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Brazil court quashes Neymar environmental damage fine
Brazil court quashes Neymar environmental damage fine

A Rio de Janeiro court has overturned a fine of more than $3 million against football star Neymar for allegedly damaging the environment by building an artificial lake at his mansion.

March 31, 2026

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NFL officials can aid replacement refs under new rules
NFL officials can aid replacement refs under new rules

The NFL adopted a number of rule change proposals in Tuesday's annual league meetings at Phoenix, including ones to help replacement referees under a work stoppage by regular officials.

March 31, 2026

US Army probes helicopter flyby of Kid Rock's house
US Army probes helicopter flyby of Kid Rock's house

The US Army is investigating an incident in which two Apache attack helicopters flew near the Tennessee home of musician Kid Rock, an ardent supporter of President Donald Trump, a US military official said Tuesday.

March 31, 2026

Golden toilet statue mocks Trump near renovated White House
Golden toilet statue mocks Trump near renovated White House

Here's one monument President Donald Trump probably isn't too happy to see emblazoned with his name: a golden toilet near the White House.

March 31, 2026

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Iran has 'will' to end war, but seeks guarantees, president says
Iran has 'will' to end war, but seeks guarantees, president says

Iran has the "necessary will" to end the war with the United States and Israel, President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tuesday, stressing that Tehran was seeking guarantees the conflict would not flare up again.

March 31, 2026

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France eyes ban on social media for under-15s
France eyes ban on social media for under-15s

President Emmanuel Macron is hoping France will become one of the first European Union countries to ban social media for under-15s, following similar moves in Australia and Indonesia.

March 31, 2026