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Mar 21 2026POLITICS

Staten Island Wants More Police and Youth Programs

The District Attorney of Staten Island spoke to the New York City Council this week, asking for extra money to help keep the borough safe and curb crime among young people. He joined other borough attorneys and a special narcotics prosecutor to discuss the upcoming budget for 2027. During the mee

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Mar 21 2026POLITICS

Trump Faces a War He Can’t Control

The conflict in the Middle East has moved beyond what President Trump imagined. Three weeks after hostilities began, oil prices are climbing and the U. S. feels alone while more troops get ready to move out. Trump said the fight was over, yet Iran keeps blocking shipping and striking nearby states.

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Mar 21 2026POLITICS

Power Cuts Sweep Ukraine’s Northern Region After Drone Strike

The northern Chernihiv area of Ukraine was plunged into darkness Saturday after a Russian drone hit power lines, according to the regional governor. Repairs are already underway to restore electricity across the region. The attack hit a zone that borders Russia and Belarus, where just under one mil

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Mar 21 2026POLITICS

Inside a Prison Cell, A Former Crypto CEO Praises Trump

A former head of a collapsed crypto firm is using prison‑approved messages to cheer on President Trump. The prisoner, serving 25 years for fraud, recently wrote about the president’s military strikes on Iran. He says the action was needed to stop a nuclear threat and that it weakened Iran’s army. H

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Mar 21 2026POLITICS

A New Voice for Autism Research in Washington

The Independent Autism Coordinating Committee, or I‑ACC, met for the first time in Washington, D. C. , offering a fresh take on autism science after recent changes to the federal Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee. The I‑ACC was formed quickly by researchers and advocates who felt the officia

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Mar 21 2026POLITICS

The Hidden Costs of Montana’s State Budget

Montana’s budget reveals more than the numbers on paper. The state spends a lot of money, but much of it goes into long‑term debts that will hurt future generations. Many people think the budget is balanced, yet hidden lines show otherwise. The state’s debt has grown steadily. When lawmake

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Mar 21 2026POLITICS

Celebrity Endorsements Light Up LSU Student Vote

In a surprising twist, the upcoming student government election at Louisiana State University has taken on a Hollywood flair. Candidates for president and vice‑president are now flashing endorsements from well‑known sports figures, turning the campaign into a star‑studded spectacle. The duo of Dari

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Mar 21 2026POLITICS

State Lawsuit Targets Planned Immigration Detention Center

New Jersey has filed a lawsuit against the federal government, challenging the plan to turn an empty warehouse into a large immigration detention center. The legal action comes after Maryland took similar steps last month to stop a comparable project in its borders. Governor Mikie Sherrill and Attor

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Mar 21 2026POLITICS

Cuban Singer Gets a Rifle for the First Time

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

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Mar 21 2026POLITICS

Guterres Says He’s Working With Trump’s Peace Group on Gaza

The U. N. Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres told a news outlet that he is collaborating with Donald Trump’s newly formed Board of Peace on plans to rebuild Gaza. He said the board’s goal—financing and delivering basic reconstruction for Palestinian homes and infrastructure—was approved by the Secur

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