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U. S. and Israel Have Different Goals in Iran, Says Gabbard

March 19, 2026

Tulsi Gabbard told the House intelligence committee that Washington and Jerusalem do not share the same plan for Iran. She explained that the U. S. president’s goals are aimed at crippling Iran’s missile factories, stopping its ability to launch ballistic rockets, and weakening its navy. In co

politics

Iran Plans Fees for Ships in Hormuz Strait

March 19, 2026

Iran is looking at a new plan that would charge ships for using the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could turn the narrow waterway into a source of revenue for Tehran. The idea comes as Iran has already been stopping vessels it says are linked to its enemies from passing through the strait since th

politics

Rafah Crossing Reopens, Giving Hope to Gaza Patients

March 19, 2026

Israel opened the Rafah border with Egypt after almost three weeks of closure. The move was aimed at letting injured Palestinians leave Gaza for medical care, following reports that Israeli attacks had killed four people. Only eight wounded fighters and 17 family members are expected to cross into E

entertainment

Mark Korshak Takes Lead at Giovanni Entertainment

March 19, 2026

Korshak has stepped into a fresh position as Chief Media Officer at Giovanni Entertainment, a new company that blends film production with financial backing. Before this move, he spent four years steering Artists Road, a partnership among Spyglass Media Group, Propagate Content, Artists First and

finance

Brazil Plans State‑Level Diesel Tax Cut

March 19, 2026

The federal government is looking to reduce the tax that states charge on diesel imports. This move would mean that states lose about 3 billion reais each month, but the central government will pay half of that loss. The idea was first raised during a meeting with state finance leaders and wil

politics

U. S. Keeps Same Goals in Iran Strike Campaign

March 19, 2026

The United States says it has not changed its aims since the first air raid on Iran began at the end of February. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters that the objectives set by President Biden are still in place and have not shifted. He highlighted that U. S. forces have hit about 7,

politics

France and India Call for Calm in the Middle East

March 19, 2026

France’s President Emmanuel Macron and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi exchanged messages on the social‑media platform X, urging a slowdown in the conflict that has escalated across the Middle East. Their posts came after Iran targeted energy sites following a series of Israeli and U. S. strike

opinion

China’s Oil Grip and the New Face of U. S. Strategy

March 19, 2026

The fight with Iran has gone beyond missiles and bombs, turning into a battle of words and data that reaches every screen. In the first weeks, Washington imagined a quick win, but now it faces an opponent that will not back down easily. The real war is happening in the flow of information, whe

crime

A Family Tale Turned Crime Story

March 19, 2026

The New York Times has teamed up with Serial Productions to launch a new five‑episode true‑crime podcast called “The Idiot. ” The series follows the life of Allen, a relative of opinion columnist M. Gessen, whose shocking conviction for attempting to hire a hitman against his former wife sets the pl

sports

Eyes on the Ball: LSU’s New Tech Helps Hitters Spot Pitches

March 19, 2026

LSU baseball has turned a long‑standing mystery—how hitters see the ball—into a science. The program now uses lightweight goggles that record eye movements as players swing, giving coaches instant data on each batter’s visual focus and reaction time. The device was created by LSU’s performance in