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Dollywood closed early on March 16 for a few hours, sparking online rumors, but the Tennessee theme park continues regular operations, confirms Baltimore Chronicle.

Trump plans Kennedy Center closure for July renovations amid Beatty’s legal challenge; judge orders transparency as board prepares for vote.

Cuba confirms secret talks with the US as Trump predicts regime collapse, with Rubio leading negotiations amid energy crisis and potential gradual transition.

Google Maps introduces Ask Maps and Immersive Navigation, leveraging Gemini AI for smarter routing, 3D views, and real-time travel recommendations.

Georgia’s 14th District faces a crowded special election after Greene resigns, testing Trump’s influence as Republican candidates compete for her seat.

Ukraine offers its combat-tested interceptor drones to the U.S. and Gulf states as Kyiv seeks Patriot missiles, while a wartime ban on arms exports still blocks sales.

South Korea confirms Ukraine will not return two North Korean POWs despite Russia’s alleged swap plans, with Seoul coordinating their repatriation safely.

Justice Department abandons the Biden autopen investigation. Prosecutors fail to build a case despite Trump’s pressure. Analysis of legal barriers, grand jury rejections, and DOJ status.

Texas Independence Day commemorates March 2, 1836, when 59 delegates signed the Texas Declaration at Washington-on-the-Brazos, launching a new republic.

Trump orders federal agencies to halt Anthropic AI use; Pentagon labels it a supply chain risk amid dispute over autonomous weapons and surveillance.