Lead On March 21, 2026, a New York Times investigation reported that Cesar Chavez, the co-founder of the United Farm Workers, sexually abused women and girls, including the union’s co-founder Dolores Huerta. In the days that followed, municipalities, universities and event organizers moved quickly to distance themselves from Chavez: statues were covered, festivals canceled and … Read more
March 21, 2026 Lead Three weeks after the war in the Middle East interrupted U.S.-led efforts to broker an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dispatched negotiators to the United States seeking to restart stalled talks. He warned of a “very bad feeling” about how the Iran conflict could further complicate Ukraine’s … Read more
On March 21, 2026, as the US-Israeli bombing campaign in Iran entered its fourth week, President Donald Trump signaled that military activity might be ‘winding down’ while also ruling out a ceasefire. The same day, the US Treasury allowed sales of Iranian oil and petrochemical cargoes already loaded on tankers to help relieve sharp crude-price … Read more
Lead Who: VCU Rams vs. North Carolina. When: Thursday night in the NCAA Tournament opening round. Where: Greenville, S.C. What happened: VCU erased a 19-point deficit to force overtime and then beat UNC, producing one of the most dramatic victories in the program’s recent history. Result: The win is being hailed as a signature triumph … Read more
Lead Arthur Brand, a 56-year-old Dutch investigator, has spent roughly 20 years acting as an informal intermediary between police and people who know where stolen artworks are kept. Working largely at his own expense and outside formal law-enforcement roles, Brand says he has helped recover more than 150 paintings and artifacts, including high-profile recoveries in … Read more
Lead: On March 21, 2026 in Tampa, Florida, Olivier Rioux entered the closing minutes of Florida’s 114-55 first-round NCAA Tournament victory over Prairie View A&M, becoming the tallest player ever to appear in an NCAA Tournament game. The 7-foot-9 reserve closed out the game with a put-back dunk and received sustained cheers from a announced … Read more
Apple issued the iOS 26.4 release-candidate (RC) to beta testers on March 21, 2026, and published release notes outlining 13 discrete improvements for iPhone users. The company’s notes show new Apple Music features, several accessibility refinements, eight fresh emoji, and other system-level tweaks and fixes. The RC implies a public rollout could follow as soon … Read more
Lead PARIS — At 8 p.m. Korean time on Saturday, millions watched BTS reunite on a special stage in Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square for the first major performance tied to their new album Arirang. The seven members — RM, Jin, Suga, J‑Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook — wore a bespoke collection by Korean designer Jay Songzio … 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
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
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
The United States this week moved to temporarily relax long-standing sanctions on Iranian oil to help blunt a sharp rise in global energy prices, permitting the sale of crude that U.S. officials say has been stranded at sea. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the action is narrowly tailored and temporary and is intended to return … Read more
Lead On Saturday, March 21, 2026, the NCAA tournament’s second round resumes with 16 teams battling for eight Sweet 16 berths across national network windows. From noon ET through late evening, matchups feature top seeds (No. 1 Michigan, Duke, Gonzaga, Illinois, Houston) and hungry lower seeds (VCU, TCU, Texas) with tip times on CBS, TNT … 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
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
