Author: Alex Maschino

new video loaded: Missile Hits Town in Central IsraeltranscriptBacktranscriptMissile Hits Town in Central IsraelVideo footage shows two people in central Israel barely missing being hit by what the Israeli military said was a bomblet from an Iranian cluster bomb. Emergency responders said that five others were treated from the blast. The attack came as President Trump ratcheted up pressure on Iran to agree to a peace deal to stop the war.“They are begging to make a deal, not me. They’re begging to make a deal. They now have the chance, that is Iran, to permanently abandon their nuclear ambitions and…

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Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! If there’s ever a time to refresh your off-duty wardrobe, it’s during a rare Spanx sale — and this one is too good to scroll past. The brand’s Spring Fever event is packed with markdowns on its most popular pieces, including buttery-soft activewear, curve-loving leggings and sweatpant jeans that look polished while feeling incredibly comfortable. It’s the kind of lineup that makes getting dressed feel effortless, even on your busiest days. Whether you’re heading to a workout, running errands or…

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The race for the NHL’s Hart Trophy — awarded annually to the league’s most valuable player — is shaping up to be one of the most competitive storylines of the 2025–26 season. While statistical production often dominates MVP conversations, this year’s race highlights the growing importance of narrative momentum and the role betting markets play in shaping perception around candidates. Nathan MacKinnon’s recent 40th goal energized both the arena and sportsbooks tracking the Hart Trophy odds. His scoring pace and overall impact on the Colorado Avalanche have made him the early benchmark candidate. However, the MVP field remains crowded, with…

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Amid the increasingly damning reports on the rising threat of America’s runaway deficits and debt, the looming disaster that could upend the lifestyle for tens of millions of elderly Americans is getting scant attention. In less than seven years, the Social Security Retirement Trust Fund will go broke, and under federal law, its insolvency will automatically trigger gigantic reductions in benefits. According to estimates from the non-partisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, low and medium income retired couples would respectively face hits of $11,200 and $18,400 a year, shrinking the dollars they’re pocketing from Social Security by around one-quarter.…

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Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! The wait is over! Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is officially live, and it’s overflowing with some of the steepest markdowns so far this year. From now through March 31, you’ll find mega deals across 35+ categories, making it the perfect time to stock up on essentials, gifts and splurges alike. But it gets better. In addition to seven full days of discounts, this shopping event includes daily themed deal drops to amplify your savings, unlike any Big Spring Sale before.…

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Carlo Ancelotti has come in for criticism for not including Neymar in his latest Brazil squad Carlo Ancelotti played a customary straight bat to questions relating to Neymar’s absence from the Brazil squad which has placed his World Cup dream in jeopardy. Ancelotti opted not to include the country’s record goalscorer in the group for tomorrow night’s international friendly with France and next week’s clash with Croatia due to ongoing concern around the player’s fitness. Neymar spoke last week of his “upset and sadness” at not being selected but vowed to continue the fight to prove himself to Ancelotti before…

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As the United States-Israeli war on Iran rages on, schools across Israel have been closed, cultural venues shuttered and large gatherings cancelled under police orders.Dissent against the war, if there is much at all, has little chance of being aired.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listA few demonstrations against the war, such as those staged by the Israeli-Arab activist group Zazim, still flicker through central cities, but they do so under heavy supervision, with officers warning crowds to disperse when sirens sound or when assemblies grow beyond what commanders deem safe.The effect is a public sphere constrained less by…

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Latin America and the Middle East & North Africa are two of the fastest-growing recorded music regions on the planet.Music fintech company Larrosa, with operations spanning Europe, the US, and the Middle East, is betting big on both.LATAM was the fastest-growing recorded music region in the world in 2025, with revenues up 17.1% year-on-year according to IFPI’s Global Music Report. MENA wasn’t far behind, posting growth of 15.2% YoY. Two powerhouse Latin American recorded music markets, Brazil and Mexico, meanwhile, now sit in the global Top 10.For Larrosa, a music rights and technology company with a portfolio weighted toward Spanish-speaking…

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