Hamas urges Iran to avoid strikes on Gulf neighbors

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Lead On March 14, 2026, Hamas publicly urged Iran to refrain from launching attacks against neighboring Gulf states while simultaneously affirming Tehran’s right to retaliate against Israel. The statement condemned what the group described as U.S. and Israeli aggression and called for restraint to prevent wider regional escalation. Hamas also appealed to international organizations and … Read more

‘How Low Can You Go?’ The Shifting Guidelines for Blood Pressure Control – The New York Times

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In 2017 a 78-year-old patient at the University of Utah arrived with short-term memory complaints and a blood pressure reading of 148/86 while on two antihypertensive drugs. Her geriatrician, Dr. Mark Supiano, advised lifestyle change and medication adjustment; lifestyle changes brought systolic readings into the 130–140 mm Hg range, but by 2019 she had mild … Read more

House GOP leadership silent as more members post anti-Muslim statements – NPR

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Republican lawmakers have ramped up public attacks on Muslims in recent days, and House GOP leadership has largely not disciplined or rebuked those members. On March 14, 2026, several Republican posts and speeches — including a social-media message from Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., asserting “Muslims don’t belong in American society” — drew criticism from civil-rights … Read more

Taylor Sheridan’s The Madison: A Ridiculous Takedown of Wealthy Coastal Elites

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Lead On March 14, 2026, Paramount+ released the first three episodes of The Madison, Taylor Sheridan’s new six-episode drama starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell. The series follows the affluent Clyburn family—a private-jet New York clan—who decamp to Montana after a sudden tragedy, and it frames Sheridan’s familiar rural-versus-urban themes through satirical, often exaggerated portraits … Read more

Trump Snubs Zelenskyy’s Offer of Drone Help, Vows Heavy Strikes on Iran

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Lead Former President Donald Trump publicly rejected an apparent Ukrainian offer to provide counter‑drone expertise and systems, according to recent reporting, while reiterating plans to intensify U.S. strikes on Iran. The exchange follows reports that Kyiv discussed supplying interceptor drones and specialist teams to protect U.S. facilities, including bases in Jordan. Trump made the comments … Read more

At War With Iran, U.S. Sees More Violence at Home

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Lead: Since the U.S.-Iran war began in early March 2026, a string of violent incidents has occurred across American cities, heightening public alarm and stretching local security resources. Within days of the first strikes on Iran, a gunman wearing colors associated with the Iranian flag killed three people and wounded more than a dozen at … Read more

‘We’re constantly surprised’: the strange deep‑sea creatures that eat whales

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In the pitch black of the deep ocean, specialized scavengers and worms turn whale carcasses into ephemeral oases. Rattail fish — blue‑eyed, whiskered predators that can reach about 1 metre and live as deep as 4,000 metres — detect faint bioluminescence, chemical cues and movement to feed on carrion and smaller prey. After larger scavengers … Read more

Trump adviser urges US to ‘declare victory and get out’ of Iran

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Lead: According to a Financial Times report, a senior adviser to President Trump recently urged the United States to “declare victory and get out” of Iran, arguing that withdrawal would end a costly engagement. The comment, delivered in an interview with the FT, came amid renewed debate in Washington over pressure tactics, sanctions and military … Read more

Explosion at Amsterdam Jewish school amid wave of antisemitic attacks

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Lead An explosion struck overnight on March 14, 2026, at a Jewish school in Amsterdam’s Buitenveldert neighborhood, city officials said, damaging the building’s outer wall but causing no reported injuries. Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema described the incident as a targeted attack against the Jewish community and said police have images of the person believed to … Read more

Team USA beats Canada 5-3 to reach WBC 2026 semifinals

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March 13, 2026 — In a win-or-go-home quarterfinal at Daikin Park in Houston, Team USA defeated Canada 5-3 to advance to the World Baseball Classic semifinals. Logan Webb delivered 4 2/3 scoreless innings to set the tone, while Brice Turang and Pete Crow-Armstrong — batting eighth and ninth — each collected two hits and an … Read more

Judge quashes subpoenas in Justice Department’s investigation of Fed chair Jerome Powell – AP News

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Lead On Friday, U.S. District Judge James Boasberg voided January subpoenas the Justice Department had served on the Federal Reserve, dealing a major legal setback to an investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell tied to testimony about a $2.5 billion building renovation. The ruling found the government had provided little to no evidence of criminality … Read more

One of the ‘Finest Boys in Finance’ no longer works at PwC – Business Insider

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Demarre Johnson, a 23-year-old former PwC associate who appeared in a widely discussed Interview magazine photo spread, is no longer employed at the firm. PwC confirmed he left the company in mid-February, and sources familiar with the matter told Business Insider his departure was not triggered by the magazine pictorial. The Interview shoot was published … Read more

U.S. Taps Ukraine’s Drone Knowledge to Counter Iran’s Attacks

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Lead: In mid-March 2026, U.S. military planners moved to deploy Ukraine-built Merops interceptor drones to the Middle East after Iranian unmanned attacks exposed gaps in existing defenses. The transfer follows years of Ukrainian front-line experience, where Merops and similar systems helped shoot down thousands of long-range Russian attack drones. U.S. officials say the move aims … Read more