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Trump’s Oil Move Sparks Ukraine Protest

March 13, 2026

Zelensky criticises the United States for easing sanctions on Russian oil, arguing it gives Moscow extra money to fund its war in Ukraine. The U. S. President granted a 30‑day waiver that lets nations buy Russian oil stuck at sea, hoping to calm rising fuel prices worldwide. Ukraine’s leader s

business

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

March 13, 2026

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

politics

A New Look at the Iraq‑Iran Debate

March 13, 2026

The idea that a war could simply “cut it off and kill it” feels oddly clear to those who lived through the Gulf War. Yet, for many people in Iran, the recent strikes have taken on a different meaning – not just bombs but hope for change. In the summer of 2024, when U. S. forces targeted Iranian n

politics

City Safety Plan: Tech, Care and a New Focus on Victim Support

March 13, 2026

The mayor’s latest budget plan for the city’s police department pushes forward a mix of new technology and community programs that have helped cut violent crime in recent years. The proposal adds about $934 million to the police budget, a rise of roughly 7 percent from last year. This extra money wi

business

Dubai Workers Face Income Crunch as War Hits Tourism

March 13, 2026

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

sports

Court Switch Shakes Up Big 12 Semifinals

March 13, 2026

Kansas won its quarterfinal match with a narrow 78‑73 score, and the Big 12 Conference made a surprise decision afterward: the tournament’s hardwood will change for Friday’s semifinals. The league said that after talking with coaches from the remaining teams, they chose a traditional wooden floor to

politics

School Strike Sparks U. S. Accountability Calls

March 12, 2026

The United States is under scrutiny after a missile attack on an Iranian elementary school killed more than 165 people, most of them children. A U. S. official and another briefed on the preliminary military probe suggest that outdated intelligence from the Defense Intelligence Agency led U. S. Cent

entertainment

Survivor 50’s Fourth Exit: A Quick Look at Q Burdette

March 12, 2026

The latest episode of Survivor 50 saw Q Burdette, a former contestant from Season 46, become the fourth person to leave the island. The season mixes familiar faces with surprise celebrity appearances, reshuffling the cast after two early eliminations from the Cila tribe. After a tribe swap, th

sports

Arlington’s New Speed Stage: A Street‑Race Takeover

March 12, 2026

Arlington, Texas, has long hosted big games and shows, but this year it’s adding a high‑octane twist: an IndyCar street race that snakes through the city’s entertainment hub. The event isn’t just another ticket sale; it’s a chance to display Arlington’s landmarks—AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field, a ne

politics

Hotel Topeka Gets New 2% Sales Tax to Pay for Repairs

March 11, 2026

The City Council in Topeka has decided that a small tax will be added to the price of anything sold inside Hotel Topeka. The plan is called a Community Improvement District, or CID for short. It will bring in money that the city can use to fix up the hotel and cover some of the costs it already spen