12 Mar 2026, 1:58 pm
'Highly dangerous' remains of Glasgow fire building to be demolished
Glasgow City Council said the decision was made due to public safety concerns.
12 Mar 2026, 1:49 pm
Rep. Jim Clyburn, 85, to seek re-election
Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C., announced Thursday that he will run for his 18th term in the House of Representatives. He has served since 1993.
12 Mar 2026, 1:47 pm
Harry, Meghan-backed 'Cookie Queens' coming to theaters this summer
Roadside Attractions announced Thursday that it has acquired the rights to the Sundance documentary "Cookie Queens" and will release it this summer.
12 Mar 2026, 1:45 pm
Mullins complains about Cheltenham ground after Fact Or File withdrawn
One of racing's most successful trainers has threatened not to bring horses to Cheltenham Festival in future over concerns about the quality of the ground.
12 Mar 2026, 1:44 pm
Civil servants celebrated Islamic revolution weeks after Iranian regime massacred 30,000 protesters
Foreign Office staff attended a celebration at the Iranian embassy marking the 1979 Islamic revolution, despite the Tehran regime having killed thousands of its own citizens in the preceding weeks.The event took place on February 12 at the embassy in London, where guests heard the Iranian ambassador praise his country's achievements.Campaign groups opposing the regime estimate that as many as 30,000 demonstrators lost their lives after taking to the streets to deman…
12 Mar 2026, 1:44 pm
France's ghost car scandal that allowed one million illegal vehicles onto the roads
Fake dealerships were manipulating the state vehicle licensing agency's official records, France's auditor has found.
12 Mar 2026, 1:43 pm
Mom too busy to take 6-year-old to doctor despite 'serious medical complications' from brain surgery: Police
Inset: Nikol L. Zenon (Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office). Background: The area in Louisiana where Zenon lived with her children (Google Maps). A 39-year-old mother in Louisiana whose 6-year-old daughter had brain surgery late last year is accused of medical neglect for allegedly refusing to bring her child back to see her doctors despite "serious medical complications" arising after the procedure. LaShonda Nikol Zenon was taken into custody Tuesday evening and charged…
12 Mar 2026, 1:39 pm
Trump Warns Iran About FIFA World Cup Participation 
President Donald Trump believes it is not “appropriate” for Iran to compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup — for its own safety. The president took to Truth Social Thursday and warned the team their “life and safety” would be at risk if they chose to participate. “The Iran National Soccer Team is welcome to The World Cup, but I really don’t believe it is appropriate that they be there, for their own life and safety,” Trump wrote. “Thank you fo…
12 Mar 2026, 1:38 pm
Lawmaker who accused Trump of Kennedy Center snub missed invite in spam folder
The Democratic congresswoman suing President Trump and the Kennedy Center’s board of trustees over their bid to revamp the storied arts institution was caught in a blunder ahead of a court appearance Thursday.   In court filings last week, lawyers for Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) said she had not been invited to a March 16 meeting where the plan to overhaul the……
12 Mar 2026, 1:37 pm
Mom arrives to babysitter pickup to find crying infant with 'red lines' the size of an adult hand, cops say
Inset: Viviana Ortiz-Lopez (Marion County Jail). Background: The 1300 block of SE 41st Court in Summerfield, Florida, where Ortiz-Lopez allegedly abused a baby (Google Maps). A Florida babysitter allegedly struck an infant in the face, causing bruising and "four distinct red lines which would be consistent with a slap mark." Viviana Ortiz-Lopez, 30, stands accused of child abuse without great bodily harm. The Marion County Sheriff's Office wrote in a probable cause…
12 Mar 2026, 1:34 pm
Anthropic requests emergency stay of supply chain risk designation in DC appeals case 
Anthropic has filed a request for an emergency stay on the Pentagon’s designation of its products as a supply chain risk, arguing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s decision will “inflict escalating and irreparable harm” for the company.  Lawyers for Anthropic argued in a Wednesday filing that the actions was not a “reasoned agency decision” but came……
12 Mar 2026, 1:33 pm
Live updates: Senate to vote on DHS funding; Iranian leader vows Strait of Hormuz will stay closed
The Senate will again tackle Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding at nearly the one-month mark of a shutdown. Voting on the measure will kick off at 1:45 p.m. EDT. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) on Wednesday blocked a Democratic effort to fund agencies within DHS that do not conduct immigration enforcement. Meanwhile, in his first……
12 Mar 2026, 1:32 pm
Landon Dickerson Reportedly Agrees to a Revised Contract Signaling Early Retirement
Eagles news: The Eagles and three-time Pro Bowl OG Landon Dickerson have agreed to a revised two-year contract at around $36M, per sources. He was previously due $39M in 2026-27 but can hit that with 2027 incentives. He’s due $15.7M this year and is no longer under contract in 2028. pic.twitter.com/CB4oLIP0a0— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 12, 2026 There was SCUTTLEBUTT that Dickerson would retire this winter, presumably to ride his lawnmower and do…
12 Mar 2026, 1:32 pm
Active shooter reported at Michigan synagogue as smoke pours from building
Police in West Bloomfield, Michigan, are responding to a possible active shooter at a Reform Jewish synagogue, according to several local media reports. Video from the scene shows dark, thick smoke pouring out of the building. Michigan State Police confirmed an active shooter in a school affiliated with the Temple Israel synagogue, according to radio station WWJ in Detroit. Reports say gunfire was heard after a car crashed into the building early Thursday afternoon.
12 Mar 2026, 1:31 pm
Police respond to reported active shooter at synagogue in Michigan
Smoke was also seen billowing from the building.
12 Mar 2026, 1:30 pm
FBI’s iconic Most Wanted list enters new era with unprecedented addition
For the first time in its more than 75-year history, the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list will include an alleged cybercriminal — and officials say it’s a sign of how today’s biggest threats don’t just carry guns, they carry malware.Anibal Aguirre, who also goes by "Prometheus," becomes Fugitive No. 540 on the FBI’s most notorious roster. Investigators say he is the alleged architect behind a sweeping ATM "jackpotting" scheme that uses custom-built m…
12 Mar 2026, 1:30 pm
U.S. Plan to Insure Ships Collides with Reality
Wall Street Journal: “This U.S.-centric idea ran counter to the market realities…  Maritime war risks policies are sold mostly out of Lloyd’s of London, with foreign insurers covering foreign ships and cargo.”  “U.S. officials called London insurers and brokers, trying to figure out how the market operates, industry insiders said. Some have received calls asking for confidential data on the Lloyd’s market that participants have been reluctant to share…
12 Mar 2026, 1:30 pm
Watch: Josh O'Connor, Colman Domingo expose aliens in 'Disclosure Day'
Universal Pictures released the full trailer for "Disclosure Day" on Thursday. The film directed by Steven Spielberg from his own story opens June 12.
12 Mar 2026, 1:30 pm
The new SNAP retailer rule falls short — but we can still fix it
The Department of Agriculture's proposed rule to double the staple food stocking requirements for SNAP retailers could be improved by adding nutrition requirements to ensure healthier options are available to all Americans.
12 Mar 2026, 1:29 pm
‘Failure of planning’: Panetta hits Trump administration over Iran fallout
Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta on Thursday went after the Trump administration over the fallout from the conflict against Iran, specifically tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. “Mr. Secretary, you heard the new supreme leader’s warning that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed. The U.S. Energy secretary said this morning here on CNN that……
12 Mar 2026, 1:28 pm
Police respond to reported active shooter at synagogue in Michigan
Smoke was also seen billowing from the building.
12 Mar 2026, 1:26 pm
Manchin rips Cornyn over filibuster shift: ‘Deeply disappointing’
Former Sen. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) on Thursday criticized Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) for backing a change to the filibuster rules to pass a GOP-backed voting reform bill.  In a lengthy post on the social platform X, Manchin said “there was not another person more committed to keeping the filibuster” than Cornyn during his time in……
12 Mar 2026, 1:24 pm
Fox News ‘Antisemitism Exposed’ Newsletter: ADL says 'Let's go, Brandon'
Fox News' "Antisemitism Exposed" newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world.IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER:- Jewish leaders want Chicago mayor to create antisemitism task force- Canada’s Carney under pressure to act after synagogues shot up- California cops probe violent altercation caught on camera as potential antisemitic hate crimeTOP STORY: The Anti-Defamation League is demanding Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson lau…
12 Mar 2026, 1:23 pm
Warren questions Amazon on pricing, contracting for schools, local governments
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) pressed Amazon on Wednesday about its pricing and contracting practices, raising concerns that the e-commerce giant is overcharging schools and local governments. In a letter to Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, Warren pointed to a December report from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, which found that schools and governments that used Amazon’s……
12 Mar 2026, 1:23 pm
Stranger's advice leads Maryland man to $100,000 lottery prize
A Maryland man took some advice from a stranger at a convenience store and bought a scratch-off lottery ticket that turned out to be worth $100,000.
12 Mar 2026, 1:22 pm
Rogan says Trump turning 80 this year is ‘spooky’
Joe Rogan said in a podcast aired Wednesday that it’s “spooky” President Trump is turning 80 this year. His guest, British political commentator Konstantin Kisin, asked if someone like former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would look at the president and say “let’s f— with that guy.” “Right, he’s 80, he doesn’t have much……
12 Mar 2026, 1:21 pm
U.S. Navy Won’t Be Ready To Escort Tankers Through Hormuz For Weeks
The U.S. Navy is not yet ready to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, but it will happen. This is the synopsis provided by U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright in an interview with CNBC. The development comes as Iran continues to pummel international shipping in and around the critical channel, which the new Iranian supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, vows to keep closed. “It’ll happen relatively soon, but it can’t happen now,” Wright said, of t…
12 Mar 2026, 1:21 pm
'Detention violates his rights': Judge orders ICE to explain why man arrested for selling 'dried pinto beans' should not be released
Inset: President Donald Trump walks from Marine One after arriving on the South Lawn of the White House, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Washington (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File). Background: Demonstrators gather in south Minneapolis, Minnesota, on January 24, 2026, after a man is shot and killed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents earlier that morning, according to officials. (Christian Zander/NurPhoto via AP). A federal judge in Utah dealt the Trump admin…
12 Mar 2026, 1:19 pm
Bank of England interest rates expected to hold at 3.75% amid Iran conflict and inflation fears
The Bank of England is widely expected to keep interest rates at 3.75 per cent when policymakers meet next Thursday, March 19, as escalating tensions in the Middle East complicate the outlook for inflation.Members of the central bank’s rate-setting committee will gather for the latest meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to determine whether borrowing costs should change.Just two weeks ago, economists had widely anticipated a reduction in interest rates.
12 Mar 2026, 1:17 pm
Costumes from Oscar-nominated film 'Sinners' on display in Philadelphia
The work of designer Ruth E. Carter can be seen at the African American Museum in Philadelphia through September 6th.
12 Mar 2026, 1:17 pm
FBI opens permanent office in Ecuador as U.S. boosts security ties
Ecuador formalized the opening of the first permanent FBI office in Quito, a step that strengthens cooperation with the United States.
12 Mar 2026, 1:15 pm
Why England will keep kicking regardless of what fans think
England's kicking has become a bugbear of supporters, but it is actually one of the few areas of their game that is functioning well in the Six Nations.
12 Mar 2026, 1:14 pm
Get a behind-the-scenes look at how the Oscar statues are made
Each Oscar statuette represents months of craftsmanship, beginning their journey at Urban Art Projects in Rock Tavern, New York.
12 Mar 2026, 1:13 pm
Leavitt pushes back against report of FBI warning of Iran threat to California
Leavitt said "no such threat from Iran to our homeland exists, and it never did.”…
12 Mar 2026, 1:13 pm
Much-loved village that features in Downton Abbey at risk of being ruined with huge housing expansion
A picturesque Cotswolds village that served as a filming location for the hit ITV series Downton Abbey faces opposition from residents over plans for nearly 200 new homes.Locals in Bampton, Oxfordshire, are mobilising against the proposed 190-dwelling scheme, voicing their frustrations on social media about the potential impact on their community.One resident, who has lived in the village for 28 years, expressed dismay at the prospect of overdevelopment.They said: "…
12 Mar 2026, 1:10 pm
Trump and Iran Strike Defiant Tone
“President Donald Trump and Iran’s new supreme leader both struck defiant tones on the 13th day of the war, offering little relief to energy markets as Brent crude briefly topped $100 barrel despite fresh US efforts to curb oil prices,” Bloomberg reports. Bloomberg Economics estimates that oil will hit $140 a barrel if the Straights of Hormuz remains closed until April.
12 Mar 2026, 1:09 pm
Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu to be honored at Oakland City Hall rally
Oakland, California, will honor its latest hometown hero, gold medalist Alysa Liu, with a large celebration and rally.
12 Mar 2026, 1:08 pm
Watch: Mario Day event in New York draws 270 people dressed as Mario
A GameStop store in New York gathered 270 people in Mario costumes to attempt a world record and celebrate the Nintendo character's holiday.
12 Mar 2026, 1:05 pm
Americans Don’t See the Point to This War
Aaron Blake: “The war with Iran is now about two weeks old. And we’re getting a lot of polling data on how Americans feel about the most significant new US military conflict in two decades.” “It’s still a confusing picture, though — and one that could break either for or against the Trump administration.” “But at least for now, pessimism and uncertainty about the benefits of this war still seem to be the prevailing takeaway. Perhaps most strikingly,…
12 Mar 2026, 1:04 pm
Hegseth orders ‘ruthless, no-excuses’ review of military legal offices
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday announced a “ruthless” overhaul of the military’s legal offices. “For too long, over 20 years, legal shops across the services have grown bloated, duplicative, they’ve muddied lines of authority and pulled critical judge advocates away from what matters most — advising commanders in the fight on operations in deployed……
12 Mar 2026, 1:04 pm
Labour scolded as asylum housing spend takes staggering chunk out of foreign aid budget: 'We could buy THREE war ships!'
Labour's spending out of the foreign aid budget on housing asylum seekers could have been used to buy "three more war ships" to defend Britain, Mark White has told GB News.Speaking on Martin Daubney, the People's Channel Home and Security Editor highlighted growing calls for redirecting these resources towards military spending. "And there's many people would like to see the foreign aid budget channelled in a different direction, such as in defence, for instance," h…
12 Mar 2026, 1:03 pm
Shooting in Old Dominion University hall injures two; gunman dead
A suspected gunman was killed Thursday after opening fire inside Constant Hall at Old Dominion University (ODU), injuring two people.The shooting occurred shortly before 10:49 a.m., the university said. The gunman was later pronounced dead, and the two injured individuals were transported to a local hospital.Less than an hour later, at 11:43 a.m., the school announced there was "no longer a threat" on campus but urged students and staff to avoid the area in and aro…
12 Mar 2026, 1:03 pm
UFC fighters to train FBI agents at Quantico
Current and former mixed martial arts athletes are expected to train FBI agents and trainees this weekend at the agency's academy in Quantico, Va.
12 Mar 2026, 1:02 pm
AccuWeather: From rain to wet snow today in the Philadelphia region
Temperatures are running 30-40 degrees cooler than yesterday with rain and snow showers into this evening.
12 Mar 2026, 1:02 pm
Oscar predictions: Film expert makes picks for Hollywood's biggest night
From old-school legends to new Hollywood powerhouses, this year's Oscars promises plenty of drama -- and maybe a few surprises.
12 Mar 2026, 1:01 pm
Democrats, groups sound alarm on Trump actions on elections
Democrats and voter advocacy groups are increasingly warning that Trump administration policies and actions could curtail voting in the midterm elections when it comes to changes on who can cast ballots and when it will count. President Donald Trump and federal agencies have taken several steps over the past year they say will protect democracy and strengthen election integrity by ensuring those who cast ballots are eligible to vote. Trump at first issued an e…
12 Mar 2026, 1:00 pm
Trump Surprised To Find He’s At War in Iran
Garrett Graff: “The hardest thing for the media to wrap its hands around over the last year is that Donald Trump has no plan — for anything, ever. Time and again, national pundits and the White House press corps invent a logical Donald Trump who sets, announces, and later ‘changes’ real ‘policies’ or ‘plans,’ failing to convey what is clear to anyone who is actually following events closely: In each public appearance and social media post, the Mad Ki…
12 Mar 2026, 1:00 pm
Latest news bulletin | March 12th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 12th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
12 Mar 2026, 1:00 pm
Trump orders 172M barrels released from strategic reserve: How much oil will remain?
The U.S. will release millions of gallons from its reserve, which is stored in underground salt caverns.
12 Mar 2026, 1:00 pm
Chase Utley is Going on the Phillies’ Wall of Fame
Chase Utley, you are the man! We're proud to announce Chase Utley as our 2026 Toyota Phillies Wall of Fame Inductee!Chase will take his place on the wall on Friday, August 7, to lead off Alumni Weekend pic.twitter.com/ENAfw5fsmE— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) March 12, 2026 Jimmy Rollins got in last year. Ryan Howard will probably be next. Cole Hamels is in line. They’ve got a bunch of guys from the 2008 team and that era who are deserving of inclusi…
12 Mar 2026, 1:00 pm
A microphone that can sort sounds and measure noise could be coming to a construction site near you
Do you want to know how much noise there is on a construction site? You want to measure the sound of the excavator or the hammer drill, but you don't want to measure seagulls, traffic noise or a helicopter flying by. Now a new sound measurement service can do just that—with the help of artificial intelligence. But that intelligence is not a given, says Femke B. Gelderblom, a SINTEF senior research scientist.
12 Mar 2026, 1:00 pm
'I’m fighting for my reputation and medical licence after blowing the whistle on Covid vaccines'
A leading cardiologist says he is fighting for his “reputation and medical licence” after raising concerns about the safety of Covid vaccines - a stance that has triggered possible action from the UK’s medical regulator acting against him.Dr Aseem Malhotra revealed that the General Medical Council (GMC) is examining complaints about his public comments on the jabs after he scrutinised the data behind them.Writing in an opinion piece for The Telegraph, the Lond…
12 Mar 2026, 1:00 pm
Payment Giant Verifone Disputes Iranian Hacking Group Hit
Tehran-Linked Handala Hackers Disrupt Medtech Giant Stryker, Claim Verifone BreachAs the United States and Israel continue their war with Iran, Tehran-linked hacking group Handala has entered the fray, claiming credit for wiping systems at medical technology firm Stryker, which confirmed the attack, as well as breaching payment device maker Verifone, which denied being breached.
12 Mar 2026, 1:00 pm
Operation Epic Fury runs on critical minerals and we’re getting them from our adversaries
The U.S. Senate must pass a resolution to overturn the Biden administration's mining ban in order to secure the critical minerals needed to maintain American air dominance and reduce reliance on foreign adversaries.
12 Mar 2026, 1:00 pm
Google Maps Gets Its Biggest Navigation Redesign In a Decade, Plus More AI
Google Maps is rolling out its biggest update in more than a decade, introducing a Gemini-powered chatbot and a new "Immersive Navigation" interface. "Ask Maps" lets users plan trips, ask questions, and refine travel suggestions conversationally within the app. "The new chatbot will be accessible via a button up near the search bar," notes Ars Technica. "You can ask it anything you're likely to find in Google Maps without jumping into another app. You can ask for di…
12 Mar 2026, 1:00 pm
Swanley man jailed for 'terrifying' attack on woman in front of her young child
The woman feared she would be killed…
12 Mar 2026, 1:00 pm
Your Turn
From a reader.Who should FIFA choose to replace Iran in the World Cup? Who will they choose to replace Iran in the World Cup? …
12 Mar 2026, 12:59 pm
Medford Leas resident founds 'Forever Girl Scouts' group for seniors | Art of Aging
Forever Girl Scouts get together about seven times a year at Medford Leas where they reside, located in Medford, New Jersey.
12 Mar 2026, 12:58 pm
Tonight's rugby news as Jac Morgan returns and All Blacks great dies
The latest rugby news from Wales and around the world…
12 Mar 2026, 12:58 pm
Parents accused of hiding daughter's HIV infection and neglect
The child did not see a doctor until she was six - and had not had any vaccinations, Italian media say.
12 Mar 2026, 12:57 pm
Trump orders 172M barrels released from strategic reserve: How much oil will remain?
The U.S. will release millions of gallons from its reserve, which is stored in underground salt caverns.
12 Mar 2026, 12:57 pm
Report: Eagles agree to contract adjustment with Landon Dickerson
Dickerson will take a pay cut in 2026, and shortened his contract to run just through 2027 instead of 2028.
12 Mar 2026, 12:55 pm
Mayor Parker proposes new taxes on Uber rides and Amazon deliveries to raise money for schools and road repairs
Mayor Cherelle Parker's budget proposal includes new taxes on rideshare trips and retail deliveries in Philadelphia. It also includes funding to add homeless shelter beds and operate addiction recovery services.
12 Mar 2026, 12:52 pm
Kidnapped child found alive after years hidden under fake name: police
A young girl who was kidnapped in Southern California nearly six years ago was found safe and living under a fake name on the other side of the country, authorities said.The now-11-year-old victim was found in Washington County, North Carolina, on Tuesday, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.The girl was located after authorities received a tip revealing she had been enrolled in the Washington County School District "under an alias name," officials…
12 Mar 2026, 12:51 pm
Chilean Smiljan Radić Clarke wins 2026 Pritzker Architecture Prize
The Chilean master of modern design has finally been named as winner of the world's leading architecture award after his prize giving was delayed by disclosures about Tom Pritzker's links with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
12 Mar 2026, 12:51 pm
Utility profits rise as household bills soar, new analysis finds
A group of Maine residents protest a proposed electricity price increase ahead of an October public hearing in Freeport. A new report says investor-owned utilities are collecting more profits as household utility bills soar. (Photo by AnnMarie Hilton/Maine Morning Star)Investor-owned utility profits have soared as consumer utility bills have skyrocketed in recent years, according to a new analysis of dozens of electricity providers. The Energy and Policy Institute,…
12 Mar 2026, 12:50 pm
WATCH: Jolyon Sensually Dances Backstage at Trans Festival
Jolyon’s Bluesky followers have been treated to a short video of the failed lawyer dancing backstage at a trans festival in London. This is what you’ve lost over on Musk’s X… Jolyon is seen enthusiastically dancing at the Trans Mission festival in Wembley with American singer Beth Ditto. Zack Polanski was at the same event……
12 Mar 2026, 12:46 pm
Former Missouri police officer sentenced for stealing nude photos from women's phones
A former Florissant police officer was sentenced in federal court Wednesday for unlawfully searching the cell phones of women for nude photos during traffic stops.
12 Mar 2026, 12:44 pm
Italy make three changes for Wales clash as they chase Six Nations history
Italy are bidding to back up last week's heroics against England in Rome…
12 Mar 2026, 12:43 pm
An AI jobs crisis we didn't see coming
Liz’s viewTucked into Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s essay on AI this week were two paragraphs that will be recalled as either the forward to a great American Renaissance or the epitaph of end-stage capitalism.“You do not need a PhD in computer science to participate in this transformation,” he wrote in the essay, part AI primer for the layman, part roadmap for the way forward.Hyperscalers like Meta, infrastructure players like Nvidia, and financiers like BlackRo…
12 Mar 2026, 12:43 pm
This Is Not The Computer For You
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12 Mar 2026, 12:43 pm
UK troops at Iraq base shot down Iranian drones, Healey says
British forces based in Iraq shot down two drones overnight, Defence Secretary John Healey has confirmed.
12 Mar 2026, 12:43 pm
Putting Together an Irish Team for the World Baseball Classic
Team Italy won Wednesday night in the World Baseball Classic, hammering Mexico 9-1. Leading the way were Louisiana native Aaron Nola and Richmond native Vinnie Pasquantino, who hit three dingers. The squad is basically just American guys with paisan backgrounds, which begs the question: Why doesn’t Ireland have a baseball team?Italy just grabbed a bunch of guys from Jersey and called it a national roster.Ireland could walk through Southie in Boston on a Sat…
12 Mar 2026, 12:42 pm
FBI joins New Mexico search for missing retired Air Force general
Friday will mark two weeks since a retired Air Force major general who previously oversaw a base associated with UFO lore was last seen in Albuquerque, N.M.  The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) issued a Silver Alert for William “Neil” McCasland the day he went missing.  In an update shared on social media last Friday,……
12 Mar 2026, 12:41 pm
Whistleblower says ex-employee used DOGE software to copy Social Security data; CNN anchor apologizes for inaccurate report
In this Media Miss Minute, a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) whistleblower says a former employee copied  Social Security information and planned to share it with a new private employer. Plus, CNN's Abby Phillip is apologizing after inaccurately describing an ISIS-inspired bombing attempt near the New York City mayor’s residence. Media Miss by the right: Ex-DOGE employee allegedly copied Social Security data A DOGE whistleblower says a former employee…
12 Mar 2026, 12:41 pm
Mental health vs. behavioral health: What’s the difference?
Taking care of your whole health means caring for both your body and mind. You may come across terms like “mental health” and “behavioral health,” which are sometimes used interchangeably. These two ideas are closely connected, but they are not the same.
12 Mar 2026, 12:41 pm
Medical equipment techs beg for right-to-repair lifeline
OEM delays have become patient care delays When patient care is delayed in a hospital because something is broken, biomedical technicians would like you to understand that it's not usually their fault.……
12 Mar 2026, 12:40 pm
White House defends oil price whiplash
🚢 Plus: Iran’s new leader vows to fight US, Israel…
12 Mar 2026, 12:40 pm
Blind Items Revealed #4
February 22, 2026The marijuana feline is just saying what she thinks will get her the most attention. Doja Cat…
12 Mar 2026, 12:39 pm
Watch: Frankie Muniz avoids his family in 'Malcolm in the Middle' trailer
Hulu released the official trailer for "Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair," featuring Frankie Muniz's return as the titular character.
12 Mar 2026, 12:38 pm
Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Road closures and parking restrictions
PHILADELPHIA - The annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, organized by the Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Observance Association, will kick off Sunday, March 15 at 11:15 a.m., celebrating 250 years of Irish contributions to America with a procession through the city’s historic core.Parade route and performancesThe parade will begin at 16th Street and John F. Kennedy Boulevard, move through Independence Mall and end at Front Street,"This year’s parade commemorates…
12 Mar 2026, 12:37 pm
'Not appropriate' for Iran to be at World Cup - Trump
US president Donald Trump says Iran are "welcome" at the 2026 World Cup but it is not "appropriate" for them to be there.
12 Mar 2026, 12:36 pm
TSA temporarily closes Terminal C security checkpoint at Philadelphia International Airport
The Transportation Security Administration temporarily closed the security checkpoint in Terminal C at Philadelphia International Airport on Thursday.
12 Mar 2026, 12:35 pm
Nine Republicans Vote Against Housing Policies Trump Champions Over Fed Provision
The Senate overwhelmingly passed a housing legislation package closely aligned with President Donald Trump’s agenda despite some GOP lawmakers’ concerns over a digital currency provision. The chamber voted 89-10 with nine Republican senators and one Democrat voting against the bipartisan “21st Century ROAD to Housing Act” over a provision they believe does not go far enough in restraining the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency. Rep…
12 Mar 2026, 12:33 pm
Plan your wedding in one day at the Philadelphia Wedding Walk
If you are dreaming up your perfect wedding, this event is calling your name. The Philadelphia Wedding Walk, a first-of-its-kind, city-wide immersive wedding showcase, is happening this month. On Sunday, March 22, 2026, from noon to 5 p.m., couples are invited to Center City to wander through ten of the city’s most sought-after venues — PAFA, Fitler Club, Philadelphia Distilling, W Philadelphia, The Notary Hotel, The Liberty View, City Winery, Lilah, Vau…
12 Mar 2026, 12:31 pm
Tilings with Tetris pieces, and squared Fibonacci numbers
Combinatorics can be a bit weird sometimes: the number of ways to arrange N Tetris pieces into a 2-by-2N rectangle is the Nth Fibonacci number squared.
12 Mar 2026, 12:31 pm
War as Propaganda
John Ganz: “In the past, propaganda served the purposes of war; now war serves the purposes of propaganda.”…