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US embassy in Iraq hit by drone strikes as UAE reopens airspace after missile threats from Iran - BBC
US embassy in Iraq hit by drone strikes as UAE reopens airspace after missile threats from Iran BBCDrones, rockets fired at US embassy in Baghdad, security sources say ReutersHotel in Iraqi capital Baghdad struck as attacks on US embassy intercepted Al JazeeraFPV Drone Attack On U.S. Victory Base In Iraq Is A Stark Warning ForbesSmoke seen rising from US […]
Airport Security Lines Grow as TSA Goes Unpaid in Partial Shutdown - The New York Times
Airport Security Lines Grow as TSA Goes Unpaid in Partial Shutdown The New York TimesMore airport disruptions expected as TSA agents quit amid first weekend without full pay CNNHobby Airport ranks among highest number of TSA officer call-outs amid partial government shutdown, TSA data shows ABC13 HoustonUS airline CEOs urge Congress to end shutdown and pay airport workers BBCTSA […]
Trump struggles to build coalition to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid Iran war - Axios
Trump struggles to build coalition to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid Iran war AxiosTrump insisted he didn’t need allies’ help in Iran. Now he’s demanding they step in CNNJapan Stays Guarded on Trump’s Ship Demands Ahead of Summit Bloomberg.comEurope Rejects Trump’s Demands for Warships to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz The New York TimesExclusive: Trump Administration Plans to Announce […]
Trump predicts US will have ‘honour of taking Cuba’ amid power blackout - The Guardian
Trump predicts US will have ‘honour of taking Cuba’ amid power blackout The GuardianTrump Administration Seeks to Remove Cuba’s President From Power During Negotiations The New York TimesTrump says he thinks he will have the 'honor' of 'taking Cuba' CNBCCuban president says talks held with the United States amid intense pressure from Trump CNNTrump vows to ‘take’ Cuba as […]
Live updates: Severe storms slam East Coast, historic blizzard paralyzes Midwest - FOX Weather
Live updates: Severe storms slam East Coast, historic blizzard paralyzes Midwest FOX WeatherSprawling storm drops feet of snow, knocks out power, disrupts thousands of flights with more danger to come CNNSevere Weather Outbreak Targets East With High Winds, Tornadoes The Weather ChannelSnow and wind hit Eastern U.S. and the Midwest, closing schools and grounding more than 3,000 flights CNBCSevere […]
Judge Strikes Down RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Policies in Blow to Trump’s Health Agenda - The New York Times
Judge Strikes Down RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Policies in Blow to Trump’s Health Agenda The New York TimesFederal court blocks Kennedy’s vaccine changes, invalidates vaccine advisory panel The HillFederal judge blocks RFK Jr’s overhaul of vaccine recommendations The GuardianFederal judge halts RFK Jr.'s changes to children's vaccine policies NPRFederal judge blocks RFK Jr.'s changes to childhood vaccine schedule NBC News

FCC chair threatens to pull TV licenses over Iran news coverage. Why that's highly unlikely March 16, 2026
FCC Chair Brendan Carr goes after broadcast networks as negative stories mount against the Trump administration amid Iran war.
Stephen Battaglio
Hulu slays 'Buffy' sequel series, leaving fans disappointed yet hopeful for a revival March 16, 2026
The 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' reboot is no longer moving forward at Hulu. 'This was a moment that I've been waiting decades for,' a disappointed fan told The Times.
Alexandra Del Rosario
SXSW 2026: Wind gusts couldn't shake the acts at the De Los showcase March 16, 2026
Five acts — Nezza, Eddy, Tropa Magica, Vanita Leo and Hermanos Espinoza — take over the De Los showcase at South by Southwest with their own distinct essence.
Andrea Flores
Disney's Dana Walden sets leadership team; Bergman remains film studios chief March 16, 2026
John Landgraf, Asad Ayaz and other Disney veterans retain influential roles as Disney's incoming president shapes her leadership team.
Meg James
'Sinners' and Ryan Coogler won something deeper March 16, 2026
In a ceremony swirling with politics and the specter of Warner Bros.' uncertain future, Ryan Coogler and his collaborators lifted each other up.
Amy Nicholson
Music industry earned a record $11.5 billion in the U.S. last year, helped by vinyl and Taylor Swift March 16, 2026
The music industry's revenue hit an all-time high of $11.5 billion in the U.S. last year, powered by growth in vinyl record sales and the popularity of Taylor Swift's latest album.
Cerys Davies
Wendi McLendon-Covey on why she missed the 'Bridesmaids' reunion: 'No drama. Everything is fine' March 16, 2026
'Bridesmaids' star Wendi McLendon-Covey explained why she didn't join Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Rose Byrne, Maya Rudolph and Ellie Kemper at the Oscars.
Tracy Brown
'Born to Bowl' follows the pursuit of glory as bowling struggles to survive March 16, 2026
HBO's five-part docuseries, executive produced by Ben Stiller, follows five bowlers on the PBA tour as they grind away in a sport with an uncertain future.
Robert Lloyd
Paramount's Jeff Shell strikes back against Vegas gambler, alleging extortion plot March 16, 2026
Paramount President Jeff Shell has fired back in his ugly feud with a Las Vegas gambler and FBI informant, Robert "R.J." Cipriani.
Meg James
Michael B. Jordan pops in and then out of an In-N-Out after lead actor Oscars win March 16, 2026
Michael B. Jordan was still savoring his lead actor Oscar win Sunday when he stopped by an In-N-Out Burger to savor some fan love alongside a double-double with cheese.
Christie D'Zurilla

Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of killing hundreds in hospital strike March 17, 2026
Islamabad denies targeting any health facility and said its strikes were aimed at military installations.
£18bn needed to fix England and Wales potholes, road surfacing experts estimate March 17, 2026
Just 51% of the local road network in England and Wales is reported to be in good condition, research suggests.
Chris Mason: Why Starmer thinks he's called it right on war despite Trump barbs March 17, 2026
The BBC's Political Editor Chris Mason considers the US president's recent jabs at the UK prime minister.
India's outsourcing industry is worth $300bn. Can it survive AI? March 17, 2026
Indian IT stocks have plunged as fears grow of AI disrupting back offices. But some say these are overblown.
The Papers: 'Race to stop meningitis spreading' and 'Donald's Trumped' March 17, 2026
The response to confirmed cases of meningitis in the UK and the US-Israeli conflict with Iran lead Tuesday's papers.
Moving English tests for migrants online risks criminal abuse, providers warn March 17, 2026
Moving visa tests online could open the door to fraudsters and criminal gangs, a letter to government warns.
Spring to make a comeback with warmest day of the year forecast March 17, 2026
Temperatures are on the rise again this week and as hours of daylight overtake hours of darkness, it will feel like spring has returned.
Trump's confidence is undimmed - but every Iran option comes with risk March 17, 2026
The odds of a quick resolution to the war appear to be dwindling by the day, and the political stakes for the president are only growing.
'Fire came from the sky and burned them' - life on the brink of civil war in South Sudan March 17, 2026
Some 50,000 people are told to flee their homes as the army warns of a huge military offensive in Jonglei state.
AI firm Anthropic seeks weapons expert to stop users from 'misuse' March 17, 2026
The artificial intelligence firm says it wants to prevent "catastrophic misuse" of its systems.

File Your Taxes With TurboTax Full Service Now Before Prices Go Up March 16, 2026
Procrastinators get penalized. File your taxes through TurboTax before March 18 for $150.
Molly Higgins
What’s New in the AirPods Max 2? Breaking Down Apple’s Headphone Update March 16, 2026
Apple’s premium over-ears finally have a proper successor, but after five years of waiting, it’s hard not to wonder: “Is that it?”
Ryan Waniata
Save Almost 20 Percent on Our Favorite Portable Bluetooth Speaker March 16, 2026
The Tribit Stormbox Mini+ is as affordable as it is compact.
Brad Bourque
JBL’s Best Wireless Headphones Are $170 Off at Walmart March 16, 2026
The Tour One M3 headphones offer flagship performance at midrange pricing, as long as color is negotiable for you.
Ryan Waniata
COBOL Is the Asbestos of Programming Languages March 16, 2026
The most widely adopted computer language in history, COBOL is now causing a host of problems. It's also dangerously difficult to remove.
Zeb Larson
The Tesla Influencers Leaving the ‘Cult’ March 16, 2026
The EV manufacturer is supported by a robust online community. But Elon Musk’s politics and overblown hype about Full Self-Driving are turning some loyalists away.
Miles Klee
The Best Dark Web Monitoring Services and Bundles March 16, 2026
Data breaches are more common than ever. Here are the best ways I've found to protect yourself online.
Matthew S. Smith
These Musical Instruments of the Future Sound Weird, Wacky—and Are Easy for Anyone to Play March 16, 2026
A bicycle wheel with guitar strings, a touch-operated synth, and the “Demon Box” were just a few of the new instruments on show at Georgia Tech’s Guthman Musical Instrument Competition this weekend.
Boone Ashworth
Wall Street Is Already Betting on Prediction Markets March 16, 2026
As the legal war over how to regulate prediction markets rages on, financial institutions are embracing the industry anyway.
Kate Knibbs
Models Are Applying to Be the Face of AI Scams March 16, 2026
Dozens of Telegram channels reviewed by WIRED include job listings for “AI face models.” The (mostly) women who land these gigs are likely being used to dupe victims out of their money.
Matt Burgess

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