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civil division

Cuban Singer Gets a Rifle for the First Time

March 21, 2026

Silvio Rodriguez, 79, known for his songs that helped shape the Cuban revolution, was handed an AKM rifle by the military. The gesture came after he posted on social media that he was ready to fight if the United States ever tried to invade. The weapon, a modern version of the old Soviet AK-47, w

sports

Movsar Evloev: From Ingushetia to the UFC Spotlight

March 20, 2026

He grew up in Sunzha, a small town inside Russia’s North Caucasus region. From an early age he trained in Greco‑Roman wrestling, earning a Master of Sports title before switching to mixed martial arts. His first professional fight was in 2014, and he quickly rose through the ranks of M‑1 Globa

finance

UBS Wealth Outflows: A Wake‑Up Call for the U. S. Market

March 20, 2026

UBS reported a sharp drop in new assets across the Americas, losing $14. 1 billion in Q4 and a total of $6 billion for the year. The losses hit its U. S. wealth division hard, where the bank has been trying to turn around a business that still trails competitors in profit margins. Swiss regulator

politics

EU pushes for peace, not strikes, in Middle East energy fight

March 20, 2026

EU leaders want no more attacks on energy and water plants in the Middle East. They worry these strikes could hurt global oil prices and make the Iran war worse. In a meeting in Brussels, the 27 countries agreed to ask everyone to stop fighting near these important buildings. They also want civil ri

politics

Satellite Shots Reveal War Damage Across the Middle East

March 19, 2026

Recent satellite images now give a clearer picture of how much damage has been done in the Middle East since the conflict began on Feb. 28. They show burning ships, ruined buildings, and fires that have spread to airports and air bases. One of the most striking photos shows ships on fire in Bandar

celebrities

Kevin Spacey Reaches Settlements With Accusers, Halting London Trial

March 19, 2026

Kevin Spacey has reached agreements with three men who accused him of sexual assault. The civil case that was set to go to trial in London has been paused because of these settlements, though the amounts and details are not public. One accuser, Ruari Cannon, gave up his anonymity and also settled

politics

New DHS Leader Faces Big Test After Narrow Committee Vote

March 19, 2026

Markwayne Mullin, a senator from Oklahoma, just got past the first big hurdle in his journey to head the Department of Homeland Security. The Senate committee that reviews these appointments threw out a narrow 8‑to‑7 vote in his favor. All Republicans on the panel voted yes except for Rand Paul, who

politics

Europe Stays Out of Middle East War, Focuses on Energy Prices

March 19, 2026

In Brussels, European leaders gathered to talk about how the fighting in the Middle East is pushing up oil and gas costs. They said they will not send troops to help the United States or Israel protect the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil. The meeting started with worries about rising en

entertainment

Kevin Spacey Clears Up Legal Mess in Britain

March 19, 2026

Kevin Spacey, the once‑starred actor known for films like “American Beauty, ” has settled three civil cases in London that accused him of sexual assault between 2000 and 2013. The settlement was announced through a court order on March 13, which also put the planned October trial on hold. The laws

sports

49ers Boost Offense with New Receiver Christian Kirk

March 19, 2026

The San Francisco 49ers are tightening their passing attack for the upcoming NFL season. After adding veteran wideout Mike Evans, they signed Christian Kirk, a former Arizona Cardinals star who recently played for the Houston Texans. Reports say Kirk agreed to a one‑year contract worth up to $6 mill