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France tightens digital rules after accidental carrier leak

March 21, 2026

A French naval officer’s morning run turned into a security headache last month when their Strava jogging app broadcast the location of the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle. While the ship’s deployment was already public knowledge, the app’s data let journalists pinpoint its exact position in the

sports

Rays Pitcher Back in Action After Long Wait

March 21, 2026

Shane McClanahan is finally stepping back onto the mound for a real game after months of watching from the sidelines. Last spring, he pitched five clean innings against the Red Sox, only to face a sudden setback—a strange triceps nerve issue that wiped out his entire 2024 season. This year, he’s det

business

Money back after gym chain kept charging during shutdown

March 21, 2026

Thousands of former gym members in Massachusetts are getting refunds after being charged during a lockdown. Courts said the chain’s CEO broke rules by billing people in April 2020, even though all locations were closed. Customers tried canceling in every way possible—calls, emails, messages—but the

entertainment

Save money while catching March Madness, Survivor 50 and the new Yellowstone spin-off

March 21, 2026

Paramount+'s latest offer drops the monthly fee to just $2. 99 for new and returning customers, but only until March 31. The timing lines up with three big shows: the NCAA basketball tournament, the 50th season of Survivor, and Marshals, a new Yellowstone spin-off. Viewers can watch the first two ro

finance

Prediction Markets Face Legal Pushback Across States

March 21, 2026

Nevada has hit a prediction market platform with a two-week ban, stopping people from trading on sports, elections, and entertainment outcomes without proper licenses. Courts will soon decide if this pause turns permanent while legal fights rage on. The company involved calls these contracts financi

politics

Hungary braces for US visit as election tension rises

March 21, 2026

In less than a month, Hungary will hold an election that could shake up the country’s political scene. The foreign minister confirmed that a top U. S. official plans to visit Budapest around the same time. The trip seems timed to show support for the current prime minister, who is facing his toughes

politics

Lebanon’s Ramadan Ends Quietly as War Disrupts Eid Celebrations

March 21, 2026

This year’s Eid al-Fitr in Lebanon didn’t bring the usual excitement. The holiday, which marks the end of Ramadan, was overshadowed by war and displacement. Israel’s strikes and Hezbollah’s involvement have turned a time meant for family gatherings into a scene of hardship. Over a million people ha

politics

Ukraine steps up drone security help in the Middle East

March 21, 2026

A team of 228 Ukrainian experts is now working across the Middle East to set up better ways to stop drones from causing trouble. Their goal isn’t just training—it’s about making sure countries in the region can handle drone threats without foreign help in the long run. At the same time, talks are he

politics

New Year, New Name: What Iran’s Leader Really Said About the Economy and Recent Tensions

March 21, 2026

Iran’s top leader recently shared a public message as the Persian New Year began. Instead of the usual greetings, he labeled 2024 as the “year of a resistance economy under national unity and security. ” The announcement came through a widely used messaging app, showing how leaders now blend traditi

politics

How US Leaders Changed Their Story on the Iran War

March 21, 2026

Early in the conflict, the US aimed to weaken Iran’s military power and nuclear options. Leaders claimed Iran’s weapons could soon reach Europe or even America—though experts and intelligence reports disagreed. They also pushed for Iranian citizens to take control of their government, calling it the