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Saturday, March 21, 2026
Saturday, March 21
Iran says nuclear facility hit in airstrike as war enters fourth week

Iran's main nuclear enrichment facility at Natanz has been damaged in airstrikes as regional conflict escalates, raising concerns about the stability of critical nuclear infrastructure.

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US lifts sanctions on some Iranian oil as energy prices soar

The U.S. has lifted sanctions on some Iranian oil shipments as energy prices continue climbing, aiming to release roughly 140 million barrels to global markets.

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Iranian strikes on bases used by US caused $800m in damage, new analysis shows

New analysis reveals that Iran's retaliatory strikes on U.S. military bases caused approximately $800 million in damage, much of it from initial strikes in the opening week.

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Iran says its Natanz nuclear facility has been hit in an airstrike

Iran reports that its Natanz nuclear facility has been struck in an airstrike, with no radiation leakage reported despite the damage.

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The targeting of key Gulf energy infrastructure raises the risk of long-term disruption

Strikes on critical Gulf energy infrastructure during the Iran conflict create significant risks for prolonged global energy disruption and economic instability.

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Energy fallout from Iran war signals a global wake-up call for renewable energy

The energy crisis triggered by the Iran war is accelerating global interest in renewable energy and electric vehicles, though supply chain challenges remain significant.

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A look at who holds the reins of power in Iran since the country’s top leaders were killed

The power structure in Iran remains complex and contested following the deaths of the country's top leaders in the ongoing conflict.

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Israel strikes Iran’s feared Basij from commanders down to street level, but its grip remains strong

Israel's targeted strikes on Iran's feared Basij militia have decapitated leadership but failed to break the organization's grassroots grip on power.

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Ukraine is using its drone expertise to help 5 countries against Iran attacks, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine is leveraging its drone expertise to assist five countries defend against Iranian attacks, expanding its military influence in the broader conflict.

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Exclusive: Pentagon to adopt Palantir AI as core US military system, memo says

The Pentagon is moving to adopt Palantir's AI technology as a core military system, signaling a major shift in how the U.S. military processes battlefield data.

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Elon Musk misled Twitter investors, jury finds

A San Francisco jury has found that Elon Musk misled Twitter investors with his 2022 statements, holding him accountable for damages to a shareholder group.

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Susan Collins and Climate Change: ‘The Silence is Deafening’

Maine Senator Susan Collins' silence on Trump's environmental rollbacks—including the cancellation of solar grants—raises questions about her commitment to climate action ahead of her reelection bid.

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New York’s Governor Pushes to Delay a Key Portion of the State’s Climate Law

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is attempting to delay key emissions-cutting provisions of the state's climate law, prompting pushback from environmental advocates and lawmakers.

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The State That Decided to Topple a Political Giant

A North Carolina state senator's stunning primary loss by just two votes has national implications and local significance as a rare moment of political upheaval in the state.

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Trump has struggled to rewrite the narrative on major issues this week

President Trump is facing difficulty controlling narratives on several major policy issues this week, as he pressures Democrats, Republicans, and international partners for concessions.

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White House officials and senators meet on DHS shutdown, a small sign of progress

White House officials and senators have held talks on ending the DHS shutdown, signaling a modest thaw in negotiations over government funding.

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DHS shutdown hurts families' access to detention facilities, Democrat says

A Department of Homeland Security shutdown is complicating families' access to immigration detention facilities, adding to broader concerns about government operations during the funding gap.

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Justice department seeks to dismiss charges against ex-officers over Breonna Taylor raid

Federal prosecutors are seeking to dismiss charges against officers involved in Breonna Taylor's fatal raid, citing the need to serve justice in the high-profile case.

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A Mexican teen migrant dies in a Florida jail holding ICE detainees

A Mexican teenager has died in ICE custody in Florida, highlighting dangers migrants face during detention amid heightened enforcement.

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Raging floodwaters lift cars, prompt more evacuations in Hawaii

Record-breaking floodwaters are devastating Oahu's North Shore in Hawaii, displacing residents and threatening a region famous for its beaches and water sports culture.

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Early Southwest heat is latest in parade of weather extremes as Earth warms

Record early heat in the Southwest continues a troubling pattern of weather extremes coinciding with global warming.

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Firefighters prepare as weather may impact Nebraska wildfires

Nebraska firefighters are preparing for potentially severe wildfire conditions as hot, dry, and windy weather threaten to spread existing blazes.

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Record heat ahead for Saturday in Omaha along with high fire danger

Omaha is bracing for record-breaking heat on Saturday alongside elevated fire danger, creating a particularly hazardous weather situation.

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A New Study Links a Record-Breaking Tropical Disease Outbreak in Peru to Climate-Driven Extreme Weather

A new study links a record-breaking dengue fever outbreak in Peru to climate-driven extreme weather, suggesting future El Niño patterns could worsen tropical disease spread.

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LOUIS signs agreement to implement Alma and Primo VE from Clarivate to modernize library services across Louisiana

LOUIS, Louisiana's academic library network, is implementing Clarivate's Alma and Primo VE to modernize systems and enhance access to research resources across the state.

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New partnership between SirsiDynix and Springshare to broaden patron engagement, foster innovation

SirsiDynix and Springshare have announced a strategic partnership to broaden library technology options and deepen patron engagement through integrated solutions.

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Bibliotheca introduces remoteLocker+, a next-generation locker for library holds pickup

Bibliotheca's remoteLocker+ offers library patrons 24/7 access to holds beyond traditional hours, expanding service convenience in underserved locations and transit hubs.

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Elsevier expands article submission screening tool to strengthen research credibility

Elsevier has expanded its Check Integrity screening tool to nearly 2,000 journals to detect ethical issues before publication, strengthening research credibility standards.

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MoBoo by CLCD Launches Version 4 with AI-Powered Recommendations and a Strategic Focus on Self-Directed Young Readers

MoBoo has released Version 4 with AI-powered recommendations, pivoting its strategy to focus on self-directed young readers aged 16-25 based on observed user behavior.

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Ukraine-Hungary oil pipeline row threatens EU loan

A dispute between Ukraine and Hungary over the extent of damage to an oil pipeline hub threatens to complicate EU funding for Kyiv's reconstruction efforts.

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Two Years After Fatal Explosion, Alabama Mine Regulator ‘Letting the Fox Guard the Henhouse’

Two years after a fatal mining explosion in Alabama, federal regulators appear to be easing pressure on states to enforce methane emissions controls under the Trump administration.

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Friday, March 20
Iran Might Use Its Economic-Doomsday Option

Iran has threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz, a choke point for a fifth of global oil shipments, wielding what could be an economically devastating ultimatum.

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Trump says he is considering 'winding down' Middle East military operation, US sends more troops to region

Trump has said the U.S. is considering winding down its Middle East operation, yet simultaneously the administration is deploying more troops and requesting additional war funding.

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Live updates: US deploys thousands more troops to the war as Iran threatens world tourism sites

The U.S. is deploying thousands more troops to the Middle East even as Trump suggests winding down operations, while Iran threatens tourist sites worldwide.

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Pete Hegseth’s Christian rhetoric draws renewed scrutiny after the US goes to war with Iran

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's prominent Christian rhetoric and promotion of faith in the Pentagon is drawing scrutiny as it potentially compromises the military's secular mission.

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Super Micro shares plunge as US charges co-founder, 2 more for smuggling AI chips to China

Super Micro's stock has plummeted after the U.S. charged its co-founder and two others with smuggling advanced AI chips to China.

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How AI Is Reshaping the Battlefield

As AI moves from documents to battlefield decisions, autonomous weapons systems are reshaping warfare in ways that demand urgent ethical and policy scrutiny.

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The Hypocrisy at the Heart of the AI Industry

The AI industry's calls for ethical boundaries ring hollow when the same companies are aggressively training on copyrighted material and resisting accountability, revealing a fundamental hypocrisy.

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The Hostile Corporate Takeover of an Entire Country

Since Trump's capture of Venezuelan President Maduro in January, his administration has oscillated between regime change rhetoric and pragmatic management, creating confusion about U.S. intentions.

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Judge sides with New York Times in challenge to Trump administration policy limiting reporters’ access to Pentagon

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from enforcing policies limiting reporters' access to the Pentagon, upholding press freedom principles.

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Trump administration sues Harvard and seeks to recover funds

The Trump administration has sued Harvard University, claiming its leadership failed to address antisemitism on campus and seeking to freeze grants.

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Federal prosecutors seek to dismiss charges against Louisville officers in Breonna Taylor's killing

Federal prosecutors have asked a judge to dismiss charges against two Louisville officers accused of falsifying the warrant that led to Breonna Taylor's death.

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Mexican teen dies while being held in US immigration custody

A Mexican teenager has died in U.S. immigration custody amid a surge of migrant deaths under the Trump administration's enforcement crackdown.

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They were under siege by a Mexican cartel. Now these civilians fight back with AK-47s and grenades

Desperate Mexican civilians have formed armed self-defense groups with smuggled military weapons to fight back against a powerful drug cartel besieging their communities.

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Hottest March temperature in US history recorded in Arizona

Arizona has recorded the hottest March temperature in U.S. history, underscoring the severity of the current southwestern heatwave.

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Record-breaking heatwave hits the US West

A record-breaking heatwave is intensifying across the American West and expected to spread eastward in the coming days, threatening multiple regions with extreme temperatures.

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France takes ‘appropriate measures’ after sailor’s jogging app exposes aircraft carrier’s location

France is taking corrective measures after a jogging app inadvertently exposed the precise location of a military aircraft carrier, highlighting security vulnerabilities.

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Taxpayers to fund clear-up of huge illegal waste dumps

The U.K. government is stepping in to finance the cleanup of major illegal dumpsites in England, addressing a longstanding waste management crisis.

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Oil firm breaks environmental rules nearly 500 times

Oil operator Essar has apologized after being found to have violated environmental regulations nearly 500 times over a four-year period.

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