Trump Warns U.S. Might Destroy Iran’s South Pars Gas Field if Tehran Strikes Qatar

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Lead: On March 18, 2026, former President Donald Trump posted a warning that the United States could “massively” destroy Iran’s South Pars gas field if Tehran continues strikes on Qatar’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure. The statement came amid Iranian attacks on vessels and energy sites in the Gulf after an earlier strike on the … Read more

Your daily horoscope: March 19, 2026 – The Globe and Mail

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Lead For readers checking their charts on March 19, 2026, today’s brief forecasts emphasize turning points ahead: a solar shift due tomorrow alters emphasis across signs, offering chances to finish stalled projects, reassess relationships and tighten financial plans. Individual entries range from career breakthroughs to cautions about overreach, with Mercury’s slow return from retrograde adding … Read more

Japan’s Prime Minister Takaichi meets with Trump as he seeks help securing the Strait of Hormuz – AP News

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Lead Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday as Washington pressed allies to help secure the Strait of Hormuz amid the war in Iran. The trip to China that Trump planned was delayed, turning the meeting into a focal point for U.S. requests that Japan … Read more

Afroman Wins Defamation Case Against Ohio Deputies Over Viral Raid Videos

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Grammy-nominated rapper Afroman (Joseph Foreman) prevailed Wednesday in a defamation trial brought by seven Adams County, Ohio, sheriff’s deputies who said he ridiculed them in viral music videos that used his home security footage from a 2022 raid. The jury ruled for Foreman after the deputies sought nearly $4 million, a decision the artist celebrated … Read more

How the Trump White House tries to sell war and death as a game – Financial Times

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Lead: A recent Financial Times investigation says officials in the Trump White House framed military options and lethal force with language and presentation techniques more common to strategy games than to policymaking. The reporting, based on interviews and internal materials, asserts this approach shaped discussions inside the West Wing and in interagency meetings during the … Read more

Oil Tops $114 After Gulf Attacks as Supply Risks Mount

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Lead On March 19, 2026, global oil prices climbed further after strikes on key energy facilities in the Persian Gulf raised fresh doubts about supply. Brent crude exceeded $114 a barrel, while U.S. benchmark WTI approached $96. The disruptions coincided with reports of damage at South Pars and Qatar’s Ras Laffan, and pulled Asian equity … Read more

First Four: Miami (Ohio) advances to face Tennessee; Dontae Horne, Prairie View sinks Lehigh – The New York Times

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Lead: Miami (Ohio) secured a First Four victory in Dayton on Wednesday, beating SMU 89-79 to reach the NCAA Tournament first round and set up an 11-seed matchup with No. 6 Tennessee in Philadelphia on Friday. The RedHawks’ balance was led by Eian Elmer, Luke Skaljac and Brant Byers, who combined for 59 points and … Read more

Iran’s intelligence minister killed in precision strike as US hits missile sites near Hormuz

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Lead Iran’s intelligence minister, Esmaeil Khatib, was killed overnight in a reported precision airstrike, a senior Israeli official told Fox News. At the same time U.S. Central Command said American forces struck hardened missile sites along Iran’s coastline near the Strait of Hormuz using large deep‑penetrator munitions. The attacks coincided with missile and drone volleys … Read more

Asian shares skid as oil tops $111 a barrel and Wall Street slumps

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Asian stock markets slipped on Thursday after U.S. equities fell and oil surged above $110 a barrel, with investors weighing higher fuel costs, a firmer dollar and rising U.S. yields. Brent crude traded at $111.51 a barrel early Thursday, while U.S. benchmark crude was $95.97. Markets were also responding to a report showing wholesale inflation … Read more

Takeaways from former Trump administration counterterrorism chief Joe Kent’s extensive interview

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Former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent gave his first public comments since resigning when he sat for a lengthy interview with Tucker Carlson on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. The conversation — more than one hour and 40 minutes long — covered the US–Iran conflict, claims about restricted access to President Donald Trump, and other … Read more

Dune Part Three and Avengers: Doomsday Locked on Dec. 18 Release — Exhibitors Say ‘Somebody’s Gotta Move’

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Theaters and studios are bracing for a direct box-office collision: Warner Bros./Legendary’s Dune: Part Three and Disney/Marvel’s Avengers: Doomsday are both set to open on Dec. 18, 2026. The clash became public-facing this week when Dune’s new poster reaffirmed the date, confirming a schedule overlap that industry sources say will force difficult allocation choices for … Read more

Prairie View A&M Panthers vs. Lehigh Mountain Hawks Live Score and Stats – March 18, 2026 Gametracker – CBS Sports

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Lead: On March 18, 2026 at Lehigh, Prairie View A&M and Lehigh traded runs in a physical first half that ended with Prairie View A&M leading 67-55. The visiting Panthers closed the period on a string of high-effort interior plays and timely free throws while the Mountain Hawks relied on several late baskets and offensive … Read more