Iran Calls for ‘Serious Review’ of Gulf Ties, Denies Role in Saudi Oil Attacks

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Lead Riyadh, March 15 — Iran’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Alireza Enayati, told Reuters in a written response that relations between Tehran and Arab Gulf states need a “serious review” in light of the U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran. He denied Iranian responsibility for recent strikes on Saudi oil facilities, including incidents at Ras Tanura … Read more

Travel Not Advised in Parts of Southern Minnesota; Twin Cities May See Another 6–10 Inches

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Lead: A late-March blizzard has prompted travel advisories across much of southern Minnesota and disrupted life in the Twin Cities area. State agencies warned Sunday of whiteout conditions and advised against travel in specified southern counties as snow continued to accumulate. Minneapolis–Saint Paul and nearby suburbs have already recorded several inches, and forecasts called for … Read more

Trump calls for naval coalition to open Strait of Hormuz — can it work?

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Lead On 15 March 2026, US President Donald Trump urged an international naval coalition to deploy warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow choke point through which about one-fifth of global oil shipments flow. The call came as Tehran’s retaliation in the US–Israel war with Iran has curtailed transits through the strait and … Read more

From the Chaos Vault: Secret Lair Dandân Decklist – Magic: The Gathering

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Lead The Secret Lair Dandân two-player deck debuts March 16 at 9 a.m. PT via the Chaos Vault on MagicSecretLair.com. Built from the fan-originated Dandân format pioneered by Nick Floyd, the release packages an 80-card, mono-blue experience centered on the iconic forgetful fish, Dandân, and new Dandân artwork not seen since 2006. The product includes … Read more

Man United 3-1 Aston Villa: Sesko seals win at Old Trafford

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Lead: Manchester United defeated Aston Villa 3-1 at Old Trafford on March 15, 2026, with goals from Casemiro (53′), Matheus Cunha (71′) and substitute Benjamin Sesko. Villa briefly pulled level through Ross Barkley in the 64th minute before Cunha restored United’s lead and Sesko wrapped up the victory late on. The result moves United three … Read more

Oscars Eve in Beverly Hills: Teyana Taylor, Jeff Bezos and Nicole Kidman

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On the night before the Academy Awards, stars and industry figures gathered at Chanel’s 17th annual Polo Lounge dinner at the Beverly Hills Hotel, mixing red‑carpet nerves with cocktail chatter. Guests included performers such as Teyana Taylor, tech and business figures including Jeff Bezos, and longtime nominee Nicole Kidman, who reflected on the strangeness of … Read more

Israel claims brother of Michigan synagogue attacker was Hezbollah commander

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Lead: Israeli military officials said on Sunday that Ibrahim Mohamad Ghazali, the brother of Ayman Mohamad Ghazali who attacked Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, was a Hezbollah commander linked to a weapons unit. The IDF said Ibrahim was killed in an Israeli air strike the previous week. Ayman Ghazali carried out the attack … Read more

iOS 27 likely won’t include any major changes to Liquid Glass, report says

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Lead Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman said in his March 15, 2026 Power On newsletter that Apple’s internal builds of iOS 27 and macOS 27 show no sweeping redesign of the company’s Liquid Glass visual language. The report comes as Apple prepares to unveil its next generation of operating systems—iOS 27, macOS 27 and watchOS 27—this … Read more

William shares unseen photo of Princess Diana for Mother’s Day

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Prince William marked Mothering Sunday by sharing a previously unseen family photograph of Princess Diana with a young William, posting the image to his Instagram account on Mother’s Day. The picture, taken in 1984 at the family home Highgrove in Gloucestershire, shows Diana with a two-year-old William among wildflowers. The post was paired by the … Read more

Energy Secretary Says ‘No Guarantees’ Oil Prices Will Fall Soon

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Lead On March 15, 2026, Energy Secretary Chris Wright told national television audiences there are “no guarantees” that global oil prices will decline soon, even as the administration pursues a military campaign aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Wright said U.S. forces are working to remove Iranian threats to shipping after a series of … Read more

Transcript: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Face the Nation — March 15, 2026

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Lead On March 15, 2026, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi spoke to CBS’s Face the Nation via Zoom about the ongoing U.S.–Iran hostilities. He told host Margaret Brennan Iran has not sought a ceasefire or negotiations and will defend itself “as long as it takes.” Araghchi reiterated Iran’s claim that about 440 kilograms of 60% … Read more

When a ‘Reverse Vacuum’ Became the Go-To Fix for Snoring and Sleep Apnoea

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Lead: In 2019, 37-year-old Nick discovered that the chronic snoring that had isolated him socially was not merely an annoyance but a health problem after a high blood-pressure reading prompted a sleep assessment. The overnight study revealed severe obstructive sleep apnoea and introduced him to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), a device he compares to … Read more

Gulf states intercept fresh missiles and drones as Iran vows wider strikes

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Gulf Arab states reported new missile and drone interceptions on March 15, 2026, as Iran warned it could broaden the conflict, while international efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz produced no immediate naval commitments. Governments from the United Kingdom to South Korea said they were consulting with allies about protecting shipping, and the International … Read more

2026 NCAA Tournament Final Bracketology: Selection Sunday Projections

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Lead The NCAA will unveil the 68-team tournament field at 6 p.m. ET on CBS as part of the March Madness Selection show, naming 31 automatic qualifiers and 37 at-large teams. On3’s latest bracketology compiles available data and conference tournament outcomes into a projected bracket updated through 11:45 a.m. ET on 3/15. Projections include the … Read more

Apple’s Liquid Glass Interface Isn’t Going Anywhere Anytime Soon

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Lead: On March 15, 2026, Bloomberg reported that Apple has pushed back plans to ship a so-called ‘liquid glass’ user interface broadly across its products, while related initiatives such as a Siri-centered home hub and experimental foldable hardware remain in flux. The report, published as a subscriber newsletter, said the company is reassessing timing after … Read more