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Lead: A federal jury in San Francisco on 21 March 2026 found that Elon Musk made false statements in two May 2022 tweets that contributed to a sharp drop in Twitter’s share price while he was attempting to buy the company in a $44bn deal. The verdict resolves a class-action suit brought by investor Giuseppe … Read more

Drug treatments known as GLP-1 agonists have rapidly altered eating patterns across the United States in 2026, prompting food makers and restaurant chains to change menus, portioning and product formulas. A KFF Health Tracking Poll conducted Oct. 27–Nov. 2 found roughly one in eight U.S. adults is currently taking a GLP-1 medication, and companies from … Read more

Japanese officials and the public reacted with surprise, embarrassment and unease after President Donald Trump referenced the World War II attack on Pearl Harbor to justify keeping allies uninformed before his strike on Iran. The remark, delivered during a Washington summit where Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sat beside him, revived sensitive wartime memories and … Read more

Three weeks into the Iran war, headline crude futures are telling only part of the story: while Brent futures have risen more than 50% to about $112 a barrel, the prices consumers pay for physical fuels — gasoline, diesel and jet fuel — have surged even higher in many markets as disruptions tighten actual supply. … Read more

Lead: In the fourth week of the Middle East war, U.S. President Donald Trump suggested he is considering “winding down” military operations even as Washington moved additional forces into the region. The announcement followed a string of strikes and threats: an unsuccessful Iranian attempt on the Diego Garcia air base roughly 2,500 miles (4,000 km) … Read more

Lead: Since a partial government shutdown began in mid-February, thousands of Transportation Security Administration officers have been working without pay at major U.S. airports, producing long security lines and growing staff absences. Travelers at hubs including Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta, Orlando and JFK have faced waits from more than two hours to under an hour, and officials … Read more

Lead: The Israel–U.S. military campaign against Iran entered its fourth week on March 21, 2026, with no immediate resolution. U.S. and Israeli officials say their forces now largely control the skies above Iran while the Pentagon reports Iranian missile and drone strikes are down about 90% from the conflict’s opening days. The Trump administration announced … Read more

Mar. 20, 2026 — Saturday’s second-round slate in the men’s NCAA tournament features high-stakes matchups that hinge on defense, rebounding and shooting regression. I’m recommending two single-game wagers and one Eliminator selection based on team defense rankings, recent performance quirks and published odds from DraftKings Sportsbook at the time of Friday’s publication. The plays: back … Read more

The hidden cost of erasing Cesar Chavez’s legacy in California California is confronting a growing, tangible price for removing references to Cesar Chavez from public life. Over recent months cities, colleges and local agencies have moved to remove statues, cover murals and reverse street and holiday namings tied to the United Farm Workers founder. Officials … Read more

In March 2026, an early-season heat wave slammed the U.S. Southwest, shattering temperature records and producing readings as high as 112°F (44.4°C) in two Arizona communities and two Southern California locations. Scientists and attribution researchers said the scale and timing of the event — months ahead of typical summer peaks — reflect the growing influence … Read more

Lead Miami head coach Travis Steele addressed his team’s 78-56 first-round NCAA Tournament loss to Tennessee on Friday at Xfinity Mobile Arena, congratulating the Volunteers while praising his players’ culture and effort. Steele singled out Tennessee’s physicality and an outstanding performance by Gillespie, who finished with 29 points and nine assists. He also defended his … Read more

U.S. Navy amphibious forces from San Diego departed this week for the Middle East as part of a stepped-up American military posture in the region. On Thursday, March 19, 2026, an amphibious ready group centered on the 844-foot USS Boxer left San Diego carrying elements of Camp Pendleton’s 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit — up to … Read more

Nicholas Brendon, the actor best known for playing Xander Harris on the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has died at 54. His family posted a brief statement on his Instagram account saying he “died in his sleep.” The announcement, confirmed by news outlets on March 20–21, 2026, gave no further details about time or … Read more

On March 20, 2026, South Korean emergency teams reported 10 deaths after a fast-moving blaze tore through a three-floor auto parts plant in Daejeon, central South Korea. The fire, which began the previous day, left nearly 60 people injured and four still unaccounted for as of Saturday morning. Officials said most of the bodies were … Read more

Lead: The U.S. Department of the Treasury on March 20, 2026 issued a general license permitting the sale of Iranian crude and petrochemical cargoes that were already loaded onto tankers, with purchases authorized through April 19, 2026. The move, disclosed by market reporting and reflected in a Treasury notice, is intended to help blunt upward … Read more