U.S. economy grew a sluggish 0.7% in Q4 after 43-day shutdown, Commerce revises estimate

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Lead The U.S. economy expanded at a disappointing 0.7% annual rate in the fourth quarter (October–December), the Commerce Department reported on Friday, sharply revising down its prior 1.4% estimate. Officials and analysts said the 43-day federal government shutdown last fall was a key drag, and the downgrade marks a notable slowdown from the 4.4% growth … Read more

Suspect in Michigan synagogue attack had lost family in Israeli strike on Lebanon – The Guardian

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Lead: On March 12, 2026, a man drove a vehicle into the hallway of Temple Israel, a large synagogue complex in West Bloomfield Township outside Detroit. Security guards shot and killed the driver before he could reach staff, teachers or the 140 children at the congregation’s early childhood center, averting a potential mass-casualty event. Authorities … Read more

Hailey Bieber Welcomes ‘Summer’ With Bold Bikini After Tokyo Run

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Lead: On March 13, 2026, model and entrepreneur Hailey Bieber posted a sunlit Instagram photo after a Tokyo run that she captioned ‘it’s summer,’ quickly drawing widespread attention online. The image—credited to Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images in coverage—features Bieber in a yellow bikini and collected more than 1.6 million likes at the time of … Read more

ODU Gunman Released Early After ISIS Conviction

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Lead: Mohamed Bailor Jalloh — who pleaded guilty in October 2016 to providing material support to the Islamic State group and was sentenced in 2017 — carried out a classroom shooting at Old Dominion University on Thursday, killing one person and wounding two others before ROTC students shot and killed him. Court records show he … Read more

GDP (Second Estimate), 4th Quarter and Year 2025 – U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) (.gov)

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Lead The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported in its second estimate that real gross domestic product (GDP) rose at an annual rate of 0.7 percent in the fourth quarter of 2025 (October–December). That follows a 4.4 percent increase in the third quarter. The release, originally set for February 26, 2026, was delayed because … Read more

Jack Harlow Turns Inward: From Chart Rapper to Intimate R&B on Monica

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Jack Harlow Turns Inward: From Chart Rapper to Intimate R&B on Monica Lead: Jack Harlow, the Louisville-born artist who scored multiweek No. 1 hits with 2022’s ‘First Class’ and 2023’s ‘Lovin on Me,’ has released a markedly different fourth album, Monica, on March 13, 2026. After relocating to New York in January 2025 and abandoning … Read more

Lifelong Vikings Fan Kyler Murray Eyes Fresh Start in Minnesota

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Lead: Kyler Murray signed a one-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings after his release from the Arizona Cardinals, saying the move reflects a childhood allegiance to Minnesota. He spoke Thursday at his introductory news conference about growing up wearing Vikings gear and the lasting memory of Brett Favre’s 2009 NFC Championship interception. Murray joins a … Read more

Live updates: Iran war news; attacks in Israel, oil price shock and economic fallout – CNN

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Lead: On March 13, 2026, a widening conflict between Iran and a US‑Israeli coalition has produced strikes across the Middle East, attacks on shipping that have effectively halted transit through the Strait of Hormuz, and a sharp global oil shock. A US KC‑135 tanker crashed in western Iraq; CENTCOM later confirmed all six crew members … Read more

People are spending hundreds of dollars at IV drip bars in Boston. Are they worth the hype? – The Boston Globe

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Lead Across Greater Boston, consumers are paying hundreds of dollars for IV vitamin and supplement infusions that promise faster recovery, better immunity and improved performance. The trend, which started before the pandemic and accelerated afterward, includes standalone “drip bars,” medspas, and esthetic clinics charging roughly $200 to $600 per session. Proponents and some providers say … Read more

Stock Market Today: Dow Rises On Surprise Inflation, GDP Data; Adobe Dives On Earnings (Live Coverage) – Investor’s Business Daily

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U.S. equity markets moved unevenly on Tuesday after a surprise inflation print and updated GDP figures shifted investor expectations; the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed while Adobe shares plunged following quarterly results. The inflation reading arrived hotter than many had anticipated, and a GDP revision suggested a mixed growth backdrop, prompting traders to reprice the … Read more

US Targets Iran’s Mine-Laying Capability in Strait of Hormuz as Oil Supplies Tighten

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Lead On 13 March 2026 Pentagon leaders said US forces are actively degrading Iran’s ability to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a move they say is intended to keep a critical oil transit route open after Tehran’s closure disrupted commerce and helped push fuel prices higher. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan … Read more

NFL team doctors’ conservatism blamed for Maxx Crosby trade reversal

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Updated March 13, 2026, 9:20 a.m. ET — A proposed trade that would have sent edge rusher Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders to the Baltimore Ravens collapsed after the Ravens’ medical staff raised concerns during their review. The swap—reportedly centered on two first-round picks for 2026 and 2027—was announced, then voided days later … Read more