Iran confirms security chief Larijani killed as Trump lashes out at Nato allies

Mar 18, 2026 - 04:14 - -

1. Iran confirms security chief Larijani killed as Trump lashes out at Nato allies  BBC
2. Live updates: Iran war news: Iran vows revenge after top security chief killed in Israeli strike  CNN
3. Live updates: Iran confirms security chief Larijani killed as Israel hits more top leaders  AP News
4. Exclusive | Israel Is Hunting Down Iranian Regime Members in Their Hideouts, One by One  WSJ
5. The top Iranian officials killed since Iran war's start  Axios

Joe Kent, a Top Counterterrorism Official for the Trump Administration, Resigns, Citing Iran War

Mar 17, 2026 - 23:29 - -

1. Joe Kent, a Top Counterterrorism Official for the Trump Administration, Resigns, Citing Iran War  The New York Times
2. In His Resignation Letter, Joe Kent Spoke About the Death of His Wife  The New York Times
3. 'Pressure from Israel': Why did US counterterrorism chief and MAGA loyalist Joe Kent turn against Donald Trump amidst Iran war  The Times of India
4. The significance of Trump appointee Joe Kent resigning over the Iran war  CNN
5. Joe Kent's wife died in an ISIS bombing. Here's why he quit Team Trump  USA Today

Juliana Stratton wins Illinois Democratic Senate primary race

Mar 18, 2026 - 02:44 - -

1. Juliana Stratton wins Illinois Democratic Senate primary race  The Guardian
2. Illinois Primary 2026: Live Election Results  The New York Times
3. Takeaways from the Illinois primary elections  CNN
4. Illinois Senate Primary Election 2026 Live Results  NBC News
5. 2026 Illinois Primary Election Live Updates  MS NOW

Europe could offer to help Trump on Iran — if he backs Ukraine, Finland’s Stubb suggests

Mar 17, 2026 - 18:56 - -

1. Europe could offer to help Trump on Iran — if he backs Ukraine, Finland’s Stubb suggests  politico.eu
2. Why Won’t Europe Help Trump in Iran? Let’s Count the Reasons.  The New York Times
3. China ignores Trump’s Hormuz request as the Iran war deepens and his Beijing trip slips  The Washington Post
4. ‘Never heard him so angry’: Trump is furious that global allies aren’t pitching in in Iran  Politico
5. European Union rejects Trump's calls for military deployments to reopen Strait of Hormuz  CBS News

United Farm Workers union cancels Cesar Chavez celebrations over what it calls serious allegations

Mar 18, 2026 - 01:23 - -

1. United Farm Workers union cancels Cesar Chavez celebrations over what it calls serious allegations  CNN
2. United Farm Workers union cancels Cesar Chavez events over abuse allegations  The Guardian
3. Another César Chávez march in Texas canceled, Dolores Huerta dropped out  San Antonio Express-News
4. ‘Profoundly shocking’ allegations against Cesar Chavez spark soul-searching in movement  Los Angeles Times
5. Fresno Unified withdraws from Cesar Chavez celebration amid allegations of abuse against civil rights leader  ABC30 Fresno

Kharg Island Is an Appealing Target for Trump, With High Risks

Mar 17, 2026 - 21:58 - -

1. Kharg Island Is an Appealing Target for Trump, With High Risks  The New York Times
2. Next move on Iran: Seize Kharg Island, secure uranium or risk ground war escalation  Fox News
3. Why Trump's Kharg Island attacks could make the oil crisis worse  Axios
4. 'I'll knock the hell out of it.' Trump warns U.S. could attack Kharg Island again in call with PBS News  PBS
5. Kharg Island, struck by US, is key hub for Iran oil exports  Reuters

Venezuela holds off Team USA’s late comeback attempt to win a thrilling World Baseball Classic

Mar 18, 2026 - 03:56 - -

1. Venezuela holds off Team USA’s late comeback attempt to win a thrilling World Baseball Classic  CNN
2. Spirited Venezuela rallies in 9th to upend USA for 1st Classic championship  MLB.com
3. World Baseball Classic: Venezuela takes down Team USA in championship game stunner  Yahoo Sports
4. Watch Venezuela celebrate 2026 World Baseball Classic championship  USA Today
5. Venezuela defeats Team USA to win World Baseball Classic  ESPN

Nancy Guthrie Sheriff Accused of Hiding Motive from 'Day 1' as Sources Claim Savannah's Family Is Suspicious of Him—'They Want Answers'

Mar 17, 2026 - 19:00 - -

1. Nancy Guthrie Sheriff Accused of Hiding Motive from 'Day 1' as Sources Claim Savannah's Family Is Suspicious of Him—'They Want Answers'  StyleCaster
2. New Camera Images Emerge in Nancy Guthrie Case as Search Enters Week 7  Realtor.com
3. With few new leads 45 days after Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, investigation "becomes much harder," expert says  CBS News
4. Nancy Guthrie update: Retired K9 officer says decision not to use cadaver dogs ‘defies logic’  Fox News
5. Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Investigators Are Focused on 2 Key Dates: Report  people.com

La Shawn Ford wins Dem primary to succeed Illinois Rep. Danny Davis

Mar 18, 2026 - 02:45 - -

1. La Shawn Ford wins Dem primary to succeed Illinois Rep. Danny Davis  Politico
2. 2026 primary day election results: 7th Congressional District of Illinois  Chicago Tribune
3. Illinois Seventh Congressional District Primary 2026: Live Election Results  The New York Times
4. Voters to decide on Democrat to replace Rep. Danny Davis after decades-long 7th Congressional District reign  Chicago Sun-Times
5. La Shawn Ford Wins Crowded Democratic Primary For 7th Congressional District  Block Club Chicago

With no Trump endorsement, Cornyn, Paxton let deadline to remove names from ballot pass

Mar 17, 2026 - 22:18 - -

1. With no Trump endorsement, Cornyn, Paxton let deadline to remove names from ballot pass  Houston Chronicle
2. Trump said he wanted one of the Texas Senate candidates to drop out. Now he’s missed the deadline  CNN
3. No Trump Endorsement for Cornyn or Paxton in Texas Senate Race as Deadline Passes  The New York Times
4. Texas Republicans' Senate runoff moves forward as withdrawal deadline passes  NBC News
5. Cornyn, Paxton locked in for runoff ballot after deadline  The Texas Tribune

IDF strikes Hezbollah launchers and operatives after barrage sounds sirens across north

Mar 17, 2026 - 20:56 - -

1. IDF strikes Hezbollah launchers and operatives after barrage sounds sirens across north  ynetnews
2. Mapping Israeli attacks and the displacement of one million in Lebanon  Al Jazeera
3. Live: Israel strikes central Beirut as Iran attack leaves two dead near Tel Aviv  France 24
4. 2 Professors Killed in Strike on Lebanese University  Inside Higher Ed
5. IDF pushes deeper into south Lebanon as Hezbollah keeps up fire at northern Israel  The Times of Israel

Zelenskyy and Starmer urge continuing support for Ukraine against Russia as Iran war steals focus

Mar 17, 2026 - 22:43 - -

1. Zelenskyy and Starmer urge continuing support for Ukraine against Russia as Iran war steals focus  AP News
2. Zelensky calls for Trump and Starmer to meet and find common ground  BBC
3. Europe must prepare for drone strikes by terrorists and criminals, warns Zelenskyy  The Guardian
4. Zelensky Says 'Regimes in Russia and Iran Are Brothers in Hatred' and Urges Allies to Unite  Time Magazine
5. Starmer, Zelenskyy urge ‘focus’ on Ukraine as Iran war diverts attention  Al Jazeera

Oil prices ease as Iraqi and Kurdish authorities agree to export deal

Mar 18, 2026 - 01:16 - -

1. Oil prices ease as Iraqi and Kurdish authorities agree to export deal  Reuters
2. Iraq and Kurdistan Reach Deal to Resume Oil Exports Via Turkey  Yahoo Finance
3. Crude Oil Holds Advance as Iran Confirms Death of Security Chief  Bloomberg.com
4. Iraq asks Iran for oil tanker passage through Strait of Hormuz  The Times of Israel
5. Iraq Negotiates with Iran to Reopen Vital Oil Shipping Route  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

Iran expert says Trump's 'war of choice' has morphed into a 'war of necessity'

Mar 17, 2026 - 22:27 - -

Iran expert says Trump's 'war of choice' has morphed into a 'war of necessity'  NPRView Full Coverage on Google News

Arizona AG files criminal charges against Kalshi over 'illegal gambling'

Mar 18, 2026 - 00:08 - -

1. Arizona AG files criminal charges against Kalshi over 'illegal gambling'  NPR
2. Arizona charges Kalshi with criminal misdemeanors, alleging it's an illegal gambling operation  CNBC
3. Arizona charges Kalshi, alleging illegal gambling with election bets  The Guardian
4. Arizona files landmark criminal charges against prediction market Kalshi  CNN
5. Kalshi faces criminal charges in Arizona in prediction markets fight  Axios

U.S. SEC issues first

Mar 17, 2026 - 21:57 - -

1. U.S. SEC issues first-ever definitions for what crypto assets are securities  CoinDesk
2. US securities regulator issues long-awaited crypto guidance  Reuters
3. CFTC Joins SEC to Clarify the Application of Federal Securities Laws to Crypto Assets  Commodity Futures Trading Commission | CFTC (.gov)
4. SEC and CFTC unveil new crypto guidance declaring most digital assets are not securities  The Block
5. US Regulators Recognize XRP’s Non-Security Status in SEC, CFTC Landmark Crypto Rules  Bitcoin.com News

Japan exports beat forecasts with 4.2% growth in February, but shipments to China and U.S. slump

Mar 17, 2026 - 23:56 - -

Japan exports beat forecasts with 4.2% growth in February, but shipments to China and U.S. slump  CNBCView Full Coverage on Google News

Nebius Plans to Raise $3.75 Billion in Debt After Meta Deal

Mar 17, 2026 - 12:53 - -

1. Nebius Plans to Raise $3.75 Billion in Debt After Meta Deal  Bloomberg.com
2. Nebius Stock Falls 12% on Bond Offering. Citi Calls It a ‘High Risk’ Buy.  Barron's
3. Nebius jumps 14% after company inks $27 billion infrastructure deal with Meta  CNBC
4. Nebius’s stock falls as investors get a wake-up call on the cost of competing in AI  MarketWatch
5. Nebius stock plunges as company says it will raise $3.75 billion in debt after Meta, Nvidia deals  Yahoo Finance

Nvidia’s AI

Mar 17, 2026 - 17:31 - -

1. Nvidia’s AI-Powered Photorealistic Gaming Technology Roasted As ‘AI Slop’  Forbes
2. NVIDIA DLSS 5 Delivers AI-Powered Breakthrough In Visual Fidelity For Games  NVIDIA
3. Nvidia's new DLSS 5 Brings Photo-Realistic Lighting To RTX 50-Series  Digital Foundry
4. Jensen Huang says gamers are 'completely wrong' about DLSS 5 — Nvidia CEO responds to DLSS 5 backlash  Tom's Hardware
5. We Tried Nvidia's DLSS 5: Is It Just an AI Image Filter, or the Future of PC Gaming?  PCMag

Samsung admits Galaxy S26 Ultra’s screen quality is slightly hindered by Privacy Display

Mar 17, 2026 - 18:05 - -

1. Samsung admits Galaxy S26 Ultra’s screen quality is slightly hindered by Privacy Display  9to5Google
2. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review: its huge screen blocks shoulder surfers from spying on you  The Guardian
3. Samsung admits 'some variation' will be seen on Galaxy S26 Ultra's screen brightness due to Privacy Display  TechRadar
4. I used the Galaxy S26 Ultra and iPhone 17 Pro Max, and the gap is widening  Android Police
5. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review: Private and performant  Ars Technica

Rumor: iPhone 19e may bring ProMotion display

Mar 17, 2026 - 22:33 - -

1. Rumor: iPhone 19e may bring ProMotion display - GSMArena.com news  GSMArena.com
2. iPhone 19e Could Feature 120Hz ProMotion Display  MacRumors
3. Bad news for the iPhone 18e, great rumors for the iPhone 19e (a.k.a the iPhone 20e)  PhoneArena
4. Apple (AAPL) May Introduce LTPO Display Technology in Future iPh  GuruFocus
5. iPhone 19e LTPO OLED upgrade promises powerful leap for budget buyers  Pune Mirror

Now everyone in the US is getting Google’s personalized Gemini AI

Mar 17, 2026 - 16:33 - -

1. Now everyone in the US is getting Google’s personalized Gemini AI  The Verge
2. Bringing the power of Personal Intelligence to more people  blog.google
3. Google rolling out Personal Intelligence to free Gemini, Chrome, & AI Mode users  9to5Google
4. Google makes Gemini personalization available to free users  Engadget
5. Google’s Personal Intelligence feature is expanding to all US users  TechCrunch

The Style Winners and Sinners of the Oscars

Mar 17, 2026 - 22:31 - -

1. The Style Winners and Sinners of the Oscars  The Hollywood Reporter
2. 2026 Oscars Red Carpet: All the Best Photos  IMDb
3. Unforgettable Oscars Looks 2026: Bumblebee Brooches, Jewel-Tone Gowns and More  The New York Times
4. The best looks from the 2026 Oscars  Los Angeles Times
5. Jewels, Bags, Nails… and Fangs at the Oscars 2026  Vanity Fair

‘The Bachelorette’ Star Taylor Frankie Paul On Domestic Violence Allegations: “It’s A Heavy Time, And It’s Unfortunate”

Mar 18, 2026 - 00:32 - -

1. ‘The Bachelorette’ Star Taylor Frankie Paul On Domestic Violence Allegations: “It’s A Heavy Time, And It’s Unfortunate”  Deadline
2. ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ filming on pause amid Taylor Frankie Paul investigation, sources say  NBC News
3. ABC Reportedly in Talks to Pull ‘The Bachelorette’ Amid Taylor Frankie Paul Assault Allegations  Yahoo
4. Taylor Frankie Paul Breaks Silence After Domestic Violence Investigation News: 'It's a Heavy Time' (Exclusive)  people.com
5. ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’, ‘The Bachelorette’ star Taylor Frankie Paul and ex under investigation for domestic violence  ABC4 Utah

‘Dune 3’ Trailer: Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya Are at War as Franchise Jumps 17 Years and Debuts Robert Pattinson’s Shape

Mar 17, 2026 - 17:21 - -

1. ‘Dune 3’ Trailer: Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya Are at War as Franchise Jumps 17 Years and Debuts Robert Pattinson’s Shape-Shifting Villain  Variety
2. Dune: Part Three : Release Date, Cast, Trailers & More  Rotten Tomatoes: Movies
3. Dune: Part Three Trailer Is The End Of The Beginning  Yahoo
4. Dune: Part Three teaser: Five talking points from Denis Villeneuve's return to Arrakis  Space
5. Robert Pattinson Thinks Zendaya Had 'Something to Do with' Him Being Cast in Dune: Part Three  people.com

Oscars Viewership Slides 9%, Its First Drop Since 2021

Mar 17, 2026 - 22:52 - -

1. Oscars Viewership Slides 9%, Its First Drop Since 2021  The New York Times
2. Oscars Ratings Hit 17.9 Million Viewers, Down 9% From Last Year and Lowest Since 2022  Variety
3. Oscars Audience Down 9% To 4-Year Low On ABC & Hulu  Deadline
4. The Oscars feel silly in an era of endless crisis. But film still matters | Dave Schilling  The Guardian
5. Oscar ratings fall 9% in Conan O’Brien’s second year hosting  AP News

2026 NCAA Tournament Picks, Predictions: Our Expert’s Full March Madness Bracket

Mar 17, 2026 - 21:18 - -

1. 2026 NCAA Tournament Picks, Predictions: Our Expert’s Full March Madness Bracket  Action Network
2. Jay Bilas predicts every game of the 2026 NCAA tournament  ESPN
3. March Madness bracket: Which NCAA tournament No. 1 seed has easiest road to title? Hint: It's not Duke  Yahoo Sports
4. 2026 March Madness predictions: NCAA bracket expert picks, odds for First Four games on Wednesday  CBS Sports
5. Ranking 8 most likely March Madness upsets in NCAA Tournament first round  USA Today

2026 NFL Draft: Daniel Jeremiah makes major changes in mock 3.0 after early free agency moves

Mar 18, 2026 - 01:43 - -

1. 2026 NFL Draft: Daniel Jeremiah makes major changes in mock 3.0 after early free agency moves  On3
2. 2026 NFL mock draft: Mel Kiper's pick predictions for Round 1  ESPN
3. Daniel Jeremiah 2026 NFL mock draft 3.0: RB Jeremiyah Love, LB Sonny Styles crack top five  NFL.com
4. 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Jets Get QB? Cowboys Snag Draft's No. 1 Defensive Player  FOX Sports
5. Sam Farmer’s NFL mock draft 1.0: Tom Brady’s Raiders won’t pass on a quarterback  Los Angeles Times

2026 NFL Power Rankings: Rams, Vikings Surge; Cowboys, Steelers Fall After Free Agency

Mar 17, 2026 - 19:25 - -

1. 2026 NFL Power Rankings: Rams, Vikings Surge; Cowboys, Steelers Fall After Free Agency  FOX Sports
2. 2026 NFL free agency: Experts debate best, worst signings  ESPN
3. Ten best moves of 2026 NFL offseason so far: Trades, free-agent signings boost Rams, Dolphins, Steelers  NFL.com
4. Next Free Agency Wave: 10 veterans still flying under the radar  PFF
5. 16 takes on NFL free agency and rumors, from best signing (Mike Evans) to biggest risk (Jaelan Phillips) to top drama (Ravens-Raiders)  Yahoo Sports

Dustin Poirier claims Islam Makhachev dramatically outweighed him when they fought; Makhachev responds

Mar 17, 2026 - 21:00 - -

1. Dustin Poirier claims Islam Makhachev dramatically outweighed him when they fought; Makhachev responds  MMA Fighting
2. Islam Makhachev disputes Dustin Poirier's stunning claim about his weight in their title fight  Bloody Elbow
3. Dustin Poirier Recalls Islam Makhachev’s Size at UFC 302: 'I’m Like F*ck, This Guy’s Huge' and Breaks Down the Brabo Choke That Ended the Fight  MiddleEasy
4. Dustin Poirier accuses Islam Makhachev of weighing '192 pounds' during UFC 302 title fight, Islam fires back  MSN
5. Poirier Claims Makhachev Weighed 192 Pounds; Islam Responds  El-Balad.com

Suspected meteor falling over Cleveland could be seen several states away

Mar 18, 2026 - 03:25 - -

1. Suspected meteor falling over Cleveland could be seen several states away  KSL News
2. 7-ton asteroid lights up Northeast Ohio skies, fragments above Medina County  Cleveland 19 News
3. Meteor explosion over Northeast Ohio sparks quest for fragments across Medina County  WKYC
4. NASA confirms boom was 17,000-pound meteor  FOX 8 News
5. Moment suspected meteor is spotted over Ohio and Pennsylvania  BBC

SpaceX launches 10,000th active Starlink satellite in low Earth orbit (video)

Mar 17, 2026 - 16:37 - -

1. SpaceX launches 10,000th active Starlink satellite in low Earth orbit (video)  Space
2. SpaceX rocket launch schedule in Florida, St. Patrick's Day liftoff  Florida Today
3. SpaceX reaches 10,000 simultaneous Starlink satellites in orbit following Falcon 9 launch from California  Spaceflight Now
4. SpaceX mission cleared to launch tonight from Vandenberg SFB  Santa Maria Times
5. More than 10,000 SpaceX Starlink spacecraft now orbit Earth—and the satellite surge shows no sign of stopping  Scientific American

Ryugu asteroid sample contains all five key components of DNA, scientists find

Mar 17, 2026 - 18:00 - -

1. Ryugu asteroid sample contains all five key components of DNA, scientists find  Space
2. A complete set of canonical nucleobases in the carbonaceous asteroid (162173) Ryugu  Nature
3. Asteroids and meteorites may have delivered the building blocks for life on Earth  Courthouse News
4. Asteroid Reveals The 5 Key Genetic Ingredients For Life on Earth  ScienceAlert
5. All five DNA/RNA bases found in samples from asteroid Ryugu | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News  nhk.or.jp

Webb telescope photos show mysterious little red dots. Astronomers don’t know what they are

Mar 17, 2026 - 12:30 - -

Webb telescope photos show mysterious little red dots. Astronomers don’t know what they are  YahooView Full Coverage on Google News

'Explosive' meningitis outbreak unprecedented – officials

Mar 17, 2026 - 21:54 - -

1. 'Explosive' meningitis outbreak unprecedented – officials  BBC
2. Meningitis B outbreak blamed on unprecedented ‘super-spreader’ event - latest  The Independent
3. Cases of invasive meningococcal disease notified in Kent  GOV.UK
4. Meningitis is back – and here is why | Devi Sridhar  The Guardian
5. An ‘Unprecedented’ Outbreak of Meningitis Raises Alarm in Britain  The New York Times

What are your questions about treatment of high cholesterol in younger people?

Mar 16, 2026 - 19:30 - -

1. What are your questions about treatment of high cholesterol in younger people?  CNN
2. Get Your Cholesterol Even Lower and Start Younger, New Guideline Says  The New York Times
3. Major changes to cardiovascular guidelines suggest taking statins as young as 30  statnews.com
4. Lower LDL Levels, Starting Earlier in Life: New ACC/AHA Dyslipidemia Guidelines  TCTMD.com
5. 30 or older? Major heart orgs now recommend you get this screening test  USA Today

Closing Your Eyes Could Muffle Your Hearing

Mar 17, 2026 - 16:53 - -

Closing Your Eyes Could Muffle Your Hearing  Neuroscience NewsView Full Coverage on Google News

Sparse evidence for cannabis to treat mental health conditions highlights research gap

Mar 17, 2026 - 16:57 - -

1. Sparse evidence for cannabis to treat mental health conditions highlights research gap  NPR
2. Scientists say marijuana doesn’t ease anxiety or other mental health conditions  CNN
3. Medicinal cannabis may not help your anxiety or depression, study suggests  The Hill
4. Lancet paper released on medicinal cannabis effectiveness  Australian Medical Association
5. Cannabis is not an effective treatment for common mental health conditions, says review  The Guardian