19 Mar 2026, 2:28 pm
Premier League star refuses to hand over Afcon medal and cash bonus to team-mate
Crystal Palace winger Ismaila Sarr is steadfastly holding onto his Africa Cup of Nations winner's medal and refusing to transfer his victory bonus to teammate Chadi Riad following a remarkable decision by African football's governing body.The Confederation of African Football overturned the result of the Afcon final on Tuesday, awarding Morocco a 3-0 victory and stripping Senegal of its title.The 28-year-old Sarr had entered the January final as a substitute in Raba…
19 Mar 2026, 2:25 pm
Watch live: Mike Lee gives remarks on SAVE America Act as Senate weighs election reform bill
Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) on Thursday afternoon will give remarks on the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act as the Senate weighs the sweeping election reform bill that would require proof of citizenship to register to vote among other measures. Lee earlier this week suggested that his GOP colleagues who did not support forcing……
19 Mar 2026, 2:21 pm
Fallen Glam Rock Star Likely To Die Behind Bars For Child Sex Crimes As Health Fades
Once a dominant figure in Britain’s glam rock era, Gary Glitter now spends most of his days alone in a prison cell, with little expectation he will ever regain his freedom. The 81-year-old performer, whose real name is Paul Gadd, has seen his life reduced to near-total isolation inside a facility in southwest England, according to reports per the New York Post. Known for his 1972 hit “Rock and Roll Part 2,” his legacy has long since been overshadowed by…
19 Mar 2026, 2:19 pm
FDA approves higher dose of Wegovy
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday approved a higher dose of the Wegovy weight loss drug. The manufacturer, Novo Nordisk, increased the semaglutide injection by 4.8 mg to total 7.2 mg. The company says the higher dosage is recommended for those who taken the lower dose already for at least four weeks. Novo Nordisk……
19 Mar 2026, 2:19 pm
Extra Bonus Quote of the Day
“We’re just one cycle away from AIPAC running ads in favor of their candidates by saying that person rejects AIPAC. It shows just how toxic AIPAC has become to Democratic voters.” — Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX), quoted by the New York Times.
19 Mar 2026, 2:16 pm
Iran War Funding Scrambles Capitol Hill
Punchbowl News: “The Trump administration’s looming request for tens of billions of dollars in new funding for the war with Iran hasn’t even reached Congress’ doorstep, but it’s already roiling the political debate over the conflict…” “Any war package — let alone one with a $200 billion price tag — would be a heavy lift, to say the least. House leadership is considering using the party-line reconciliation process to advance the measure, but th…
19 Mar 2026, 2:15 pm
Blind Item #11
By revealing the artist's hotel information and inviting random people to meet him without the artist's consent, the MANAGEMENT of a modern day 80s streamer/touring musician is abusing their position of power. The musician is in a very dangerous situation and it needs to be settled quickly. …
19 Mar 2026, 2:14 pm
GOP Senate candidate on rising gas prices: ‘Maybe you take one less trip to Starbucks’
A Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Minnesota suggested that Americans should cut back on daily costs amid the economic strain caused by the U.S. military operation in Iran. Former NFL reporter Michele Tafoya acknowledged how “frustrating” and “hard” rising gas prices are for consumers during a Wednesday radio interview, but she suggested Americans should……
19 Mar 2026, 2:12 pm
Consensus Board Game
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19 Mar 2026, 2:11 pm
Trump: ‘I’m not putting troops anywhere’
President Trump on Thursday denied he would deploy additional U.S. troops to aid in his war in Iran, telling reporters he’s not putting forces “anywhere.” “No, I’m not putting troops anywhere,” Trump said at the White House when asked whether he intends to send more service members to the Middle East. “If I were, I……
19 Mar 2026, 2:07 pm
'Death sentence': EU cloud lobby takes Broadcom to Brussels over VMware partner purge
CISPE files antitrust complaint, demands interim measures to stop what it calls chip giant's 'ongoing abuse' A lobbying trade body for smaller cloud providers is asking the European Commission to impose interim measures blocking Broadcom from terminating the VMware Cloud Service Provider program, calling the decision a death sentence for some tech suppliers and an illegal squeeze on customer choice.……
19 Mar 2026, 2:03 pm
Contentious Alaska oil, gas drilling rights sale generates record revenue
The Trump administration said this week that its recent sale of the rights to drill in a contentious area of Alaska generated record revenue for federal oil and gas lease sales. The news signals optimism from the oil industry that high energy prices could persist — as expanding oil and gas drilling can be years-long……
19 Mar 2026, 2:02 pm
Ex-Trump aide: ‘Little strange’ that Democrats regard Kent as ‘beacon of truth’ after opposing nomination
Former Trump aide Bill Stepien said Wednesday it was a “little strange” that some Democrats are lauding former top intelligence official Joe Kent as a “beacon of truth” after strongly opposing his nomination to become the director of the National Counterterrorism Center. Kent resigned from the role Tuesday. In a post announcing his exit, he alleged President Trump was pressured into attacking……
19 Mar 2026, 2:02 pm
WATCH: Donald Trump cracks Pearl Harbor joke when pressed on lack of Japan warning over Iran
US President Donald Trump has cracked a Pearl Harbor joke when grilled by a Japanese reporter on the nation's lack of warning amid the Iran war.Addressing a press conference with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Mr Trump told the reporter: "One thing you don't want to signal too much, when we go in, we went in very hard, and we didn't tell anybody about it because we wanted surprise. "Who knows better about surprise than Japan? Why didn't you tell me about Pe…
19 Mar 2026, 2:01 pm
'Stranger Things' set for Blu-ray, 4K release on July 28
Netflix's beloved sci-fi drama, "Stranger Things," is set for Blu-ray and 4K release on July 28.
19 Mar 2026, 2:00 pm
Blind Item #10
Yet another man has come forward to say that he hooked up with this married permanent A list actor.
19 Mar 2026, 1:55 pm
California changing César Chavez Day name following new abuse allegations
Legislative leaders in California announced Thursday they will rename César Chavez Day after The New York Times detailed allegations of abuse against him.  California was the first state to designate Chavez’s birthday as a holiday in 2000. The state’s Democratic governor, Gavin Newsom, said Wednesday that he was still “processing” the allegations against Chavez and expressed……
19 Mar 2026, 1:50 pm
Getting Ziggy With It – Re: Factor
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19 Mar 2026, 1:49 pm
Copy that: Val Kilmer set to star in new independent film as AI-generated character
A year after the actor's death, a generative AI version of Val Kilmer will co-star in an independent film, in one of the boldest uses yet of artificial intelligence in moviemaking. The producers of 'As Deep as the Grave,' say Kilmer agreed before ill health prevented him from participating.
19 Mar 2026, 1:48 pm
Trump weighs deploying thousands of US troops to Iran: Reuters
The Trump administration is weighing whether to deploy thousands of additional U.S. troops to the Middle East as the Iran war enters its third week, according to Reuters. The discussions also include options for protecting oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Why ground-force options carry risk Any move toward U.S. ground forces would carry both military and political risk. Even a limited mission could conflict with President Donald Trump’s past promi…
19 Mar 2026, 1:45 pm
Blind Item #9
The organizer of the trainwreck the alliterate one is headlining is not gate keeping. There is no one who has been turned down. If you have the money, the organizer wants you there. …
19 Mar 2026, 1:44 pm
Students DENIED meningitis jabs amid outbreak after staff clock off work at 5pm
More than 100 students seeking protection against meningitis were sent home from a vaccination centre at the University of Kent today after officials shut the queue early.The Canterbury-based university cited capacity limitations as the reason for closing queues, with the clinic based out of the campus' main sports hall required to wrap up operations by 5pm.It comes after an outbreak of the disease among students late last week, believed to have spread in one of the…
19 Mar 2026, 1:41 pm
GOP grapples with $200B Iran funding request from Trump, Hegseth
Republicans are grappling with how to handle an expected $200 billion request for supplemental funding for the war in Iran, weighing their desire to support the president with demands from fiscal hawks, questions about the scope of the funding and the challenge of a super-slim majority in the House. Democrats are not expected to support……
19 Mar 2026, 1:39 pm
U.S. Encourages Flow of Iranian Oil
New York Times: “The Trump administration said on Thursday that it planned to remove sanctions on Iranian oil, an unorthodox move intended to lower surging crude prices, which have hurt U.S. consumers and helped Iran profit.” “The strategy would be a sharp reversal from years of maximum-pressure sanctions aimed to cripple Iran’s economy.”…
19 Mar 2026, 1:39 pm
Rapper Mystikal pleads guilty to third-degree rape charge, faces decades in prison
Michael Lawrence Tyler, known by his stage name Mystikal, is scheduled to be sentenced in June.
19 Mar 2026, 1:38 pm
Over 170 million units of disinfecting pads recalled because they may not be sterile
A medical supply product distributed nationwide is being recalled as it may not be sterile due to microbial contamination.
19 Mar 2026, 1:38 pm
Predicted by Einstein 100 Years Ago, This Cosmic Phenomenon Has Finally Been Observed
jelizondo writes:Futura reports the first observation of a phenomenon predicted by Einstein over a 100 years ago:The event, catalogued as AT2020afhd, is what astronomers call a tidal disruption event. As the star approached the supermassive black hole, gravitational forces stretched and tore it apart. Its debris spiraled inward, forming a rapidly spinning disk of superheated gas. From that disk, jets of matter launched outward at nearly the speed of light.As researc…
19 Mar 2026, 1:37 pm
Bonus Quote of the Day
“We didn’t tell anyone about it. Who knows better about surprise than Japan? Why didn’t you tell me about Pearl Harbor, OK?” — President Trump, quoted by CNN, when asked why he didn’t coordinate with allies before going to war with Iran while sitting next to the Japanese prime minister.
19 Mar 2026, 1:37 pm
Dem Governor Begs Rich People Who Fled New York For Florida To Return And Foot Bill For ‘Generous Social Programs’
Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on March 11 pleaded for wealthy Americans to return from Florida to help fund the state’s “generous social programs.” A surge of affluent New Yorkers moving to Florida took place in 2025 as Democratic New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani appeared likely to win the election after calling for massive tax increases on top income earners as part of a far-left policy agenda that included free day care and city-run grocery stores.
19 Mar 2026, 1:35 pm
Betsy Awards honor trailblazing women in Philadelphia
Women who are making a difference in the region were honored at the Betsy Ross House Thursday morning.
19 Mar 2026, 1:35 pm
Lane Johnson excited to get some help in Sean Mannion's new Eagles offense
Lane Johnson, the veteran Eagles right tackle, seemed very optimistic about Sean Mannion and the new Philly offense when speaking to the "Fitz and Whit" podcast.
19 Mar 2026, 1:35 pm
Joy Behar Whines About Fetterman Voting To Advance Mullin’s Confirmation
“The View” co-host Joy Behar complained Thursday about Democratic Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman voting to advance Department of Homeland Security (DHS) nominee Markwayne Mullin’s nomination. Fetterman voted to advance Mullin’s nomination in a 8-7 vote in the Senate Homeland Security Committee, while Republican Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul voted against his confirmation. Behar suggested that Fetterman betrayed his party by voting in favor of Mullin. “Thanks t…
19 Mar 2026, 1:35 pm
Republicans Hope Star-Spangled Summer Helps Them
Washington Examiner: “When Donald Trump launched a year of celebration around the nation’s 250th birthday and the soccer World Cup, he pitched it as a chance to showcase American power, culture, and patriotism.” “Now, senior Republican figures hope that a national feel-good factor and a surge in patriotic pride will help their party in the midterm elections.”…
19 Mar 2026, 1:35 pm
Judge Lays Into Progressive Prosecutors Before Slapping Violent Teen With Tough Sentence
An elected judge in East Texas dropped the hammer on an 18-year-old armed robber, sentencing him to a quarter-century in prison while rebuking left-wing prosecutors who let similar offenders walk free. Republican Criminal District Court Judge Raquel West — who left the Democratic Party in April 2025 — handed down a 25-year prison sentence to Caden Fontenette, 18, for the aggravated robbery of a Nederland, Texas convenience store, multiple local outlets reported.
19 Mar 2026, 1:33 pm
Prosecutors want 7+ years for Høiby, son of Norwegian princess
Prosecutors said that if Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norway's crown princess, is found guilty, he should serve more than seven years in prison.
19 Mar 2026, 1:33 pm
Fetterman Breaks Ranks To Advance Mullin In Tense Confirmation Vote
A razor-thin committee vote pushed Markwayne Mullin one step closer to leading the Department of Homeland Security — thanks in part to unexpected support from across the aisle. According to the New York Post, during a closely watched hearing on Thursday, John Fetterman sided with Republicans to advance Mullin’s nomination out of committee, helping secure an 8-7 vote in favor. Every other member voted along party lines. The outcome came despite opposition f…
19 Mar 2026, 1:33 pm
Gabbard: U.S., Israeli goals in Iran are different
The United States and Israel's objectives in the war on Iran are not aligned, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said Thursday.
19 Mar 2026, 1:33 pm
House GOP ‘Sharia Free America’ Caucus Is Surging
NOTUS: “Republicans in Congress are engaging in increasingly extreme anti-Muslim rhetoric, with little pushback from their own leadership. If anything, more lawmakers are seeking to join the chorus.” “But some in the party are beginning to wonder, is a renewed crusade against “Sharia law” actually what Republican voters are demanding?”…
19 Mar 2026, 1:32 pm
The NANOG 97 CFP is open through 27-April-2026
Posted by NANOG Program via NANOG on Mar 19NANOG Community at large, The NANOG Program Committee (PC) would like to remind you that we are accepting proposals through Monday, 27 April 2026, for in-person or live remote presentations at all sessions of NANOG 97 taking place in Bellevue, WA on 01-03 June 2026. Our spotlight topic for NANOG 97 is “Reliability Engineering”, but we accept presentations on all relevant topics. The work you do and the ideas you have…
19 Mar 2026, 1:32 pm
Judge rips into teen’s ‘high-risk’ behavior before delivering decades-long sentence in violent robbery
A Texas judge had a few choice words for a teenage defendant convicted of a violent convenience store robbery in which a worker was assaulted. Caden Fontenette, 18, was sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated robbery in Jefferson County on Tuesday, March 10, according to 12 News Now. The charges reportedly stem from Fontenette’s role in a violent robbery and assault of a Bulldog Express convenience store clerk in Nederland in October…
19 Mar 2026, 1:32 pm
FYI Philly | Celebrating Women's History Month
This week on FYI Philly, it's Women's History Month and we are celebrating all the female creators of flavors both sweet and savory, and women devoted to beauty and wellness.
19 Mar 2026, 1:32 pm
AccuWeather: Back near average today in the Philadelphia region
Spring officially arrives Friday morning and it's also the beginning of a nice warmup that continues through the weekend.
19 Mar 2026, 1:31 pm
Trump Has Pardoned Dozens of Fraudsters
New York Times: “Across both of his terms, Mr. Trump has granted clemency to more than 70 allies, donors and others convicted in fraud cases. In his second term, Mr. Trump’s pace of pardoning those convicted of fraud has increased. In the first year of his second term, he handed out nearly three dozen pardons and commutations for people accused of fraud.” “Mr. Trump is unabashed about using the government to reward friends and supporters and punish foes.
19 Mar 2026, 1:30 pm
Jury finds Afroman not guilty of defaming Ohio sheriff’s deputies
An Ohio jury found that Joseph “Afroman” Foreman did not defame seven Adams County Sheriff's deputies with his songs and social media posts that stemmed from a 2022 search of his home. The verdict ended a three-year ordeal, which officers testified affected their personal lives.  “We did it America, we did it. Freedom of speech,” Foreman said in a 15 second video on his Facebook and Instagram pages. The jury found that Foreman did not maliciously paint the…
19 Mar 2026, 1:30 pm
Blind Items Revealed #5
February 28, 2026Speaking of the 80's, this is not the first time this peak 80's actor has been accused of trying to make people his live in sex slave.Crispin Glover…
19 Mar 2026, 1:27 pm
White House weighs in on whether Jan. 6 pardon applies to pipe bomb suspect
The White House said President Donald Trumps pardons of Jan. 6, 2021, defendants dont apply to what the Department of Justice has referred to as the January 6 pipe bomb case.A White House official told Scripps News Brian J. Cole would not be protected by the presidents pardon of people who were affiliated with crimes at or near the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, because Cole is accused of placing the pipe bombs the prior day.The pipe bombs were placed on January 5…
19 Mar 2026, 1:27 pm
F1 legend 'set to step down' at Aston Martin with 'former Red Bull F1 chief' to step in
Adrian Newey is reportedly set to step down from his role at Aston Martin following the Silverstone outfit's calamitous opening to the 2026 Formula One campaign.The legendary designer, who took charge of the team just four months ago, will instead concentrate solely on technical responsibilities.Jonathan Wheatley, presently serving as Audi's team boss, is expected to assume the leadership role.Wheatley departed Red Bull for the German manufacturer in May 2025, worki…
19 Mar 2026, 1:27 pm
An update on Steam / GOG changes for OpenTTD
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19 Mar 2026, 1:26 pm
USAF F-35 Makes Emergency Landing After Allegedly Being Hit by Iranian Fire
A U.S. Air Force F-35A fighter was forced to divert from a combat mission over Iran and make an emergency landing at an undisclosed U.S. airbase in the Middle East, the Pentagon has confirmed to TWZ. At this stage, details of the incident are very scarce, but there are meanwhile unconfirmed reports, and a video, suggesting that the jet was struck by Iranian fire. The video in question, if true, indicates a system was used that we have repeatedly highlighted as a top…
19 Mar 2026, 1:25 pm
US F-35 makes emergency landing after flying over Iran
A U.S. F-35 fighter jet made an emergency landing at a regional U.S. airbase in the Middle East after flying a combat mission over Iran, the U.S. military said Thursday.  CNN reported the plane, which cost up to $100 million, was believed to have been hit by Iran, citing two unnamed sources.  The plane landed “safely,” the……
19 Mar 2026, 1:25 pm
Fifa rules women's teams must have female coaches
Every team in Fifa's women's football tournaments must include at least one female head coach or assistant coach as part of new regulations.
19 Mar 2026, 1:23 pm
Trump administration to display statue of slave owner removed in Delaware
The Trump administration will temporarily display a statue taken down in Delaware years ago of a slave owner who signed the Declaration of Independence as part of the celebrations commemorating the U.S.’s 250th birthday, according to multiple reports. The statue of Caesar Rodney, a member of the Continental Congress, on horseback was taken down in……
19 Mar 2026, 1:21 pm
EXCLUSIVE: Parents Group Vows To ‘Hold Congress Accountable’ If It Can’t Deliver Medical Price Transparency
A parental rights group vowed to “hold Congress accountable” if it continued its “lack of action” on health care price transparency, in a Thursday letter sent to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. American Parents Coalition (APC) Executive Director Alleigh Marré wrote in the letter, first obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation, that “mothers and fathers across America are paying attention, and they will hold…
19 Mar 2026, 1:18 pm
Fiber on the surface of the moon could help detect moonquakes
Better than seismometers? Fiber-optic cables could be used to detect moonquakes, offering a simpler way to gather seismic data to support future missions.……
19 Mar 2026, 1:17 pm
California lawmakers say they'll change name of Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day
California legislative leaders announced they are going to rename Cesar Chavez Day as Farmworkers Day in light of sexual abuse allegations.
19 Mar 2026, 1:17 pm
NATO tests drone interception systems in Latvia
NATO has launched its first Testing, Evaluation, Verification and Validation (TEVV) campaign focused on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and counter-UAS technologies at the Sēlija Military Training Area in Latvia. The testing activity took place from March 9 to 13, 2026, bringing together defense industry companies from NATO member states and Ukraine, alongside operational users and […]…
19 Mar 2026, 1:17 pm
MLB strikes deals with Polymarket, federal watchdog as prediction markets boom
The MLB is jumping into the prediction market frenzy with an exclusive business partnership with Polymarket and an agreement with a federal regulator, the league announced Thursday. In a Thursday statement, MLB announced it had struck a deal with Polymarket to make the platform the league’s “Official Prediction Market Exchange” and struck a separate memorandum……
19 Mar 2026, 1:12 pm
Why The Thunder Have Been Cast As The NBA’s Villains, With Tyler Parker
Nothing But Respect is a little late this week due to a small error that I explain here at the opening of the episode. We had Tyler Parker of the Ringer on this week, because he's an Oklahoma City Thunder fan and after several of our most recent guests have teed off on OKC, we thought it would be a good idea to get a Thunder partisan on the podcast to talk about what it's like to be the villain. Harry also conducted extensive research into the guys who were responsi…
19 Mar 2026, 1:12 pm
Message in a bottle floats from Canada to Scotland in 2 years
A man walking with his dogs on the coast of Scotland found a message in a bottle that had been launched from off Canada's Prince Edward Island.
19 Mar 2026, 1:11 pm
Warren calls on Federal Reserve nominee to explain Epstein links
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (Mass.), the top Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee, asked President Trump’s nominee to serve as Federal Reserve chair, Kevin Warsh, to clarify his links to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In a Wednesday letter to Warsh, Warren referenced two emails released by the Department of Justice (DOJ) in which the……
19 Mar 2026, 1:11 pm
The perfect storm of conditions pushing national debt toward $40T
The National Debt surpassed $39 trillion this week, joining a growing list of trillion-dollar milestones that have come at an exponential rate. And while the rate at which the debt grows ebbs and flows with the political climate, the past year of growth is unlike anything the U.S. has seen in recent history, with the debt rising by roughly $1 trillion every five months. The national debt, which began at $75 million in 1791 to fund the Revolutionary War, has seen rec…
19 Mar 2026, 1:10 pm
Today's Blind Items - Maria The Spanish Dancer
There is a very young blonde Spanish actress still early in her career but already moving like an industry insider who had people talking beyond this awards weekendAt one event she was quietly hinting that she’s no stranger to the music scene, often ending up backstage at major concerts and in rooms most newcomers don’t just walk into. Let’s just say her connections seem to run deep. Think Roc Nation, Live Nation-adjacent circles.If you go through her Instagra…
19 Mar 2026, 1:09 pm
Hoppip Is to Pokémon Pokopia What Zipper T. Bunny Is to Animal Crossing, and Fans Want It Gone
Ah, spring. A glorious season. My allergies are flaring up, sure, but it's going to be 80 degrees here today after several days of below freezing temperatures. Strawberry plants are popping up in my garden and there are buds on the cherry tree. I'm not playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons regularly anymore, so I don't have to look at the face of the dreaded menace Zipper T. Bunny and his egg stash this year, and-wait, what's that?A Pokémon is still the talk of the…
19 Mar 2026, 1:08 pm
Britain set to reduce aid to poorest countries by 40% as Labour MPs argue cost-cutting 'puts Britain at risk'
The Government has announced sweeping reductions to international aid to the world's poorest nations, with overall aid budgets set to fall by 40 per cent in the coming year.Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper outlined plans that will see assistance to African nations plummet dramatically, declining from £1.3billion annually to just £677 million across the next three years.Afghanistan, Myanmar and Lebanon will also experience significant funding reductions under the ne…
19 Mar 2026, 1:04 pm
90-year-old Ocean City man tallies 10,000 beach days
After his wife passed away, Earl Paul found healing on the shores of Ocean City. At 90 years old, he has counted 10,000 visits to the beach.
19 Mar 2026, 1:04 pm
Spring block party returns under the El in Fishtown this weekend
Fishtown will mark the start of spring with a block party outside Evil Genius Beer Company this weekend.
19 Mar 2026, 1:04 pm
Piers Morgan Storms Off Show After Influencer Targets His Wife On Air
A tense interview quickly unraveled into chaos, ending with Piers Morgan walking off his own set mid-conversation. According to the New York Post, the fiery exchange unfolded during a segment featuring social media personality Harrison Sullivan, known as “HSTikkyTokky,” who rose to prominence after appearing in Louis Theroux’s documentary “Inside the Manosphere.”  Within minutes, the discussion devolved into personal insults and explosive accusation…
19 Mar 2026, 1:03 pm
WXPN host Kathy O'Connell to retire after nearly 40 years of running 'Kids Corner'
WXPN host Kathy O'Connell is retiring after nearly 40 years at the public radio station. She created 'Kids Corner,' a Peabody Award-winning series for children ages 5-13. It will end in June.
19 Mar 2026, 1:02 pm
Mace hits Mullin over Paul spat, calls selection as DHS secretary ‘unreal’
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) went after Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) over his tension with Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), which was prominently on display during a hearing Wednesday on his possible new role as Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secretary. “There’s a difference between right and wrong. Every one knows this is wrong and few have……
19 Mar 2026, 1:01 pm
Jeffries says Democrats will oppose rule governing spy powers bill
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Thursday that Democrats are lining up en masse against helping Republicans advance legislation to a final vote to extend the government’s warrantless surveillance powers. Jeffries acknowledged that the vote on the bill itself will divide Democrats, and he declined to say how he will vote himself.  “But what……
19 Mar 2026, 1:00 pm
Latest news bulletin | March 19th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 19th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
19 Mar 2026, 1:00 pm
Your Turn
 Does anyone ever see Certs for sale anywhere? …
19 Mar 2026, 1:00 pm
OpenAI Acquires Developer Tooling Startup Astral
OpenAI announced it's acquiring developer tooling startup Astral to strengthen its Codex AI coding assistant, which has over 2 million weekly users and has seen a three-fold increase in user growth since the start of the year. CNBC reports: "Through it all, though, our goal remains the same: to make programming more productive. To build tools that radically change what it feels like to build software," Astral's founder and CEO Charlie Marsh wrote in a blog post. The…
19 Mar 2026, 1:00 pm
Bristol Bears to be without Ellis Genge and Louis Rees-Zammit this weekend, Pat Lam confirms
Pat Lam has previewed Bristol Bears’ return to PREM Rugby action this weekend and confirmed that his three international players, including England prop Ellis Genge, will not be involved against Leicester Tigers. Join RUCK’s Instagram broadcast channel and get the latest rugby news straight to your phone. Bristol often hit form in the latter part of the season when conditions improve. That trend looks set to continue, with dry weather expected to favou…
19 Mar 2026, 12:56 pm
House passes bill that would deport noncitizens for harming police animals
The House on Thursday passed a bill that would make foreign nationals and noncitizens inadmissible to the U.S. and subject to deportation if they are convicted of, or admit to, harming animals used in law enforcement. The legislation, dubbed the Bill to Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals (BOWOW) Act, passed the lower chamber by……
19 Mar 2026, 12:54 pm
Kent man jailed after hoarding thousands of 'deeply disturbing' child images
Two swords were also recovered during a search of his address…
19 Mar 2026, 12:54 pm
GNOME 50 debuts with X11 axed, Wayland front and center
Most Ubuntu desktop users will be looking at this until at least 2028 GNOME 50 is here, codenamed Tokyo after the location of the GNOME Asia Summit 2025, and the biggest change is in fact more or less invisible, unless you look for an options button on the login screen.……
19 Mar 2026, 12:53 pm
Ahava Memorials: Turning ashes into art
Dan Hoffman has worked with ceramics for most of his life. When his aunt passed away, he found a way to incorporate her ashes into a ceramic work of a…
19 Mar 2026, 12:53 pm
California to rename Cesar Chavez Day as Farmworkers Day following sexual abuse allegations
Mary Rose Wilcox and her husband marched and fasted alongside Csar Chavez. They helped him open a radio station in Phoenix and plastered their Mexican restaurant with photos and a mural of the widely admired Latino icon.So when Wilcox's daughter called this week to inform them of sexual abuse allegations leveled against Chavez, she said it felt like a punch to the gut.By Wednesday morning, the couple had taken down Chavez's photos from their restaurant walls and mad…
19 Mar 2026, 12:52 pm
Jones aims to unite attacking philosophy with Newcastle DNA
Stephen Jones wants to combine his own attacking philosophies with the Newcastle ethos as he begins his spell as head coach of the Red Bulls.
19 Mar 2026, 12:50 pm
Athletics star opens up on horrifying drug addiction as he prepares for astonishing comeback
Luvo Manyonga, the South African who claimed world long jump gold in London in 2017, is set to compete at this week's World Athletics Indoor Championships in Torun, Poland, marking an extraordinary return to elite competition.The 35-year-old's path back to the global stage follows years of devastating crystal meth addiction that saw him lose everything he had achieved.Manyonga served an 18-month suspension in 2012 after testing positive for tik, a form of crystal me…
19 Mar 2026, 12:49 pm
Florida State kicker McAneney charged with felony battery on officer
Florida State kicker Conor McAneney was arrested in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on felony charges, including battery on an officer, police said Thursday.
19 Mar 2026, 12:49 pm
US F-35 lands safely after Iran mission; report says it may have been hit
A U.S. F-35 fighter jet was apparently forced to make an emergency landing at a regional U.S. airbase after flying a combat mission over Iran, U.S. officials said.The aircraft landed safely, and the pilot is in stable condition, U.S. Central Command spokesman Navy Capt. Tim Hawkins said.Hawkins added that the incident is under investigation. Citing sources familiar with the matter, CNN reported the aircraft is believed to have been struck by Iranian fire.If confirme…
19 Mar 2026, 12:49 pm
Planning a trip? Here’s what you should know before taking off
Geopolitical tensions, rising gas and jet fuel prices and regional unrest are introducing uncertainty for many international travellers in 2026. The ongoing war in the Middle East has disrupted airspace and tourism across the region, with flights cancelled or rerouted and major hubs like Dubai affected. Rising oil prices tied to the conflict are already leading to higher ticket fares. Canadians in affected regions have been asked to leave at the earliest opportun…
19 Mar 2026, 12:47 pm
Man charged after teenager stabbed in Gillingham
The teen was taken to a local hospital…
19 Mar 2026, 12:47 pm
Special Report: A crunch EU summit torn between two wars and a looming energy crisis
As European leaders gather in Brussels for a summit torn between two wars and a looming energy crisis, Euronews presents Special Report, hosted by Maria Tadeo and our team of correspondents. Live tonight at 7 pm Brussels time.
19 Mar 2026, 12:47 pm
Bursting the Bubble: YouGov War Over
Welcome to Bursting the Bubble, the data deep-dive that tells you what’s really happening outside the Westminster village. Exclusively for Guido members… Get access to Guido’s own poll of polls, and an instant breakdown of all the latest electoral data across Britain, by becoming a member today. Click here to join and get 50% off……
19 Mar 2026, 12:45 pm
We Have A New Culture Newsletter
This week we are launching The Span, Defector’s first and only culture newsletter. Every other week, we will collect the best non-sports writing from Defector so that you won’t miss anything, and also let you in on what we’ve been reading elsewhere. Like the Culture section itself, this newsletter will be driven entirely by our……
19 Mar 2026, 12:45 pm
Parents let 1-year-old die with 'pieces of his bed' in the back of his throat, then casually told 911 the child was 'beyond help': Police
Background: The Ingham County Justice Complex in Mason, Michigan (Ingham County Sheriff's Office/YouTube). Insets (Clockwise from top left): Karloina Davis (Ingham County Sheriff's Office). Pierson Davis (Ingham County Sheriff's Office). Vincent Davis (Skipper Funeral Home). A mother and father in Michigan are accused of abusing their 1-year-old son in their home until he died malnourished, cold, and stiff. Karloina Davis, 30, and Pierson Davis, 29, have been charge…
19 Mar 2026, 12:45 pm
How foreign censors target American speakers
Governments around the world have increasingly sought to regulate online speech well beyond their borders...