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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

Iran’s New Supreme Leader: A Power Play in War

A sudden shift at the top of Iran’s government has sparked a scramble among its elite. In early March, after the death of the long‑time Supreme Leader in an airstrike, a son named Mojtaba Khamenei was chosen to fill the vacuum. The selection process was far from a simple succession; it read more lik

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Mar 17 2026CELEBRITIES

Zendaya tackles wedding rumors and fake photos with humor

The actress opened up on a late‑night talk show to address the buzz about her and Tom Holland’s supposed marriage. When the host mentioned the rumor, she laughed and said she hadn’t seen any proof. The conversation moved to a wave of AI‑made images that look like a wedding, which many fans believ

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Mar 17 2026SPORTS

College Basketball Playoffs: Who’s Favored and Why

The 2026 college basketball playoffs are almost here, with all 68 teams already chosen. The opening round, called the First Four, starts Tuesday and Wednesday. Big names like Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Florida are seeded first and are the clear favorites to win their early games. In the First Four

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Mar 17 2026CRIME

Chaos at Daytona Beach Spring Break

Daytona Beach has seen a sudden surge of trouble during its spring break. A large, unofficial crowd gathered on the coast, and police struggled to keep order. Over the weekend, four separate shootings were reported, putting local law‑makers and officers on high alert. Video from a balcony at the Oce

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Mar 17 2026SPORTS

Big‑Picture Bracket Talk: 2026 NCAA Picks Reimagined

Three of the last four national champions also won their conference, and that trend still matters for 2026. The ACC’s Duke, the Big 12’s Arizona, the Big East’s St. John’s, Purdue from the Big Ten and Arkansas of the SEC all snagged titles this season. They are often seen as safe bets for deep runs

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Mar 17 2026SPORTS

Street‑Smarts Sports Show

Alex Day has turned quick facts about baseball, football and more into a hit show that keeps viewers guessing. The idea started when he noticed how much people love trivia and decided to pair that with the buzz of a new platform called Whistle. Day’s journey began as a producer for the Yankees

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Mar 17 2026SPORTS

Baseball Game Review: Is the New MLB Show Worth It?

The newest MLB Show game is a solid pick for baseball fans. It keeps the realistic feel of hitting, pitching and fielding that made the series popular. Players can still choose a realistic ball‑park feel, with pitchers throwing precise zones and hitters finding the sweet spot. A new “Big Zo

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Mar 17 2026SPORTS

Sports Highlights for Wednesday March 18

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

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Mar 17 2026TECHNOLOGY

iPhones vs iPads: What the Big Phone Can Do That the Tablet Can't

iPhones still lead Apple’s lineup, and that shows in a few practical ways. First, phones can talk. Even the newest iPads with cellular data don’t get a phone number, so they can only receive calls that the paired iPhone forwards. Without a separate number, iPads can’t sign up for apps like WhatsA

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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

Maine Ballot Adds Debate Over Transgender Athletes in School Sports

In Maine, a new referendum will let voters decide whether girls’ school sports teams must stay separate from boys and transgender athletes. Organizers gathered over 71, 000 signatures, more than the required 67, 682, so the proposal is set for the November ballot. If it passes, schools would have to

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