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Friday, March 27, 2026
Friday, March 27
U.S.
US Senate votes to fund most of Homeland Security to end airports chaos - but ICE excluded

Congress has voted to fund most Homeland Security operations following a chaotic 40-day partial shutdown that crippled airports, though ICE funding remains excluded. The move addresses immediate airport disruptions but leaves immigration enforcement questions unresolved.

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World
'My daughter is under the rubble': Inside Tehran as civilian toll of strikes rises

One month into US and Israeli strikes on Iran, Tehran residents describe devastating civilian losses and ongoing uncertainty about their future. Firsthand accounts reveal the human cost of the military campaign.

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World
Most Republicans are loyal to Trump. A prolonged war in Iran could test that, an AP-NORC poll shows

An AP-NORC poll suggests that most Republicans remain loyal to Trump but a prolonged Iran war could test that allegiance, indicating a potential fracture point in GOP unity. The finding hints at limits to Republican patience with military conflict.

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World
US eases Belarus sanctions as Trump says he’ll help US farmers impacted by Iran war

The US eased Belarus sanctions as Trump pledged to help farmers harmed by the Iran war, signaling diplomatic maneuvering and domestic political concern about economic impacts. The moves reflect how global conflict cascades into domestic agricultural crises.

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World
Iran war’s environmental toll could leave damage and health risks for decades, experts say

Experts warn that the Iran war's environmental toll—from infrastructure destruction to pollution—could inflict damage and health risks lasting decades. The assessment highlights how military conflict has long-lasting ecological consequences.

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World
WATCH: Iran's stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz: AP explains

An explainer on Iran's strategic control of the Strait of Hormuz clarifies why the chokepoint matters to global energy markets and why Trump views opening it as a geopolitical prize.

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Local
Trump administration opens investigations into race in admissions at 3 medical schools

The Trump administration has opened investigations into how race factors into medical school admissions at three institutions, intensifying its broader challenge to diversity considerations in higher education.

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U.S.
Campaigners welcome Meta and YouTube's defeat in landmark social media addiction trial

A jury awarded $6 million to a woman in a landmark social media addiction case against Meta and YouTube, a verdict that could embolden hundreds of similar lawsuits. The decision challenges tech companies' immunity on content-related harms.

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World
Trump's signature to appear on US dollars in first for sitting president

Trump's signature will appear on new US currency alongside Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, marking an unprecedented break with the tradition of keeping sitting presidents off bills. The move symbolizes Trump's assertion of executive authority.

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Long Read
Shockingly, ICE Hasn’t Fixed the Airport Crisis

Adding ICE agents to airports during a TSA staffing crisis has only compounded chaos, despite Trump's claim that it would help, highlighting the absurdity of deploying immigration enforcement to solve security screening bottlenecks. The move exemplifies how ideology can override practical problem-solving.

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Long Read
Welcome to a Multidimensional Economic Disaster

The global economy's dangerous dependence on AI infrastructure investment—which drove nearly all US growth in late 2025—is vulnerable to disruptions in supply chains for critical materials and geopolitical conflict. The concentration of economic growth in one sector creates systemic risk.

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Tech
US jury verdicts against Meta, Google tee up fight over tech liability shield

Jury verdicts against Meta and Google are now stoking a broader legal battle over Section 230, the liability shield that has protected tech platforms for decades. The cases could fundamentally reshape how tech companies are regulated.

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Tech
China boycotts top AI conference after ban on papers from US-sanctioned entities

China boycotted a top AI conference after the event banned submissions from US-sanctioned entities, escalating tech tensions between Washington and Beijing. The move reflects how geopolitical divisions are fragmenting the global scientific community.

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Tech
Chinese universities with military links bought Super Micro servers with restricted AI chips

Chinese universities with military affiliations purchased Super Micro servers containing restricted AI chips, raising concerns about how sanctioned technology is circumventing US export controls. The finding highlights persistent enforcement gaps.

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Tech
Exclusive: China's top chipmaker has supplied chipmaking tech to Iran military, US officials say

China's top chipmaker has supplied chipmaking technology to Iran's military, according to US officials, highlighting how sanctions are being circumvented through complex supply chains. The revelation complicates US efforts to isolate Iran technologically.

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Tech
SoftBank secures $40 billion loan to fund further OpenAI investment

SoftBank secured a $40 billion loan to deepen its investment in OpenAI, betting heavily on AI dominance in an increasingly competitive landscape. The deal underscores how quickly capital is flowing into AI infrastructure.

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Tech
Exclusive: Huawei's new AI chip finds favour with ByteDance, Alibaba which plan to place orders, sources say

Huawei's new AI chip is gaining traction with major Chinese tech companies like ByteDance and Alibaba, which plan to place orders. The development shows China making progress on semiconductor self-sufficiency.

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Tech
White House AI czar Sacks to step down, moves to advisory role

White House AI czar Sacks is stepping down from his leadership role to become an adviser, signaling potential shifts in the administration's AI strategy. The move could indicate either consolidation of AI policy or internal disagreement.

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World
Nepal swears in ex-rapper as new prime minister

Nepal swore in an ex-rapper as prime minister after he won by a landslide, running on an anti-corruption platform that resonated with voters frustrated by endemic graft. The unconventional choice signals demand for dramatic political change.

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World
South Africa's exclusion from G7 summit no surprise, says Ramaphosa

South African President Ramaphosa said his exclusion from the G7 summit was unsurprising, after reports emerged that the US pressured France to rescind his invitation. The incident reflects mounting diplomatic tensions over Trump's foreign policy.

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World
Belarus leader gifts rifle to North Korea's Kim as they sign friendship treaty

Belarus's leader gifted a rifle to North Korea's Kim Jong Un while signing a friendship treaty, deepening ties between two key Russian allies. The symbolic gesture reinforces their alignment as Russia's war in Ukraine continues.

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World
Spanish woman dies by euthanasia after long legal battle with father

A Spanish woman died by euthanasia after winning a legal battle against her father's opposition, following a European Court of Human Rights ruling in her favor. The case underscores the growing legal recognition of end-of-life autonomy in Europe.

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Local
Why Pakistan has emerged as a mediator between US and Iran

Pakistan has positioned itself as an unlikely diplomatic intermediary between the US and Iran as regional tensions escalate following recent strikes. The move signals an attempt to prevent further conflict expansion in an already volatile region.

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Local
FAA investigating close call between United Airlines plane and Black Hawk helicopter in California

The FAA is investigating a close call between a United Airlines flight and a Black Hawk helicopter near Los Angeles, where a collision alarm sounded during landing approach. Such incidents highlight ongoing air traffic safety concerns in busy airspace.

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U.S.
Inside Montana’s conflict with its capital city over immigration enforcement

Montana is experiencing internal conflict between its capital city and state officials over immigration enforcement priorities, illustrating how federal policy diverges from local preferences. The clash highlights federalism tensions in the Trump era.

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Environment
To keep climate science alive, researchers are speaking in code

Researchers at the USDA are speaking in code to discuss climate science, avoiding the "forbidden C-word" under the Trump administration. The self-censorship reveals how political pressure is reshaping federal scientific communication.

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Environment
Experts Failing to Account for Ripple Effects from Extreme Weather, Paper Warns

Researchers warn that experts are failing to account for ripple effects from extreme weather, with droughts in Russia triggering riots in Egypt and Canadian fires fueling pollution in Spain. The interconnected nature of climate impacts demands more sophisticated, systemic planning.

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Environment
Inside a Rare Sperm Whale Birth Reshaping How Scientists Understand Animal Cooperation

Two studies from Project CETI provide unprecedented detail on a sperm whale birth, revealing coordinated care and complex communication among unrelated whale families. The findings reshape scientific understanding of cooperation in one of the ocean's most intelligent species.

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Science
How Cornwall is helping Nasa's deep space mission

NASA is on track to launch its Artemis II crewed Moon mission in April, with tracking support from Goonhilly Earth Station in Cornwall. The mission marks progress toward returning humans to the lunar surface.

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Local
Nebraska lawmakers narrowly advance bill providing more support for struggling 3rd grade readers

Nebraska lawmakers narrowly advanced a bill to provide additional reading support for third-graders, a key education priority that reflects growing concern about early literacy gaps.

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Local
New census estimates show movers swelling population in small Southeast counties

New census data reveals that small Southeast counties, particularly retirement communities, experienced the fastest population growth in the nation between 2024 and 2025, driven largely by domestic migration. This reflects a broader demographic shift in American settlement patterns.

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Thursday, March 26
U.S.
Trump's Iran strategy is to pursue two off-ramps at once

The White House is pursuing two contradictory off-ramps in its Iran strategy, creating confusion even among Republican allies about what victory or peace would look like. The mixed signals suggest internal disagreement about war aims.

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U.S.
Are the US and Iran holding peace talks, and what do both sides want?

The US and Iran are maintaining indirect contact through intermediaries, but meaningful peace talks remain distant despite diplomatic channels. The situation reflects both the desire and difficulty of de-escalation.

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World
Live updates: Trump insists Iran is ‘begging to make a deal’ after Tehran dismisses ceasefire plan

Trump claimed Iran is "begging" to make a deal, contradicting Tehran's public dismissal of his ceasefire plan and stretching credibility about negotiations. Israel also reported killing a senior Iranian Revolutionary Guard naval commander, escalating military tensions.

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Tech
Trump extends deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz

Trump extended his deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz to April 6 while holding off on bombing Iranian energy plants, suggesting a tactical pause in escalation. The delay offers a window for negotiation but remains framed as an ultimatum.

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World
US stocks have biggest loss since the war with Iran started, S&P 500 drops 1.7%

US stocks suffered their worst day since the Iran war began as doubt resurfaced about prospects for ending the conflict, with the S&P 500 dropping 1.7%. The market's sensitivity reveals how thoroughly the geopolitical risk is priced into asset valuations.

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U.S.
Trump says he'll sign order to pay TSA agents as Congress struggles to reach funding deal

Trump said he would sign an emergency order to pay TSA agents immediately as Congress struggles to pass a funding deal, attempting to circumvent legislative gridlock with executive action. The move prioritizes ending airport chaos over resolving the broader budget crisis.

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U.S.
US Treasury working to put Trump's signature on new paper currency, AP source says

The Treasury Department is working to place President Trump's signature on new US currency, a first for a sitting president that breaks a longstanding tradition separating the executive from the nation's money supply. The move symbolizes how Trump is rewriting institutional norms.

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Long Read
Meet the New ICE

Trump deployed ICE agents to airports to assist TSA during a government shutdown, despite agents lacking training for security screening—a move critics say compounds rather than solves the crisis. The decision exemplifies governance by executive whim over practical problem-solving.

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Long Read
ICE Might Be Violating America’s Other Bill of Rights

ICE has used tear gas on nonviolent protesters, broken into homes, and killed people including US citizens, leading lawyers to invoke the Fourth Amendment against federal enforcement abuses. The legal strategy mirrors how civil rights advocates challenge police violence.

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Long Read
The Immigration Restriction Trump Won’t Try

Democrats now have an unexpected opening to lead on immigration after Trump squandered his political advantage by deporting only 2% of undocumented immigrants despite year-plus of enforcement efforts. The opportunity reveals how implementation failures can reset political terrain.

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Long Read
Is The End of NATO Near?

NATO faces existential questions about US commitment as Trump questions the alliance's relevance, echoing concerns first raised during his first presidency. The uncertainty threatens the post-WWII security architecture that has underpinned European stability for 75 years.

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U.S.
What to know about the safety system that failed to prevent the deadly runway collision at LaGuardia

The safety system designed to prevent runway collisions failed to stop the deadly LaGuardia crash, raising critical questions about why technology intended to prevent exactly this kind of disaster did not function as expected. The investigation will likely reshape runway safety protocols.

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U.S.
Louisiana’s crawfish industry feels the pinch of limits on foreign workers

Louisiana's $300 million crawfish industry faces labor shortages due to restrictions on guest worker visas, with operators frustrated over what they see as insufficient authorization from the administration. The crisis threatens a seasonal tradition and livelihoods.

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U.S.
What men and women think about gender and pay, according to a new AP-NORC poll

An AP-NORC poll reveals stark gender divides on pay equity, with women citing wage discrimination as their top economic concern while men are far less convinced gender bias exists in earnings. The perception gap itself is a significant finding about gender relations.

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Libraries
Encountering ICE

US public libraries are preparing for potential ICE raids, training staff in de-escalation and developing protocols to protect patron privacy and immigrant communities. The preparation reflects how federal enforcement is reshaping public institutions.

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Environment
Iran was already running out of water. Then came the ‘war on infrastructure.’

Iran was already facing a water crisis before the recent US-Israeli strikes on infrastructure; now attacks on energy facilities are worsening scarcity in a nation dependent on water-intensive industries. The dual crisis threatens both immediate survival and long-term stability.

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Science
When is Nasa's Moon mission launch and what will Artemis do?

NASA's Artemis II crewed Moon mission could launch in April, marking the first human return to lunar orbit in 50 years and paving the way for eventual landing. The mission represents a major milestone in space exploration.

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