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New Iranian Leader Promises Retaliation in Ongoing War

March 12, 2026

The new supreme head of Iran, 56‑year‑old Khamenei, issued his first public statement after taking office. He did not appear on camera; state TV simply read the remarks, leaving viewers to wonder why he stayed off‑screen. Reports suggest he may have been wounded during the initial clashes of the con

politics

Airport Lines May Stretch As TSA Staff Go Unpaid

March 12, 2026

Travelers heading to the airport this week are noticing longer waits than usual, especially in cities like Houston and New Orleans. The delay comes as the federal agency that checks passengers has about 50, 000 workers who have not been paid since mid‑February. The pay cut happened because lawmakers

politics

California Faces Uncertain Drone Threats

March 12, 2026

The FBI sent a note to California police about possible drone attacks from Iran. The memo said that, as of early February 2026, Iranian forces might try to strike California if the U. S. hits Iran first. Law enforcement officials who saw the memo say it is unverified information. California

politics

TSA Workers Face Pay Cuts While Senate Stands Still

March 12, 2026

The debate over how to end the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown has stuck in Washington, leaving TSA agents among those who will not receive their first full paycheck this week. Airports are already feeling the strain: travelers line up longer at security checkpoints because many agent

politics

Irritated Waters: Boats, Mines and a Burning Question

March 12, 2026

The Gulf of Oman saw a night of chaos when small boats, said to be from Iran and packed with explosives, struck two fuel tankers near Iraq. The attacks set the ships ablaze and killed a crew member, while four other vessels were hit by projectiles in nearby waters. The tankers carried fuel from Iraq

finance

Big Numbers, Big Dreams: Powerball’s March 11 Draw

March 12, 2026

The jackpot for the Wednesday, March 11 draw reached an estimated $58 million, with a cash option of about $26. 8 million. A similar delay hit the Monday night drawing, pushing it nearly an hour later than scheduled. The last time someone walked away with a Powerball prize was on March 2, when an Ar

weather

Snowstorm Hits Northern Midwest: What You Need to Know

March 12, 2026

A big winter storm is set to hit parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin this weekend, bringing heavy snowfall, strong winds, and possible travel delays. The weather alert runs from 1 p. m. Thursday until 1 p. m. Friday, so plan ahead if you’re in the affected areas. In Minnesota, counties like Koochichin

sports

High‑School Hoops Heat and New Coaching Moves

March 12, 2026

Massachusetts high‑school basketball is buzzing as playoff games deliver tight finishes and standout performances. In one matchup, a sixth‑seeded team edged past the seventh seed with a 68-65 win, thanks to a player who added 46 points and stole the ball ten times. His season total of 154 points ove

entertainment

Survivor 50’s Fourth Exit: A Quick Look at Q Burdette

March 12, 2026

The latest episode of Survivor 50 saw Q Burdette, a former contestant from Season 46, become the fourth person to leave the island. The season mixes familiar faces with surprise celebrity appearances, reshuffling the cast after two early eliminations from the Cila tribe. After a tribe swap, th

celebrities

Big Dogs, Big Hearts: How a Star‑Lit Event Aimed to Endoverpopulation

March 12, 2026

A trio of celebrities gathered at a private venue in Palm Beach to raise funds for an animal rescue that has already saved nearly 90, 000 dogs. The event lasted three days and pulled in about $5 million, a sum that will help the organization open new shelters across Texas, California and North Carol