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Mar 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Celebrities and the Silent‑Storm of Politics

The world of fame is turning into a tightrope walk between speaking out and staying silent. In the past, actors would be criticized for making bold statements that offended or divided people. Now they also face backlash simply for not voicing an opinion on hot topics, a new pressure that feels

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Mar 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Crime Stories from New York Capture Netflix Audiences

The new season of a true‑crime series set in New York has taken the streaming world by storm, climbing to the top spot on Netflix in the United States and ranking fourth globally. The show is produced by a well‑known television creator who has built a reputation around crime dramas, now expanding in

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Mar 28 2026TECHNOLOGY

Sony’s newest soundbars and subs: what actually matters in better TV audio

Most flat-screen TVs sound thin because their speakers are squeezed into tiny boxes. That’s why companies sell soundbars. Sony’s lineup just got fresh upgrades. The old top models—Bar 8 and Bar 9—keep leading the pack because they handle immersive formats like Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. But Sony added t

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Mar 28 2026OPINION

Why turning 16 won’t suddenly make social media safe for teens

Countries across Asia and the Pacific are racing to set 16 as the minimum age for social media apps like TikTok and Instagram. Indonesia will enforce its new rule this month, while Indian states such as Karnataka are considering similar steps. The move plays well with voters and makes tech bosses lo

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Mar 28 2026SPORTS

Could Sheffield United change their game plan if a midfield star leaves?

Sheffield United faces a big decision this summer about their midfielder Gustavo Hamer. A Turkish club called Trabzonspor reportedly wants to sign him, but their latest offer is way above what they previously proposed. At €20 million, it’s more than triple their earlier £6 million bid. Hamer has bee

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Mar 28 2026SPORTS

Big Ten Showdown and Arizona's Strong Run Highlight Elite Eight Matchups

The Elite Eight stage is set with two intriguing games set for Saturday night, featuring a mix of familiar rivalries and dominant performances. In Houston, the South Region final will pit two Big Ten teams against each other, a rare occurrence in the tournament's later stages. Illinois and Iowa, bot

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Mar 27 2026POLITICS

U. S. Eyes Control of Nord Stream Pipelines, Says Russia

Sergei Lavrov told a French TV station that the United States is trying to take charge of the Nord Stream gas lines. The pipelines, which run under the Baltic Sea, were damaged by a blast in September 2022. The incident cut off much of Russia’s gas flow to Europe, tightening energy supplies even bef

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Mar 27 2026TECHNOLOGY

China Pulls Out of AI Summit After U. S. Sanctions Rule

"The biggest science group in China decided to skip a leading AI conference because the organizers, based in California, stopped accepting work from companies that the U. S. government has blacklisted. The move caused a stir in Beijing, where scientists and tech firms feel they are locked in a heate

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Mar 27 2026SCIENCE

Venus Missions Face Tight Budget Choices

NASA is still trying to decide how much it can support a group of Venus probes, according to its planetary science head. The agency has been in talks with the European Space Agency about a joint mission that will map Venus’s surface from orbit. A recent budget bill gave the planetary division $2. 54

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Mar 27 2026CELEBRITIES

Ayesha Explains the Misunderstood Comment About Her Husband

Ayesha Curry recently cleared up a misunderstanding about her early remarks on athletes. She told reporters that when she was fourteen, rules at school stopped her from talking to boys. That restriction shaped how she viewed relationships. She admitted that, as a shy theater student, she believed a

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