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Star Trek icon William Shatner turns 95 William Shatner, the legendary actor best known for his iconic role in Star Trek, is celebrating his 95th birthday on Sunday. Sharing a celebratory message on X, Shatner wrote, “At 95, I'm still smokin’! I’ve learned two things: Never waste a good cigar. Never trust anyone who says you should ‘act your age.’” The post included photos of him outdoors, looking fit and happy while enjoying a cigar. Beyond Star Trek, Shatner has appeared in shows and films including My Life Is Murder, TJ Hooker, Boston Legal, and Miss Congeniality. In 2021, he made headlines by taking a sub-orbital space flight with Blue Origin, further cementing his reputation as a bold and adventurous figure both on and off screen.

 CP ORUTUGU CONDOLES VICTIMS, VISITS SCENE OF FIRE INCIDENT AT PLUMBING MARKET, HEADBRIDGE, ONITSHA The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu, fwc, mnips, PhD, commiserates with victims of the fire incident that occurred at the Plumbing Market, Headbridge, Onitsha, while also assessing the extent of damage at the scene. During the visit today, 22nd March 2026, CP Orutugu expressed deep sympathy to those affected by the unfortunate incident and assured them of the Command’s support, particularly in ensuring the security of lives and property in the area to prevent further losses or exploitation by criminal elements. The CP, while assessing the scene, noted that preliminary information suggests the fire may have been caused by heat generated from the storage of inflammable materials, particularly pipes, and possible non-adherence to fire safety regulations. As investigations into the incident continue, the Commissioner of Police commended the swift response...

 Chappell Roan criticized, mocked after incident with Jude Law's child Chappell Roan has come under fire online after being accused of upsetting Jude Law’s daughter during a recent encounter in São Paulo.  According to soccer player Jorginho, who is the girl’s stepfather, Roan’s security guard confronted his wife Catherine Harding and her 11-year-old daughter, allegedly accusing the child of harassment.  Jorginho explained that his stepdaughter, Ada Law, had simply smiled at the singer while passing her table at breakfast, but was later reduced to tears when the guard approached aggressively. Jorginho criticized the incident in lengthy Instagram posts, insisting that his daughter’s actions were innocent admiration rather than harassment.  He described the guard’s behavior as unnecessarily harsh, claiming he even threatened to file a complaint with the hotel.  Harding, also known as singer Cat Cavelli, reposted her husband’s statements and shared photos of Ada at...

 Keith Urban’s daughters ‘cut off contact’ with singer amid parents’ divorce: ‘He feels erased’ Keith Urban’s personal life has reportedly unraveled following his split from Nicole Kidman after nearly twenty years of marriage.  The couple divorced in September, citing irreconcilable differences, with Kidman granted primary custody of their daughters, Sunday Rose and Faith.  While Urban has continued touring and presenting a composed image publicly, insiders claim his relationship with his children has deteriorated, leaving him feeling increasingly isolated. Sources suggest that the distance between Urban and his daughters has grown significantly since the divorce, with the girls allegedly cutting off contact altogether.  Despite his efforts to remain patient, Urban is said to feel erased from their lives, particularly after Sunday Rose publicly praised Kidman as her greatest inspiration without mentioning him.  Observers note that the girls’ loyalty lies firmly ...

 Cuba begins emergency power restoration after second nationwide blackout in a week amid US oil restrictions     Cuba began early Sunday efforts to restore power after its electrical grid collapsed for the second time in a week, a setback the government linked to a U.S. oil blockade that has strained the island’s fragile energy infrastructure. The nationwide blackout began Saturday evening at 6:32 p.m. local time after a major power plant in Nuevitas, Camaguey province, went offline, leaving roughly 10 million residents without electricity. Officials said microsystems—smaller, closed circuits—were established in all provinces to provide electricity for essential services such as hospitals, water systems, and food distribution. Gas-fired plants in Varadero and Boca de Jaruco were running, and power had reached the nearby Santa Cruz oil-fired facility. Residents in Havana reported crowded streets and widespread disruption, with cell service and internet largely unavailable....

 Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warn they will fully close the Strait of Hormuz if Trump acts on threats targeting Iranian energy  Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warned Sunday that the country will fully close the strategic Strait of Hormuz if U.S. President Trump follows through on threats to strike Iranian energy facilities. Trump had issued a warning Saturday that he would “obliterate” Iran’s power plants unless Tehran reopened the Strait within 48 hours, signaling a major escalation just a day after mentioning plans to “wind down” the conflict, now entering its fourth week. The Revolutionary Guards also said that any companies with U.S. ownership would face “complete destruction” if Iranian energy sites were attacked, and energy facilities in countries hosting U.S. bases would be considered legitimate targets.