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Russia has significantly intensified its control over the internet, introducing widespread restrictions, outages and surveillance measures as part of a broader effort to tighten domestic stability. Authorities have disrupted mobile internet access across major cities including Moscow and St. Petersburg, with some areas experiencing daily outages. Messaging platforms such as Telegram have been restricted, while WhatsApp has been fully blocked for failing to comply with Russian laws. The Kremlin says the measures are linked to national security concerns, including the threat of Ukrainian drone attacks, as well as noncompliance by foreign technology companies. New laws now give Russian security services…

The U.S. government has filed a lawsuit against Harvard University, accusing the institution of failing to protect Jewish and Israeli students from harassment and discrimination, and is seeking to recover billions of dollars in federal funding. According to court filings, the lawsuit alleges Harvard was “deliberately indifferent” to hostility on campus and failed to enforce its own anti-discrimination policies when the victims were Jewish or Israeli students. The case marks a significant escalation in the federal government’s crackdown on universities over alleged antisemitism, particularly following tensions linked to protests and campus unrest in recent years. Officials argue that Harvard’s handling…

U.S. President Donald Trump has sharply criticized NATO allies, calling them “cowards” for refusing to support American-led military efforts against Iran. Trump’s remarks came after multiple NATO countries declined requests to contribute military support, particularly in securing the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil route disrupted by the conflict. He accused allies of hypocrisy, arguing that countries complaining about rising oil prices were unwilling to help stabilize the situation militarily. The refusal reflects deeper divisions within the alliance. European nations including Germany and France have distanced themselves from the conflict, citing a lack of consultation and unclear U.S. objectives. …

Kevin Spacey has reached an out-of-court settlement in civil cases brought by three British men who accused him of sexual assault, bringing an end to proceedings that were scheduled for trial later this year. A High Court order dated March 13 confirmed that the cases had been halted after both parties agreed to confidential settlement terms. Judge Christina Lambert ruled that all further proceedings be stayed, noting the agreement included undisclosed conditions. No details of the settlement have been made public. The claims alleged that Spacey sexually assaulted the three men between 2000 and 2013. Two of the accusers had…

Russia will begin referring women who say they do not want children to psychologists under new health ministry guidelines aimed at addressing the country’s declining birth rate. As part of routine reproductive health checks, doctors are now instructed to ask women how many children they plan to have. If a woman responds with zero, she may be directed to a medical psychologist to encourage a more positive attitude toward having children. The guidelines were approved in late February and recently reported by state media. President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly framed Russia’s demographic decline as a national security issue. With birth…

Iranian attacks have disabled 17% of Qatar’s liquefied natural gas export capacity, causing an estimated $20 billion in annual revenue losses and disrupting global energy supplies, according to QatarEnergy. Energy Minister and CEO Saad al-Kaabi said two of the country’s 14 LNG production trains and one gas-to-liquids facility were damaged, removing 12.8 million tons per year of LNG from the market for up to five years. QatarEnergy has declared force majeure on long-term LNG contracts affecting key buyers in Italy, Belgium, South Korea and China, as the country struggles to restore operations. The damage follows Iranian strikes on Gulf energy…

European leaders have pushed back against U.S. President Donald Trump’s call to join military efforts against Iran, exposing growing divisions across the transatlantic alliance. Germany, France and other key allies have declined direct involvement in the conflict, citing a lack of consultation and uncertainty over U.S. objectives. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Washington failed to present a clear strategy or seek European input before launching operations. “There is no convincing plan for how this operation could succeed,” Merz told lawmakers, adding that Germany would not participate in securing the Strait of Hormuz through military means while the war continues. German…

Iran has executed 19-year-old wrestling champion Saleh Mohammadi, despite international warnings and appeals from human rights groups and athletes. Reports indicate Mohammadi was publicly hanged in Qom after being accused of involvement in protests against the government. Activists and dissidents described the execution as politically motivated and part of a broader crackdown on dissent. Nima Far, a human rights activist and Iranian combat sports figure, called the killing a “blatant political murder,” linking it to previous cases where athletes were executed following international criticism. Mohammadi had gained recognition after winning a bronze medal at the 2024 Saytiyev International Cup in…

 Iran is considering a proposal to levy transit fees on vessels passing ​through the Strait of Hormuz, a lawmaker ‌said on Thursday, a potential bid to monetise Tehran’s newfound grip over the critical waterway through ​which a fifth of global oil ​and liquefied gas passes. Since the start of ⁠the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, Tehran has ​disrupted maritime transit through the strait for vessels ​it says are linked to its war adversaries and their allies. According to the Iranian Students’ News Agency, the ​lawmaker said parliament was considering a bill ​under which countries using the strait for shipping, energy ‌transit ⁠and food…

Jason Whitlock says Michael B. Jordan‘s first Oscar Award wasn’t earned – it was given to promote diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). In a post on X.com, Jason listed 5 Black actors who deserved to win the Best Actor Award: Sidney Poitier, Denzel Washington, Jamie Foxx, Forrest Whitaker and Will Smith. Jason wrote, “Black [actor] who won DEI Oscars Michael B. Jordan.” He added Sinners was “hot garbage” and “Jordan’s acting was mid at best.” Some, but not all of Jason’s X.com followers agreed with his opinion. https://twitter.com/SMHCarolinablue/status/2033655850355573068?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2033655850355573068%7Ctwgr%5Ed2dd7b1a9ee3ba30dcae819842bb714ecf004dac%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fsandrarose.com%2F2026%2F03%2Fjason-whitlock-calls-michael-b-jordans-oscar-a-dei-award%2F https://twitter.com/NutsoSupreme/status/2033706530944545078?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2033706530944545078%7Ctwgr%5Ed2dd7b1a9ee3ba30dcae819842bb714ecf004dac%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fsandrarose.com%2F2026%2F03%2Fjason-whitlock-calls-michael-b-jordans-oscar-a-dei-award%2F https://twitter.com/SoadTabrizi/status/2033726224695234683?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2033726224695234683%7Ctwgr%5Ed2dd7b1a9ee3ba30dcae819842bb714ecf004dac%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fsandrarose.com%2F2026%2F03%2Fjason-whitlock-calls-michael-b-jordans-oscar-a-dei-award%2F Jason’s comments sparked outrage among Michael B. Jordan fans. 105.3…