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Star jockey McDonald becomes horse racing's most prolific Group 1 winner
Tickets to toothbrushes: BTS's money-making machine
Tickets to toothbrushes: BTS's money-making machine

The return of the world's biggest boy band BTS after their almost four-year hiatus looks set to be a major money-spinner -- potentially beating Taylor Swift.

March 21, 2026

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Top-ranked Alcaraz, Sabalenka win Miami openers
Top-ranked Alcaraz, Sabalenka win Miami openers

World number one Carlos Alcaraz was dialed-in on Friday, powering past rising Brazilian talent Joao Fonseca 6-4, 6-4 to reach the third round of the Miami Open.

March 21, 2026

After Cuba beckons, Miami entrepreneurs are mostly reluctant to invest in the island
After Cuba beckons, Miami entrepreneurs are mostly reluctant to invest in the island

Havana announced this week that it would allow Cuban emigrants to invest to address the communist island's severe economic and energy crises. But in Miami, the epicenter of the diaspora, entrepreneurs are generally reluctant.

March 21, 2026

Peru's crowded presidential race zeroes in on organized crime
Peru's crowded presidential race zeroes in on organized crime

For the 35 candidates vying to be Peru's next president, the question of how to beat back organized crime could be what it takes to break out ahead of the pack.

March 21, 2026

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Trump says considering 'winding down' Iran war, US eases oil sanctions
Trump says considering 'winding down' Iran war, US eases oil sanctions

President Donald Trump said Friday that he was considering "winding down" military operations against Iran, as the United States temporarily eased sanctions on Iranian oil shipments to stem a global supply crisis.

March 21, 2026

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Trump says considering 'winding down' Iran war but rules out ceasefire
Trump says considering 'winding down' Iran war but rules out ceasefire

President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States was considering "winding down" military operations against Iran but was not seeking a ceasefire with the Islamic republic.

March 20, 2026