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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

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

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

lifestyle

New Korean Food & Fun Spots Opening Across Illinois

March 12, 2026

A new wave of Korean‑style shops is rolling into the Midwest, with several fresh locations announced for Illinois. These stores blend food, music and photo‑opportunities into a single experience that invites visitors to pause, eat and play. The concept centers on a relaxed dining area where guest

politics

Guarding Kids and Cutting Recess: Ohio’s New Focus

March 12, 2026

Ohio’s newest governor took the stage to talk mostly about kids. He called for new rules on technology and said schools should use phonics, a reading method that focuses on sounds. The speech was long—over an hour—but he barely mentioned the big worries Ohio people care about, like taxes or jobs. Ea

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Fast‑Track Return: Global Entry Reopens After DHS Pause

March 11, 2026

The United States has turned the page on a travel pause that began when lawmakers could not agree on a budget. A federal agency said it would bring back a program that lets frequent international travelers skip long lines at airports. The move comes after the department had stopped processing Global

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Drones Strike Goma, Killing Aid Worker and Heightening East Congo Tension

March 11, 2026

A sudden drone attack on the city of Goma in eastern Congo caused three deaths, including a French aid worker. The incident marks the first drone strike in Goma since rebels from the AFC/M23 group took control last year. Rebel fighters blamed the Congolese army for launching the drones, claimi

politics

Travel Chaos Threatens Danish Votes Abroad

March 6, 2026

Denmark’s election on March 24 faces a new hurdle: voters overseas may not get their ballots in time. The country’s government warned that fighting in the Middle East is disrupting flights and mail routes, making it hard for postal votes to reach Denmark before the count. Key airports such as

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A Spy Plot in the U. S. : How a Pakistani Businessman Tried to Target American Leaders

March 5, 2026

The story begins with a man named Asif Merchant, who lived in Pakistan and ran several businesses. He was approached by an Iranian Revolutionary Guard officer in late 2022, who offered him a dangerous job. The plan was to hire hit men and use the money to try to kill high‑profile U. S. figures, incl

weather

Fog Hits Chicago, Cancels Over 100 Flights

March 5, 2026

Chicago woke to a blanket of thick mist that made driving feel like navigating through smoke. The city’s traffic cameras revealed streets shrouded in almost zero visibility, making the morning commute a risky affair. Meteorologists warned that the fog would linger until noon and could last all