25 Mar 2026, 2:21 pm
Hospice worker who moved elderly patient 'one time a day' while letting her rot in her own filth learns her fate
Background: The Des Moines County Correctional Center in Burlington, Iowa (Google Maps). Inset: Audrey Engler (Des Moines County Jail). A woman in Iowa will spend years inside a prison cell for letting an elderly woman she was caring for rot in her own filth before she died. Audrey Engler has been sentenced to serve not more than 10 years in the Iowa Correctional Institution for Women, according to Des Moines County court records reviewed by Law&Crime. She has b…
25 Mar 2026, 2:20 pm
Airport Chaos: TSA Warns Of Massive Delays, Staffing Crisis That Could Lead To Closures
Travelers across the country are facing extraordinary delays at airport security checkpoints, with some waiting more than four hours just to get through screening, according to testimony delivered on Capitol Hill. According to the New York Post, during a congressional hearing on Wednesday, Transportation Security Administration Acting Administrator Ha Nguyen McNeill described a system under intense strain, warning that the agency is struggling to maintain normal…
25 Mar 2026, 2:20 pm
Trump makes public call for clean 18-month 702 extension
President Trump made his first public call for a clean extension of the nation’s warrantless spy powers Wednesday, pointing to the ongoing conflict in Iran as a rationale.  Trump, through legislative channels, has called for an 18-month extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), which authorizes the government to spy on……
25 Mar 2026, 2:18 pm
Oil price falls as Trump talks up peace negotiations
Crude rose back above $100 a barrel as the US and Iran clashed over bringing the conflict to an end.
25 Mar 2026, 2:15 pm
Trump Will Visit China in May
A long-awaited meeting between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will take place in Beijing on May 14 and 15, CNBC reports.
25 Mar 2026, 2:13 pm
Ed Miliband exploring measures to uncouple electricity prices from gas to slash energy bills
Ed Miliband is exploring how to uncouple electricity prices from gas, potentially bringing bills down by hundreds of pounds, MPs have heard.Speaking on Monday at a meeting of the Parliamentary Labour Party, the Energy Secretary said he believes the move is “complicated, but possible”. Because the UK uses a marginal pricing system, the cost of electricity is set by the final, and most expensive, unit of energy to meet demand at a given time. In 2025, gas set the…
25 Mar 2026, 2:12 pm
Trump: ICE officers ‘rehabbing a fake image’ by helping with bags at airports, cleaning
President Trump on Wednesday praised U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers for their work at airports this week as lengthy security wait times stack up amid the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding lapse. “I am so proud of our ICE Patriots! They were unfairly maligned by the Lunatic Democrats for years, and now,……
25 Mar 2026, 2:09 pm
Danish king tasks outgoing PM Mette Frederiksen with leading talks for next government
Danes are now prepared for long coalition negotiations ahead. After the 2022 election, the talks lasted six weeks.
25 Mar 2026, 2:08 pm
Live updates: Leavitt won’t confirm upcoming Iran talks; DHS funding has Congress at odds
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Wednesday would not confirm that talks on the war in Iran would take place in coming days, saying, “Nothing should be deemed official until it is announced formally by the White House.” She also announced President Trump would travel to China in mid-May to meet with President Xi……
25 Mar 2026, 2:07 pm
‘Back To Square One’: Sen. Kennedy Dumps Cold Water On Reports Of DHS Shutdown Deal
Republican Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy said on Wednesday that a deal to restore some funding to the Department of Homeland Security appears unlikely despite earlier reports of a breakthrough. A Monday night meeting between Senate Republicans and President Donald Trump focused on funding all DHS agencies except Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which would instead be addressed in a separate reconciliation bill — a plan Trump first turned down on Sunday. On…
25 Mar 2026, 2:04 pm
Florida extends Democratic winning streak: 5 takeaways
Democrats in Florida had a good night on Tuesday, flipping two state Legislature seats in districts President Trump carried two years ago to give the party a boost as it looks to make inroads in red states ahead of November. The party scored wins in contests for a Florida state House seat that represents Trump’s……
25 Mar 2026, 2:00 pm
Jury awards $3 million in damages in landmark social media addiction trial in Los Angeles
A jury found Meta and YouTube liable in a lawsuit that aimed to hold social media platforms responsible for harm to children using their services.
25 Mar 2026, 1:58 pm
College Newspaper Grovels After Calling Illegal Who Murdered Its Own Student An ‘Illegal Immigrant’
A Loyola University Chicago student newspaper apologized for referring to the illegal immigrant who murdered its student Sheridan Gorman, 18, as an illegal immigrant. The Loyola Phoenix posted an editor’s note apologizing for the headline of its story reporting the charges filed against Jose Medina-Medina. The headline originally referred to Medina-Medina as an illegal immigrant, which the note said “didn’t reflect the most important elements in the story.”…
25 Mar 2026, 1:52 pm
Chip Taylor, singer-songwriter who wrote 'Wild Thing,' dies at 86
Chip Taylor, a singer-songwriter known for writing "Wild Thing" and "Angel of the Morning," has died at age 86, his family announced on social media.
25 Mar 2026, 1:52 pm
New e-bike scheme descends into chaos as riders abandon vehicles hours after launch
A new e-bike hire scheme has had a rocky start in a major English city after bikes were found dumped across pavements just hours after its controversial launch. Canterbury City Council unveiled the scheme with operator Beryl on Monday in what was described as a "soft launch", with plans to introduce up to 120 bikes at around 30 designated parking bays across the city. But by Monday evening, the situation had already begun to unravel. At least three of the bright gre…
25 Mar 2026, 1:51 pm
UN votes to recognise slavery as 'gravest crime against humanity'
The landmark resolution calls for an apology and contributions to a reparations fund, without specifying an amount.
25 Mar 2026, 1:51 pm
Woman accused of opening fire at Rihanna's home pleads not guilty in court
Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, of Orlando, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to the attempted murder of Rihanna.
25 Mar 2026, 1:50 pm
Anthropic Adds Auto Dream to Claude Code, Fixing Memory Decay Between Sessions
Anthropic began rolling out Auto Dream for Claude Code this week, a background sub-agent that consolidates the AI's memory files between work sessions, according to developer analysis and community reverse-engineering. The experimental feature runs a four-phase cycle that merges duplicate entries, resolves contradictions, converts relative dates to absolute ones, and prunes the memory index to stay under its 200-line startup limit. Developers discovered it behind a…
25 Mar 2026, 1:49 pm
'Teenage me could not have imagined this' says first female Archbishop of Canterbury
The Prince and Princess of Wales joined the congregation at Canterbury Cathedral.
25 Mar 2026, 1:45 pm
Meta and Google found liable in landmark social media addiction trial
The verdict marks the end of a five-week trial on the addictive nature of social media platforms.
25 Mar 2026, 1:45 pm
Blind Item #9
There are probably a dozen women who are going to file lawsuits against the offspring of this permanent A list singer. He is just that awful. …
25 Mar 2026, 1:44 pm
Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Introduce Bill to Halt AI Data Center Construction
Bernie Sanders wants to pull the plug on every new AI data center in the country. On Wednesday, the Vermont senator and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rolled out the Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act. If it became law, no facility drawing more than 20 megawatts could break ground or expand until Congress writes regulations on worker protections, environmental damage, privacy, and civil rights, according to WIRED. Nothing like it has reached Capitol H…
25 Mar 2026, 1:43 pm
Homeland Security Ignored Report on Airport Risks
CBS News: “An internal watchdog report in the Department of Homeland Security identified serious vulnerabilities in TSA’s screenings at airports nationwide, among them, one created by a change in the shoes-off policy — and the agency has yet to respond five months later.”…
25 Mar 2026, 1:42 pm
Sarah Mullally makes history as first woman enthroned as Archbishop of Canterbury
She worked in the UK’s state-run National Health Service for more than three decades, rising to become its chief nursing officer for England in 1999.
25 Mar 2026, 1:40 pm
NBA takes key step toward adding Las Vegas, Seattle teams
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is laying the groundwork for an expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas. The NBA board of governors voted to “authorize the league to formally explore potential team expansion to Las Vegas and Seattle,” the league said in a Wednesday statement. NBA officials will soon begin evaluating potential markets, owners and……
25 Mar 2026, 1:38 pm
Dead students were tested for drugs and alcohol - but their killer was not, Nottingham inquiry hears
A public inquiry into the attacks heard killer Valdo Calocane refused toxicology samples in custody.
25 Mar 2026, 1:38 pm
Meta, YouTube found liable in landmark social media trial
A California jury on Wednesday found social media giants Meta and YouTube liable in a landmark social media addiction trial, determining the companies were negligent in their design or operation of the platforms.  It caps off the nearly two-month trial against Meta, the parent company of Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, and Google’s YouTube, and marks……
25 Mar 2026, 1:37 pm
Author: Iranians worried ‘their story will end like Afghanistan’
Iranian author and journalist Tara Kangarlou said Tuesday that Iranian citizens are concerned “their story will end like Afghanistan,” amid uncertainty about the country’s post-conflict future. Kangarlou told NewsNation’s Elizabeth Vargas that “ordinary Iranians” were currently trapped between a “brutal dictatorship” and a “lack of policy” from the U.S. that has them questioning what comes……
25 Mar 2026, 1:36 pm
‘We heard a thud’: Plane hits coyote during takeoff at Rhode Island airport
Erin Drozda and her wife are supposed to be in Costa Rica, but their travel plans got interrupted by a coyote.
25 Mar 2026, 1:35 pm
Jon Gjengset: The Cost of Concurrency Coordination
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25 Mar 2026, 1:35 pm
Appeals court upholds ICE mass detention policy
A federal appeals court upheld the Trump administration’s policy allowing mass detention of migrants awaiting deportation without bond. In a 2-1 ruling Wednesday, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals determined that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was justified in detaining people without the possibility of bond.  The GOP-appointed panel’s decision specifically applies to the……
25 Mar 2026, 1:35 pm
Disney's The Lion King composer sues comedian for $27 million for 'mocking' iconic song in viral clip: 'A sick joke!'
Lebohang Morake, the Grammy-winning South African composer known professionally as Lebo M, has launched legal proceedings against Zimbabwean comedian Learnmore Jonasi.The composer is seeking $27million (£20.1million) in damages over claims the performer deliberately distorted the meaning of The Lion King's celebrated opening chant.The lawsuit, lodged earlier this month in a federal court in Los Angeles, accuses Mr Jonasi of intentionally misrepresenting the Zulu a…
25 Mar 2026, 1:35 pm
Watch Surreal Scene As Robot That Walks Like Joe Biden Disappears Behind Melania
A humanoid robot bizarrely walked alongside first lady Melania Trump on Wednesday during a White House technology event. During the Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition Summit, the robot stiffly walked down the hall with Melania as she entered the East Room to address 45 nations and 28 technology companies. The robot spent about one minute waving to everyone and then slowly disappeared into the background as the event began. “It’s fair to state you’r…
25 Mar 2026, 1:31 pm
NHS doctors to strike over Easter despite 22% pay rise under Labour
Resident doctors in England will stage a six-day walkout between April 7 and April 13, the British Medical Association has confirmed.The industrial action, which starts shortly after the Easter holidays, will result in disruption for millions of patients across England. The BMA claimed resident doctors had been "left with no choice but to strike" after weeks of pay discussions with the Labour Government.However, the looming walkout comes after Health Secretary Wes S…
25 Mar 2026, 1:31 pm
Meta and YouTube Lose Landmark Social Media Trial
“A 20-year-old woman prevailed in another landmark social media trial this week against Meta Platforms and Google’s YouTube in which the companies were accused of designing their apps to be addictive and harmful to adolescents,” the Wall Street Journal reports. Bloomberg: “The verdict… highlights the financial risk facing the companies from thousands of other suits which claim that Instagram and YouTube are intentionally designed to addict young users with…
25 Mar 2026, 1:30 pm
Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in landmark social media addiction trial
A jury found both Meta and YouTube liable in a first-of-its-kind lawsuit that aimed to hold social media platforms responsible for harm to children using their services.The decision came after more than 40 hours of deliberation across nine days and more than a month since jurors heard opening statements in the trial.The plaintiff, a 20-year-old woman identified as KGM in documents, or Kaley as her lawyers have called her during the trial, says her early use of socia…
25 Mar 2026, 1:30 pm
Can Russia and China turn the Iran War into a long war Washington can’t win?
Russia and China are helping Iran to prolong the U.S.-Israeli air and missile campaign, making it a long, grinding war that the U.S. cannot win on its own terms.
25 Mar 2026, 1:30 pm
Blind Items Revealed #5
March 9, 2026It is becoming pretty obvious that the dark and gloomy singr is using bots for streaming because no one is actually paying to see him live.Sombr…
25 Mar 2026, 1:29 pm
Repeat offender with long rap sheet allegedly guns down man while free on probation, bonds despite violations
A teenage Texas repeat offender is back behind bars after allegedly killing a man while free from jail on three separate bonds. Johnnie Lillie, 19, is charged with the shooting death of Jermarkus Johnson, 29, on Aldine Bender road in Houston, Texas on Sept. 22, 2025, according to FOX 26. Lillie was reportedly out on probation after being sentenced for a burglary of a motor vehicle in June 2024 when he was taken into custody after illegally purchasing a firearm.REP…
25 Mar 2026, 1:27 pm
When Jews no longer feel safe, it is never just about the Jews
In an opinion piece for Euronews, Sacha Roytman Dratwa, CEO of the Combat Antisemitism Movement, warns that Jewish life in Europe is increasingly lived behind barriers - a sign, he argues, the continent is failing its post-Holocaust promise.
25 Mar 2026, 1:26 pm
Look: 'Vaping' squirrels spark warnings from experts
Wildlife experts are warning of the dangers discarded nicotine products can pose after a squirrel was caught on camera "vaping" at a London park.
25 Mar 2026, 1:26 pm
Graham says he would prefer Iran diplomacy ‘because war literally is hell’
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who has encouraged President Trump to invade Kharg Island as part of the Iran war, on Wednesday said he would prefer a negotiated end to the conflict, arguing that war “literally is hell.” “Not only do I support @POTUS and his team’s efforts to negotiate with Iran to find a solution……
25 Mar 2026, 1:24 pm
Welsh sides agree deal and tributes pour in after Wales star's announcement
The latest rugby news from Wales and around the world…
25 Mar 2026, 1:24 pm
Inside the Creative Minds Behind Ballers in Fishtown
When David Gutstadt first toured the Fishtown property that would become Ballers in 2019, it was clear to him that it was special — a […]…
25 Mar 2026, 1:21 pm
Germany jails four men over Hamas-linked weapons caches for potential attacks
The arms were to be used in attacks against locations such as the Israeli embassy in Berlin and the US military base at Ramstein in western Germany, prosecutors said.
25 Mar 2026, 1:21 pm
Brazil unveils first domestically assembled supersonic fighter jet
Brazil became the first Latin American country to manufacture a supersonic fighter jet, unveiling the F-39E Gripen on Wednesday in Sao Paolo state,…
25 Mar 2026, 1:17 pm
Trump remembers to appoint science panel, fills it mostly with tech bros
Plus one actual physicist Donald Trump has named the first members of his President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), largely comprising Trump allies in the tech industry and one actual scientist.……
25 Mar 2026, 1:17 pm
The War in Iran – What should Europe do?
Don't miss this week's episode of The Ring, tonight at 20.30 CET. MEPs Riho Terras (EPP) and Özlem Demirel (The Left) go head-to-head in a fiery debate over what the EU should do in this crisis.
25 Mar 2026, 1:16 pm
United Airlines unveils new premium seats that can transform into a couch
United Airlines has unveiled new cabin designs with premium seating that will give passengers more space to stretch out on long-haul flights.
25 Mar 2026, 1:15 pm
Doctors announce six-day strike in England as talks break down
The walkout over jobs and pay is one of the longest yet in the dispute, and will begin on 7 April in England.
25 Mar 2026, 1:14 pm
Garrett Stubbs Has Been Designated for Assignment
Phils sent out the Opening Day roster: Pitchers (13): Left-handers – José Alvarado, Kyle Backhus, Tanner Banks, Jesús Luzardo, Tim Mayza and Cristopher Sánchez. Right-handers – Jonathan Bowlan, Jhoan Duran, Brad Keller, Aaron Nola, Andrew Painter, Zach Pop and Taijuan Walker. Catchers (2): Rafael Marchán and J.T. Realmuto. Infielders (6): Alec Bohm, Bryce Harper, Dylan Moore, Edmundo Sosa, Bryson Stott and Trea Turner. Outfielders (4): Just…
25 Mar 2026, 1:14 pm
Thoughts on slowing the fuck down
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25 Mar 2026, 1:10 pm
Today's Blind Items - The Boy Toy
Castmates of this A- list actress's boyfriend were willing to give him the benefit of the doubt despite the age gap and weirdness.  However, his ego on the job rubbed some people the wrong way, leading them to ask around and find out the actress has been calling in favors to get him jobs.  They blamed an illness for him leaving the project early but the truth is the rest of the cast refused to work with him.  He blames the actress for ruining his career before it…
25 Mar 2026, 1:09 pm
Maryland woman wins $50,000 lottery prize on her birthday
A Maryland woman celebrated her birthday by purchasing a Fast Play High Roller Jackpot lottery ticket that earned her a $50,000 prize.
25 Mar 2026, 1:09 pm
AccuWeather: Cloudy and more seasonable today in the Philadelphia region
Temperatures are back to near average today, but we soar to the 70s for the Phillies home opener tomorrow.
25 Mar 2026, 1:09 pm
Trump administration allows high-ethanol gasoline to be sold this summer, easing smog rules
The Trump administration will allow high-ethanol gasoline to be sold year-round, lifting restrictions on the fuel that are typically in place to limit smog. While this year’s announcement comes amid high prices due to the war in Iran, the Trump administration also made the same move last year. This type of gasoline, known as E15 given……
25 Mar 2026, 1:06 pm
Stolen dog reunited with owner in Philadelphia's Fern Rock neighborhood as police search for suspect
Police are still searching for a suspect accused of stealing a dog in Philadelphia, as the animal's owner says he is relieved to have her safely back home.
25 Mar 2026, 1:05 pm
Lady Gaga says she took lithium after a ‘psychotic break’ – here’s what the science says about this drug
Ray Geiger/Shutterstock.comWhen Lady Gaga recently spoke in an interview about taking lithium while suffering from a “psychotic break”, it drew attention to a drug that has long been used in psychiatry but is less widely understood outside it. Lithium has been used in psychiatric care for more than 70 years, most notably to treat bipolar disorder. Alongside this renewed attention, a recent study has explored whether much lower doses of lithium might help protec…
25 Mar 2026, 1:05 pm
Why do some people eat soil? From a prisoner’s lifeline to a modern tasting menu, the history of geophagy
Soils on display inside the Museum of Edible Earth's temporary exhibition at Somerset House in London. David Parry/PA Media Assignments, CC BY-SAEditor’s note: The UK’s Food Standards Authority and Health Security Agency both advise against eating clay, soil or earth. Links to their guidance are included in this article. When I ask people if they have ever eaten soil before, they tend to give me a strange look. But geophagy – the deliberate ingestion of any k…
25 Mar 2026, 1:04 pm
Man plowed over tire shop worker who tried to stop him from leaving after he refused to pay: Police
Background: News footage of Just Stop Tires in Mascotte, Fla. (WESH). Inset (left): Ashley Tyer (Instagram). Inset (right): Brandon Charles Gregory Lewis (Marcotte Police Department). A Florida man was arrested after police said he ran over a tire shop employee who tried to stop him from leaving the shop without paying. Brandon Charles Gregory Lewis, 33, was charged with vehicular homicide in connection with the death of 40-year-old Ashley Tyer. Tyer died on March 2…
25 Mar 2026, 1:04 pm
Here are Iran’s 5 conditions for ending war after rejecting US ceasefire plan
Iran offered a counterproposal Wednesday to end the war in the region after rejecting a ceasefire plan backed by the Trump administration.  Leaders in Tehran are asking for sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz and a complete end to “aggression” from the U.S. and Israel, among other demands. “Iran will end the war at a……
25 Mar 2026, 1:04 pm
International Waffle Day: How this sweet treat came to be and the various ways to celebrate it
Waffles are consider a sweet delicious delicacy in large parts of Scandinavia, but did you know that this day of worldwide celebration has its roots in religion? Read on dear reader...
25 Mar 2026, 1:04 pm
Scan Finds Presence of Nuclear Fuel in 3I/ATLAS
Deuterium, a stable and non-radioactive isotope of hydrogen that features a neutron in addition to the single proton in its core, is extremely abundant across the universe. But when combined with tritium, a different hydrogen isotope that features not just one but two additional neutrons, it can kick start a powerful nuclear fusion reaction. Scientists hope to one day use these isotopes to generate an abundance of clean energy using advanced reactors. So it sh…
25 Mar 2026, 1:03 pm
Four arrested in Germany after Channel smuggling gang raids
Europol said more than 450 officers from the UK, Germany and Belgium were involved in the operation.
25 Mar 2026, 1:02 pm
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25 Mar 2026, 1:02 pm
Man who let girlfriend's 2-year-old suffocate in bed next to her siblings responded 'last night?' when asked if he abused the children
Inset, left to right: Lilith Nova Burkhardt (Meeker Funeral Home) and Brian Moser (Law&Crime). Background: The apartment complex where Moser killed Lilith last year (WXIX). A 23-year-old man in Ohio may spend more than two decades in prison for his role in killing his girlfriend's 2-year-old daughter, who was physically abused before she suffocated to death in her bed. Adams County Judge Brett Spencer on Tuesday ordered Brian Moser to serve 17 to 22 1/2 years in…
25 Mar 2026, 1:02 pm
Suspect arrested in violent smoke shop robbery in Abington, Pa.
The suspect in a violent smoke shop robbery in Abington, Montgomery County was taken into custody shortly after the alleged crime on Tuesday.
25 Mar 2026, 1:01 pm
Climate change is altering Saharan dust – and Europe is downwind
ragusaliaga / shutterstockIn recent years, residents of Spain, France and the UK have looked up to see an eerie sight: deep orange sunrises and skies thick with a yellowish haze. These hazy skies often deposit “blood rain”, rust-colored precipitation that leaves a fine grit on cars and windows. These events are caused by dust plumes from the Sahara desert that travel thousands of kilometres across the Mediterranean. As climate change alters the world’s larges…
25 Mar 2026, 1:00 pm
Spring Blooms returns to Longwood Gardens with tulips, flowering trees and extended hours
Spring is one of the busier times of year at Longwood Gardens, and the annual “Spring Blooms” display reflects that seasonal shift.
25 Mar 2026, 1:00 pm
Latest news bulletin | March 25th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 25th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
25 Mar 2026, 1:00 pm
Rwanda’s war in Congo is undermining US mineral security
At a moment of mounting geopolitical instability, and as the U.S. conducts major military operations in the Middle East and confronts fragile global supply chains, critical minerals have moved to the center of national security planning. Yet in Central Africa, this strategy faces a growing tension. In early February, Washington hosted the Critical Minerals Ministerial, bringing together 54 countries from Europe,……
25 Mar 2026, 1:00 pm
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25 Mar 2026, 1:00 pm
Meta Loses Trial After Arguing Child Exploitation Was 'Inevitable'
Meta lost a child safety trial in New Mexico after a court found that its platforms failed to adequately protect children from exploitation and misled parents about app safety. According to Ars Technica, the jury on Tuesday "deliberated for only one day before agreeing that Meta should pay $375 million in civil damages..." While the jury declined to impose the maximum penalty New Mexico sought, which could have cost the company $2.2 billion, Meta may still face addi…
25 Mar 2026, 12:58 pm
NASA announces ambitious plans for a space station on the moon
NASAs new chief is reshaping the space agencys goals, unveiling at an event in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday an ambitious vision that includes revamped plans for a moon base.While the space agency has long had its sights set on creating a settlement on the moon for astronauts to live and work more permanently, Tuesday marked the first time NASA has revealed a timeline and road map for such efforts.The moon base will not appear overnight, NASA Administrator Jared Isaa…
25 Mar 2026, 12:58 pm
Senate deal reached to cap insulin costs
A bipartisan quartet of of senators on Wednesday unveiled legislation to cap the monthly cost of insulin at $35 for patients on private insurance. Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) and John Kennedy (R-La.) introduced the Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act, which would limit out-of-pocket……
25 Mar 2026, 12:58 pm
Energy bill overhaul to impact millions of Britons next week: Full list of four major changes to what you pay
Four major changes to household energy bills are expected to come into effect from next month, but how will your family be impacted?Britons become increasingly concerned about the cost of living once again in response to the US-Iran war, which has seen oil prices surge past $100 a barrel.Prior to the conflict in the Middle East, energy regulator Ofgem confirmed the price cap for gas and electricity would fall from April to June 2026.Furthermore, the Labour Governmen…
25 Mar 2026, 12:57 pm
American worker shot, killed in Bahamas as police launch criminal investigation: report
A criminal investigation is underway in the death of an American worker who was allegedly shot and killed in the Bahamas.The Tallahassee Democrat reported that the victim, identified as 31-year-old Cody Castillo, of Crawfordville, Florida, was killed March 21 in Nassau following a dispute outside Da Plantation Bar & Grill in Nassau. The outlet said the shooting involved an off-duty senior officer of the Royal Bahamas Police Force.National Security Minister Wayne…
25 Mar 2026, 12:55 pm
M1E3 Next-Gen Abrams Tank Production Could Begin Next Year
The U.S. Army says it hopes to see production of a finalized version of the next-generation M1E3 Abrams tank begin next year. The exact timeline will depend on the performance of early prototype tanks in testing by operational units, which is slated to kick off later this year. Brent Ingraham, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology, discussed current plans for the M1E3 program with TWZ and other outlets at a media roundtable on…
25 Mar 2026, 12:55 pm
Urban forests improve the health of city residents — that's partly why new trees are planted in Philly every spring
Trees improve the physical and mental health of city residents. With that in mind, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society is seeking volunteers to help plant 650 new trees in the Philly region this spring.
25 Mar 2026, 12:55 pm
California Governor’s Debate Canceled Because Candidates Were Too White
The University of Southern California cancelled a planned California primary gubernatorial debate because all of the candidates invited were white, multiple media outlets reported. USC and KABC-TV invited Republicans Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco and Steve Hilton as well as Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, former Democratic Rep. Katie Porter, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan and left-wing billionaire Tom Steyer to the debate based on a formula that combined poll stand…
25 Mar 2026, 12:54 pm
Gazprom and Rosneft tied to deportation of Ukrainian children, Yale report says
According to a new study, Russian energy giants Gazprom and Rosneft have played an important role in indoctrination of forcefully deported Ukrainian children.
25 Mar 2026, 12:53 pm
John Roberts tasked with taming Supreme Court: Join the live discussion
Why is tension simmering between the Supreme Court justices on the bench this week? When should we expect a ruling in Anthropic’s legal battle with the Department of Defense? Who’s leading the fight for refunds around President Trump’s tariffs — and do they want to be? Plus, pizza doxxings of judges are being probed by the……
25 Mar 2026, 12:53 pm
Dangerous trans stalker who threatened to ‘batter’ surgeon sent to women’s jail
A transgender stalker who developed a "fixation" and later threatened to "batter" a surgeon has been moved to a female prison.Vivienne Taylor, 28, was sentenced to 14 months in prison after pleading guilty to stalking, causing serious alarm or distress between September 2024 and November 2025.Taylor was also handed an indefinite restraining order after sending a barrage of messages to urological surgeon Tina Rashid, including threatening to "s***" her and her partne…
25 Mar 2026, 12:53 pm
NBA explores adding teams in Seattle and Las Vegas
The NBA's board of governors vote to allow the league to explore potential expansion franchises in Seattle and Las Vegas.
25 Mar 2026, 12:53 pm
WATCH: Ben Leo erupts in fury after Lords vote in favour of decriminalisation of abortion
Watch Ben Leo's reaction to the House of Lords voting in favour of the decriminalisation of abortion in the UK.Last week, the peers approved legislation, first proposed by MP Tonia Antoniazzi, to end police investigations into abortion, amending the Crime and Policing Bill. The old legislation was in accordance with a 164-year-old Victorian law - which has, as of late, culiminated in more than 100 prosecutions under the Offences Against the Person Act 1861.Members o…
25 Mar 2026, 12:51 pm
A Massively Asymmetrical War
The Atlantic: “The strategy that Iran is pursuing now—asymmetric warfare against superior U.S. forces—is reminiscent of the methods used by Iraqi insurgents to counter American and allied militaries on the ground more than two decades ago.” “Back then, the weapons of choice were improvised explosive devices dug into roadsides by Iraq’s insurgents. Today, they are cheap Iranian drones and floating mines.” “As of last week, U.S. officials believe…
25 Mar 2026, 12:51 pm
Meta and YouTube found negligent in LA social media addiction trial
Jurors found YouTube and Meta negligent Wednesday in a landmark Los Angeles trial over whether social media companies should be held to answer for harm caused to children using their platforms. The decision comes after more than a week of jury deliberations and about a month of testimony from addiction experts, therapists, platform engineers and executives, including Facebook founder and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. The jury deliberated for nearly 44 hours over nin…
25 Mar 2026, 12:50 pm
Mojo's not (yet) Python
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