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Mar 17 2026WEATHER

Storm Shakes the East as Heat Wave Looms

A huge winter storm is rattling the eastern United States, bringing blizzard‑like conditions across the Midwest and Plains. Meteorologists warned on Monday that this “March megastorm” could affect millions, prompting a flurry of alerts. The National Weather Service says strong winds and sudden drops

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Mar 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Story TV and Applause Team Up to Bring Bite‑Sized Drama to India

Story TV, a fast‑growing microdrama app that lets users watch one‑minute episodes on their phones, has signed a deal with Applause Entertainment to create and share new short‑form shows. The partnership will cover a range of genres, including the romantic thriller “Hello Mini, ” which Story TV plans

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Mar 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Disney’s New Power Play: Who’s Running the Big Entertainment Machine?

The Walt Disney Company has reshuffled its leadership, bringing games and digital media under the same umbrella as film, TV, and streaming. Dana Walden, now President and Chief Creative Officer, is at the helm of this expanded unit called Disney Entertainment. Her role now covers everything from blo

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Mar 17 2026BUSINESS

Live Nation Faces New State‑Led Antitrust Battle After DOJ Steps Back

Colorado and 30 other states have kicked off a fresh antitrust trial against Live Nation, the music‑event powerhouse that owns Ticketmaster. The move comes after the U. S. Department of Justice pulled out of a $280 million settlement with the company, saying it was “a travesty” and that the deal did

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Mar 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

OpenAI CEO Shows Interest in Hollywood

The night before the Oscars, a popular bar in Los Angeles was filled with film and media personalities. The most talked‑about guest was Sam Altman, the chief executive of OpenAI. He sat quietly in a corner with fellow tech leaders while other celebrities and industry heads mingled nearby. Altman’s

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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

Dangerous Skies Over Lebanon: What the Airstrikes Mean

Israel has been dropping bombs on Lebanese towns since rockets began coming from the south. The strikes have hit homes, shelters for refugees and even a medical centre. Over 800 people in Lebanon have died and more than a million were forced to leave their houses, according to local officials.

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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

Cattle Crisis in Siberia: Farmers Protest Forced Culls

The Novosibirsk region in Russia has declared a state of emergency to control an outbreak of cattle disease. Authorities say five cases of pasteurellosis and 42 rabies incidents were found, prompting the removal of many farm animals. Farmers argue that pasteurellosis can be treated with antibiotics

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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

Belgium Faces Former Diplomat Over Congo Leader’s 1961 Killing

A court in Brussels has decided that a former Belgian diplomat must stand trial for his role in the 1961 murder of Patrice Lumumba, Congo’s first prime minister. The case is a final effort to clarify the unclear events that led to Lumumba’s death, which remains controversial decades later. Lumumb

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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

Pakistan and Afghanistan: A Quick Look at Their Military Power

In recent weeks, tensions have risen sharply between Pakistan and Afghanistan after the Taliban government accused Islamabad of attacking a drug rehabilitation center, an allegation that Pakistan has firmly denied. This clash comes at a time when both sides fear a sudden escalation of violence, so u

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Mar 17 2026FINANCE

Bitcoin Loans Let Firms Earn While Mining

Maestro has launched a new way for big investors to earn money from their Bitcoin holdings. The company’s “Mezzamine” platform partners with a mining‑as‑service firm called Sazmining to offer loans that are paid back using the profits miners earn from finding new blocks. The goal is to give investor

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