Economy


2026-03-09 06:05:49.590144

The Suburb That Won’t Sleep

The bill would forbid Connecticut police from sharing license plate data with anyone helping to enforce immigration law. The bill is the latest in a series of attempts by Democrats to block federal law enforcement from enforcing immigration laws in the state. The legislation is not likely to pass, however, because it would be a violation of the state's sovereignty.


2026-03-09 06:13:09.906903

Here’s the latest.

International Women’s Day is a global celebration marked by demonstrations, mostly of women, around the world. Women across the world will call for equal pay, reproductive rights, education, justice and decision-making jobs and celebrate progress toward female empowerment during events and demonstrations marking International Women's Day on Sunday. Some say commemorating International women's Day is more important than ever.


2026-03-09 06:14:49.819144

Israel Strikes Energy Infrastructure Crucial to Iran’s Well-Being

Trump says short-term spike in oil prices is a small price to pay to end Iran threat. He says it will lead to greater safety for the U.S. and the world. The State Department has issued a travel advisory for non-emergency US government employees. The advisory is for all non-essential US government workers.


2026-03-09 06:15:50.590835

Here is the latest.

UConn entered the weekend in strong position as the top projected No.1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. ESPN analyst Joe Lunardi’s latest bracketology update, the Huskies slipped off the No. 1 spot. This comes even after UConn beat Florida in an early-season matchup.


2026-03-09 06:16:08.771220

Israel Strikes Oil Facilities in Iran

At least 16 ballistic missiles and 121 drones were launched at the United Arab Emirates on Saturday. U.S. President Donald Trump called Iran the “loser of the Middle East,” and said it had surrendered to its neighbours. Israeli military source claims that the purpose was to signal Tehran about the need to stop attacks on Israeli civilian infrastructure.


2026-03-09 06:17:31.871123

Russia Revels in a Sudden Reversal in Fortunes as Oil and Gas Prices Soar

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Entertainment


2026-03-09 06:07:35.545093

Country Joe McDonald, Woodstock star and anti-war singer, dies aged 84

Penetrex’s top-rated muscle and joint pain relief cream is a must-have for post-workout recovery. The cream is infused with a blend of natural soothing ingredients, including arnica and vitam. Some have called the cream a “godsend” for soreness, stiffness, inflammation, and swelling.

Health


2026-03-09 06:07:49.423438

FDA vaccine head will step down in April after string of controversial decisions

Vinay Prasad will step down next month after a series of controversial decisions about vaccines and gene therapies. His defenders will present his arc as that of a heroic figure falling because he stood by his principles. But when it came to battles over clinical data, he pulled out a bazooka when he needed a scalpel.

Politics


2026-03-09 06:01:38.597776

Who Is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s New Supreme Leader?

Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Iran’s late supreme leader, has been named his successor, Iranian state TV announced early Monday. The secretive, 56-year-old cleric with close ties to the country's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard is the new supreme leader. He will replace Ayatollah Ali Khamenei who was killed in joint U.S-Israeli strikes.


2026-03-09 06:02:09.872158

‘I am trying to live’: Haitians in Mexico seek community despite broken immigration systems

Gensley had the US in his sights but decided it was more feasible to choose Mexico as his final destination. He hopes to reunite with his family as soon as possible – but does not know when that will be. “I don’t know if things will get better now that I have my documents,” he said.


2026-03-09 06:02:44.600819

Rapper-politician Balendra Shah unseats Nepal's ex-PM as he heads for victory

Rapper-politician Balendra Shah unseats Nepal's ex-PM as he heads for victory. Shah has defeated the former Nepalese Prime Minister Sharma KP Oli in his parliamentary Constituent Assembly. Shah is a member of the Communist Party of Nepal–Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML)


2026-03-09 06:05:31.586721

Trump Wants to ‘Take Over’ Elections. These States Are Prime Targets.

Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Iran's late supreme leader, named his successor. War has killed at least 1,230 people in Iran, at least 397 in Lebanon and at least 11 in Israel. Bahrain accuses Iran of striking a desalination plant vital to drinking water supplies.


2026-03-09 06:08:08.963630

Iran names Ayatollah Khamenei's son, Mojtaba, as new supreme leader: Media reports

Mojtaba Khamenei is the second son of Iran’s slain supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to several Iranian state-run media outlets. The Israel Defense Forces warned that any successor to slain Khamenei will be a target. A statement from the Assembly of Experts — the panel of Shiite clerics responsible under Iranian law for choosing the country's top leader — said Mojtaba had been selected as the third leader.


2026-03-09 06:09:08.811639

Trump Witnesses Return of Bodies of 6 U.S. Service Members

Trump attends dignified transfer of 6 fallen service members killed in Kuwait. He spoke with the families of the fallen members at the air base before the bodies arrived. The Pentagon identified the troops as: Sgt. Sgt. and Capt. Capt. Cpl. Cmdr. Cdr. John C. “John C.’s” family released a statement.


2026-03-09 06:10:35.961717

Homemade Bomb Thrown at Protest Near N.Y.C. Mayor’s House, Police Say

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2026-03-09 06:11:21.124948

For Xi, Trump’s Embrace of War Proves China Needs More Power

Wang said Europe has an incorrect perception of China as a competitor and should instead be regarded as a "global partner" China's top diplomat cast his country as a defender of peace and stability as war in Iran rages. Wang struck a conciliatory tone towards the United States ahead of a highly anticipated summit between the two nation's leaders.


2026-03-09 06:12:54.543042

How Good Intentions Helped Pave Trump’s Road to Iran

Some observers predict anger at Iran might make some Gulf states look more kindly on the normalizing relations with Israel. But ultimately, it's Iran that’s shooting at us, says former U.S. ambassador to Iran. ‘Keep calm and (don’t) humiliate them,’ he says.


2026-03-09 06:14:17.260663

Iran Has a New Supreme Leader. What Does That Mean?

Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Iran’s late supreme leader, has been named his successor, Iranian state TV announced early Monday. The Israel Defense Forces warned that any successor to slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will be a target. The announcement was made on state-run television.


2026-03-09 06:15:20.767794

Iran Says It’s Close to Naming a New Supreme Leader

Iran has named Mojtaba Khamenei the country’s new supreme leader following the killing of his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes on February 28. thoughts now turn to how he will steer Iran through one of its biggest crises in its modern history and what his first move will be.


2026-03-09 06:17:15.899164

Iranian President’s Apology to Neighboring Gulf States Showcases Leadership Rifts

Iranian naval vessel docked in India. Another Iranian vessel, the IRIS Bushehr, requested assistance from Sri Lanka. The ships had previously taken part in naval exercises hosted by India. But they got "caught on the wrong side of events," India's foreign minister says.

Sports


2026-03-09 06:02:57.725124

‘A saltwater crocodile on the AFL oval’: worst flooding in decades inundates NT as residents urged to avoid water

Bureau of Meteorology issues major flood warnings for NT. Flood watch covers nearly a dozen river catchments. Flood warnings in place for Stuart, Boyne, Mary, Flinders, Thomson, Barcoo and Georgina rivers and the Charleys, Barker, Barambah, Cooper and Eyre creeks.

Technology


2026-03-09 06:06:38.310232

How Candidates Are Using Winks and Posts to Seek Crypto and A.I. Cash

Newsom's remarks are particularly rank in this regard, going from being Netanyahu-critical (where most pro-democracy Jewish voters are) to parroting the "apartheid" line to play to the left. Many in the "pro-democracy" camp see the clearest path to victory as Israel-bashing.


2026-03-09 06:15:33.223395

Vital Water Desalination Plants in Iran and Bahrain Are Attacked

Desalination plants convert seawater into drinking water for millions of people across the Middle East. The region relies on over 400 Persian Gulf desalinated plants run by Gulf Cooperation Council states. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps accused the U.S. of striking an Iranian desalination plant on Qeshm Island.

World


2026-03-09 06:01:55.251808

Iran war drives oil prices above $100 a barrel for first time since 2022

Crude oil prices spike above $115 a barrel as the Iran war impedes production and shipping. The surge in costs for oil and natural gas is pushing fuel prices higher. Asian economies that are especially vulnerable due to the region's heavy reliance on imports from the Middle East. Iran exports roughly 1.6 million barrels of oil a day, mostly to China.


2026-03-09 06:02:23.923400

Australians must prove they are over 18 to access porn under new laws

The new rules are aimed at preventing children’s exposure to online content that includes violence, self-harm material, and dangerous content such as suicide and disordered eating. Days before the new measures came into effect, Australian news site Crikey reported that RedTube, YouPorn and Tube8 had stopped all Australians from registering accounts and accessing content.


2026-03-09 06:02:32.290199

Explosion at US embassy in Oslo may have been terrorism, Norway police say

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2026-03-09 06:03:12.761252

Russia Attacks Kharkiv and Kyiv in Ukraine

A Russian missile struck a five-story residential building in Kharkiv’s Kyivskyi district overnight. The missile destroyed an entire entrance section and heavily damaged nearby structures. Two children were among at least 10 people killed on Saturday in a Russian missile that hit a residential building.


2026-03-09 06:03:24.810904

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards: The Spine of a Militarized State

IRGC's a very strange organization and militia that, you know, controls the economy in Iran. I think they'll likely have a role in the future of Iran, even if under certain circumstances they dissolve under the name IRGC and survive. But what's their role now and in Iran's uncertain future?


2026-03-09 06:03:37.982529

Alleged Bondi terror attack gunman Naveed Akram seeks order suppressing identities of family members

Naveed Akram, 24, is charged with numerous crimes, including murder. Police allege he and his father, Sajid, were motivated by the Islamic State. Akram faces 59 charges and has not yet entered a plea. The government has started an inquiry into antisemitism and social cohesion.


2026-03-09 06:03:50.061342

'This is a moment of grave peril' - UN humanitarian chief

Sir Keir has previously said the UK would not join offensive actions. He agreed to let the US use British bases for defensive strikes on Iranian missile sites. Downing Street said the leaders began by discussing the latest situation in the Middle East. The Iranian ambassador in London warned the UK to be "very careful"


2026-03-09 06:04:03.514464

U.S. Tomahawk Hit Naval Base Beside Iranian School, Video Shows

Footage shows a US Tomahawk missile striking an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps facility in Minab, Iran, confirming the US strike. Tomahawks are a long-range cruise missile that can be launched from US Navy ships or submarines. Bellingcat confirmed that it was a U.S. Tomahsawk missile.


2026-03-09 06:04:16.824224

Mojtaba Khamenei, Son of Iran’s Slain Supreme Leader, Is a Mysterious Figure

Mojtaba Khamenei is the son of late Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei. He has been appointed as the new head of the Islamic republic. Khamenei offers continuity of his father's hardline leadership. He will now have a central say in Iran's war strategy with the country's powerful Revolutionary Guard answering to him.


2026-03-09 06:04:31.253221

Pentagon Announces Seventh U.S. Death in War With Iran

A seventh U.S. service member has died from injuries sustained during Iran’s initial wave of attacks across the Middle East, the Pentagon said Sunday. The service member died Saturday. from injuries received during Iran's initial counter-attack a week ago, according to a statement from U.s. Central Command.


2026-03-09 06:04:49.402812

Ukraine Sent Drone Experts to Protect U.S. Bases in Jordan, Zelensky Says

"We haven't gone after it, but it's something we could do later," he said. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the Iranian people, not U.S. President Donald Trump, will choose their next leader. Earlier, Trump told ABC News that any future Iranian leader would have to receive approval from him.


2026-03-09 06:05:03.512518

U.S. Carries Out Another Boat Strike, Killing Six

The U.S. military said it killed six men Sunday in a strike on an alleged drug-smuggling vessel. The attack was the 45th since the US campaign against the boats in the Caribbean and the eastern Pacific started in early September. Legal specialists on the use of lethal force have said that these strikes are illegal, extrajudicial killings.


2026-03-09 06:05:18.984110

White House Removes Republican Member of N.T.S.B.

Todd Inman said in a statement that he received notice Friday from the White House personnel office that his position on the board was “terminated effective immediately” He said he had not yet received a reason for his firing. Inman was a public face of the investigation into last year’s deadly collision of an airliner and an Army helicopter near the nation's capital.


2026-03-09 06:06:23.609645

Is the Trial of Erdogan’s Top Rival More About Corruption or Politics?

Ekrem Imamoglu is on trial in Turkey for corruption. Critics say the trial is an effort to discredit his party ahead of elections. The trial is the latest in a string of high-profile cases against Turkish politicians. The case is expected to last at least a few weeks before it is adjourned.


2026-03-09 06:06:51.766001

Time for a change: British Columbia decides to keep daylight saving time permanently

British Columbia announced plans to create the Pacific time zone last week. The decision reflects both a broad dislike in the province of changing clocks – and an increasingly tense relationship with the United States. The new time zone means that other mountain communities that observe mountain time, but switch between standard and daylight saving times, will be aligned with the new zone.


2026-03-09 06:07:05.470348

Georgia Teacher Is Killed After Teenagers’ Prank Goes Wrong

Jason Hughes, a math teacher at North Hall High School, was investigating commotion outside his Gainesville, Ga., home around 11:40 p.m. Thursday. He allegedly spotted pranksters “rolling” toilet paper across his property. Five teens face serious criminal charges. The incident is under investigation.


2026-03-09 06:07:18.784581

Large Fire in Glasgow Forces Closure of Major Train Station

Dozens of trains from Glasgow Central have been cancelled. More than 60 firefighters were called to tackle the raging inferno. It was first reported on the ground floor of a three-storey building. Major rail disruption is expected to hit large parts of the northern UK and Manchester and continue into this week.


2026-03-09 06:08:21.563265

State Dept. Said to Order Diplomats in Saudi Arabia to Leave

The NYPD identified the officer as Sorffly Davius, a former major in the 42nd Infantry Division. The department said he joined the NYPD in 2014. The State Department has previously warned U.S. citizens to reconsider travel to Saudi Arabia due to the risk of "Iranian drone and missile targeting of American interests"


2026-03-09 06:08:34.375052

West Bank Violence Intensifies, as Israeli Settlers Kill 3 Palestinians

3 Palestinians killed in West Bank clash, bringing toll from week of violence to 6. One Palestinian was killed in the South Hebron Hills on Saturday by an Israeli reservist. settlers shot and killed two Palestinian brothers in the northern West Bank on Monday. Two Palestinians were killed by gunfire and a third died from suffocation, likely due to tear gas.


2026-03-09 06:08:54.648015

Iran’s Navy Is Weakened but U.S. Still Faces Challenges in Strait of Hormuz

Senior Iranian cleric indicates that consensus nearly reached on Khomeini's successor. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed on the first day of the U.S.-Israeli strikes. It remains unclear who is leading Iran following the Feb. 28 killing of the supreme leader. Iran's president specifically blamed the strikes on the Revolutionary Guard.


2026-03-09 06:10:51.112535

Judge rules Kari Lake unlawfully ran US media agency, voiding mass layoffs

Judge Royce Lamberth ruled that Kari Lake oversaw the media agency in violation of the Constitution’s appointments clause and the Federal Vacancies Reform Act. Lake was made acting CEO and “exercised control over the agency during the period relevant to the motions,” he wrote.


2026-03-09 06:11:06.006907

Stocks Tank in Asia as Oil Price Surges

China has reportedly ordered the largest state oil refiners to suspend exports of diesel and gasoline amid worries that the ongoing conflict could disrupt easy access to energy. The companies are two of China's three state-owned oil giants. The constraints and supply uncertainty sent futures for Brent crude soaring 28% last week , its biggest weekly gain since April 2020.


2026-03-09 06:12:09.817523

Top Wall Street analysts are bullish on these 3 stocks despite ongoing volatility

Despite Meta Platforms’ solidifying position as an AI powerhouse, its ballooning capex puts it at risk of margin pressure if AI monetization lags. With its massive user base, dominant ad business, and aggressive push into generative AI, Meta has attracted significant buying interest from sophisticated money managers who see the stock trading at a discounted valuation.


2026-03-09 06:12:26.118981

In War’s First Week, a Punishing Military Campaign With No Coherent Endgame

Israel struck oil depots in Tehran, sending up thick smoke and causing environmental alerts. The war began 12 hours earlier than planned, after Israeli and U.S. intelligence agencies received urgent new information: that that Israel had struck an oil depot in Tehran. Residents look on and take pictures as flames and smoke rise from an oil storage facility struck.


2026-03-09 06:12:41.587299

Europe Didn’t Want War With Iran. But So Far, It Can’t Stay Out of It.

"I find it necessary here to apologize on my own behalf to the neighboring countries that have been attacked by Iran," he says. Trump claims Iran's promise to stop attacking its neighbors "was only made because of the relentless U.S. and Israeli attack" "This does not negate Iran's inherent right to defend itself," he adds.


2026-03-09 06:13:25.184429

Iran’s Security Establishment Celebrates Mojtaba Khamenei’s Selection

Bahrain’s state oil company declared force majeure on Monday for its shipments after an Iranian attack set its refinery ablaze. The United Arab Emirates said Monday its air defenses were working to intercept drones and missiles from Iran.Supporters took to streets of Tehran early on Monday to celebrate the appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran's new supreme leader.


2026-03-09 06:13:45.715169

Here’s What Happened in the Conflict on Sunday

Israel says it has struck more than 170 targets associated with Hezbollah in Lebanon. The Israeli military says it targeted commanders of the Lebanese branch of Iran’s Revol. Hezbollah launched missiles and drones into Israel Monday for the first time in over a year, and Israel has retaliated with bombardment of southern Lebanon.


2026-03-09 06:14:00.238696

This is what happened on March 8.

March 10, 1920: West Virginia became the 34th state to ratify the 19th Amendment. March 11, 1848: Putnam County was formed from portions of Kanawha, Mason and Cabell counties. March 10, 1910: Kermit McKeever, considered the father of the modern West Virginia state park system, was born.


2026-03-09 06:14:29.759001

U.S. Continues Airstrikes Against a Wide Array of Targets in Iran

U.S. forces have hit more than 3,000 Iranian targets as part of Operation Epic Fury. Some analysts speculate that Tehran may begin to ration its missiles – firing fewer volleys to make its arsenal last. The U.S.-led operation is expected to last at least a week.


2026-03-09 06:15:02.788489

Israeli Strikes on Fuel Depots Send Black Clouds Over Iranian Capital

The Minister disguised herself as a regular patient to avoid recognition. While waiting, she observed several concerning practices. She noted that some clinicians were speaking harshly to patients, while others were reportedly allowing certain individuals to jump the queue after paying K10,000. She also expressed concern about the lack of privacy in consultation rooms.


2026-03-09 06:16:31.497795

This is what happened on March 7.

The University of Chicago advanced to the NCAA Division III Sweet 16 by defeating Wabash College 78-70 for the Maroons’ 18th straight win. In 1998, it was a no-look pass into the NCAA Tournament for the 22-5 University of Illinois-Chicago Flames. Join Rick Steves and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra on a spectacular musical journey through Europe.


2026-03-09 06:16:50.670694

What the U.S. and Israel Have Targeted in Their Iran Blitz

French President Emmanuel Macron spoke on the phone Sunday with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Macron is the first Western leader to talk to Iran’s president since the beginning of the war. Both leaders agreed to remain in contact, according to Macron's post on X. Macron also called on Iran to guarantee freedom of navigation by “putting an end to the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz.


2026-03-09 06:17:03.095104

Deadly Clashes in Lebanon as Israel Renews Search for Missing Airman

Israel carried out a deadly commando operation in Nabi Chit, Lebanon, this weekend in search of Arad's remains. Arad disappeared in 1988 when his guards left him to check on relatives living near the site of a major battle in 1988 between Hezbollah fighters and Israeli troops. Shukr got to know a Lebanese citizen called Ali Morad who contacted him through social media.