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Power Struggles: Why Cutting Off Cartel Leaders Fails

March 18, 2026

Trump’s call for a “military coalition” against drug cartels in Latin America has sparked debate. The idea of eliminating cartel bosses—an approach likened to cutting off a Hydra’s heads—seems simple, but history shows it often backfires. When one leader dies, others step up, and the power vacuum ca

crime

Former TV Host Faces Racially‑Motivated Highway Shooting Charges

March 18, 2026

A 46‑year‑old ex‑San Diego news anchor is now in jail after police linked him to two fatal shootings on a remote mountain road. The suspect, who once reported for Univision and Telemundo, was taken into custody at the international airport on March 10 while he was about to leave for a vacation. Inve

politics

Truth About a Farm Worker Hero

March 18, 2026

A respected civil‑rights activist, who helped start the United Farm Workers union and worked closely with a famous labor organizer for many years, has said that he sexually assaulted her in the 1960s. She chose to speak out now because a long‑running investigation by a major newspaper revealed simil

politics

Saudi Nuclear Deal Sparks Debate Over Safety Standards

March 18, 2026

A group of Democratic congressmen has asked Secretary of State Marco Rubio to demand stricter non‑proliferation rules in any Saudi nuclear agreement. They point out that the Trump administration’s draft 123 Agreement, meant to let Saudi Arabia build a civilian nuclear program, does not include th

technology

New AI‑Powered Payment System Debuts on Tempo Blockchain

March 18, 2026

Tempo, a crypto company backed by Stripe, has launched its own blockchain and an AI‑driven payment protocol that can work across different blockchains. The network began in a testing stage for about three and a half months before going live on Wednesday. The team says the idea of “agentic payment

politics

Netanyahu’s “Death” Hoax: How AI and Social Media Spin a Rumor

March 18, 2026

A viral clip of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sparked rumors that he had died, a story that spread faster than any official announcement. The footage, part of a televised address about the Iran conflict, showed Netanyahu’s hand with what appeared to be six fingers. Many online user

politics

Iran Signals Threat to Gulf Energy Sites After Southern Attack

March 18, 2026

Iran’s oil facilities in South Pars and Asaluyeh were struck on Wednesday, sparking a warning from Tehran that it could hit energy sites in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. The news sent Brent crude futures up more than 6 %, almost reaching $110 a barrel. Analysts say an assau

health

Healthy Foods Reversed: New Pyramid Stirs Debate

March 18, 2026

The 2024 food guide has flipped the classic diet chart, swapping grains for protein and dairy. Experts say the move could reshape what kids eat in schools and how grocery labels read. Nutritionist Shana Spence points out that the new chart favors meats, eggs and full‑fat dairy. She worries

politics

Trump Trusts Gabbard Despite Security Shake‑Up

March 18, 2026

President Trump says he fully trusts Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, according to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. Leavitt shared this on Fox News after the resignation of a top security official over Iran policy. Joe Kent, who led the National Counterterrorism Ce

entertainment

Celebrities Who Vanished From Public Life

March 18, 2026

Some stars choose to step away from the spotlight, leaving fans curious. A Reddit discussion highlighted several well‑known figures who have largely disappeared from media attention. Tom Anderson, known for his early internet fame, no longer appears in news stories or interviews. Adele, the