York Goes to Court

March 17, 2026

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which runs New York City’s subway system, has taken the federal government to court over a missing $58‑million payment that could hold up the Second Avenue line’s long‑awaited expansion. The lawsuit, filed in Washington’s Court of Federal Claims, alleges

politics

Cesar Chavez’s Legacy Under Scrutiny

March 17, 2026

The United Farm Workers has decided to stop all planned events honoring its founder, Cesar Chavez, after receiving what it calls “troubling allegations. ” The union did not specify the claims but described them as serious enough to warrant action. A number of celebrations across the country have alr

business

Energy Cuts and Rising Prices: How Nations Are Battling a Fuel Shortage

March 17, 2026

The fight over fuel has pushed many countries into tough choices. When the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil route, is blocked, Asia feels the pinch most because it depends on imported energy. Countries must decide whether to reduce electricity use or absorb higher costs, and each decision hurts businesse

politics

Voter ID Rules: A Nation Divided

March 17, 2026

The SAVE America Act has become the center of a heated debate over whether voters should be required to show government‑issued photo ID. Republicans argue that the measure reflects common sense, citing a recent Pew Research poll where 83% of adults said they would support the rule. The figure rises

sports

Sports Highlights for Wednesday March 18

March 17, 2026

College men’s basketball opens at 6:40 p. m. with a First Four clash between Prairie View A&M and Lehigh in Dayton, Ohio. Later that evening, at 7 p. m. , Navy faces Wake Forest in the NIT First Round on ESPNU. The same channel shows Dayton taking on Bradley at 9 p. m. , while a second First Four ga

finance

Possible Big Sale for Texas Auto Lender

March 17, 2026

A private‑equity group is weighing the idea of selling a Texas‑based auto loan company that helps people buy cars on credit. The buyer could pay between $2. 5 billion and $3 billion, sources say. The company was bought by the group in 2021 from another major investor for an undisclosed sum. It wo

politics

EU Leader Urges US and Israel to End Iran Conflict

March 17, 2026

The European Union’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, told reporters in Brussels that the war involving Iran must stop. She said the EU is talking with Middle‑East governments to find a diplomatic way out of the fighting. Kallas added that Europe would not block naval traffic through the Strait of Horm

politics

Spy Firm Visit Sparks Slovenian Election Fears

March 17, 2026

Slovenia’s political scene stirs after reports that a private Israeli intelligence company may have met with the opposition leader just before the country’s election. A group of journalists and activists say that representatives from the firm, known for its work in high‑profile investigations, flew

opinion

Celebrity Rallies and Political Punchlines

March 17, 2026

Bill Maher hosted a podcast episode that focused on the political activities of actors and other well‑known figures. The discussion turned to actor Jerry O’Connell, who had recently shared that he attended a rally for Kamala Harris during the 2024 election cycle. O’Connell also mentioned that he and