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federal reserves board

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

sports

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

finance

Oil Prices Soar as Middle East Tensions Rise

March 12, 2026

Oil markets surged early Thursday, pushing the benchmark Brent crude above $100 a barrel after recent spikes near $120 triggered by attacks on shipping routes. The surge reflects growing worries that supply could be cut off from the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint where about one‑fifth of world oil p

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

health

Exercise Cuts Pancreas Fat, Helps Insulin Cells Work Better

March 12, 2026

A recent study examined how regular physical activity can lower fat inside the pancreas and improve the function of cells that produce insulin. The researchers analyzed data from a trial where participants were randomly assigned to different exercise programs. They found that those who engaged in co

politics

The New Voting Law: What It Means and Why Trump Cares

March 12, 2026

Trump’s latest push, called the SAVE America Act, wants to change how people vote in the U. S. The bill was already hard to pass in the Senate, but Trump is making it tougher by adding more controversial rules. He wants to stop most mail‑in voting and add limits on transgender athletes and medical c

entertainment

A New Path for a Famous Kitchen

March 12, 2026

René Redzepi, the chef who once led one of the world’s most celebrated restaurants, has announced that he will leave his position. The decision comes after recent discussions about past incidents involving his leadership style. He said he has spent many years trying to improve how the restaurant

business

ExxonMobil Plans Texas Move to Keep Growth Strong

March 12, 2026

ExxonMobil, the biggest oil producer in America, is planning to shift its legal base from New Jersey to Texas. The decision comes after the company’s board agreed that a Texan address would better match its business climate. Shareholders will decide at the annual meeting on May 27 whether to appr

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

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