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Castro's Influencer Grandson, Airport Named for Trump, Heat Islands and more

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Mar 31, 2026
Heavy bombardment shakes Iran and raises questions about leadership. Fidel Castro’s grandson speaks about Cuba’s deepening energy crisis. Florida moves to rename a major airport after a former president. Research finds AI data centers can create extreme local heat islands. Celine Dion plans a comeback with a series of Paris shows.
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Escalation in Iran Raises Energy Market Risks

  • Iran experienced heavy overnight strikes across Esfahan and Tehran reported by CNN with explosions and infrastructure damage.
  • Iran state media reported deaths and a desalination plant taken offline while oil prices rose to a July 2022 high and US gas crossed $4 a gallon.
ANECDOTE

Sandro Castro Describes Cuba's Energy Pain

  • Sandro Castro, Fidel Castro's grandson, spoke to CNN about Cuba's energy crisis and rising prices while calling himself nonpolitical.
  • Sandro is a nightclub owner and influencer who criticized the Cuban president and described shortages of sun and water.
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Palm Beach Airport To Be Renamed For Trump

  • Florida will rename Palm Beach International Airport to President Donald J. Trump International Airport pending FAA approval, effective July 1.
  • The Trump organization will provide naming rights free to the county and PBI's code might change to DJT.
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