POLITICS

Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Crypto Bets Predict Early Exit for Iran's New Supreme Leader

The new head of Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei, has sparked a wave of speculation among cryptocurrency traders who are placing bets on how long he will stay in power. The prediction market Polymarket, which runs on the Polygon blockchain, reports that there is a 64 percent chance he will be removed or incap

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

AI May Shift Power, Says Silicon Valley Leader

A top tech executive recently warned that future AI tools could tilt political and economic influence away from educated, often female voters who lean Democratic. He believes these people will see their job prospects and bargaining power shrink, while workers with more practical skills could gain an

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Greenland's Coalition Shifts as Siumut Leaves the Cabinet

The governing group in Greenland has lost a key partner when Siumut announced it would exit the coalition. The decision comes after the party’s leader warned that two of its ministers had joined Denmark’s parliamentary race without notifying the cabinet. Prime Minister Jens‑Frederik Nielsen expre

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Mar 13 2026OPINION

Megan Rapinoe Faces Criticism Over Iranian Soccer Team Silence

Piers Morgan took a sharp stance against former U. S. soccer star Megan Rapinoe, calling her lack of comment on the Iranian women’s team “hypocritical. ” The criticism stemmed from a New York Post piece that highlighted Rapinoe’s silence after the Iranian squad’s controversial anthem protest at the

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Mar 12 2026POLITICS

Italy’s Leader Faces Trouble as US War with Iran Hits Home

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni once celebrated a friendship with former President Trump, praising their shared stance against “woke” ideas and migration. That bond now feels like a drawback as the United States battles Iran, causing ripple effects across Europe. Italy’s economy is hurting from

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Mar 12 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrities Should Keep Their Political Talk to Themselves

Gene Simmons, the lead singer of the rock band KISS, has spoken out against actors and comedians who use their fame to share political views. In a recent interview, he said that people in the entertainment world should focus on their art instead of telling everyone what they think about politics. He

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Mar 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Simmons Says Celebs Should Keep Politics to Themselves

Simmons told a reporter that people in show business should focus on their work instead of talking about politics. He said the public does not care about what celebrities think on voting or other issues, even if they are well‑known. Simmons added that fans do not want “lectures” from those who

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Mar 12 2026POLITICS

Family, Sports and the Fight for Equality in Maine

The winter of this year has left Maine covered in record snow, yet for one mother the thought of spring is short‑lived. She worries that her four daughters, two teens and a pair of nine‑year‑old twins, may soon lose the routine that keeps them alive. Their days are packed from three in the aftern

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Mar 12 2026CELEBRITIES

Friendship or Fame: The Real Story Behind the Podcast Exit

A comedian who once shared a podcast with an actress had to stop after her husband’s political rise. She says the break was not a split over politics, but a practical decision to avoid distractions. The show ran for three years before she left in 2023, the same year her husband announced a president

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Mar 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Balancing Hollywood and Headlines: A New Oscars Twist

The Academy Awards this year faces a fresh challenge: the ongoing conflict in Iran. Last year’s ceremony had to juggle the recent L. A. wildfires, and now the hosts must weave in a serious global issue while keeping the event entertaining. Conan O’Brien, stepping into his role as host again, explai

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