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Basketball Bargaining: Players and League Work Toward a Deal

March 12, 2026

In Midtown, the WNBA and its players’ union kept talks going late into a third day to avoid delaying the league’s 30th season. After an earlier 12‑hour meeting that ended at dawn without agreement, both sides returned to the Langham Hotel for more talks. Players Nneka Ogwumike, Breanna Stewart, Bria

crime

Deadly Moscow Concert Hall Shooting: 19 Convicted

March 12, 2026

A Moscow court sentenced nineteen people to prison after the March 22, 2024 massacre at Crocus City Hall. The attack claimed 149 lives and injured more than 600, making it one of the city’s worst terrorist incidents. The Islamic State faction announced responsibility, claiming the four gunmen wer

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

technology

Alpha Rocket’s Successful Test: A New Step Toward Bigger, Better Flights

March 12, 2026

Firefly Aerospace’s newest rocket launch proved that the company is ready for a major upgrade. The Alpha flight lifted off from Vandenberg’s Space Launch Complex 2 on March 11, reaching orbit and dropping a test satellite for Lockheed Martin. The mission also tested the rocket’s second‑stage engine

technology

Arctic Artillery Teams Get Drone Help

March 12, 2026

NATO forces are testing how drones can aid artillery in Norway’s icy north. They use small, cheap drones to spot targets and send data back to the gun crews. The big war in Ukraine showed that drones are useful, but they do not replace guns. The 29th Commando Regiment of the British Army trai

business

'Trans Worker Faces Termination After Brief Employment'

March 12, 2026

A person assigned female at birth, now living as a man, began working at a Chicago‑area restaurant in mid‑April. The employee performed well and met the company’s standards during the first few weeks. Within a short time, however, the manager announced that the worker would be dismissed. The reason

entertainment

Balancing Hollywood and Headlines: A New Oscars Twist

March 12, 2026

The Academy Awards this year faces a fresh challenge: the ongoing conflict in Iran. Last year’s ceremony had to juggle the recent L. A. wildfires, and now the hosts must weave in a serious global issue while keeping the event entertaining. Conan O’Brien, stepping into his role as host again, explai

crime

A Missouri Man Arrested Over Child‑Safety Charges

March 12, 2026

In Benton County, a 45‑year‑old Missouri resident named Scott Minor was taken into custody at about 3:40 p. m. Friday. Police say he is suspected of helping a child online and grooming her for sexual purposes. No formal charges have been filed yet, but he is being held with a $150, 000 bond. Minor

politics

New Sheriff Showdown: Snedeker Challenges Allen in 2026

March 12, 2026

Philip Snedeker, who once led Quay County’s police force, has announced a run to unseat Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen in the upcoming Democratic primary. The contest repeats their 2022 face‑off, but this time only the two candidates are on the ballot; no Republicans or independents will conte

weather

Storm Warning: 60‑mph Winds Threaten South Jersey

March 12, 2026

A fast‑moving storm is heading east across South Jersey, moving at about 50 miles per hour. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for west‑central Ocean County. The main danger is wind gusts that could reach 60 miles per hour. The warning covers severa