THE

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News

Global headlines examined for what they mean.

1
MIDDLE EAST

Israel Steps Up Campaign in Lebanon as Iran Keeps Stranglehold on Shipping

The war in the Middle East raged on multiple fronts as the U.S. and Israel pummeled military targets.

2
TECHNOLOGY

Russia Tightens the Screws on the Internet

The government is periodically jamming the web in regions across Russia.

3
AMERICAS

Cuba Struggles with Deepening Energy Crisis

Officials report an islandwide blackout affecting some 11 million people.

4
SOCIETY

Sports Betting: The High Cost of Fast Money

Legal sports betting moved from taboo to mainstream.

5
RELIGION

What Your Minister Won't Tell You About Easter

The truth may surprise you.

6
ANALYSIS

There Are Things Never to Be Done

A fundamental truth about people.

7
SCIENCE

Young Kids' Reading Scores Still Behind

The long shadow of school closures.

8
WORLD

Lebanon's Latest Conflict Brings Backlash

Rare public criticism emerges.

9
ECONOMY

How the Iran War Affects Gas Prices

Consumers feel the impact at the pump.