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Lead On 23 March 2026, many Iranians experienced a brief wave of relief after President Donald Trump announced he would pause plans to strike Iran’s energy infrastructure, saying talks had produced progress. Tehran immediately denied any direct or intermediary discussions with the US president, and officials warned the pause might be only temporary. Mediators in … Read more
Lead Brent crude climbed back above $100 a barrel on Tuesday in Asian trade after steep moves the previous day, as competing accounts surfaced about whether the United States and Iran had engaged in talks. Brent rose 4% to $103.94 while Nymex Light Sweet increased 4.1% to $91.75. The rebound followed a Monday drop of … Read more
On March 23, 2026 the Federal Communications Commission ordered a ban on the importation of new models of foreign-produced consumer wireless routers after an interagency panel concluded those devices pose national security risks. The Commission said companies may petition for case-by-case exemptions, but the directive takes aim at equipment that connects homes and businesses to … Read more
Lead: President Donald Trump on Monday, March 23, 2026, said the United States and Iran were engaged in talks and announced a five-day delay on planned strikes against Iranian power plants — a move that sent oil and equity markets higher but drew swift denials from Iranian officials. The president credited weekend discussions by envoys … Read more
Lead: The 2026 MLB season brings a fresh slate of career benchmarks that could reshape several players’ legacies. From sluggers closing in on historic home-run totals to pitchers chasing all-time strikeout ranks, multiple high-profile names enter the year within striking distance of major milestones. This preview summarizes who is most likely to get there, when … Read more
In Park City and beyond, two Utah firms are moving past policy debates to deploy AI directly inside businesses — and the early results are measurable. MyAdvice has built Maya, bespoke small language models for individual medical and legal practices, while GCommerce is pushing hotel inventory into AI channels to reclaim direct bookings. Deployments report … Read more
Lead Late on Sunday at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, an Air Canada regional jet collided with a fire truck while air traffic controllers were managing a separate late-night emergency. A United Airlines aircraft had aborted takeoff twice and reported an odor in the cabin, and with no gate immediately available controllers and the pilot coordinated … Read more
Lead: The US Senate approved Senator Markwayne Mullin as the head of the Department of Homeland Security in a 54-45 vote, finalizing a swift confirmation that followed his nomination on 5 March. Once sworn in, Mullin—a former mixed martial arts fighter and ex‑House member—will lead immigration enforcement, border protection and airport security amid an ongoing … Read more
Lead President Donald Trump announced a postponement of planned strikes on Iranian power infrastructure after what he described as “productive” contact with Tehran, a move that followed a 48-hour ultimatum over the Strait of Hormuz and preceded a five-day pause in threatened attacks. The apparent opening toward negotiation sent US stocks higher and pushed global … Read more
Lead: A Santa Monica civil jury has found Bill Cosby liable for drugging and raping Donna Motsinger in 1972 and has ordered a combined award totaling $59.25 million after punitive damages were added. The jury initially returned $19.25 million in compensatory awards and later assessed $40 million in punitive damages. The verdict caps a two-week … Read more
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told Pyongyang’s rubber‑stamp parliament on Monday that his country will permanently entrench its status as a nuclear power and described South Korea as the “most hostile” state, state media reported. Speaking to the Supreme People’s Assembly, Kim framed the move as necessary to deter perceived threats and accused the … Read more
On March 23, 2026, the U.S. Senate confirmed Senator Markwayne Mullin to serve as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, elevating him to lead an agency facing a funding lapse and intense political scrutiny. The vote was 54 to 45, and Mullin replaces Kristi Noem amid criticism over her handling of two fatal shootings … Read more
On Monday, March 23, 2026, the women’s NCAA Tournament second round trimmed the field to 16 teams as eight Sweet 16 berths were decided across multiple sites. Several top seeds advanced in decisive fashion — UConn rolled past Syracuse and South Carolina dismantled USC — but the day also featured major upsets, most notably No. … Read more
Valerie Perrine, the actress who moved from Las Vegas showgirl and Playboy model to an Oscar-nominated performer, died on March 23, 2026, at her home in Los Angeles. Her longtime friend and documentarian Stacey Souther said the cause was complications of Parkinson’s disease, a condition diagnosed in 2015. Perrine built a four-decade career with nearly … Read more
Lead On March 23, 2026, the Defense Department announced it will remove media office spaces from the Pentagon after U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman struck down portions of the department’s credentialing policy in a lawsuit brought by The New York Times. The Pentagon said the long-used “Correspondents’ Corridor” will close immediately and that journalists may … Read more
