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Politics

UK needs nuclear deterrent independent from US, Ed Davey to say

The Guardian · 10h ago · Lib Dem leader will tell spring conference Britain can no longer rely on US while Donald Trump is presidentBritain should have a completely independent nuclear deterrent as it can no longer rely on the US, Ed Davey is expected to say on Sunday.In a s

UK must build own nuclear missiles to end reliance on US, say Lib Dems

· BBC · 10h ago · Sir Ed Davey is calling on the government to start work on a "fully independent British nuclear deterrent".

Politics

Judge rules Democratic lawmaker must be allowed to attend Kennedy Center board meeting

NBC News · 13h ago · The judge, however, did not guarantee that Rep. Joyce Beatty could vote in next week's meeting, which is expected to focus on a planned two-year closure of the center.

Democratic lawmaker may attend Kennedy Center board meeting, judge rules

· The Guardian · 22h ago · Ohio representative Joyce Beatty, an ex officio member, may access documents and speak, but may not voteA federal judge ruled on Saturday that a Democratic lawmaker is entitled to participate at a board meeting about Donald Trump’s plan to close do

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Deadline Hollywood · Mar 14, 2026 ·

Kennedy Center Must Allow Ex Officio Board Member To Voice Her Dissent In Meeting On Trump’s Plans For Closure And Renovation, Judge Rules

· UPDATED: The Kennedy Center must provide one of its ex officio board members information on Donald Trump’s plans to close and renovate the arts institution, and to allow her to voice her opinion at the body’s upcoming meeting next week.

Politics

Trump fundraising pitch features U.S. soldiers killed in Iran war

CNBC · 17h ago · The email solicitation to benefit Trump’s PAC also offers donors “private national security briefings.”

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Formula 1 cancels races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia amid Middle East conflict

Politico · 17h ago · It isn’t the first global sporting event interrupted by Middle Eastern hostilities.

Formula 1 cancels races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to Iran war

· NBC News · 18h ago · Formula 1 is officially canceling two upcoming races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to the Iran war and the widening conflict in the Middle East, it announced Saturday

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CBS News · Mar 13, 2026 ·

F1 expected to cancel races in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia due to conflict in Middle East, per reports

· F1 will drop two races no plans to replace them on the 2026 schedule

BBC · Mar 13, 2026 ·

F1 races in Middle East to be cancelled because of war in Iran

· The Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix scheduled for next month are set to be cancelled as a result of the Middle East war.

Wall Street Journal · Mar 13, 2026 ·

F1 Cancels Races in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia

Politics

White House proposes new underground visitor screening facility

CBS News · 18h ago · The Trump administration has proposed the construction of an underground facility to screen visitors to the White House.

The White House wants to build an underground center to provide security screening for visitors

· ABC News · Mar 13, 2026 · The White House wants to build an underground center to provide security screening before visitors access the grounds

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Washington Post · Mar 13, 2026 ·

White House proposes new visitor screening center to access grounds

· The 33,000-square-foot screening center, planned below Sherman Park, would be the Trump administration’s latest effort to remake the White House grounds.

Energy Secretary Says High Gas Prices Could Last a Few More Weeks

Wall Street Journal · 47m ago

Iran Turns Down Iran Deal, Urges Allies to Protect Hormuz, More

Bloomberg · 56m ago

Transcript: Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 15, 2026

CBS News · 2h ago · The following is the transcript of the interview with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 15, 2026.

Energy secretary says Americans could feel relief on gas prices 'in a few more weeks'

NBC News · 2h ago · Energy Secretary Chris Wright said there’s “a very good chance” gas prices could drop below $3 per gallon by summer.

Religious leaders condemn Michigan synagogue attack – but moving forward together tricky

The Guardian · 2h ago · Jewish and Arab American leaders decry violence at Temple Israel, but US-Israel war on Iran complicates healingJewish and Arab American leaders across Detroit and the US strongly condemned the 12 March terrorist attack on a Michigan synagogue and lar

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Nation

Energy secretary directs Texas oil company to restore operations off California

CBS News · 19h ago · U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright invoked the Defense Production Act to restore the Sable Offshore Corp.'s Santa Ynez unit and pipeline off Santa Barbara's coastline.

US Energy secretary directs oil company to restore operations off California

· ABC News · 19h ago · U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright has directed a Texas-based oil and gas company to restore operations in waters off southern California that were damaged by a 2015 oil spill, invoking the Defense Production Act

Nation

Sinema admits romance with security guard as she fights ex-wife's lawsuit

CBS News · 21h ago · The attorney for former U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema says she shouldn't be subject to a lawsuit by the ex-wife of her former lover.

Sinema admits a romance with her security guard as she fights ex-wife’s lawsuit

· ABC News · Mar 14, 2026 · Her lawyer argues a lawsuit seeking damages against her should be dismissed.

Nation

Fatal shooting near Sawgrass delays fan entry

BBC · 22h ago · A fatal shooting near TPC Sawgrass meant spectators were delayed entering the course before day three of the Players Championship.

Manhunt for suspect in fatal shooting leads to delay in opening gates at Players Championship

· ABC News · 23h ago · Authorities have captured a man who they say killed two people Friday night about a mile from the TPC Sawgrass

Nature: An ice-covered Niagara Falls

CBS News · 1h ago · We leave you this Oscar Sunday at one of nature's greatest movie sets: an icy Niagara falls. Videographer: Carl Mrozek.

For Ukraine and Russia, widening Iran war presents peril and possibility

Christian Science Monitor · 2h ago · From soaring oil prices to depleted interceptors, the Iran war’s impacts reverberated quickly in the Ukraine conflict. And the needs of the Mideast combatants– intelligence and anti-drone measures– have created diplomatic and strategic openings for both Russia and Ukraine.

All in the family

CBS News · 2h ago · When True, a five-year-old under the care of social services, was dropped off for heart surgery at Children's Nebraska, an Omaha children's hospital, anesthesiologist Dr.

This tower fan has nearly 7,500 perfect reviews and it is currently on sale for 27% off

NBC News · 2h ago · Levoit’s Tower Fan oscillates to cool your entire room and has five different speed settings. Right now, the fan is 27% off.

6 American Land-Art Sites That Challenge Our View of Nature and Art

Wall Street Journal · 2h ago

Ted Koppel looks back at the 1979 Iran hostage crisis

CBS News · 2h ago · "Sunday Morning" senior contributor Ted Koppel reflects on how the U.S. government, and the media, reacted to the 1979 kidnapping of Americans in Tehran, whose 444-day ordeal had unpredictable repercussions.

With Iran choking off the Strait of Hormuz, what can the U.S. do?

CBS News · 2h ago · As the United States continues to intensify its war against Iran, the transit of oil through the Strait of Hormuz is still choked off – and the ramifications are being felt around the world.

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Business

Oil loading operations at UAE's Fujairah have resumed: media reports

CNBC · 7h ago · The fire in Fujairah, caused by debris from an intercepted drone, had disrupted operations in a key crude oil loading port in the Gulf.

Drone Debris Hinders Oil Loading at U.A.E. Port

· Wall Street Journal · Mar 14, 2026

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Bloomberg · Mar 14, 2026 ·

UAE’s Key Oil Hub Suspends Loadings After Drone Attack, Fire

Business

Air China to Resume Beijing-Pyongyang Flights on March 30

Bloomberg · 9h ago

Air China to resume flights to North Korea at the end of the month after train service restarted

· ABC News · Mar 14, 2026 · Air China will resume flights between Beijing and North Korea starting on March 30 after train services restarted earlier this week

Business

Trump urges China and UK to send warships to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Financial Times · 16h ago · President’s plea for help comes after he told US jets to bomb Iran’s Kharg Island, deepening fears of protracted oil crisis

Trump urges UK and other nations to send warships to Strait of Hormuz

· BBC · 19h ago · The US president says he hopes China, France, Japan and South Korea will also send ships to defend the key oil shipping route.

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Bloomberg · Mar 14, 2026 ·

Trump Hopes China and Other Nations Will Send Ships to Hormuz

Politico · Mar 13, 2026 ·

US strikes Kharg Island as Trump presses Iran to keep Strait of Hormuz open

· The president said only military assets were targeted on the island.

Wall Street Journal · Mar 13, 2026 ·

Hegseth: Strait of Hormuz Is Open

Bloomberg This Weekend: US Says Iran Wants to End War (Podcast)

Bloomberg · 19m ago

UK looking at 'any options' to secure key oil route through Strait of Hormuz

BBC · 26m ago · The energy secretary also hinted at the possibility of sending minesweeping drones to the region.

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin on the Iran Conflict

Bloomberg · 35m ago

Polo patrons linked to laundering of Venezuelan oil sale proceeds, says US Treasury

Financial Times · 42m ago · Couple accused of using their positions at now-defunct Swiss bank MBaer to ‘further payments’ relating to corruption

How Well Do You Know Your Famous TV and Movie Homes? Take Our Quiz.

Wall Street Journal · 46m ago

Canada’s Conservatives Push Back on Carney Auto Strategy With US-Focused Plan

Bloomberg · 48m ago

US Energy Chief Signals Iran War May Last Several More Weeks

Bloomberg · 1h ago

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Technology

Business

A Visual Guide to How Iran Is Holding the Strait of Hormuz Hostage

Wall Street Journal · Mar 14, 2026

Stock Trader’s Guide to Navigating Supply Disruption by Iran War

· Bloomberg · 16h ago

If Your iPhone Is On This List, Upgrade It Now — Liquid Glass ‘Isn’t Going Anywhere’

Forbes · 45m ago · If you’ve been holding off upgrading your iPhone in the hope that the new design might pass, that’s not looking likely, a new report claims.

3 Biggest Predictors Of Relationship Health, By A Psychologist

Forbes · 45m ago · Relationships are like houseplants. Neglect makes it droop, overcare can suffocate it, and the right balance helps it thrive.

Does Weather Affect What College Students Choose?

Forbes · 1h ago · A new study finds that the weather on college visit day could affect a student's decision to apply. Here's why and a look at states that have "ideal" weather.

AI Czar David Sacks wants Trump to ‘get out’ of Iran

The Verge · 2h ago · David Sacks, the White House's AI and crypto czar, has warned that a continued war in Iran could be catastrophic. On the All In podcast, Sacks said that "we should try to find the off-ramp." He expressed concern that Iran could demolish oil and ga

NYT Connections Today: Monday, March 16 Answers Explained (#1,009)

Forbes · 2h ago · Not sure what today's NYT Connections answers are all about? Find out just what the different words in today's grid mean and how they fit together.

AI companies want to harvest improv actors’ skills to train AI on human emotion

The Verge · 2h ago · If you've got strong creative instincts, the ability to authentically portray emotion, and are capable of staying true to a character's voice throughout a scene, there's a job listing calling for your experience.

Meet The Fish With A Secret Mating Strategy. Hint: Some Males Pretend To Be Female

Forbes · 2h ago · Not all fish play by the same reproductive rules. Evolutionary biology reveals how deception became a successful mating strategy for bluegill sunfish.

Energy Sec. Wright says ‘good chance’ but ‘no guarantees’ of cheaper gas soon: Full interview

NBC News · 2h ago · In an interview with Meet the Press, Energy Secretary Chris Wright addresses concerns over oil tanker security through the Strait of Hormuz as the war with Iran causes gas prices to spike across the U.S.

Porsche Expected To Ride EV Turbulence And Forge A Profitable Future

Forbes · 3h ago · Porsche profits have been slashed by a perfect storm of negatives led by EV problems but analysts say it will emerge leaner, greener and more profitable.

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Entertainment

How to Watch Oscars Red Carpet 2026

NBC News · 4h ago · Here's how to watch the red carpet at the 2026 Academy Awards.

Oscars 2026 Live Updates: The Nominees, Likely Winners, and More

· New Yorker · 6h ago · Join us as our writers share dispatches and commentary about this year’s movies, the red carpet, the ceremony, and the after-parties.

Entertainment

Harry Styles returned to charm at 'SNL,' and he's definitely not 'queerbaiting'

Los Angeles Times · 8h ago · The pop star pulled double duty, hosting for the second time on 'Saturday Night Live,' and performing a pair of new songs from his latest album.

How to Watch Harry Styles on ‘SNL’ Live Online

· Variety · 21h ago · Harry Styles will serve as the host and musical guest on “Saturday Night Live” tonight, March 13. Styles, whose gig this week marks his second time pulling double duty on the NBC sketch comedy series, will sing songs from his new album “Kiss All the Time.

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Rolling Stone · Mar 14, 2026 ·

Kiss All the time, Host Occasionally? Here’s Where You Can Watch Harry Styles on ‘SNL’

· Harry Styles returns to Saturday Night Live as the host and musical guest this week, and we found out where you can stream the episode for free online

Entertainment

‘SNL’ Weekend Update: Tucker Carlson Gets Triggered by Oscars Nominees

Rolling Stone · 10h ago · The former Fox News host tries to get to the bottom of the "American culture collapse" ahead of Sunday's awards show

‘SNL’ Tackles the Oscars: Tucker Carlson Rants About Liberal Movies, ‘Weekend Update’ Hosts Ponder Drone Attack and Best Actor Race

· Variety · 11h ago · Ahead of Hollywood’s Big Night, SNL’s “Weekend Update” featured “conservative commentator” Tucker Carlson, played by Alex Moffat, to talk about the “liberal politics influencing the awards too much.” “Why don’t we talk about “Si

Entertainment

‘Over Your Dead Body’ Review: Jason Segel and Samara Weaving Are Out to Kill Each Other in a Mad Thriller That May Be the Quintessential SXSW Movie

Variety · 13h ago · It’s a bloody cat-and-mouse game of the most extreme kind —a spectacle of sadistic survivalism gone mad, all staged with a logistically brutal joy.

‘Over Your Dead Body’ Review: Jason Segel & Samara Weaving Have Deadly Romantic Getaway In Gory Comedy Thriller — SXSW

· Deadline Hollywood · 15h ago · Matrimony is murder in director Jorma Taccone’s gory marital dark comedy Over Your Dead Body, which made its world premiere Saturday at SXSW. In the film, written by Nick Kocher and Brian McElhaney, a married couple with a strained relationship goe

Entertainment

‘Power Ballad’ Review: Paul Rudd & Nick Jonas Navigate Artistic Ownership In Music Dramedy — SXSW

Deadline Hollywood · 16h ago · Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas have released their heartwarming, yet uneven cinematic duet with Power Ballad, which premiered Saturday at SXSW. In the John Carney-helmed film, which he co-wrote with star Peter McDonald, Rick (Rudd) is a wedding band frontm

Nick Jonas Warns ‘Be Careful Who You Share a Blunt With’ as Paul Rudd Music Comedy ‘Power Ballad’ Rocks SXSW

· Variety · 18h ago · Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas rocked SXSW with “Power Ballad,” the latest music-themed comedy film from “Once” and “Sing Street” director John Carney.

Entertainment

‘Pluribus’ Creator Vince Gilligan Once Pondered A Naked Cast On Series; Sony TV Exec Initially Wasn’t Hot For ‘Breaking Bad’ – SXSW

Deadline Hollywood · 17h ago · Pluribus creator Vince Gilligan once pondered that the extras who make up the hive mind on the dystopian future show should be naked. In addition, he regaled that a top Sony TV executive wasn’t a fan early on of his multi-Emmy winning Breaking Bad, which the studio ultimately produced.

Vince Gilligan Considered Making ‘Pluribus’ Cast Naked, but ‘We’re Not Working for HBO’ and ‘We Can’t Do That to All These Extras’

· Variety · 21h ago · The “Pluribus” costume designer almost had a very easy job. On a panel at SXSW, while discussing his Apple TV sci-fi hit, Vince Gilligan said he considered that the hundreds of characters that make up the hive mind should be naked.

Entertainment

FCC’s Carr Threatens TV Broadcast Licenses Over News Coverage

Bloomberg · 20h ago

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr Says TV Broadcasters Must ‘Correct Course’ or ‘They Will Lose Their Licenses,’ Citing Trump’s Outrage Over Iran War Coverage

· Variety · 19h ago · FCC chairman Brendan Carr wrote on X Saturday that broadcasters need to “correct course” or risk losing their broadcasting licenses, citing Donald Trump’s recent displeasure with the mainstream media’s coverage of the Iran War.

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Deadline Hollywood · 21h ago ·

Trump’s FCC Chairman Threatens Broadcasters’ Licenses After POTUS’ Tirade Over Iran War News Coverage

· Donald Trump’s FCC chairman threatened broadcaster licenses and warned that news outlets should “course correct” before their renewals come up after the president blasted the media over their coverage of the Iran war.

World

'War of the Worlds' remake sinks to the bottom at this year's Razzie Awards

NPR · 19h ago · The surveillance industry version of HG Wells' 1898 classic sci-fi novel stars Ice Cube, and won accolades for worst picture, actor, director and more.

‘War of the Worlds’ Remake Dominates 2026 Razzies, Wins Worst Picture

· Rolling Stone · Mar 14, 2026 · Ice Cube earns Worst Actor as straight-to-streaming sci-fi disaster flick scores five Golden Raspberry Awards, the annual pre-Oscars celebration of Hollywood's worst

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International Business Times · Mar 14, 2026 ·

Ice Cube Named Worst Actor of the Year While His Film 'War Of The Worlds' Takes Worst Picture at Razzie Awards

· Ice Cube's 'War of the Worlds' (2025) takes home multiple Razzie Awards, including Worst Picture and Worst Actor.

BBC · Mar 13, 2026 ·

'Hate-watch classic' War of the Worlds sweeps Razzie Awards

· Ice Cube's alien invasion adaptation receives five Razzies, which go to the year's worst movies.

Variety · Mar 13, 2026 ·

Razzie Awards 2026 Winners: Ice Cube Named Worst Actor as ‘War of the Worlds’ Dominates With Five Dishonors

· Ice Cube’s “War of the Worlds” dominated at the 46th Razzie Awards, (reluctantly) taking home the dishonors for worst picture, worst actor and more.

Box Office: Colleen Hoover’s ‘Reminders of Him’ Impresses With $18 Million, ‘The Bride!’ Craters By 70% as ‘Hoppers’ Remains No. 1

Variety · 40m ago · Colleen Hoover is once again proving her box office prowess. Universal’s romantic drama “Reminders of Him,” the author’s latest best-seller to land on the big screen, impressed with $18.2 million from 3,402 North American theaters.

‘Let’s Go Move Some Souls’: Inside the Music of the 2026 Oscars

Rolling Stone · 46m ago · Music director Michael Bearden, who is returning to helm the award ceremony's sound for the second time, on setting the tone for Hollywood's biggest night

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Sports

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Record-breaking Kimi Antonelli starts on pole for F1's Chinese Grand Prix

ABC News · 8h ago · Kimi Antonelli is seeking to convert his record-breaking pole position into a first career Formula 1 win but will have to stay ahead of his Mercedes teammate George Russell at the Chinese Grand Prix

After storied career at Stanford, Jasmine Aikey is ready for NWSL debut

· ESPN · Mar 14, 2026 · Kimi Antonelli became F1's first teenager to claim a pole position.

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BBC · Mar 12, 2026 ·

Russell tops China practice before sprint qualifying

· George Russell leads Kimi Antonelli to a Mercedes one-two in the only practice session at the Chinese Grand Prix before the sprint weekend starts to unfold.

Sports

Saint Louis vs. George Washington odds, prediction: 2026 Atlantic 10 Tournament picks from proven model

CBS News · Mar 13, 2026 · SportsLine's model simulated George Washington vs. Saint Louis and revealed its 2026 A-10 Tournament quarterfinal picks for Friday

Missouri Tigers take on the Kentucky Wildcats in SEC Tournament

· ABC News · Mar 12, 2026 · The Missouri Tigers play in the SEC Tournament against the Kentucky Wildcats

Sports

Why Lakers' Luka Dončić's OT game-winner vs. Nuggets could be one of the most important shots of the season

CBS News · 11h ago · Dončić's step-back gave the Lakers a thrilling win and an important advantage over the Nuggets

Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves lift Lakers to thrilling overtime win over Nuggets

· Los Angeles Times · 12h ago · Austin Reaves forces overtime after scoring off a rebound from his own free-throw miss before Luka Doncic scores in the final second of a 127-125 Lakers win.

Sports

Brayden Burries scores 21 as No. 2 Arizona survives No. 5 Houston 79-74 in Big 12 final rematch

ABC News · 15h ago · Brayden Burries scored 21 points and hit a pair of clinching free throws with 8.3 seconds left, sending No. 2 Arizona to a 79-74 victory over No. 5 Houston on Saturday night in the Big 12 Tournament title game

San Juan Hills loses Division IV boys' basketball state final on last-second free throws

· Los Angeles Times · 18h ago · Alex Osterloh makes two of three free throws with 0.3 seconds left to give Atherton Sacred Heart Prep the victory Saturday.

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ESPN · Mar 14, 2026 ·

Bradley beats buzzer to put Arizona in Big 12 final

· Jaden Bradley hit a fallaway jumper at the buzzer to send No. 2 Arizona to the Big 12 tournament final with an 82-80 win over Iowa State.

Sports

St. John's routs UConn to defend Big East title

ESPN · 10h ago · A tenacious defensive performance carried No. 13 St. John's to its second straight Big East tournament championship Saturday night with a 72-52 blowout of sixth-ranked UConn at Madison Square Garden.

St. John's and UConn meet in Big East Championship

· ABC News · Mar 14, 2026 · The No. 13 St. John's Red Storm take on the No. 6 UConn Huskies in the Big East Championship

Sports

Duke shows mettle in holding off UVA for ACC title

ESPN · 10h ago · No. 1 Duke defeated No. 10 Virginia on Saturday night for its second straight Atlantic Coast Conference tournament championship under coach Jon Scheyer and its third title in the past four years.

No. 1 Duke holds on to beat Virginia 74-70 for 2nd straight ACC Tournament title under Jon Scheyer

· ABC News · 12h ago · Isaiah Evans scored 20 points, Cameron Boozer made two free throws with 3.9 seconds to seal the game and No. 1 Duke defeated No. 10 Virginia 74-70 on Saturday night for its second straight Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament championship under coach J...

Sports

Medvedev hands Alcaraz his first loss of the year, heads to Indian Wells final against Sinner

ABC News · 13h ago · Daniil Medvedev handed top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz his first loss of the year and advanced to the final at Indian Wells with a 6-3, 7-6 (3) victory

Medvedev stuns Alcaraz to set up Sinner final

· BBC · 15h ago · World number two Jannik Sinner puts on a masterclass to beat Alexander Zverev 6-2 6-4 and reach his first final at Indian Wells, while Daniil Medvedev ends Carlos Alcaraz's winning run.

Sports

Erling Haaland is in a slump, and it has cost Man City the title

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Unbalanced Man City cling to faint title hopes as Haaland struggles

· BBC · 15h ago · Saturday evening, when Arsenal earned a dramatic late win over Everton before Man City were held at West Ham, felt as if it could be pivotal in the Premier League title race.

What next for Dowman - how do you look after a precious talent?

BBC · 29m ago · The question now is how can Arsenal continue to develop and take care of Max Dowman after his first Premier League goal.

Team USA Baseball vs. Dominican Republic: Building the best roster out of the WBC semifinals players

CBS News · 43m ago · The two powerhouses face off Sunday night, but let's imagine a world in which they combined

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World

Ukraine waiting on U.S. and Russia to agree on next round of peace talks

CBS News · 3h ago · Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is ready for the next trilateral peace talks with the U.S. and Russia, but the meeting depends on Washington and Moscow.

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ABC News · 4h ago ·

Zelenskyy says Ukraine waiting on US and Russia to set next round of talks

· Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is ready for the next trilateral peace talks with the U.S. and Russia, but the meeting depends on Washington and Moscow

World

Israeli soldiers fire on family car in occupied West Bank, killing 4

NPR · 4h ago · Israeli soldiers fired on a car carrying a family in the northern West Bank, killing four people including two children, the Palestinian Authority's Health Ministry said.

Israeli forces kill Palestinian couple and two of their children in occupied West Bank

· BBC · 5h ago · Mohammed, aged five, and Othman, aged seven, were killed alongside their parents, the Palestinian health ministry says.

World

US-China trade talks open in Paris, paving the way for Trump-Xi summit

ABC News · 5h ago · China's official news agency Xinhua reports that representatives from Beijing and Washington have begun their economic and trade talks in Paris

US, China Trade Talks Kick Off in Paris Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

· Bloomberg · 6h ago

Politics

FCC chair threatens to revoke broadcasters' licenses amid Trump comments on Iran coverage

NBC News · 12h ago · Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr on Saturday renewed his criticism and threats against broadcasters over their content, this time with President Donald Trump’s criticism of Iran war reporting as the backdrop

FCC chair threatens broadcast licenses as Trump criticizes Iran war coverage

· CBS News · 19h ago · Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr did not name specific networks, but his post included a reference to a Saturday morning Truth Social post from the president.

World

U.S. Embassy in Baghdad Urges Americans to Leave Iraq

Wall Street Journal · 21h ago

US Calls for Americans to Leave Iraq ‘Now’ as Attacks Mount

· Bloomberg · 22h ago

ICE Officers Confirm Under Oath That Palantir's ELITE App Identified Arrest Targets While Daily Quotas Drove Oregon Raids

International Business Times · 42m ago · In a landmark case, ICE officers have admitted using Palantir's ELITE app to target arrests, raising constitutional concerns in Oregon.

Israeli Minister's Daughter Who Exposed Ritualistic Sexual Abuse by Parents and Family Found Dead

International Business Times · 47m ago · Shoshana Strock, daughter of Israeli National Missions Minister Orit Strock, has been found dead. She had publicly accused her parents and brother of ritualistic sexual abuse and said she was afraid for her life.

IDF Says Brother of Michigan Synagogue Attacker Was Hezbollah Commander

Wall Street Journal · 54m ago

Trump Presidential Library Fund Paid by Companies He Sued Has Dissolved With No Public Accounting, Lawmakers Allege

International Business Times · 1h ago · Lawmakers demand transparency from major corporations over missing millions from Trump's Presidential Library Fund.

Mexico’s AMLO Rallies Cuba Aid Amid Rising Protests on Island

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Science

Why the driest place in North America is seeing an explosion of wildflowers

NPR · 4h ago · The driest place in North America is covered with an explosion of wildflowers right now. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with ecologist Tiffany Pereira about Death Valley's superbloom.

Texas's state animals, armadillos, are making North Carolina their home

NPR · 4h ago · Armadillos are making North Carolina their home. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with wildlife biologist Colleen Olfenbuttel about how Texas' state mammal has gotten a foothold in the Tar Heel State.

Millions of kids take melatonin but doctors are raising red flags

Science Daily · 5h ago · Melatonin is now widely used to help children sleep, but scientists say the enthusiasm may be getting ahead of the evidence. A major review found clear benefits for children with conditions like autism and ADHD, yet far less data exists for typical childhood insomnia.

Astronomers just found the source of the brightest fast radio burst ever

Science Daily · 5h ago · Astronomers have discovered the brightest fast radio burst ever detected and traced it to a nearby galaxy using a new network of CHIME Outrigger telescopes.

Scientists discover hidden water beneath Mars that could have supported life

Science Daily · 5h ago · New research suggests Mars may have remained habitable much longer than scientists once thought. Ancient sand dunes in Gale Crater appear to have been soaked by underground water billions of years ago, leaving behind minerals that can preserve signs of life.

Scientists tested vitamin D for COVID and found an unexpected long COVID clue

Science Daily · 6h ago · A major clinical trial has delivered an unexpected twist in the search for ways to fight COVID-19 and its lingering effects. Researchers at Mass General Brigham found that taking high doses of vitamin D3 did not make COVID-19 infections less severe or reduce hospital visits.

The financial crisis that quietly stunted a generation

Science Daily · 7h ago · When the Asian financial crisis sent rice prices soaring in Indonesia in the late 1990s, the shock didn’t just strain household budgets—it left lasting marks on children’s bodies.

Crops irrigated with wastewater store drugs in their leaves

Science Daily · 9h ago · Scientists studying crops irrigated with treated wastewater discovered that trace pharmaceuticals often collect in plant leaves. Tomatoes, carrots, and lettuce absorbed medications such as antidepressants and seizure drugs during the experiment.

Fathers’ tobacco use linked to metabolic changes in their children

Science Daily · 10h ago · A new study in mice suggests that a father’s nicotine exposure could influence the metabolic health of his children. Researchers found that when male mice consumed nicotine, their offspring showed changes in how their bodies handled sugar, includin

Scientists discover ALS protein that links DNA repair to cancer and dementia

Science Daily · 12h ago · A protein tied to ALS and dementia may have a much bigger role in disease than scientists realized. Researchers found that TDP43 controls a key DNA repair process, but when the protein becomes imbalanced, the repair system can spiral out of control, harming neurons and destabilizing DNA.

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Health

Paula Doress-Worters, Women's Health Activist, Dies at 87

NBC News · 2h ago · Paula Doress-Worters, the mother and activist who opened the door to once-taboo conversations about women’s health in America, has died at 87. Paula was a member of the Boston Women’s Health Book Collective, a group of young women who got togethe

Your Child's Pediatrician May Be Able To Provide Literacy Screenings

NPR · 19h ago · Sara Bode of Nationwide Children's Hospital in Ohio speaks with NPR's Emily Kwong about why many pediatric centers have started screening kids for literacy skills.

Long COVID leaves thousands of L.A. county residents sick, broke and ignored

Los Angeles Times · 20h ago · Six years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, doctors are still treating long COVID patients with complex symptoms and unknown futures.

Dolly Parton Makes First Public Appearance Since Health Scare

NBC News · Mar 14, 2026 · Dolly Parton made her first major public appearance in months since a health scare last year for the music legend. At Dollywood’s season opening on Friday, she said, “I’ve had a few little health issues, and we’re taking good care of them.” NBC’s Kathy Park reports for Saturday TODAY.

As the risk of measles grows, why are parents so divided on vaccines?

NPR · Mar 14, 2026 · In South Carolina, some parents embrace vaccines, others opt out. Why do people make such different choices? A mix of politics, distrust and misinformation is pushing neighbors apart.

Why women have an especially tough time in Senegal's prisons

NPR · Mar 14, 2026 · Women charged with a crime in Senegal are at the mercy of a slow judicial process and prisons that may lack basic supplies. They also face stigma that robs them of familial and community support.

Conductor Juanjo Mena, former Cincinnati festival head, to retire because of Alzheimer's disease

ABC News · Mar 13, 2026 · Conductor Juanjo Mena, former principal conductor of the Cincinnati May Festival, says he will retire this year because of Alzheimer’s disease

A smartphone app can help men last longer in bed

New Scientist · Mar 13, 2026 · In a randomised trial, men who experience premature ejaculation benefitted from using an app to learn techniques for extending intercourse

New guidelines for managing cholesterol

NBC News · Mar 13, 2026 · According to new guidelines, people need to start paying attention to their cholesterol levels at a younger age. Doctors may recommend patients start taking medications in their 30s. NBC News’ Stephanie Gosk reports.

States pass laws against health insurers' prior authorization

NPR · Mar 13, 2026 · More than 30 states have passed laws trying to rein in health insurance companies second guessing doctors, a policy called prior authorization.

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Books

The trio of women who redefined journalism

Christian Science Monitor · Mar 13, 2026 · For intrepid journalists Emily Hahn, Rebecca West, and Martha Gellhorn, the love of writing, travel, mentorship, and friendly competition united them for seven decades of “bylines and books.”

What does it take for male friendship to thrive?

Christian Science Monitor · Mar 13, 2026 · Andrew McCarthy sets out to reconnect with pals– and finds inspiration from talking with strangers.

'My family is enough': Jamilah Lemieux on being a 'Black. Single. Mother.'

NPR · Mar 10, 2026 · As a culture critic, Lemieux has spent years pushing back against the stereotypes and stigma that follow single mothers. Her new book blends her own memoir with the stories of 21 other Black women.

This historian dug up the hidden history of 'amateur' blackface in America

NPR · Mar 9, 2026 · In her new book, Darkology, historian Rhae Lynn Barnes writes about how blackface and minstrel shows became one of the most popular forms of entertainment in 19th- and 20th-century America.

Understanding all that the word citizenship entails

NPR · Mar 8, 2026 · The definition of what it means to be a U.S. citizen has evolved both legally and socially -- a new book looks at who gets to claim citizenship.

Why libraries have a hold on me: A love letter

Christian Science Monitor · Mar 6, 2026 · A book lover returnsto the timeless pleasure of getting lost amid the stacks and stumblingonto new treasures.

Mundane, magic, maybe both — a new book explores 'The Writer's Room'

NPR · Mar 4, 2026 · Why are we captivated by the spaces where where authors write? Katie da Cunha Lewin set out to explore "The Hidden Worlds That Shape the Books We Love."

10 new books in March offer mental vacations

NPR · Mar 3, 2026 · March is always a big one for books – this year is no different. We call out a handful of upcoming titles for readers to put on their radars — offering a good alternative to doomscrolling.

A sinister spring: Five mysteries for the new season

Christian Science Monitor · Mar 2, 2026 · This batch of novels involves a locked taxicab, a crime-fighting lepidopterist, an accused Welsh terrier, and a nosy aunty. The plots keep readers guessing.

Exposing the roots of vigilantism that persist today

Christian Science Monitor · Mar 2, 2026 · The trial of Bernhard Goetz in New York in the 1980s raised issues of safety, fear, punishment, and power that still reverberate.

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Lifestyle

Warner Bros. Set to Sweep Oscars With ‘One Battle’ and ‘Sinners’

Bloomberg · 1h ago

MacBook Neo Or A Chromebook Plus?

Forbes · 3h ago · This turns out to be a tough decision. But a good one.

Cloudy with a chance of meatballs: Kentucky marks the day meat fell from the sky

NPR · 4h ago · In rural Kentucky, people recently celebrated the meat shower of 1876. That's when mysterious pieces of meat fell from the sky onto a farm, sparking all kinds of theories.

NPR critics discuss the frontrunners for top awards at the Oscars

NPR · 4h ago · The Academy Awards are tonight and critics are predicting what will win Best Picture and who will win Best Actor and Actress. We hear about the nominees and our critic's picks.

16 Beautiful World Photographer Of The Year Winners By ReFocus Awards

Forbes · 4h ago · Enjoy these stunning award-winning photos from the reFocus Awards World Photo Annual, highlighting top photographers' technical mastery and artistic innovation.

Vivid Sydney Is Australia’s Biggest Art And Culture Event — Here’s What To Expect For 2026

Forbes · 5h ago · The 23 day festival will celebrate creativity, innovation and technology with boundary-pushing art installations and a range of cultural programming.

Sunday Puzzle: BAD!

NPR · 6h ago · Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with KCUR listener Justin Marciniak and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

Acclaimed 20th century philosopher Jürgen Habermas dies at 96

NPR · 12h ago · Associated with the Frankfurt School, Habermas was a world-renowned thinker on modernity and democracy who helped shape German post-war and post-reunification political discourse.

The Peninsula New York’s Spring Art Exhibition Celebrates The City’s Evolution

Forbes · 13h ago · “New York Urban Contexts | 1980–2025” features works from local artists and honors the city’s artistic evolution.

The Art Fair Zohran Mamdani Would Love: NYC’s Affordable Art Fair

Forbes · 14h ago · Affordable Art Fair began in London in 1999, expanding to New York in 2002. The franchise now has events in 16 cities around the world, including spring and fall shows in New York.

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Travel

When Sustainability And Tourism Go Hand In Hand

Forbes · 3h ago · Emerging destinations are working with business and government to create an appealing destination for travelers, while not contributing to over tourism.

This Rome Luxury Hotel May Be The Eternal City’s Best-Kept Secret

Forbes · 4h ago · An unsung gem of the city's ever-expanding luxury hotel scene offers a 5-star guest experience without the 5-star price.

Bristol and Bath: The perfect UK city break combination

The Independent UK · 8h ago · In this episode of Travel Smart, we explore Bristol and Bath, two neighbouring cities that offer completely different UK breaks. From Bristol’s creative energy and iconic landmarks to Bath’s elegant streets and literary heritage, we discover how

‘I have the island to myself’: how to be a castaway in Cornwall

The Guardian · 9h ago · Book an overnight stay in the cosy smuggler’s cottage on Looe Island and you get to enjoy this marine nature reserve after the day trippers have gone homeIt is just after dawn and from a viewpoint on Looe Island, Cornwall, I watch two seals on the beach below.

My perfect Mother’s Day: Exploring the Northumberland Coast Path and a world-famous bookshop

The Independent UK · 9h ago · From a secret beach to buildings with fascinating history, Helen Wilson-Beevers shares why time together is the best present

153 people on Princess cruise ship in the Caribbean infected with norovirus

NBC News · 14h ago · Nearly one in ten people on board a Princess cruise ship touring the Caribbean became ill with norovirus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said this week

These Are The Most Dramatic Cruise Arrivals In Norway

Forbes · 17h ago · From the Geirangerfjord to the Oslofjord, these are the most spectacular Norway cruise sail-ins. How to plan your arrival and sailaway to enjoy every moment.

Why Your Credit Card Isn’t As Safe As You Think When You Travel

Forbes · 17h ago · From sophisticated skimming operations to "accidental" overcharges, your plastic can be compromised in ways you might not expect. Here’s how to protect yourself.

Dubai holiday spots empty as Iran war hits tourism industry

The Independent UK · 18h ago · The usually bustling hub is a landscape of near-empty markets, beaches and restaurants

Yesterday Dubai – tomorrow, who knows? How Iran conflict could change UK travel plans once and for all

The Independent UK · 21h ago · Dubai, seen for decades as a safe and serene haven, now finds itself on the Foreign Office no-go – along with Abu Dhabi, just down the road in the UAE, and Doha in Qatar.

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Opinion

Trump’s Immigration Raids Are Reshaping the Catholic Vote

Bloomberg · 4h ago

Oil Gets More Expensive. Batteries Keep Getting Cheaper

Bloomberg · 4h ago

War Isn't Hell for This White House — It's a Meme

Bloomberg · 4h ago

Top Wall Street analysts are bullish on these 3 dividend-paying energy stocks

CNBC · 4h ago · TipRanks discusses threedividend-paying stocks, including Chord Energy and EOG Resources, that are highlighted byWall Street's top pros.

Dying is costly. Here’s how you can prepare.

Washington Post · 4h ago · Calculate how much you should set aside for the final years of life.

How McDonald’s ‘epic fail’ turned into a surprise marketing win

Washington Post · 5h ago · The CEO’s video went viral for the wrong reasons. It still won the attention economy.

How deterrence fails — in the U.S. Senate and the Persian Gulf

Washington Post · 5h ago · The partisan logic about nuking the Senate filibuster contains lessons about Trump’s war on Iran.

Taxing New York to death

Washington Post · 6h ago · America’s most famous mayor wants to give retirees another reason to flee his city.

Chicago careens toward insolvency

Washington Post · 16h ago · If politicians won’t fix bloated pensions amid credit downgrades, the bond market will force their hand.

The death of Bay Area public transportation

Washington Post · 21h ago · Massive service cuts loom despite a surge in local government spending.

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Features

Gout

Longreads · Mar 13, 2026 · "What the disease taught me about language, inheritance and pain."

The Weather-Changing Conspiracy Theory That Will Never End

Longreads · Mar 13, 2026 · "Why are some people convinced that nefarious experiments are happening in the distant Alaskan wilderness?"

The Top 5 Longreads of the Week

Longreads · Mar 13, 2026 · In this edition: Lost soul, copy that, missing beats, muzzled watchdogs, and a ramblin’ man.

Lost Recipes

Longreads · Mar 12, 2026 · "The Mind Squad and editorial staff like theirs—people who understood and loved the music—would create a new, vibrant, and deeply informed style of cultural journalism that defined an era."

Sucker

Longreads · Mar 12, 2026 · "My year as a degenerate gambler."

The Zombie Regulator

Longreads · Mar 12, 2026 · "As the cost of living continues to spiral upward, the Trump Administration is gutting the government agency built to protect Americans from financial ruin."