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President Donald Trump on Saturday issued a 48-hour ultimatum demanding that Iran fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning the United States would strike Iranian power plants if the waterway is not cleared. The statement came amid renewed exchanges of long‑range missiles and air strikes across the region that have wounded about 100 people in … Read more

In July 2013, 57-year-old Gary Herbst disappeared from his home in Elko New Market, Minnesota. Four years later a dog discovered a human skull in Barron County, Wisconsin; genetic genealogy identified the remains as Herbst in June 2020. Investigators then focused on his wife, Connie, and son, Austin, who were arrested on Nov. 19, 2020 … Read more

Contestants on Season 22 of The Bachelorette are weighing legal action against ABC and Warner Bros. Discovery after the network pulled the season following newly released video tied to star Taylor Frankie Paul. Legal commentators on the March 21, 2026 episode of the “2 Angry Men” podcast suggested multiple participants have concrete grievances: lost visibility, … Read more

Lead: In Greenville, S.C., No. 3 seed Illinois beat No. 11 seed VCU 76-55 at Bon Secours Wellness Arena to advance to the Sweet Sixteen, matching the program’s second trip in three seasons. The Illini (26-8) pulled away behind Andrej Stojakovic’s 21 points — 16 in the first half — and balanced interior play from … Read more

Lead: Over a two-day vote this weekend, Italians are deciding whether to approve changes to the constitution that would reconfigure the careers and governance of judges and prosecutors. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has campaigned energetically for a “yes” result, while trade unions and opposition parties frame the referendum as a risk to judicial independence and … Read more

Japan’s foreign minister, Toshimitsu Motegi, said on March 22, 2026 that Tokyo is not pursuing one-on-one negotiations with Iran to secure transit for Japanese vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. Motegi made the remarks on a Fuji Television program after reports that Tehran may be prepared to grant access. He emphasized Japan’s priority is to … Read more

Lead: As the Department of Homeland Security shutdown stretches into weeks, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screening lines have lengthened at many U.S. airports because officers are working without pay. Two Northern California airports — San Francisco International (SFO) and Sonoma County’s Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport (Santa Rosa) — are notable exceptions because private contractors … Read more

Lead: In the first full week after launch, Samsung’s Galaxy S26 family saw a minimal price movement while Google’s Pixel 10 lineup registered deeper cuts. The Galaxy S26 256GB received a $45 reduction (about 5%), while the S26+ and S26 Ultra remain at launch pricing. Google’s Pixel 10 series posted larger markdowns: the Pixel 10 … Read more

Lead On March 22, 2026, Brenham Fire Department units responded to calls of a possible explosion near Highway 50 and Wiedeville Road in Brenham, Texas. Crews canvassed the scene but reported finding no physical evidence of an explosion. The initial dispatch followed multiple reports across southeast Texas describing a bright flash, a loud boom and, … Read more

Lead: Early on March 22, 2026, the Israel Defense Forces announced it had begun striking infrastructure linked to the Iranian regime in Tehran after Iranian ballistic missiles struck Israeli southern cities. The decision followed IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir’s authorization of a fresh series of overnight operations across multiple theaters, announced after missile … Read more

At Clarins’ Night of Extra at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles on March 20, model and reality star Brooks Nader, 29, told PEOPLE she underwent liposuction years ago and now regrets the decision. She said the procedure left her with dimpling and surface irregularities she wishes she had avoided. Speaking amid a promotional appearance … Read more

Lead: On March 22, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump posted a 48-hour ultimatum demanding that Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, after reports said the transit of oil and gas cargoes had been paralyzed. In the post, Trump warned he would strike Iranian power plants — beginning with the country’s largest — … Read more

Lead: On March 21, 2026, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear delivered a blistering critique of Vice President J.D. Vance at a Democratic event in Butler County, Ohio, the area where Vance grew up. Beshear accused the vice president of condescension toward Kentucky and of disappointing Ohio during his Senate tenure, and he framed the clash as … Read more

PORTLAND, Ore. — Texas advanced to the Sweet 16 on Saturday after a 74-68 victory over Gonzaga, completing a rare run from the NCAA Tournament’s First Four. Jordan Pope and Matas Vokieaitis each scored 17 points, and Camden Heide sank a decisive three-pointer late in the game to seal the win. The 11th-seeded Longhorns (21-14), … Read more

In the latest escalation of the Iran-linked conflict, an unknown projectile hit a commercial vessel 15 nautical miles north of Sharjah on Saturday; the UK Maritime Trade Operations reported all crew were safe. The strike comes amid a broader series of attacks and retaliatory threats across the Gulf, including warnings by former US president Donald … Read more