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Super Micro Computer Employees Arrested for Alleged Sales to China - WSJ
Super Micro Computer Employees Arrested for Alleged Sales to China WSJU.S. prosecutors charge Super Micro Computer employees with smuggling Nvidia chips to China CNBCThree Charged With Conspiring To Unlawfully Divert U.S. Artificial Intelligence Technology To China Department of Justice (.gov)U.S. Says 3 Tied to Silicon Valley Server Maker Broke Export Laws The New York TimesThree men charged with illegally […]
March Madness: VCU fight back from 19 down to oust UNC in first-round stunner - The Guardian
March Madness: VCU fight back from 19 down to oust UNC in first-round stunner The GuardianUNC's Hubert Davis defends decisions after latest early exit ESPNNo. 11 seed VCU erases 19-point deficit, stuns sixth-seeded North Carolina 82-78 in OT Click2HoustonThis former Portland high school star delivered March magic to stun a college basketball blue-blood OregonLive.comUNC's Season Comes To An End, […]
Live Updates: Iran war escalates, energy prices spike after Israeli strike on South Pars gas field - CBS News
Live Updates: Iran war escalates, energy prices spike after Israeli strike on South Pars gas field CBS NewsTrump’s Complaint About Israeli Strike on Gas Field Exposes Divergent Strategies The New York TimesTrump news at a glance: president claims ignorance of Israel’s plan to strike Iranian gasfield, exposing rift The GuardianExclusive: Iran attacks wipe out 17% of Qatar’s LNG […]
House GOP welcomes $200B Pentagon request to jump-start reconciliation 2.0 - Axios
House GOP welcomes $200B Pentagon request to jump-start reconciliation 2.0 AxiosCracks emerge in GOP over Iran war cost as administration floats more than $200B request to Congress CNNRepublicans balk at going it alone on Iran war funding PoliticoHegseth says potential $200 billion Iran war spending request could shift: 'Takes money to kill bad guys' CNBCPentagon Seeks Additional $200 Billion […]
Trump’s Handpicked Arts Commission Approves Gold Coin With His Face on It - The New York Times
Trump’s Handpicked Arts Commission Approves Gold Coin With His Face on It The New York TimesCommemorative Trump coin should be ‘as large as possible,’ key commission says in granting design approval CNNUS Mint can begin producing Trump commemorative gold coin after arts commission approves design AP NewsTrump’s hand-picked panel votes to put his face on a U.S. gold […]
With Japanese prime minister at his side, Trump makes Pearl Harbor joke - The Washington Post
With Japanese prime minister at his side, Trump makes Pearl Harbor joke The Washington PostTrump Jokes About Pearl Harbor in Meeting With Japan’s Prime Minister The New York TimesCNBC Daily Open: Some uncomfortable history rears its head at Trump-Takaichi meeting CNBCTrump draws parallel between Pearl Harbor and US strikes on Iran in meeting with Japanese PM ReutersTrump lauds Japan’s […]

Nexstar finalizes acquisition of Tegna's TV stations, despite opposition March 20, 2026
Nexstar Media Group has closed its deal to buy Tegna, despite opposition from some state attorneys general.
Samantha Masunaga
We talked to 'Bachelorette' Taylor Frankie Paul. Then reality hit pause on her TV career March 19, 2026
The influencer and reality star was on the precipice of making her debut on the dating series before the latest crossover attempt by a member of 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' was derailed. What happens now?
Yvonne Villarreal
Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso search for renewal in latest LP 'Free Spirits' March 19, 2026
In their latest LP, "Free Spirits," the Argentine duo is battling burnout. Can an asylum-like wellness center help them reach a state of artistic renewal? This 12-track project features collaborations with Sting, Fred Again, Anderson .Paak and Jack Black.
Andrea Flores
Joseph Duggar of '19 Kids and Counting,' charged with child sex abuse, awaits extradition to Florida March 19, 2026
Joseph Duggar, a former star of the TLC series '19 Kids and Counting,' was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of two counts of child sex abuse. Jailed in Arkansas, Duggar awaits extradition to Florida.
Alexandra Del Rosario
Neil Sedaka cause of death revealed after 'sudden passing' March 19, 2026
"Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka died of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, according to his death certificate.
Tracy Brown
'Jury Duty' returns with 'Company Retreat' and a new lovable, out-of-the-loop hero March 19, 2026
Prime Video's award-winning series returns with a new unwitting hero, who is hired as a temp at a hot sauce company — gentle, funny pranks ensue.
Robert Lloyd
Eight state attorneys general file suit to block TV station group merger March 19, 2026
A lawsuit opposes Nexstar's proposed $6.2-billion deal to acquire Tegna, which would give the merged company 80% coverage of the U.S.
Stephen Battaglio
Stars of the desert rock scene shine at Mojave Experience March 19, 2026
The inaugural event celebrates decades of underground desert music culture, from backyard generator shows that sparked the scene to bands' eventual global prominence.
Jim Ruland
'We did it, America!': Afroman triumphs in lawsuit filed by law enforcement who raided his home March 19, 2026
Afroman is celebrating victory in a civil lawsuit as a win for freedom of speech. The rapper said songs and videos mocking the sheriff's officials who unsuccessfully raided his home were 'their fault.'
Christie D'Zurilla
The gore is great in 'Ready or Not 2: Here I Come' but this sequel is slow to seek new ideas March 19, 2026
Samara Weaving returns for more vicious game-playing in a horror-comedy that combines class warfare with satanism, greed and killer goth couture.
Amy Nicholson

Australia PM heckled at Sydney mosque Ramadan event March 20, 2026
The government's response to the Israel-Gaza war and rising Islamophobia has angered many Muslim Australians.
UK set for temperature rollercoaster as chilly nights follow warm days March 20, 2026
March is a fickle time for temperatures in the UK and can see some huge swings from day to night.
US broadcaster pulls The Bachelorette after domestic abuse allegations March 20, 2026
The decision comes after footage emerged appearing to show the reality star in an altercation with her ex-partner.
Several injured as turbulence hits Delta flight into Sydney March 20, 2026
Three flight attendants were taken to hospital after the Airbus A350 experienced turbulence during its descent into Sydney Airport.
Trump 24-karat gold coin approved by hand-picked federal panel March 20, 2026
The coin, intended to mark the nation's 250th birthday, should be "as large as possible", says one panel member.
Traitors, Amandaland - and Idris Elba - get set for Comic Relief March 20, 2026
The charity telethon takes place on Friday night and will be hosted by Davina McCall.
Gas shortage caused by Iran war may push India back to dirtier fuels March 20, 2026
Reports from across India point to rising sales of biomass fuels like firewood and cow dung cakes.
The Papers: Iran unleashes 'world energy shock' and 'King of the coast' March 20, 2026
Fears of a global energy crisis after attacks on major gas sites in the Middle East dominates Friday's papers.
Labour MPs threaten vote to show opposition to Mahmood's migration plans March 20, 2026
Opponents are considering using parliamentary procedure to force a vote to highlight their concerns.
'Workhorse' Land Rover fleet to be retired from Army after 70 years March 20, 2026
A service was held in Dorset to mark the beginning of Land Rover vehicles being phased out by the Army by 2030.

US Takes Down Botnets Used in Record-Breaking Cyberattacks March 20, 2026
The Aisuru, Kimwolf, JackSkid, and Mossad botnets had infected more than 3 million devices in total, many inside home networks, according to the US Justice Department.
Andy Greenberg
‘Uncanny Valley’: Nvidia’s ‘Super Bowl of AI,’ Tesla Disappoints, and Meta’s VR Metaverse ‘Shutdown’ March 19, 2026
In this episode, we dive into Nvidia’s annual developer conference and what CEO Jensen Huang is saying about the future of the company.
Brian Barrett, Zoë Schiffer
FCC Enforcement Chief Offered to Help Brendan Carr Target Disney, Records Show March 19, 2026
Last year, as FCC chair Brendan Carr threatened ABC over a Jimmy Kimmel monolog, a civil servant overseeing West Coast stations privately pledged support, according to emails obtained by WIRED.
Dell Cameron
Google Shakes Up Its Browser Agent Team Amid OpenClaw Craze March 19, 2026
As Silicon Valley obsesses over a new wave of AI coding agents, Google and other AI labs are shifting their bets.
Maxwell Zeff
The Original AirPods Max Are $100 Off March 19, 2026
Save big on Apple’s previous-generation premium over-ear headset.
Brad Bourque
Meta Will Keep Horizon Worlds Alive in VR ‘for the Foreseeable Future’ March 19, 2026
A day after saying it would shut down its metaverse, Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth announced the service will remain available in VR—with limited support.
Boone Ashworth
A New Game Turns the H-1B Visa System Into a Surreal Simulation March 19, 2026
Inspired by real immigrant stories, H1B.Life captures the uncertainty, trade-offs, and pure luck that shape the lives of people trying to build a future in the US.
Zeyi Yang
ChatGPT’s ‘Adult Mode’ Could Spark a New Era of Intimate Surveillance March 19, 2026
OpenAI plans to allow sexting with ChatGPT. A human-AI interaction expert warns of a privacy nightmare.
Reece Rogers
Signal’s Creator Is Helping Encrypt Meta AI March 19, 2026
Moxie Marlinspike says the technology powering his encrypted AI chatbot, Confer, will be integrated into Meta AI. The move could help protect the AI conversations of millions of people.
Lily Hay Newman, Matt Burgess
Should You Hike in Boots or Trail Runners? (2026) March 19, 2026
Lightweight shoes now dominate the trails, so do you still need boots? Here’s how to choose the right footwear for your outdoor adventures.
Chris Haslam