Apple iPad Air M4 review: a little bit faster now

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Lead: Apple’s 2026 iPad Air receives a focused hardware refresh: three upgraded silicon elements—the M4 processor, a C1X cellular modem, and an N1 connectivity chip—arrive without major design changes. Priced from $599 with a 128GB base tier and a 60Hz display, the new Air delivers measurable performance gains but few headline features. In real-world use … Read more

Middle East War Turns LNG Surplus Into Near‑Term Deficit, Morgan Stanley Says

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Lead: The recent conflict in the Middle East and a drone strike at Qatar’s Ras Laffan complex have forced QatarEnergy to stop LNG flows and issue force majeure notices to buyers, upending forecasts that predicted a near-term global LNG glut. Morgan Stanley analysts told Bloomberg that if Qatar’s outage stretches beyond one month the market … Read more

Australia Urged to Protect Iran Women’s Soccer Team After Anthem Backlash

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On March 8, 2026, amid the Women’s Asian Cup on the Gold Coast, Australia confronted calls to shield Iran’s national women’s soccer squad after players faced a backlash at home for initially remaining silent during the national anthem before their March 2 match. The team — known as the Lionesses — completed their campaign on … Read more

Global Markets Plunge as Trump-Ordered Strikes Ignite Middle East Crisis

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Global stock markets tumbled on Monday after strikes ordered by President Donald Trump on Feb. 28 escalated into open conflict across the Middle East, sending oil prices sharply higher and triggering fears of prolonged supply disruption. Asian trading opened with heavy losses: Japan’s Nikkei fell 7 percent and South Korea’s main index dropped 8.2 percent … Read more

Josh Elliott files for divorce from ABC journalist Liz Cho after 11 years

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Lead Josh Elliott, 54, filed for divorce from ABC journalist Liz Cho, 55, in June 2025, ending an 11-year marriage that began in 2015. Court papers obtained by media outlets say the marriage has “broken down irretrievably,” and the case has since progressed into contested discovery and courtroom skirmishes. Cho responded in November 2025 with … Read more

‘Scarpetta,’ Plus 7 Things to Watch on TV This Week

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Lead: This week’s streaming and broadcast slate (March 9–15, 2026) is led by Nicole Kidman’s new crime drama Scarpetta, which debuts on Prime Video alongside a mix of returning franchise seasons and fresh comedies. The 98th Academy Awards also air live during the period, creating a peak television moment amid several high-profile releases. Other notable … Read more

Sabres never give up and beat the Lightning

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Lead: On Sunday in Buffalo, the Buffalo Sabres rallied from a late deficit to defeat the Tampa Bay Lightning 8-7, claiming first place in the Atlantic Division by points. The wild game featured shifting momentum — Buffalo led 3-0, Tampa Bay answered with a 6-1 run, and the Sabres mounted a four-goal finish to secure … Read more

After Supreme Court Ruling, Consumers Seek Refunds for Tariffs on Overseas Purchases

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Lead: On March 9, 2026, shoppers across the United States began demanding refunds after the Supreme Court found one of President Trump’s widely used tariff measures unlawful. Many individual buyers — including Dr. Andrew Angel of Cambridge, Massachusetts — paid customs duties on low‑value imports that had previously been exempt under the $800 de minimis … Read more

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Iran will have no choice but to surrender, ‘whether they know it or not’

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Lead Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told CBS News’ 60 Minutes on March 9, 2026, that President Trump’s demand for Iran’s “unconditional surrender” will be achieved even if Tehran does not formally acknowledge it. Hegseth said the United States has already struck roughly 3,000 targets inside Iran and will intensify operations until Iran can no longer … Read more

Two Pennsylvania Men Arrested After Explosive Devices Ignited Near Mayor Mamdani’s Residence

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On March 7, 2026, two Pennsylvania residents were taken into custody after improvised explosive devices were ignited near Gracie Mansion, the official New York City mayoral residence, during a clash between an anti-Islam demonstration and counter-protesters. Authorities say one device was thrown and another was later dropped; neither detonated on impact, though one was described … Read more

Trump says Starmer seeking to join Iran war ‘after we’ve already won’

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Former U.S. President Donald Trump this month attacked Labour leader Keir Starmer, saying Starmer was “seeking to join” a potential conflict with Iran “after we’ve already won.” The comments came amid renewed public focus on U.S.-Iran tensions and diplomatic activity involving Israel and Western capitals. The exchange has added friction to political debate in London … Read more