U.S. soldier in deadly Iran attack says they got an 'all clear' before drone hit
Sgt. First Class Cory Hicks says he remembers hearing a "buzzing noise" before a drone attack on a U.S. command center in Kuwait.
ABC News
Teen charged in teacher's death from prank gone wrong releases a new statement
Good Morning America
Americans are pulling money out of their 401(k) funds at record rates
Business Insider
- World
China is expected to push for an ethnic unity law that critics say will cement assimilation
China is moving to approve a sweeping law to promote what it calls “ethnic unity,” a measure that critics say would further erode the rights of some minority groups as authorities cement a push toward assimilation. The law, expected to be approved by the country's ceremonial legislature Thursday, is designed to foster “a stronger sense of community among all ethnic groups in the Chinese nation,” said Lou Qinjian, a delegate to the National People’s Congress who introduced the proposal to the whole body. The proposed law lays out the need to promote ethnic unity by all government bodies and private enterprises, including local governments and state-affiliated groups like the All-China Women’s Federation.
Associated Press5 min read - Politics
Trump pushes economic messages in Kentucky and Ohio as Iran looms large, in photos
Associated Press - Business
UK watchdogs press Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube to block children
LONDON, March 12 (Reuters) - Britain's media and privacy regulators on Thursday demanded that major social media platforms do more to keep children off their services, warning that companies were
2 min readReuters
- Entertainment
Fact Check: Video of Trump showing Laura Ingraham 'Cardboard Ayatollah' isn't real. Here's the proof
The video was originally posted and shared by a meme page and tagged with a label indicating it was made using AI.
3 min readSnopes
- US
Epstein used modelling agent to recruit girls, Brazilian women tell BBC
Modelling agent used businesses to recruit girls and arrange US visas to visit Jeffrey Epstein, Brazilian women tell BBC.
10 min readBBC
- World
Three brothers arrested over US embassy blast in Oslo
Norwegian police said Wednesday three brothers had been arrested on suspicion of a "terrorist bombing" over a weekend explosion at the US embassy in Oslo, which caused minor damage but no injuries.Police prosecutor Christian Hatlo told a press conference the brothers, who were Norwegian citizens of Iraqi origin, had been arrested in Oslo and that police were investigating the motive.
3 min readAFP
- World
What role has cyber warfare played in Iran?
Militaries are often cagey about their cyber activities. But the US has hinted at the role it has played.
6 min read - World
Why Namibia's green energy dream could be a red flag for penguins
A near pristine desert and coastal wilderness in Namibia could soon host a huge hydrogen production facility.
6 min read - US
Officials downplay risk of Iranian drone attacks off California after FBI memo
FBI memo warning that Iran may try to launch drones at California in a seaborne "surprise attack" raised concern Wednesday — but officials tell CBS News there is no known, specific threat underpinning it.
4 min readCBS News
- World
Eight Arab, Islamic countries condemn Israeli closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque
For the past 12 days, Israel has closed Al-Aqsa Mosque and restricted movement in the Old City of Jerusalem.
2 min readAl Jazeera
- Business
UK watchdogs press Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube to block children
Britain's media and privacy regulators on Thursday demanded that major social media platforms do more to keep children off their services, warning that companies were failing to enforce their own minimum age rules. Britain has been weighing tougher curbs on children's access to social media, with the government considering barring under 16s from such platforms - mirroring a move by Australia. Ofcom and the Information Commissioner's Office said they had grown increasingly concerned about algorithmic feeds that expose children to harmful or addictive content.
2 min read - Business
Inquiry into student loans launched by MPs
The Treasury Committee will look at whether "the goalposts [have] been moved in a way which is unfair".
4 min read - Health
Hundreds of GPs tell BBC they have never refused a sick note over mental health concerns
The number of fit notes issued has been rising, with more than 11.2m approved in England last year.
6 min read - Business
Social media firms asked to toughen up age checks for under-13s
Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube and Roblox are among the platforms UK regulators say aren't putting children's safety at the heart of their products.
4 min read - US
Elderly couple killed in Indiana home as tornadoes tear through Midwest
A string of tornadoes touched down in multiple states as severe weather stretched from Texas to Michigan.
4 min read - World
Starmer vows to crack down on 'profiteering' from fuel crisis
The prime minister is in Northern Ireland and is expected to hold talks with party leaders and visit a community centre.
3 min read - US
Severe Weather Outbreak Maps Tracker: Radar, Warnings, Storm Reports And More
Track everything from current conditions, forecasts and potential impacts from the severe weather outbreak here.
1 min readThe Weather Channel
- US
Airport staff make horrifying discovery after inspecting traveler's suitcase: 'Nightmare'
"Thank you to those vigilant officials."
2 min readThe Cool Down
- US
Man charged with murder of Ellie Flanagan
A 45-year-old man has been charged with murder and possession of an offensive weapon with intent.
1 min read - World
WATCH: Shock Video of ‘Largest Barrage’ of Hezbollah Rockets Yet Fired at Israel
Trey Yingst shared shock footage of rockets being fired into Israel as some made impact and others were quickly intercepted.
2 min readMediaite
- US
Severe Weather Outbreak, Mid-March (RECAP)
Following Tuesday's destructive tornadoes, more severe thunderstorms are now sweeping eastward through the South and the mid-Atlantic states. Get the latest on the severe outbreak's impacts and forecast here.
662 min read - World
‘Proud as a Qatari’: Country’s PM salutes resilience amid Iranian attacks
The country’s prime minister urges resilience, says government committed to ensuring people’s lives are not disrupted.
2 min read - US
Deadly Storm System Prompts Tornado, Flood Warnings As It Sweeps East
We followed a deadly severe weather outbreak as it moved east, bringing the threat of tornadoes, damaging winds and flooding from the Gulf Coast to the mid-Atlantic.
10 min read - US
U.S. service members in Kuwait suffered brain trauma, burns, shrapnel wounds
About 30 U.S. service members remained hospitalized Tuesday after an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
3 min read - US
Newsom announces $1B in Prop 1 funding for health facilities
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the final round of Prop 1 funding, which will support 'significantly under-resourced' regions in the state.
3 min readUSA TODAY
- World
Chris Mason: Some nuggets but no huge revelations in first batch of Mandelson files
This first digital document drop about the prime minister's decision to appoint Lord Mandelson as US ambassador is interesting, but not explosive.
4 min read - US
Women riders join Italian-American St. Joseph’s Parade in French Quarter
After more than half a century, New Orleans’ formerly all-male Italian-American St. Joseph Society is changing its rules, allowing women riders as early as the annual parade in the French Quarter at the end of March. Growing up, Ashleigh Fonte rode in the parade as a maid. The society was formed in June of 1970 by members of New Orleans’ large Italian-American population.
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William labeled ‘out of touch’ as royals try to bounce back from Andrew-Epstein scandal
Prince William‘s efforts to connect with younger generations are drawing fresh scrutiny and, according to some critics, falling flat at a difficult moment for Britain’s royal family. The Prince of Wales recently appeared on BBC Radio 1 for an interview about men’s mental health in an apparent attempt to connect with a younger generation.
5 min readWonderwall
- Politics
Trump tells Kentucky rally Iran’s military and nuclear capabilities degraded
While offering no details to hundreds of supporters, US president seemed to suggest conflict would not end soon
4 min readThe Guardian
- US
Millions on alert as tornadoes, storms stretch across eastern US
Much of the eastern US was urged to be on alert on Wednesday, March 11 as a line of storms moved through with a risk of hail, winds and tornadoes.
2 min read - Politics
Mike Johnson won’t do a thing about the GOP’s Islamophobia
When asked about Rep. Andy Ogles’ bigoted anti-Muslim outburst, House Speaker Mike Johnson did what he’s done many times in the past: nothing.
5 min readMS NOW
- Politics
Trump calls woman journalist a ‘rotten reporter’ after she asks why the FBI has seized Arizona voting records
Trump has insulted five women reporters in as many months
5 min readThe Independent
- US
Challenge 2 Change Summit in Amherst
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Students from area high schools got together to figure out how to make their schools — and the world — a better place on Wednesday. Daemen University hosted the annual Challenge 2 Change Summit. Around 160 students from local high schools had the opportunity to talk with one another about issues […]
WIVB - Politics
Lawmakers vent frustration over DHS shutdown as lines grow at nation's airports
Republican and Democratic senators vented their frustrations Wednesday with the lack of progress in funding the Department of Homeland Security, which is resulting in more Americans enduring long lines at airports around the country. Democrats stressed they were willing to fund some of DHS, but not Immigration and Customs Enforcement as well as Customs and Border Protection, without changes in their operations. Republicans made clear that some of the Democratic demands were a non-starter.
Associated Press Finance5 min read - Politics
Lawmakers vent frustration over DHS shutdown as lines grow at nation's airports
Republican and Democratic senators vented their frustrations Wednesday with the lack of progress in funding the Department of Homeland Security, which is resulting in more Americans enduring long lines at airports around the country. Democrats stressed they were willing to fund some of DHS, but not Immigration and Customs Enforcement as well as Customs and Border Protection, without changes in their operations. Republicans made clear that some of the Democratic demands were a non-starter.
Associated Press5 min read - World
US Marine Corps pursues thermal cloaks to hide troops from heat sensors
The U.S. Marine Corps is looking for camouflage cloaks that shield wearers from prying eyes and infrared cameras.
2 min readMilitary Times
- Politics
US to release 172m barrels of oil from strategic petroleum reserve
Energy secretary says move is part of broader release as oil prices soar due to supply shocks from US-Israel war on Iran
1 min read - US
Congress calls for oversight following reports US military is using AI to help determine which sites in Iran to attack
‘We need a full, impartial review to determine if AI has already harmed or jeopardized lives in the war with Iran,’ says Representative Jill Tokuda of Hawaii
4 min read - US
FBI bulletin warned of possible Iran retaliation on California targets
By Humeyra Pamuk, Jasper Ward and Jana Winter WASHINGTON, March 11 (Reuters) - The FBI warned law enforcement agencies last month of the possibility that Tehran might try to retaliate for any U.S.
3 min read - News
Trump vows to end war "soon" as Iran hits ships and threatens banks
President Trump says he'll end the war soon, when he wants to, as Iran hits three ships near the Strait of Hormuz and warns U.S.-linked banks will be next.
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Man charged with threatening Trump and Democratic representative Swalwell
Diego Villavicencio also made violent threats against an unnamed individual, who appears to be Jerome Powell
4 min read - Technology
Fact Check: Video Does NOT Show U.S. Troops Captured In Iran -- Soldier Part Of Video Is AI-Generated
Does a video show U.S. troops captured in Iran? No, that's not true: An online AI video detection tool found that the clips of the U.S. soldiers are fake but are intermixed with a real clip of President Donald Trump...
3 min readLead Stories
- World
Aberdeen University staff to strike in dispute over cuts
The university says it is "disappointing" that industrial action has been scheduled for four days in March.
2 min read - Lifestyle
The primary class where ASN pupils adapt to school
One primary school in Glasgow says it has developed its own model of how to integrate ASN pupils into a mainstream school.
6 min read - Politics
Trump administration kicks off new process to try to replace tariffs struck down by Supreme Court
The Trump administration on Wednesday opened a new trade investigation into manufacturing in foreign countries — an effort that comes after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s previous use of tariffs by declaring an economic emergency. Trump and his team have made clear that they’re seeking to replace the hundreds of billions of dollars in lost revenues after the Supreme Court’s February ruling by using different laws to establish new tariffs.
Associated Press603 min read - Politics
Trump administration kicks off new process to try to replace tariffs struck down by Supreme Court
The Trump administration on Wednesday opened a new trade investigation into manufacturing in foreign countries — an effort that comes after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s previous use of tariffs by declaring an economic emergency. Trump and his team have made clear that they’re seeking to replace the hundreds of billions of dollars in lost revenues after the Supreme Court’s February ruling by using different laws to establish new tariffs.
Associated Press Finance3 min read - US
Two San Diego men admit to stealing millions in a fake charity scheme
A San Diego man pleaded guilty Wednesday, March 11, to pocketing millions of dollars intended for volunteer programs at Petco Park and Snapdragon Stadium. Federal prosecutors say Noly Hermoso Ilarde, along with Martin Jose Rebollo Jr., claimed to represent Chula Vista Fast Pitch, a now-defunct nonprofit that was originally established to help fund youth softball. Prosecutors say Ilarde and Rebollo were selected to raise funds for the scam charity by providing unpaid workers to staff concession stands at Petco Park and Snapdragon Stadium.
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DOJ Says Voice of America Parent Has No Succession Plan After Kari Lake Ruling
Department of Justice attorneys told a federal court on Wednesday that there could not be an acting CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media until President Donald Trump designates a permanent nominee to lead it.
3 min readThe Wrap
- World
Big Tech backs Anthropic in fight against Trump administration
A group representing tech giants called government action against Anthropic a "temper tantrum".
4 min read - US
Tornado kills 2 in Indiana with another bout of dangerous storms ongoing
Dangerous storms with tornadoes and giant hail tore across the central US overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, killing at least two people.
6 min readCNN
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