Breaking News- Robot firefighters enter burning buildings first March 17, 2026New robotic firefighting vehicles use thermal cameras and water cannons to locate fires and hazards before firefighters step inside a building.
- Adult ADHD stimulant prescriptions are surging — and doctors are raising concerns March 17, 2026Adult ADHD treatment surges as stimulant prescriptions more than double since the COVID-19 pandemic began, as a new study reveals a dramatic healthcare trend.
- Cuba could experience freedom for 'first time in 70 years' within weeks, former Trump official predicts March 17, 2026Trump says he could bring freedom to Cuba for the first time in 70 years as former official predicts breakthrough amid the island's ongoing power crisis.
- Joy Reid says US is 'marginally' better than Iran, compares pro-life laws to Islamic regime March 17, 2026Former MSNBC host Joy Reid argued the U.S. is only "marginally better" than Iran, comparing American pro-life laws to Iranian oppression on podcast.
- College Republicans chapter sues University of Florida over club shutdown following antisemitic allegations March 17, 2026University of Florida College Republicans file lawsuit after club shutdown over allegedly antisemitic gesture. Attorney seeks emergency injunction.
- Team USA players gifted game-worn Olympic hockey jerseys for World Baseball Classic final against Venezuela March 17, 2026Team USA baseball players will wear Olympic hockey jerseys from the gold medal-winning team tonight against Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic championship game.
- House Oversight subpoenas AG Bondi in probe of Epstein case 'mismanagement' March 17, 2026Attorney General Pam Bondi must testify in a deposition on the Jeffrey Epstein case, according to a House Oversight Committee subpoena issued Tuesday.
- Nancy Guthrie update: Retired K-9 officer says decision not to use cadaver dogs ‘defies logic’ March 17, 2026Retired K-9 expert questions why cadaver dogs aren't being used in Nancy Guthrie case as investigation enters seventh week with few concrete answers.
- Apple News fails to provide balanced coverage of DHS shutdown, ignores right-leaning outlets: study March 17, 2026Apple News and other prominent aggregators are failing to provide balanced coverage of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown, according to a study.
- Oregon star Dante Moore writes letter to governor advocating for access to mental health services March 17, 2026Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore opened up about his battle with depression and advocated for mental health resources in a letter he sent to Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek.
- Austin mass shooting suspect avoided felony in 2022 case, misdemeanor later dismissed after plea deal: docs March 17, 2026Austin terror suspect previously faced felony hit-and-run charge that was dismissed. New details emerge about gunman's criminal history.
- Cleanest cruise ships uncovered as new CDC data sparks debate March 17, 2026The Fox News Lifestyle Newsletter brings you trending stories on family, travel, food, neighbors helping neighbors, pets, autos, military veterans, heroes, faith and American values.
- Ex-NHL star rips Rangers organization for hosting pride night March 17, 2026Former New York Rangers star Ron Duguay ripped the organization for hosting a pride night in messages posted on X. At least one was deleted.
- NYC $30 minimum wage proposal pushed by Mamdani would 'obliterate' certain industries: expert warns March 17, 2026NYC council considers controversial $30 minimum wage proposal that has local businesses and economists warning of major economic consequences for workers.
- EU pushes for end of Iran war in a manner where 'everybody saves face' March 17, 2026The European Union is reportedly consulting with Gulf countries about possible ways Iran, Israel and the U.S. could end the war in a manner where "everybody saves face."
- 'Sandlot' star Marty York seen in shirtless Hollywood nightclub brawl March 17, 2026"The Sandlot" actor Marty York was caught on camera in a heated street fight outside a Hollywood nightclub. Video shows an intense brawl in a parking garage area.
- Fox News Digital tops news brands for 60th straight month in multiplatform minutes with dominant February March 17, 2026Fox News Digital dominated the digital landscape, delivering 3.5 billion multiplatform minutes viewed in February, and leading all news brands for the 60th straight month.
- Actress responds to Daryl Hannah's scathing criticism of her portrayal in JFK Jr series, 'Love Story' March 17, 2026Actress Dree Hemingway expresses sympathy for Daryl Hannah after the actress blasted the FX series "Love Story" for its inaccurate depiction of her relationship with John F. Kennedy Jr.
- Employee crushed to death in horror industrial accident after press machine unexpectedly turns on March 17, 2026Ohio Ford employee Gregory Knopf, 61, reportedly died after being crushed by a malfunctioning press machine at Sharonville transmission plant Monday.
- Trump bids goodbye to intel official who resigned over Iran: 'Good thing that he's out' March 17, 2026President Donald Trump said Joe Kent's resignation is "a good thing" because he was "weak on security."
- Robot firefighters enter burning buildings first March 17, 2026
- World News
- Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war, urging Trump to 'reverse course' March 17, 2026National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent says Trump "started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby".
- What have US allies and China said about sending ships to the Strait of Hormuz? March 17, 2026US allies have either pushed back or remained cautious on Trump's initial request to send ships to the crucial oil route.
- Water supply cut in Moldova after oil spill blamed on Russian strike in Ukraine March 17, 2026Moldova has imposed a 15-day state of alert in the Dniester river basin as a precaution.
- Chile's president begins building border barrier less than week into term March 17, 2026José Antonio Kast visited the ditch - a few feet wide and deep - on Monday, calling it a "milestone".
- Israel says it killed Iranian security chief Ali Larijani in air strike March 17, 2026The deaths of Larijani and the head of the paramilitary Basij force have not been confirmed by Iranian authorities.
- Belgian court clears way for trial over 1961 killing of Congo PM Lumumba March 17, 2026Etienne Davignon, a 93-year-old ex-diplomat, is accused of involvement in the assassination of the independence hero.
- Aspiring female Zambian politicians were asked for sexual favours, official says March 17, 2026These reports harm attempts to close the wide gender representation gap in Zambia, activists say.
- US west coast prepares for 'dangerous' heatwave in early spring March 17, 2026Severe weather is plaguing the US from coast to coast, bringing a mix of extreme heat and bitter cold.
- Pakistan air strike kills at least 100 at Kabul drug rehab centre March 17, 2026Some of the bodies were injured beyond recognition, forensic laboratory sources told the BBC.
- Trump seeks to delay meeting with Xi in China March 17, 2026The escalating war in Iran has overshadowed many of the US' foreign policy objectives
- Gas on the line: will the Iran war squeeze India's piped gas next? March 17, 2026The Iran war has already rattled LPG users. Will India’s piped gas network face the next squeeze?
- Why did only two Iranian football players stay in Australia? March 17, 2026After Australia gave humanitarian visas to seven team members, only two decided to stay - the BBC's Katy Watson explains what happened.
- And the burger goes to... Michael B Jordan marks Oscars win at In-N-Out March 17, 2026Hours after winning best actor, Jordan joins an exclusive list of famous faces to celebrate an Oscar victory with a burger.
- Sri Lanka declares Wednesdays off as Asian countries try to conserve fuel March 17, 2026This is the latest in a series of measures undertaken by Asian countries which rely on oil from the Gulf.
- Trump says presidents 'should not have learning disabilities' as he mocks Newsom's dyslexia March 17, 2026The National Center for Learning Disabilities said it was "disturbed" by the president's remarks.
- Utah mother who wrote book about grief found guilty of poisoning husband March 17, 2026A jury found that Kouri Richins killed her husband in March 2022 by poisoning him with a fentanyl-laced drink.
- Surge in US gas prices deepens political peril for Trump over Iran March 17, 2026The odds of a quick resolution to the war appear to be dwindling by the day, and the political stakes for the president are only growing.
- 'Fire came from the sky and burned them' - life on the brink of civil war in South Sudan March 17, 2026Some 50,000 people are told to flee their homes as the army warns of a huge military offensive in Jonglei state.
- Watch: Reunion resident gets close to lava from erupting volcano March 16, 2026Lava from the Piton de la Fournaise volcano reached the Indian ocean for the first time in 19 years.
- 'My mother cried out one last time': Palestinian boy, 12, describes how Israeli forces killed his family in car March 16, 2026Khaled Bani Odeh's parents and two brothers were shot dead as they drove home from a shopping trip in the occupied West Bank.
- Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war, urging Trump to 'reverse course' March 17, 2026
- US News
- College Republicans chapter sues University of Florida over club shutdown following antisemitic allegations March 17, 2026University of Florida College Republicans file lawsuit after club shutdown over allegedly antisemitic gesture. Attorney seeks emergency injunction.
- Nancy Guthrie update: Retired K-9 officer says decision not to use cadaver dogs ‘defies logic’ March 17, 2026Retired K-9 expert questions why cadaver dogs aren't being used in Nancy Guthrie case as investigation enters seventh week with few concrete answers.
- Austin mass shooting suspect avoided felony in 2022 case, misdemeanor later dismissed after plea deal: docs March 17, 2026Austin terror suspect previously faced felony hit-and-run charge that was dismissed. New details emerge about gunman's criminal history.
- Employee crushed to death in horror industrial accident after press machine unexpectedly turns on March 17, 2026Ohio Ford employee Gregory Knopf, 61, reportedly died after being crushed by a malfunctioning press machine at Sharonville transmission plant Monday.
- NYC rooftop fire casts shadow on St Patrick's Day Parade March 17, 2026After a erupted in the Big Apple on Saint Patrick's Day, the FDNY issued a post on X noting that, "The FDNY is operating at a fire on East 43rd Street in Manhattan."
- Video shows panicked Spring Break crowds fleeing beach hotspot after reports of five weekend shootings March 17, 2026Chaos erupted at Daytona Beach as five separate shootings reportedly sent spring break visitors running for cover over the weekend, authorities said.
- Iranian Americans in Los Angeles react with mixed emotions as Iran conflict escalates March 17, 2026Iranian Americans in Los Angeles celebrated the news of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death, but their joy is also mixed with fear for loved ones still in Iran.
- Top Iranian officials targeted and killed in military strikes and more top headlines March 17, 2026Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox.
- Anti-ICE agitators blow cover in Boston, allowing child rape suspect to evade arrest for weeks March 17, 2026Activists in Boston compromised an ICE operation, allowing a Salvadoran fugitive wanted for child rape to evade capture for a month, Fox News has learned.
- Utah children’s book author Kouri Richins convicted in husband’s murder March 17, 2026Mother of three allegedly murdered husband for $2M life insurance payout. Prosecutors say she was $7.5M in debt before his fentanyl poisoning death.
- Search for missing retired Air Force general enters third week as investigators probe new clues March 16, 2026Hiking boots believed to belong to missing retired Air Force Maj. Gen. William McCasland found at vacation home as search continues into second week.
- Illegal immigrant held on ICE detainer in Charlotte murder as disturbing details surface March 16, 2026Illegal immigrant accused of murdering girlfriend, hiding body in Charlotte apartment closet after welfare check reveals shocking homicide.
- US Army general who oversaw Ukraine left classified maps on train, overindulged in alcohol: IG report March 16, 2026An Army general reportedly left classified Ukraine documents on train, sparking major security concerns about maps that were recovered 24 hours later by a train attendant.
- Dramatic video captures tourist boat engulfed in flames as passengers scramble to escape burning vessel March 16, 2026Nebraska tourists reportedly escaped dramatic boat fire off Miami Beach after their vessel "Size Matters" burst into flames during Florida Keys trip.
- Video shows out-of-control NYC taxi plow into 2 women on sidewalk March 16, 2026Jaw-dropping video shows a taxi jumping the sidewalk and striking two women before crashing into a bodega in NYC. Both victims survived and were taken to a hospital in stable condition.
- Greg Bovino, face of Trump’s mass deportation campaign, to retire after controversial Minneapolis raids March 16, 2026U.S. Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino, the face of President Trump’s mass deportation surge, will retire after fatal shootings and controversy in Minneapolis.
- Woman crushed to death under St. Patrick's Day parade float in front of crowds of spectators March 16, 2026Kentucky woman dies after being dragged under float during Louisville St. Patrick's Day parade. Joan Pannuti, 50, reportedly fell when foot became caught.
- Vegas sheriff refuses judge’s order to free 35-arrest repeat offender — court clash heads to top March 16, 2026Las Vegas sheriff defies judge's release order for repeat offender, sparking Nevada Supreme Court battle over who controls electronic monitoring decisions.
- Nancy Guthrie update: Search for Savannah Guthrie's missing mother enters seventh week with no arrests March 16, 2026Missing person case enters seventh week as authorities offer $1.2 million reward for Nancy Guthrie's safe return. Internet outage investigated in case.
- Florida, feds arrest 15 illegal immigrants with criminal records in ‘targeted’ operation March 16, 2026Florida Highway Patrol and U.S. Customs and Border Patrol arrested 15 illegal immigrants with criminal records in a Key Largo operation.
- College Republicans chapter sues University of Florida over club shutdown following antisemitic allegations March 17, 2026
- Tech News
- Nvidia faces gamer backlash over 'breakthrough' AI graphics feature March 17, 2026Nvidia says the tool will transform game graphics - critics warn it could squeeze out artistic expression.
- AI firm Anthropic seeks weapons expert to stop users from 'misuse' March 17, 2026The artificial intelligence firm says it wants to prevent "catastrophic misuse" of its systems.
- Teens sue Musk's xAI over Grok's pornographic images of them March 16, 2026Musk's AI chatbot has created millions of fake sexualised images, experts say.
- Firms urged to check if other users edited their data on Companies House March 16, 2026The glitch meant logged-in users could view and edit other companies' details without their consent.
- Is this product 'human-made'? The race to establish an AI-free logo March 16, 2026The backlash to the growing use of the tech has led to an explosion in attempts to come up with 'AI-Free' logo that could be used globally.
- Tech Now March 14, 2026Paul Carter checks out the newest phones, gadgets and trends from MWC Barcelona.
- She spent 16 hours on Instagram in a day. It's up to a jury to decide if Meta is to blame March 14, 2026A landmark lawsuit will set the stage for thousands of people who say social media platforms are intentionally addictive.
- Games with loot boxes to get minimum 16 age rating across Europe March 13, 2026The new changes by the Pan-European Game Information age-ratings body (PEGI) will start from June.
- AI toys for children misread emotions and respond inappropriately, researchers warn March 13, 2026In first study of its kind, Cambridge researchers found AI toys could misread some children's emotions.
- Grammarly pulls AI author-impersonation tool after backlash March 12, 2026Writers criticised the feature which used their names and styles as "AI personas" without consent.
- Lloyds, Bank of Scotland and Halifax apps showed customers other users' transactions March 12, 2026The Lloyds Banking Group customers reported being able to view payments and charges from other sources.
- What role has cyber warfare played in Iran? March 12, 2026Militaries are often cagey about their cyber activities. But the US has hinted at the role it has played.
- Social media firms asked to toughen up age checks for under-13s March 12, 2026Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube and Roblox are among the platforms UK regulators say aren't putting children's safety at the heart of their products.
- Tech Life March 10, 2026We speak to a “chatter” on OnlyFans, who sends explicit messages on behalf of models.
- Tech Life March 3, 2026The machines will be much more powerful than the ordinary computers we use today
- Tech Life February 24, 2026Yvonne Johnson has motor neuron disease. AI is helping to return her lost voice.
- Tech Life February 17, 2026We chat about a conversational AI that's almost human-like in its speech skills
- Tech Now February 14, 2026Alasdair Keane climbs aboard an electric boat in Norway.
- Tech Now February 7, 2026Adrienne Murray visits the Esrange Spaceport in the far north of Sweden.
- Tech Now January 31, 2026Alasdair Keane visits the Olympic training centre in Oslo.
- Nvidia faces gamer backlash over 'breakthrough' AI graphics feature March 17, 2026
- Political News
- Biden-appointed judge twice shut down by SCOTUS faces 'activist' fire after latest Trump policy block March 17, 2026Biden-appointed federal judge Brian Murphy faces DOJ criticism after being overturned multiple times by Supreme Court, now blocks Trump vaccine policies.
- Mamdani references Palestinian 'genocide' during St Patrick's Day event March 17, 2026NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani invoked Palestinian suffering during a St. Patrick’s Day event, drawing parallels with Irish history and praising former Irish President Mary Robinson’s human rights advocacy.
- House Oversight subpoenas AG Bondi in probe of Epstein case 'mismanagement' March 17, 2026Attorney General Pam Bondi must testify in a deposition on the Jeffrey Epstein case, according to a House Oversight Committee subpoena issued Tuesday.
- NYC $30 minimum wage proposal pushed by Mamdani would 'obliterate' certain industries: expert warns March 17, 2026NYC council considers controversial $30 minimum wage proposal that has local businesses and economists warning of major economic consequences for workers.
- Trump bids goodbye to intel official who resigned over Iran: 'Good thing that he's out' March 17, 2026President Donald Trump said Joe Kent's resignation is "a good thing" because he was "weak on security."
- Trump says most NATO allies 'don’t want to get involved' in Iran operation, but US 'NEVER' needed their help March 17, 2026President Donald Trump indicated in a Truth Social post that most NATO countries have informed the US that they do not want to become involved in the Iran fight.
- DC pipe bomb suspect claims Trump's Jan 6 pardon applies to him, filing to dismiss charges March 17, 2026Accused pipe bomber seeks dismissal under Trump's Jan. 6 pardons, claiming explosive devices planted at RNC and DNC qualify for presidential clemency.
- Dem primary turns ugly: Mills unleashes brutal attack on Sanders-backed Platner in crucial Senate showdown March 17, 2026Maine Gov. Janet Mills has launched an attack ad targeting her rival in the Democratic primary, Graham Platner, for his controversial Reddit posts and tattoo.
- Trump warns he won’t endorse lawmakers who oppose Save America Act March 17, 2026Trump threatens to withhold endorsements from Republican lawmakers opposing the SAVE Act as the controversial election bill heads to Senate vote.
- Organized and technological: ICE resistance groups posing growing danger, warns former top NSA, DHS official March 17, 2026A former high-ranking NSA and DHS official is warning of the growing threat of coordinated and technological anti-ICE resistance endangering operations through digital sabotage.
- Trump-endorsed Sen Lindsey Graham files for re-election: 'Nobody is better prepared' March 17, 2026GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, who President Donald Trump endorsed for re-election last year, announced that he filed for re-election.
- Trump says he believes he has 'honor' of 'taking Cuba,' calls Caribbean island a 'very weakened nation' March 17, 2026President Donald Trump said at the White House that he believes he has the “honor" of “taking Cuba" as he described the Caribbean island as a “failed nation."
- New names emerge in Jack Smith's wide-ranging bid for GOP lawmakers’ phone records, unearthed emails show March 17, 2026DOJ emails show special counsel team identified House and Senate members who interacted with Mark Meadows and Rudy Giuliani during Trump's legal challenges
- Top counterterrorism official resigns in protest of US war against Iran March 17, 2026Joe Kent resigned Tuesday as head of the National Counterterrorism Center, citing opposition to the U.S. war with Iran.
- Map shows glaring scope of auto theft increase in Walz's Minneapolis: 'Deterrence problem' March 17, 2026Minneapolis saw a sharp rise in auto thefts in January and February of 2026, which a former state trooper says is part of a broader problem of a lack of deterrence.
- A basic monthly bill Americans can’t dodge is becoming a midterm flashpoint March 17, 2026Rising electricity bills become key midterm election issue as voters face monthly costs they can't avoid, giving both parties new campaign ammunition.
- Scoop: House GOP campaign arm launches ‘MAGA Majority’ program to boost Trump-aligned candidates March 17, 2026NRCC launches MAGA Majority program to boost GOP candidates in key battleground districts as Republicans defend House majority in midterm elections.
- Illegal immigrant from Venezuela learns sentence for biting ICE agent, with injury seen in photo March 17, 2026Robert Antonio Bastardo Llovera, an illegal immigrant from Venezuela, was sentenced after pleading guilty to a charge of assault on a federal officer.
- Oil, gas prices jump as Trump flirts with striking Iranian oil infrastructure March 17, 2026President Donald Trump targets Iran's Kharg Island oil hub, which handles 90% of Iranian crude exports to China and India, raising fears of broader Persian Gulf supply disruptions.
- DHS hits back at Illinois county clerk who told ICE to stay away from primary polling places March 17, 2026DHS rebukes Illinois clerk who called ICE agents "thugs" and warned them away from polling places during elections, sparking immigration enforcement debate.
- Biden-appointed judge twice shut down by SCOTUS faces 'activist' fire after latest Trump policy block March 17, 2026
- Raw Reactions
- What Americans Think Of The Biden Impeachment InquiryWelcome to Pollapalooza, our weekly-ish polling roundup. It’s officially impeachment season again. On Tuesday, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy announced that he’s directing three House committees to start investigating whether President Biden benefited from his son Hunter’s business dealings overseas. McCarthy accused the Biden family of “a culture of corruption,” saying that the Biden administration […]
- The Second GOP Debate Could Be Smaller, With Or Without TrumpThe second Republican presidential primary debate is less than two weeks away, so time is running out for GOP contenders to meet the Republican National Committee’s qualification criteria. To make the Sept. 27 debate, each candidate must have at least 3 percent support in two qualifying national polls, or at least 3 percent in one […]
- The Senate Is Losing One Of Its Few Remaining Moderate RepublicansOn Wednesday, Utah Sen. Mitt Romney announced he would not run for reelection in 2024. On the surface, the electoral impact of Romney’s decision is minimal — his seat should stay safely in Republican hands. But it’s still notable because it represents the departure of one of the few remaining Republican senators who had a […]
- Why ‘Bidenomics’ Isn’t Working For BidenWelcome to FiveThirtyEight’s politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. nrakich (Nathaniel Rakich, senior elections analyst): For a long time, the economy has been seen as a big liability for President Biden in his reelection bid. Inflation soared in 2021 and 2022, culminating at a rate of 9.1 percent last June. The same […]
- Why Biden Is Losing Support Among Voters Of ColorAmong the most politically tuned-in, last week saw the kind of hand-wringing and accusations of bias surrounding the polls that you’d usually expect from the final two months of a campaign, not the final year and two months of a campaign. The focus was largely on general election polls: Whether a Wall Street Journal poll […]
- Politics Podcast: Polling Silly Season BeginsAmong the most politically tuned-in, last week saw the kind of hand-wringing and accusations of bias surrounding the polls that you’d usually expect from the final two months of a campaign, not the final year and two months of a campaign. The focus was largely on general election polls: Whether a Wall Street Journal poll showing former President Donald […]
- Ron DeSantis Probably Didn’t Turn Florida RedIn his presidential campaign, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has pitched himself as a transformational leader who has reshaped the politics of his home state. His 2022 reelection by 19 percentage points “was not just a big victory,” he has argued. “It was really a fundamental realignment of Florida from being a swing state to being […]
- Aging Politicians Are Only Going To Get More CommonPresidents are getting older and older. Former President Donald Trump was the oldest person to assume office when he was sworn in on Jan. 20, 2017, and President Biden broke that record four years later. If either is elected again next year, at ages 78 and 81, respectively, they will be older than the previous […]
- Should We Trust Polls Campaigns Leak To The Press?Now that we are on the other side of Labor Day and summer is subsiding, this is — as tradition goes — when focus on political campaigns really begins to heat up. The off-year elections this November will get some attention, but the main attraction is still the 2024 Republican presidential primary. In this installment […]
- Politics Podcast: Is Donald Trump The Inevitable GOP Nominee?Now that we are on the other side of Labor Day and summer is subsiding, this is — as tradition goes — when focus on political campaigns really begins to heat up. The off-year elections this November will get some attention, but the main attraction is still the 2024 Republican presidential primary. In this installment […]
- What Are The Swing States Of The Future?Welcome to FiveThirtyEight’s politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. ameliatd (Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux, senior reporter): The residents of states like Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Michigan are used to having their airwaves flooded with political ads as presidential elections draw near. But over the years, there’s actually been a lot of variation in which states […]
- Everything You Need To Know About Tuesday’s Special Elections In Rhode Island And UtahUsually, Labor Day is considered the traditional start of campaign season — but here in 2023, it marks the end of the competitive phase of two heated special elections. Neither Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District nor Utah’s 2nd is expected to be very competitive in November’s general elections, so Tuesday’s primaries will likely determine their […]
- Vivek Ramaswamy Is Climbing. Where Can He Go?At last week’s Republican debate, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy arguably made the biggest splash of any candidate. Sharing center stage with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, the entrepreneur spoke more than any contender other than former Vice President Mike Pence and even briefly surpassed the absent front-runner, former President Donald Trump, in Google search traffic. Built partly […]
- After An Eventful Month, Trump Has Lost Support In The GOP PrimaryOnce more, with feeling: It has been a couple of weeks since former President Donald Trump’s latest indictment (this time in Georgia, in connection with his efforts to overturn the 2020 election there). Do the charges appear to have affected his chances of returning to the White House? After each of Trump’s three prior indictments, […]
- Will Trump Regret Skipping The GOP Debates?Welcome to FiveThirtyEight’s politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. maya (Maya Sweedler, senior editor): The first Republican debate last Wednesday featured eight candidates — none of whom was the front-runner. Former President Donald Trump elected to skip the debate, writing on his social media website that “The public knows who I am […]
- What Are Trump’s Chances Of Winning The GOP Primary?Is the 2024 Republican presidential primary already over? If you just look at the polls, you’d be forgiven for thinking so. Consider the state of the states: Several polls published last week showed former President Donald Trump leading in Iowa (with 42 percent to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s 19 percent and South Carolina Sen. Tim […]
- Politics Podcast: Good Or Bad Use Of Polling … Extended CutThis is a special end-of-meteorological-summer installment of the FiveThirtyEight Politics podcast. Galen Druke speaks with pollsters Kristen Soltis Anderson and David Byler in an episode made entirely of “good or bad use of polling” examples. They consider why GOP primary candidate Vivek Ramaswamy polls differently depending on survey methodology, what we can learn from post-debate […]
- How Restarting Student Loan Payments Could Change Millions of Lives — And The EconomyWhen Congress voted in May to restart student loan payments this fall — and then the Supreme Court overturned President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan in June — Alexa Goins and her husband realized they had a choice: They could keep their house or they could pay off their student debt. Together, she and her […]
- Politics Podcast: Lessons From A Trump-Less DebateThe crew discusses their takeaways from the first Republican presidential primary debate in this late-night edition of the FiveThirtyEight Politics podcast. You can listen to the episode by clicking the “play” button in the audio player above or by downloading it in iTunes, the ESPN App or your favorite podcast platform. If you are new […]
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- Science News
- Mayors to gain more spending power under Reeves tax plans March 17, 2026The chancellor sets out the government's plan for economic growth, which also includes closer ties to the EU.
- What are El Niño and La Niña, and how do they change the weather? March 17, 2026Global temperatures and rain patterns are affected by a climate phenomenon known as El Niño/La Niña.
- Discussion over the future of Sark launched March 17, 2026Islanders are being urged to share their ideas on what matters most for them and their home.
- Elusive nightjar birds making remarkable comeback, conservationists say March 16, 2026An ecological survey has found 109 nightjar territories in the lowland heaths of east Hampshire.
- Police-style powers to tackle fly-tippers being considered March 15, 2026The move would allow officers to search premises without a warrant, seize assets and arrest those suspected of criminality.
- Funding for green community initiatives March 15, 2026Staffordshire Moorlands District Council says projects can receive up to £5.000.
- The astronaut who took one giant leap for Manx-kind March 15, 2026Retired astronaut Nicole Stott says being in space "does make you look at Earth differently".
- Major hedgerow restoration project begins on farm March 15, 2026The restored hedgerows will boost wildlife and help farm productivity, says the National Trust.
- Former dairy farm could become peat research centre March 14, 2026Honeygar Farm is one of the few areas in the UK that still holds deep lowland peatland.
- 'Carnage' unleashed on sleeping town when river hit 18-times normal level March 14, 2026Storm Claudia devastated residents in Monmouth, with many still living with the damage.
- Austrian glaciers disintegrating due to climate change, say scientists March 13, 2026Scientists say nearly all of the significant glaciers in the Austrian Alps have shrunk.
- When does the Nasa Moon mission launch and who are the Artemis II crew? March 13, 2026The first crewed Moon mission in 50 years could launch in February, ahead of a future lunar landing.
- Artemis II: Nasa targets early April for Moon mission March 12, 2026Nasa says technical problems that have delayed the rocket are fixed and it is ready for launch.
- Artemis II: Nasa targets early April for Moon mission March 12, 2026Nasa says technical problems that have delayed the rocket are fixed and it is ready for launch.
- Artemis II: Nasa targets early April for Moon mission March 12, 2026Nasa says technical problems that have delayed the rocket are fixed and it is ready for launch.
- BBC Inside Science March 12, 2026New research on what three very hot years can tell us about climate change.
- Nasa spacecraft weighing 1,300lb re-enters Earth's atmosphere March 12, 2026Much of the Van Allen Probe was expected to burn up in the atmosphere, though Nasa said there was a "low" risk of people being struck by surviving components.
- Secret of hedgehog hearing discovered at far beyond human range March 11, 2026Researchers played a sountrack to hedgehogs to identify the frequency of sounds they can hear
- Prioritising AI data centres could block new homes, builders warn March 11, 2026The government plans to give data centres priority access to the electricity grid to speed up development.
- Prioritising AI data centres could block new homes, builders warn March 11, 2026The government plans to give data centres priority access to the electricity grid to speed up development.
- Mayors to gain more spending power under Reeves tax plans March 17, 2026
- People In The News
- 'Sandlot' star Marty York seen in shirtless Hollywood nightclub brawl March 17, 2026"The Sandlot" actor Marty York was caught on camera in a heated street fight outside a Hollywood nightclub. Video shows an intense brawl in a parking garage area.
- 'Baywatch' star Alexandra Paul arrested after allegedly stealing beagles in Wisconsin raid March 17, 2026"Baywatch" star Alexandra Paul was arrested in a Wisconsin animal rights raid that allegedly freed 31 beagles from a commercial breeding facility over the weekend.
- 'Below Deck' Captain Sandy says she and wife lost 'all of our money' in alleged $1.6M contractor scam March 17, 2026"Below Deck" star Captain Sandy Yawn reveals she lost "all of our money" in alleged contractor scam. Spencer Calvert accused of defrauding 13 families.
- Liza Minnelli admits her fourth marriage was 'low-rent version' of mom Judy Garland's worst mistakes with men March 17, 2026Liza Minnelli vows she'll "never marry again" after fourth husband allegedly raided her bank accounts and controlled her daily life in devastating union.
- 'Back to the Future' actor Matt Clark dead at 89 March 17, 2026Matt Clark, beloved "Back to the Future Part III" bartender Chester, has died at 89, his family confirmed to Fox News Digital.
- Jane Fonda takes a dig at Barbra Streisand, questions why she honored Robert Redford at Oscars instead of her March 16, 2026Jane Fonda questions why Barbra Streisand honored Robert Redford at Academy Awards, noting she made four movies with him versus Streisand's one.
- Comedian Bert Kreischer thanks God after devastating tour bus fire that could have killed him March 16, 2026Netflix comedian Bert Kreischer says "God works in mysterious ways" after tour bus fire could have killed everyone on board if they'd been sleeping inside.
- HR exec at center of Coldplay kiss cam controversy defends 'very close' CEO relationship March 16, 2026Former Astronomer executive Kristin Cabot defends relationship with CEO after Kiss Cam scandal, claiming professional culture involved close working relationships.
- Riley Green left bleeding after fan hurls phone at country star onstage during concert March 16, 2026Country star Riley Green was left bleeding after a fan threw a phone at him during his Melbourne concert, hitting him in the ear. The fan was ejected.
- Former Prince Andrew caught barefoot in bathrobe with Jeffrey Epstein in surfaced Martha's Vineyard photo March 16, 2026New photo emerges showing former Prince Andrew and Peter Mandelson in bathrobes with Jeffrey Epstein at Martha's Vineyard as investigations continue.
- Oscars 2026: Jessica Alba, Kate Hudson, Alessandra Ambrosio and more stun on Vanity Fair silver carpet March 16, 2026Hollywood's biggest stars turned heads at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar After Party with daring fashion choices. See Jessica Alba, Kim Kardashian, Nicole Kidman and more.
- George Clooney accused of ‘strip-mining Americana for cash’ with beer launch after move to France: expert March 16, 2026George Clooney's new beer brand Crazy Mountain uses cowboy imagery and "Made in America" branding, drawing scrutiny as the star builds his life in France.
- Brooks Nader and sisters stop traffic in barely-there bubble outfits during daring street stunt March 16, 2026Reality stars and models Brooks Nader and her three sisters strutted through New York City in coordinated bubble-covered looks, earning double takes on the street.
- A-list publicist reveals Epstein's 'baby mama' search, $100K gift: 5 bombshells from Peggy Siegal's tell-all March 16, 2026Hollywood publicist Peggy Siegal reveals she had no problem taking Jeffrey Epstein's $100,000 gift as emails shed light on how she kept the financier connected to A-list circles.
- 2026 Oscars: Winners and losers March 15, 2026A comprehensive roundup of the 98th Academy Awards, including the full list of nominees and winners.
- Oscars 2026 brings star-studded red-carpet fashion led by Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Hudson and Nicole Kidman March 15, 2026Oscars red carpet 2026 delivered glamorous fashion as Gwyneth Paltrow wore a white silk custom gown, Kate Hudson stunned in a seafoam green dress, and Nicole Kidman chose a strapless nude look.
- Oprah Winfrey fires back at internet trolls mocking her '90-year-old' walk at Paris Fashion Week March 15, 2026Oprah Winfrey hilariously explains why she appeared to walk slowly at Paris Fashion Week, revealing she couldn't see through non-prescription sunglasses.
- Tori Spelling sets the record straight on 30 years of plastic surgery rumors March 15, 2026Tori Spelling opens up about devastating plastic surgery rumors that started when she was just 17 on "90210" and continue to hurt her feelings at 52.
- Rihanna shooting suspect’s disturbing posts emerge as star joins growing celebrity list facing fan threats March 15, 2026Unwelcome visitors for celebrities reach a dangerous new level as Rihanna joins a list of stars like Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande facing obsessed fans and attackers.
- Prince William honors Princess Diana with never-before-seen childhood photo on UK Mother's Day tribute March 15, 2026Prince William shared a Mother's Day tribute to Princess Diana with rare childhood photo, remembering his mother who died when he was 15.
- 'Sandlot' star Marty York seen in shirtless Hollywood nightclub brawl March 17, 2026
- Environmental News
- Robot firefighters enter burning buildings first March 17, 2026New robotic firefighting vehicles use thermal cameras and water cannons to locate fires and hazards before firefighters step inside a building.
- Do you know the true cost of identity theft? March 17, 2026Identity theft linked to major data broker breaches has cost Americans more than $20 billion over the past decade, according to a U.S. Senate report.
- The email trick that reveals your hidden online accounts March 16, 2026Searching your email inbox for old sign-up messages or account updates can reveal forgotten online accounts and help reduce your digital footprint.
- How debit card fraud can happen without using the card March 16, 2026A fraud attempt on a never-used debit card reveals a surprising way criminals can exploit card numbers digitally without physical access.
- CarGurus breach linked to ShinyHunters exposes 12.4M records March 15, 2026CarGurus users face a security risk after the ShinyHunters hacking group allegedly leaked 12.4 million records containing names, addresses and finance data.
- Smart glasses detector app warns if you're being recorded March 15, 2026New Android app detects nearby smart glasses that could be secretly recording you. Nearby Glasses scans Bluetooth to alert users of potential cameras.
- Data brokers accused of hiding opt-out pages from Google March 14, 2026A Senate investigation revealed major data brokers allegedly hid opt-out pages from search engines, making it harder for consumers to stop data sales.
- Iran-linked hackers target US medical tech company March 14, 2026Iran-linked hackers allegedly targeted the Stryker medical company, wiping devices through Microsoft systems. Learn how this cyberattack affects you.
- Remote robot surgery removes cancer 1,500 miles away March 13, 2026U.K. surgeons remotely removed a man’s prostate cancer from 1,500 miles away in the country’s first successful robot-assisted telesurgery.
- iPhone calendar spam invites are surging March 13, 2026Apple iPhone users report they are seeing fake Apple Calendar spam invites about viruses and prizes, often caused by unwanted spam subscriptions.
- Fox News AI Newsletter: FDA rolls out AI-powered vaccine platform March 13, 2026The Fox News AI Newsletter covers the latest artificial intelligence technology advancements, including the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future.
- Donny Osmond uses AI to sing with his 14-year-old self March 12, 2026Donny Osmond's Las Vegas residency features a digital duet with his 14-year-old self using hollow box technology, AI modeling and his grandson's body movements.
- Tax scams through the years and what to know this year March 12, 2026The IRS outlines evolving tax scams, from unemployment fraud to social media tax “hacks," and warns taxpayers what to watch for in 2026.
- Transfer photos from your phone to a hard drive March 11, 2026Learn how to transfer photos from your phone to a hard drive and avoid paying for additional cloud storage while keeping full access to your images.
- 1 billion identity records exposed in ID verification data leak March 11, 2026An IDMerit data breach allegedly exposed over 203 million U.S. records containing personal details for identity verification, researchers reported.
- Android fixes 129 security flaws in major phone update March 10, 2026Google released an Android update fixing 129 vulnerabilities, including a zero-day flaw linked to Qualcomm chips already exploited in attacks.
- Burger King AI listens to workers March 10, 2026Burger King expands its AI-powered Patty assistant to monitor drive-thru interactions and coach employees, prompting debate over workplace surveillance.
- Fake Google Gemini AI pushes ‘Google Coin’ crypto scam March 9, 2026Crypto scam uses fake AI chatbot impersonating Google's Gemini AI to promote fraudulent "Google Coin" cryptocurrency. Malwarebytes researchers expose scam.
- Tesla builds a car with no steering wheel. Now what? March 9, 2026Tesla Cybercab production begins at Gigafactory Texas with no steering wheel or pedals, as Elon Musk announces April start for the autonomous robotaxi starting under $30,000.
- Meta smart glasses privacy concerns grow March 8, 2026Meta's AI smart glasses allegedly exposed intimate footage to contractors in Kenya, sparking major privacy concerns and legal action over AI training.
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- Family 'beyond devastated' after meningitis death March 17, 2026Health officials confirm that cases in the Canterbury area increased from 13 to 15.
- Mum of stabbed schoolgirl was abroad and 'terrified' March 17, 2026The parents of a 15-year-old girl who survived a stabbing say they are overwhelmed with support.
- Fire-hit nursery temporarily relocates 10 miles away March 14, 2026Theale reopens on Monday for 76 children, with temporary buildings coming to Thatcham in coming weeks
- 'Like a trap you can't escape': The women who regret being mothers March 14, 2026From mourning the life they no longer have to feeling never-ending pressure, women tell the BBC why they regret becoming mothers.
- What are Plan 2 student loans and how does borrowing for uni work now? March 13, 2026There has been a growing debate around the repayment terms of Plan 2 student loans in England.
- AI toys for children misread emotions and respond inappropriately, researchers warn March 13, 2026In first study of its kind, Cambridge researchers found AI toys could misread some children's emotions.
- How should schools respond in emergency situations? March 13, 2026A union says schools should practise emergency responses as they do with routine fire drills.
- Social media firms asked to toughen up age checks for under-13s March 12, 2026Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube and Roblox are among the platforms UK regulators say aren't putting children's safety at the heart of their products.
- College fears more students given wrong GCSE results March 12, 2026The college said checks found more than 20 GCSE English tests had been marked incorrectly.
- Student loans inquiry to look at whether system is 'unfair to graduates' March 12, 2026The Treasury Committee will look at whether "the goalposts [have] been moved in a way which is unfair".
- What does Neet stand for and how many are there in the UK? March 4, 2026Ministers want to tackle the high number of young people not in education, employment or training.
- Will the new SEND reforms in England work? You have your say February 25, 2026The government has unveiled its long-awaited plans for reforming SEND provision in England - but what do those most impacted make of the changes?
- What is SEND and how many children get support? February 23, 2026The government has set out its planned changes to the special educational needs system in a new White Paper.
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- I might not get uni Covid compensation - but I'm claiming it out of principle February 21, 2026Dozens of universities have received legal letters over what students say they missed out on during Covid.
- Why are some students claiming Covid compensation from universities? February 17, 2026Dozens of universities face legal action from students who say they missed out during the pandemic.
- Family 'beyond devastated' after meningitis death March 17, 2026
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- Judge blocks RFK Jr's changes to US childhood vaccine schedule March 17, 2026Kennedy had slashed the number of recommended vaccines from 17 to 11, sparking a backlash from health experts.
- Why is MenB vaccine not given to teenagers in UK and should they be offered it? March 17, 2026Students and older teens have not been vaccinated against the strain that has caused the outbreak of cases in Kent.
- What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work? March 17, 2026The inquiry into the government's handling of the pandemic has published two reports with eight more to follow.
- What are the symptoms of meningitis and is there a vaccine? March 17, 2026Two people have died following an outbreak of meningitis, including one student at the University of Kent.
- Parents of teen who died in 2025 call for more government support March 17, 2026Helen and Lee Draper lost their daughter Megan to meningitis in October 2025.
- Scotland is about to vote on assisted dying. How would it work? March 17, 2026The Scottish Parliament will soon decide whether to allow terminally-ill adults to end their lives.
- Inside Health March 17, 2026James Gallagher examines the outbreak of bacterial meningitis in Kent.
- What are the signs of meningitis, and how does it spread? March 16, 2026BBC Health Correspondent Dominic Hughes explains the signs to look out for.
- Women with endometriosis face 'systemic misogyny' March 16, 2026Women share their experiences of living with endometriosis so the condition can be better understood.
- One-off £2,000 grant gives care leavers head start, study finds March 16, 2026Participants were less likely to become homeless or spend time in hospital or prison, researchers say.
- Fears of two-tier health system as more turn to private care, says watchdog March 16, 2026The patient watchdog warns of two-tier service as polling shows numbers paying for care is on the rise.
- Uni student among two dead in Kent meningitis outbreak March 15, 2026Eleven people in the Canterbury area are also seriously ill in hospital, the BBC understands.
- 'I have four months left to preserve my fertility' March 15, 2026Iona Hall is freezing her eggs after surgery for endometriosis left her reserves "critically low".
- Sculpting jaws, giving scores: Inside the world of looksmaxxing March 15, 2026Growing numbers of young men are going to great lengths to achieve what they see as the perfect face.
- Woman found out she had terminal brain cancer after suitcase fell on her head March 13, 2026Lauren Macpherson was travelling home from a festival in London when her life changed forever.
- AI toys for children misread emotions and respond inappropriately, researchers warn March 13, 2026In first study of its kind, Cambridge researchers found AI toys could misread some children's emotions.
- Woman with rare blood feels 'honoured' to donate March 13, 2026A woman whose blood is so rare that it is frozen for up to three decades feels "very special".
- GPs tell BBC they've NEVER refused sick note for mental health March 12, 2026BBC News sent a questionnaire to more than 5,000 GPs in England.
- NHS tracker - are hospital waiting times improving near you? March 12, 2026Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital.
- Police probe breast cancer treatment allegations March 12, 2026The inquiry is being held over concerns of poor care at the County Durham and Darlington trust.
- Judge blocks RFK Jr's changes to US childhood vaccine schedule March 17, 2026
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- US intelligence says Iranian regime change unlikely, IRGC maintains power - report March 17, 2026Two anonymous sources told the Post that current US intelligence assessments predict that the regime will remain intact following Operation Epic Fury, and may even become emboldened.
- Despite pushing uprising, Israeli officials believe Iranian protesters will be slaughtered - report March 17, 2026Israeli officials believe that protesters who returned to the streets in large numbers would “will get slaughtered” by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and other security forces.
- Israel has ‘won’ war with Iran, foreign minister says, but goals remain unmet March 17, 2026Speaking at a news conference, Saar said Israel was seeking to remove "existential threats," but did not say how the government would determine when those goals had been met.
- Turkey's Ambassador to Syria, Nuh Yilmaz, presents credentials to President Sharaa in Damascus March 17, 2026Nuh Yilmaz, Turkey's new Ambassador to Syria, presents his credentials to President Sharaa, marking a significant step in bilateral relations.
- Dutch House of Representatives adopts motion to ban Muslim Brotherhood in the Netherlands March 17, 2026The motion, proposed by Party for Freedom (PVV) MPs Maikel Boon and Geert Wilders, is not the first time PVV has tried to ban the MB; it is the first time it has been successful.
- UN says more than 36,000 Palestinians displaced by Israeli settlement drive March 17, 2026Israel's permanent mission in Geneva, where the UN office is based, said it was working on a response to the report.
- Trump says US will leave Iran operation in 'very near future' March 17, 2026'We'll be leaving in pretty much the very near future,' Trump said.
- After Larijani killing, Netanyahu sends Nowruz wishes of freedom and regime change to Iran March 17, 2026Netanyahu stated that Israel was undermining Iran's regime in order to allow the Iranian people to rise up and replace it, but cautioned that it would not be an easy process.
- Education Ministry says students' grades will not be affected by absences during Iran war March 17, 2026Additionally, special education institutions in Jerusalem will resume operations on Wednesday after the Home Front Command approved the measure on Tuesday.
- Israel's Elbit Systems sees further growth from Iran war March 17, 2026The US and Israel launched air strikes on Iran on February 28. Iran has struck Israel, as well as Gulf neighbours, with drones and missiles.
- Israelis believe in peace with the Iranian people - opinion March 17, 2026Fifty-five percent of Israelis see potential future ties with Iranian citizens, according to a survey for the Center for Jewish Impact.
- As Israel signals plan to widen war into Lebanon, Hezbollah tests limits - analysis March 17, 2026Iranian-backed groups chose to enter the war on the side of Iran on March 2. Since then, it has been subjected to airstrikes, and Israel has launched a, so far, limited ground operation into Lebanon.
- How the IDF assassinated Iran’s ‘de-facto leader’ Ali Larijani March 17, 2026Iran's top security official was constantly moving to different secret locations throughout the last two weeks, sources said, taking precautions to avoid being located by Israel.
- Athens moves ahead with Israeli air defense systems as part of Achilles Shield March 17, 2026A Greek parliamentary committee approved the purchase of a €3 billion multi-layer air and drone defence system and the upgrade of 38 F-16 fighter jets.
- Lebanese soldiers reportedly injured in Israeli strike on Hezbollah targets, IDF probing March 17, 2026The military stressed that its operations in southern Lebanon target the Hezbollah terrorist organization, not the Lebanese Armed Forces or civilians.
- Who was Ali Larijani, Iran's top security official killed in IDF strike? - explainer March 17, 2026Larijani, the son of a Shia jurisprudence scholar, held several senior roles within the Islamic Republic during his career, most recently as the Supreme National Security Council Secretary.
- IDF kills Iran's Ali Larijani, Basij commander in largest targeted strikes since Khamenei March 17, 2026Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani and deputy also killed in IDF strikes, officials say 'majority of the Basij leadership was eliminated overnight' • Netanyahu: Larijani was 'boss' of regime
- WATCH: IDF 91st Division chief addresses soldiers as limited ground ops. against Hezbollah begin March 17, 2026The military also published photographs of weapons and terror paraphernalia belonging to Hezbollah terror operatives seized by the 91st Division across southern Lebanon.
- Dozens come out in support of Grey Bull after viral video criticizes rescue mission March 16, 2026A Jewish mother accused Grey Bull Rescue of holding her daughter hostage in Jordan unless $1 million was raised for evacuation, calling it extortion and embezzlement in a viral video.
- IDF strikes Basij Unit operatives following death of commander, Larijani March 16, 2026The IDF hit external targets tied to Palestinian-linked activity and killed senior figures involved in terror activity from Gaza and the West Bank hiding in Tehran during overnight operations.
- US intelligence says Iranian regime change unlikely, IRGC maintains power - report March 17, 2026
- BBC News
- Why did US and Israel attack Iran and how long could the war last?Conflict has spread across the Middle East since the US and Israel launched wide-ranging strikes on Iran on 28 February.
- Why did only two Iranian football players stay in Australia?After Australia gave humanitarian visas to seven team members, only two decided to stay - the BBC's Katy Watson explains what happened.
- Israel says 'limited' ground operations under way in LebanonTroops are targeting "Hezbollah strongholds" in south Lebanon, where strikes reportedly killed nine people on Monday.
- Surge in US gas prices deepens political peril for Trump over IranThe odds of a quick resolution to the war appear to be dwindling by the day, and the political stakes for the president are only growing.
- How might the UK support shipping in the Strait of Hormuz?Ben Chu from BBC Verify has been looking at what role the Royal Navy could play in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Two charged in death of anti-Iranian regime activist in CanadaPolice say the motive remains under investigation but noted the three had disputes on social media.
- 'My mother cried out one last time': Palestinian boy, 12, describes how Israeli forces killed his family in carKhaled Bani Odeh's parents and two brothers were shot dead as they drove home from a shopping trip in the occupied West Bank.
- Wary allies show there's no quick fix to Trump's Iran crisisEuropean leaders are hesitant to help Trump secure the Strait of Hormuz, but they know inaction on the Iran war is not really an option.
- In maps: Attacks across Iran and the Middle East enter third weekThe US-Israeli war with Iran has seen sustained attacks on Tehran and Beirut as retaliatory strikes are felt in Israel and Gulf states
- Iranian footballer says 'everything will be fine' as she trains with Australian teamSeveral players were granted Australian visas after concerns the team would face repercussions at home.
- Iran hits key UAE oil port and Dubai airportThe port of Fujairah plays a crucial role in helping keep global supplies moving when the Strait of Hormuz is blocked.
- Who wants what from the Iran war?Most people, although not everybody, want this war to end as quickly as possible. But on what terms?
- 'A new norm': BBC visits Doha market starting to fill up again two weeks into Iran warThe BBC's International News correspondent, Barbara Plett Usher, visits Doha's Souq Waqif market as strikes in the region continue.
- Iran taking steps to prevent anti-establishment protests, Tehran residents tell BBCResidents describe new security checkpoints around the capital, where they say people are stopped and searched.
- What Iranians are being told about the warIranian state media's coverage of the war includes inflations of enemy casualties and digital manipulation intended to glorify Iran.
- Iran captain latest footballer to drop asylum bid, Iranian state media saysFive of the seven members of the women's football delegation who originally sought to stay in Australia have now chosen to return home.
- How Iranians are evading internet blocks to contact family abroadIranians are finding tech-savvy ways to get through the regime's restrictions on phone and internet connections.
- Israeli forces kill Palestinian couple and two of their children in occupied West BankMohammed, aged five, and Othman, aged seven, were killed alongside their parents, the Palestinian health ministry says.
- BBC visits scene of deadly strike in LebanonAs Israel continues to attack Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, correspondent Wyre Davies visits a home where eight people were killed.
- US names six crew killed in refuelling plane crash in IraqThe aircraft was on a combat mission as part of ongoing US operations against Iran when it crashed in western Iraq on Thursday.
- Why did US and Israel attack Iran and how long could the war last?
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- Oil in Oman soars above $150 as buyers rush to replace Gulf barrels March 17, 2026Closure of Strait of Hormuz has caused growing ‘dislocation’ between global benchmarks and cost of physical supplies
- Rachel Reeves warned that more than warm words are needed to woo the EU March 17, 2026Bloc will not budge on granting UK greater access to its markets unless Labour accepts greater obligations, say industry analysts
- US does not need military help from Nato or other allies, Trump says March 17, 2026US counterterrorism chief Joe Kent quits and says Tehran posed no ‘imminent threat’ to America
- Odey’s former compliance head accuses him of falsifying minutes of key meeting March 17, 2026Jack Satt also tells court that financier’s statements to FCA ‘did not align with my understanding’
- Top US counterterrorism official resigns over war against Iran March 17, 2026Joe Kent is first high-profile resignation over conflict he claims ‘serves no benefit to the American people’
- Rachel Reeves backs more regional devolution to ‘unlock growth’ March 17, 2026UK chancellor’s reforms include allowing local areas to keep some proceeds from higher income tax receipts
- The era of US dominance in economic warfare is over March 17, 2026America has long used sanctions to coerce adversaries, but Iran and China can wield powerful economic weapons too
- Israel says it has killed Iran’s top security official March 17, 2026Israeli defence minister warns country will continue assassination campaign after targeting Ali Larijani
- Investors pile into cash at fastest pace since pandemic on Iran fears March 17, 2026Markets left with ‘few places to hide’ from disruption caused by conflict
- Canadian billionaire Stephen Smith buys £300mn stake in The Economist March 17, 2026Financial services entrepreneur acquires 27% stake in auction that drew interest from wealthy individuals and media groups
- China is not going to bail Trump out March 17, 2026The US president has a better chance of cajoling help from Nato partners
- How MBS’s bet on Iran backfired March 17, 2026Saudi Arabian détente with its regional rival has unravelled as US-Israeli war triggers furious Iranian retaliation
- Oil in Oman soars above $150 as buyers rush to replace Gulf barrels March 17, 2026
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- The Perks Workers Want Also Make Them More ProductiveThree years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, remote and hybrid work are as popular as ever. Only 6 percent of employees able to do their jobs remotely want to return to the office full time, according to a Gallup survey published in August. The vast majority of “remote-capable” workers want to spend at […]
- Are We Headed For A Recession Or Not?Inflation isn’t under control, and we’re heading for a recession. Except, wait: The latest jobs report indicates that the labor market is healthier than it’s been in years. So maybe we’re heading for the fabled “soft landing” as the Federal Reserve tries to curb inflation. Except, wait: That jobs report was too good, which means […]
- Which Republicans Could Vote For A Debt Ceiling Increase?Nothing is certain in this life, but the United States will definitely need to raise its debt ceiling later this year to avoid a potentially calamitous debt default. On one side, President Biden and Democrats want a “clean” debt limit increase, while Republicans want future decreases in spending included in any deal. To avoid a […]
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- How This Debt Ceiling Debate Could EndPolitical battles in Washington sometimes feature the hallmarks of a bad sequel that uses the same narrative threads as its predecessor — just with less verve and imagination. In 2023, it’s taking the form of another round of drama over the debt ceiling. Congressional Republicans say they won’t back a debt ceiling hike without spending […]
- Who Americans Usually Blame After Showdowns Over Federal SpendingPlaying chicken with the national economy is not unusual for Congress and the president. There was the time that former President Donald Trump ground the government to a halt because he wanted money for his border wall. Oh, and the time that tea party Republicans threatened to send the U.S. into debt default if Congress […]
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- The Numbers That Defined 2022What a year 2022 has been. There was so … much … news. We saw record-high inflation, war in Ukraine, a landmark Supreme Court session, continuing effects of the pandemic, the Winter Olympics, the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the World Cup and, of course, the midterms. In typical FiveThirtyEight fashion, we’ve been reflecting on […]
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- Americans Generally Support Unions — And Averting A Rail StrikeWhen President Biden signed a bill to prevent a rail-worker strike this past Friday, it was only the latest in a series of union actions that have gotten national attention in the past few years. Starbucks and Amazon workers are trying to unionize around the country. Nationwide, 78,000 workers went on strike in the first […]
- Biden Is Very Unpopular. It May Not Tell Us Much About The Midterms.This week, a Siena College/New York Times poll showed President Biden with just a 33 percent approval rating, a result so poor that it touched off speculation — including from yours truly — about whether he would even run again in 2024. The Siena/New York Times number is on the low end of the polling […]
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- Luc Biggs sells a bulk lot of 68 LLL.ai domain names April 19, 2024TheDomains: Luc Biggs scored a bulk sale in .ai. I have not seen that before maybe others have. Luc put together a portfolio of 68 LLL.ai domain names, the price worked out to $495 each or $33,660. He posted the sales pitch yesterday and today said that it was sold using Escrow.com. I believe but […]TheDomains
- FedEx Buys Its 3 Letter .com Ticker Symbol April 19, 2024Domain Investing: It looks like FedEx has acquired a valuable 3 letter .com domain name. Whois records show FedEx is now the owner of FDX.com. The domain name transferred to CSC, and the Whois registrant is now listed as FedEx Corporate Services, Inc. FedEx stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the FDX […]Domain Investing
- Web3 funding in Q1 2024 sees it’s first uptick since Q4 2021 April 18, 2024TheDomains: Crunchbase news is out with a report today on Web3 and the number of deals getting done. While there was an uptick in Q1 2024 they point out that venture dollars well off the highs seen in 2021-22. From the article: Web3, once the buzziest of all buzz words in the venture landscape, saw […]TheDomains
- Atom Marketplace April 18, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: How to optimize an E-Commerce website? / Looking for a Dot De – Budget $150 / RemoteHomeroom.com Appraisal and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: How to optimize an E-Commerce website? – Do you have any advise you’d like to bestow upon other? Maybe you need some pointers […]DomainingTips.com
- AI Girlfriends will create a billion dollar business April 18, 2024TheDomains: When I interviewed Rick Schwartz at the beginning of the year he mentioned he purchased female first names in .ai including $20K for Betty.ai. Rick mentioned: Well, let me put it this way. One of the big sectors of Ai is virtual girlfriends. And so I have four female first names ending in Ai. […]TheDomains
- John Berryhill “Generic means nothing absent context of “for what” April 17, 2024TheDomains: One of the best participants at Namepros in my opinion is John Berryhill. John takes the time to help out on matters of intellectual property, udrp’s and other industry news. Every once in awhile he makes a reply that is worthy of a post and I think it’s important for those who don’t participate […]TheDomains
- Squadhelp Rebrands as Atom with Atom.com April 17, 2024Domain Investing: Squadhelp announced a complete rebrand this morning. The company is now known as Atom, and it acquired the Atom.com domain name in advance of the announcement. I believe Atom is a superior brand name than Squadhelp. This is a nice example of a company’s growth leading to an investment in its future via […]Domain Investing
- Nissan Going after Nissan.ai April 16, 2024Domain Investing: Nissan is an automaker that uses NissanUSA.com for its website here in the US. The reason it uses an off-brand domain name is because it lost a very long legal battle to try and wrest control of Nissan.com. That domain name had long been owned by a man named Uzi Nissan, who had […]Domain Investing
- Sedo weekly domain name sales led by Xash.com April 16, 2024TheDomains: Sedo released their weekly domain name sales and Xash.com led the way at $39,000. PokerPlus.com was second at 25,000 Euro, ($26,801) seller acquired for just $737. Kiffen.com was third at 22,450, ($23,885). 23 .com sales 20 cctld sales 3 other tld sales Domain name Date Price Currency .COM […]TheDomains
- How Many Battle for Shared Control of Amazon.com? April 16, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: GPT Domain Wanted – Budget $1,000 / Managing Dan, GoDaddy, and Afternic / Findbelow.com Appraisal and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: GPT Domain Wanted – Budget $1,000 – Check your domain portfolios and see if you have what they are looking for. Should be […]DomainingTips.com
- Using AI For Background Image April 15, 2024Domain Investing: I acquired a domain name last week, and once it transferred to GoDaddy, I set up a custom landing page using Carrd. Instead of buying a stock photo for its background image, I decided to test an AI image generator to save some money. In my paid Chat GPT account, I searched for […]Domain Investing
- Looking for Dot Com – Budget $500 April 14, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: Electrician.jobs Appraisal / Domain Brokers of Afternic / Why some companies spend $1 Million on a domain name s and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: Electrician.jobs Appraisal – How would you value this domain name in today’s market? Do you think it holds […]DomainingTips.com
- Free for-sale landing pages with Buy Now, Escrow.com, PayPal integration, & more! April 12, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: Free for-sale landing pages with Buy Now, Escrow.com, PayPal integration, & more! / Small town changes it’s domain(s) and extension(s) for security reasons / Bots invading Facebook domain groups in large numbers and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: Free for-sale landing pages with […]DomainingTips.com
- Androidhack.site For Sale April 12, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: Free Expired Names / Dot Com Wanted – Budget $7,000 / Variant.com Sold for $118,001 and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: Free Expired Names – If you are looking for a place to start check out these domain names. Even if you already […]DomainingTips.com
- It’s All About the Time You Put into It April 11, 2024Domain Investing: A few years ago, my wife jokingly described my daily work lifestyle as leisurely. In some ways, I thought of that as a badge of honor. I built my business in a way that gave me ample time during the day to run, play tennis, ride my bike, drive the kids after school, […]Domain Investing
- Looking for Anything – Budget $100/ Per Domain April 11, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: Evaluation of LoveMatch.org / Hackers Alert / Check Out 101Domain and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: Evaluation of LoveMatch.org – While dot com is still king, and would’ve been better, this is still a good find. They could at least be looking for […]DomainingTips.com
- Spatial Sidebar™ and Spatial Scrolling™ April 9, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: Looking for Dot Xyz – Budget $1,500/ Domain / HiHonor.com upgrades to Honor.com / Preventing Fraud Reminder and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: Looking for Dot Xyz – Budget $1,500/ Domain – They are looking for a one word domain name. It needs to have at least 70 registered extensions. […]DomainingTips.com
- NationalRightToLifeNews.org Sold for $23,100 April 7, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: Appraisal of DrillingGPT.com / Dot Com Wanted – Budget $1,000 / EBOO.com Sold for $20,000 and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: Appraisal of DrillingGPT.com – How would you value this domain name in today’s market? I believe it could at least go for […]DomainingTips.com
- MeineKreuzfahrt.de Sold for $16,262 April 7, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: CommercialSpaceIndustry.com Appraisal / Dot Com Wanted – Budget $5,000 / Specter.com Sold for $33,000 and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: CommercialSpaceIndustry.com Appraisal – While it maybe long it could be used as a blog, or reports. What do you think? Dot Com Wanted […]DomainingTips.com
- Trillion.xyz Sold for $29,988 April 6, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: WebcamJourney.com Appraisal / Dot Com Wanted – Budget $1,000 / 637.cc Sold for $11,500 and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: WebcamJourney.com Appraisal – Check out this two word domain name. Do you think it has any value in today’s market? Dot Com Wanted – Budget […]DomainingTips.com
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