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Lead: The US and Israel campaign against Iran entered its fourth week on March 26, 2026, as missile barrages and regional strikes continued to unsettle the Middle East. Attacks and counterstrikes have struck military and infrastructure targets across the Gulf and inside Israel, producing both military and civilian casualties. Governments and regional players are scrambling … Read more
When Lauren Plaxco and Bryan Keith began house hunting in the San Fernando Valley and nearby neighborhoods in 2024–2026, they brought a strategy shaped by decades in hospitality and hands-on experience with property management. The couple, who met in 2014 while bartending at the Mondrian Hotel on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, decided they could only … Read more
March 25, 2026 — First Lady Melania Trump attended the final day of the “Fostering the Future Together” global coalition summit in the White House East Room in Washington, accompanied by a humanoid robot identified as Figure 03. The robot, developed by Sunnyvale-based startup Figure AI, entered with the first lady, addressed the room in … Read more
President Donald Trump’s public rebukes of European governments on March 26, 2026 have exposed a sharp dilemma: Iran’s effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has sent oil and gas prices higher across the Continent, pressing leaders to act to reopen shipping lanes, while strong popular opposition to war makes military involvement politically perilous. European … Read more
Lead The U.S. Census Bureau estimates released in March 2026 show net international immigration fell in every metropolitan area in the year ending July 1, 2025, compared with the prior year. Large urban and border counties — including Los Angeles County, Laredo, El Centro, Denver and Chicago — experienced the sharpest declines. Los Angeles County … Read more
Lead: Christopher Renstrom’s daily horoscope for Thursday, March 26, 2026, published on SFGATE offers sign-by-sign guidance and notes a separate PlentyOfFish analysis of dating patterns. The column highlights cooperative strategies for several signs and practical next steps for personal and professional plans. Readers are given short, actionable recommendations tailored to each zodiac period, with an … Read more
Lead On Monday the U.S. Department of the Interior announced a $928 million agreement with French energy company TotalEnergies to swap previously held offshore-wind lease commitments for investments in domestic fossil-fuel projects. The deal includes an Interior pledge to reimburse TotalEnergies up to the value of those lease payments once the company meets specified commitments … Read more
Former North Carolina standout Joel Berry said he was not surprised when UNC announced Hubert Davis would not return as head coach following the Tar Heels’ 2026 NCAA Tournament loss to VCU. The defeat, during which a 19-point lead evaporated late, intensified scrutiny after a 24-7 regular season and an 18-0 home record. Conversations about … Read more
Lead: GitHub will begin using customer interaction data to train its AI models starting April 24, 2026. The change covers Copilot Free, Pro and Pro+ users, while Copilot Business, Copilot Enterprise, and verified students and teachers are exempt under existing contracts. A US-style opt-out option is available through account settings; GitHub says the additional data … Read more
Lead Iran on Wednesday rejected a U.S. proposal to pause the war in the Middle East and instead set out its own conditions, while fresh strikes struck Israel and Gulf Arab states, including a hit on a fuel tank at Kuwait International Airport that sparked a fire. Israel responded with airstrikes on targets in Tehran … Read more
Published 04:02 GMT Since the escalation of fighting in the Middle East, Gulf aviation hubs have seen major disruption, with Dubai International operating under constrained schedules while many aircraft have been grounded and passengers stranded. Dubai handled more than 92 million international travellers in 2024, and the three major Gulf hubs normally support over 3,000 … Read more
Lead On March 25, 2026, in the White House East Room, former First Lady Melania Trump attended the final day of the Fostering the Future Together global coalition summit accompanied by a humanoid robot. The machine, introduced publicly by startup Figure AI as “Figure 03,” walked the red carpet, scanned the audience and addressed the … Read more
At AdeptiCon 2026 Warhammer Community unveiled a major Kill Team expansion that pits veteran Cadian Spectre operatives against the colossal Tyranid known as the Red Terror. The reveal shows the Red Terror in plastic for the first time and frames its hunt across nine linked Joint Ops missions in a release titled Kill Team: Terror … Read more
Lead Ryan Gosling’s film adaptation of Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary opened to unexpectedly strong global returns, fueling early franchise discussion as studio-level power shifts continue. The movie debuted with an $80.5 million North American opening over the March 20–22 weekend and surpassed $100 million domestically by March 25, reaching an early $150 million worldwide. … Read more
Lead George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston has emerged as a focal point for the travel disruption caused by the ongoing partial U.S. government shutdown. In March travelers faced security waits the Transportation Security Administration estimated could reach hours as many TSA officers stayed home without pay. The situation at Bush Intercontinental has been especially … Read more
