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Lead: Three major international assessments released this month conclude that President Donald Trump’s first year back in the White House corresponds with an unusually fast deterioration in U.S. democratic institutions. V-Dem’s annual index dropped the United States from 20th to 51st out of 179 countries, while Bright Line Watch’s expert survey places the country near … Read more

Lead: BTS have released their long-awaited fifth studio album, Arirang, marking the group’s first full-group record in five and a half years. The release coincides with a flurry of events: a March 21 free concert in Seoul, a March 23 New York appearance for 1,000 fans, a March 27 Netflix documentary, and an 82-date world … Read more

In Miami on March 19, 2026, Luka Doncic erupted for 60 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 134-126 road victory over the Miami Heat, snapping a first-quarter deficit and extending the Lakers’ win streak to eight games. The performance was the most ever scored against the Heat, eclipsing James Harden’s 58 on … Read more

Lead At Dover Air Force Base on Wednesday, the father of Tech. Sgt. Tyler Simmons, 28, disputed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s account that grieving families urged continued action in President Donald Trump’s war with Iran. The refueling-aircraft crash that killed six U.S. crew members has heightened scrutiny of how officials describe private meetings with Gold … Read more

In Miami on March 19, 2026, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the visiting Miami Heat 134-126 as Luka Doncic poured in 60 points and LeBron James posted a triple-double on the night he tied the NBA record for games played. The victory extended the Lakers’ season-best winning streak to eight games and snapped Miami’s momentum, … Read more

Lead: At the European Council meeting in Brussels on March 19–20, 2026, Hungary’s prime minister Viktor Orbán blocked approval of a €90 billion EU loan to Ukraine, defying a December pledge to back the package. His stance prompted unusually blunt criticism from peers, who warned the move erodes trust between member states. Orbán tied his … Read more

At a March 19, 2026 Oval Office meeting with Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, U.S. President Donald Trump defended the U.S. decision to keep the Feb. 28 strikes on Iran secret from allies. When a Japanese reporter asked why Tokyo had not been informed in advance, Trump cited Pearl Harbor as an example of the … Read more

On March 19, 2026, a federal judge in Oregon found that Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. exceeded his legal authority when he issued a December declaration asserting that medical treatments for minors seeking gender transition did not meet recognized professional standards. The ruling temporarily shields hospitals, clinics and clinicians from immediate … Read more

Jessi Draper Ngatikuara’s husband, Jordan Ngatikuara, filed for divorce in Utah on March 19, 2026, according to court documents obtained by Page Six. The filing comes after a marriage that began in 2020 and included multiple separations, a documented 90-day split in 2025, and public allegations of emotional abuse made by Jessi in November 2025. … Read more

Lead On Mar. 19, 2026 in Greenville, N.C., 11th-seeded VCU erased a 19-point second-half deficit to defeat sixth-seeded North Carolina 82-78 in overtime. Terrence Hill Jr. finished with 34 points, including a stepback 3 with 15 seconds left in OT that gave VCU the lead. Henri Veesaar scored 26 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for … Read more

On March 19, 2026, the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts approved the general design for a 24‑karat gold commemorative coin bearing President Donald Trump’s portrait, advancing a Treasury plan that has drawn sharp objections from Democrats and design advisers. The image—sourced from a photograph taken by the White House’s chief photographer—shows Trump leaning over the … Read more

Lead Netflix will stream an hour-long special, “BTS The Comeback Live: Arirang,” this Saturday evening KST from Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul as BTS returns with their first studio album in six years. Done+Dusted partners Hamish Hamilton (director/executive producer) and Guy Carrington lead the production after Hamilton’s recent run directing the Grammys, the Super Bowl halftime … Read more

Lead: On Thursday afternoon, 12th-seeded High Point stunned No. 5 Wisconsin, kicking off a day in which four double-digit seeds advanced and millions of NCAA Tournament brackets were ruined. The upset came in the first round of the men’s tournament and was followed by victories from No. 11 VCU, No. 11 Texas and No. 10 … Read more

Lead: In Greenville, N.C., on Thursday night, No. 6-seeded North Carolina surrendered a 19-point second-half lead and fell 82-78 in overtime to No. 11-seeded VCU in the NCAA Tournament Round of 64. The collapse included a 23-8 VCU run over the final 10 minutes of regulation and eight missed free throws by UNC. Henri Veesaar … Read more

Multiple fronts in the Middle East flared over the last 48 hours as missile and drone exchanges, targeted strikes and security arrests spread across the Gulf and Levant. Gulf states reported air-defence responses to missile and drone salvos on Friday, while Israel and Iran traded strikes that officials say reached as far as Tehran and … Read more