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Top News Stories for Friday, March 13th 2026
Thursday, Mar 12th, 2026 -
President Donald Trump says when oil prices go up, 'we make a lot of money' President Donald Trump said that America benefits when oil prices increase because the nation is the world's biggest oil producer, but added that he considers blocking Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons to be more important. "The United States is the largest Oil Producer in the World, by far, so when oil prices go up, we make a lot of ...
Source: foxbusiness.com
Thursday, Mar 12th, 2026 -
Iran has systematically destroyed U.S. missile defense systems across the Middle East over the last 13 days, opting to surgically dismantle the eyes and ears of America's regional defense systems rather than go toe-to-toe with the country's raw firepower. The Pentagon confirmed that Iran's military hit Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, wrecking a radar system valued at $300 million. "The AN-TPY/2 radar is ...
Source: newrepublic.com
Thursday, Mar 12th, 2026 -
The ongoing Trumpian plot to rig the midterms and end democracy is getting crazier and more dangerous by the day. The plot is also becoming increasingly layered and will likely continue all the way to next January 3, when newly elected members of the Senate and every member of the House will be sworn into office. Keeping abreast of all the twists and turns as the scheme unfolds can be exhausting and overwhelming, ...
Source: commondreams.org
Thursday, Mar 12th, 2026 -
The Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced that they have agreed to coordinate oversight and promote regulatory clarity in areas of common regulatory interest, such as cryptocurrencies. The two agencies said they entered into a memorandum of understanding and a "joint harmonization initiative" to support coordination across the policymaking, examination and ...
Source: bankingjournal.aba.com
Thursday, Mar 12th, 2026 -
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By ALEX VEIGA, AP Business Writer The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose again this week, reflecting ongoing bond market jitters over the war with Iran . The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate ticked up to 6.11% from 6% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. One year ago, the rate averaged 6.65%. The average rate is now back to where it ...
Source: orlandosentinel.com
Thursday, Mar 12th, 2026 -
said he did not think it would be "appropriate" for the Iranian soccer team to attend this year's , co-hosted by the United States, and cited safety concerns as a reason on Thursday while the countries remained embroiled in a war. "The Iran National Soccer Team is welcome to The World Cup," Trump wrote on his social media site, "but I really don't believe it is appropriate that they be there, for their own life and ...
Source: news4jax.com
Thursday, Mar 12th, 2026 -
Wherever you look in American politics right now, you'll find legislators saying the government still doesn't tax enough—especially when it comes to the wealthy. California progressives are pursuing a wealth tax on billionaires, advertised as a method to raise $100 billion in a single stroke. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is pushing for sweeping new taxes on the wealthy to fund a vast expansion of city ...
Source: reason.com
Thursday, Mar 12th, 2026 -
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Source: livescience.com
Thursday, Mar 12th, 2026 -
Home » » The Trump administration announced on Mar. 11 that it will launch a new trade investigation into more than a dozen U.S. trade partners, an effort to circumvent the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on President Donald Trump 's sweeping tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act , ruling them as illegal. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative is launching formal probes under ...
Source: floridianpress.com
Thursday, Mar 12th, 2026 -
Complex global events demand clear, independent reporting. We're working to explain the facts, challenge misinformation, and show how the news affects real lives. Help us continue our imperative work. Become a member today. Already a member? The FBI is investigating Thursday's attack on a Michigan synagogue in the heart of the Detroit metro area's Jewish community as an antisemitic hate crime. "I can confirm we are ...
Source: huffpost.com
Thursday, Mar 12th, 2026 -
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... NASA plans to roll back to the pad as early as next week for the Artemis II mission to fly crew around the moon, which could set up a shot to launch as soon as April 1. "All the teams polled 'Go' to launch and fly Artemis II around the moon, pending completion of some of the work before we roll out to the launch pad," said NASA's Lori Glaze, acting associate administrator ...
Source: orlandosentinel.com
Thursday, Mar 12th, 2026 -
Google is completely revamping its Google Maps experience starting this week, as the company is integrating Gemini into one of the most famous internet services available. With this announcement, the company is taking on new ways for users to get recommendations with just a prompt, in addition to a whole new driving experience. That means a revamped map experience that looks incredibly similar to what Apple Maps ...
Source: bgr.com
Thursday, Mar 12th, 2026 -
Tech companies like Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI have unveiled health AI tools. Here's how to use them, according to a doctor. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways People are turning to AI for health advice. One doctor offers her advice on using AI. You can find health advice anywhere these days, regardless of credibility or medical ...
Source: zdnet.com
Thursday, Mar 12th, 2026 -
You can now listen to Fox News articles! Cheap Iranian drone attacks are forcing the Pentagon to rapidly expand layered air defenses in the Middle East, as thousands of U.S. troops stationed across the region face an escalating aerial threat that is testing the limits of traditional missile defenses. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said Tuesday its air defenses detected nine ballistic missiles and 35 drones launched ...
Source: foxnews.com
Thursday, Mar 12th, 2026 -
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California Gov. Gavin Newsom said there was no imminent threat to the state, despite a warning from the FBI that Iran could send drones to the West Coast in retaliation for Newsom said drone issues "have always been top of mind." "We've been aware of that information. ... It's all about a posture of preparedness for worst-case scenarios," said Wednesday. The FBI recently warned police ...
Source: news4jax.com
Thursday, Mar 12th, 2026 -
PM has apologised for his handling of Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador, but next tranche of files could contain further damaging details Keir Starmer could suffer further resignations when ministerial WhatsApp messages are published in the next tranche of the Peter Mandelson files, senior government sources have told the Guardian. With officials bracing for the subsequent releases – expected to ...
Source: theguardian.com
Thursday, Mar 12th, 2026 -
By Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra has no regrets on allowing center Bam Adebayo to pursue history on Tuesday. "I apologize to absolutely no one," Spoelstra said before Thursday night's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks at Kaseya Center, addressing outside criticism that the team manipulated the game to get Adebayo to 83 points on Tuesday. "Period." Even with the Heat ahead by double digits for the entire second ...
Source: miamiherald.com
Thursday, Mar 12th, 2026 -
A preliminary investigation into the airstrike on a girls' elementary school in Iran that killed at least 175 people, mostly children, has found that the U.S. likely created target coordinates for the strike using outdated military maps. The U.S. military has yet to formally state that the U.S. was directly involved in the massacre. However, The New York Times reports that a preliminary military investigation into ...
Source: truthout.org
Thursday, Mar 12th, 2026 -
The United States military on Wednesday confirmed the use of multiple artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran . However, the war in Iran is not the first time the US military has relied on tech companies. For decades, tech companies and universities have collaborated with the US military in the development of weapons. For example, the commercial internet originated from a US ...
Source: aljazeera.com
Thursday, Mar 12th, 2026 -
New research shows AI is reorganizing engineering teams, changing how software is built, and moving into customer interactions A software developer prepares a pull request and pauses for a moment. Much of the code in the update came from an AI assistant. The system has already flagged a potential issue and suggested a fix before anyone else on the team reviews the change. Anyone who has worked around software ...
Source: digitaljournal.com
Thursday, Mar 12th, 2026 -
A groundbreaking study in galactic archaeology proves the Sun made a treacherous journey to reach its current home in the Milky Way suburbs. Our Sun is actually a cosmic refugee. Around 4.6 billion years ago, it first ignited in a hostile, radiation-blasted neighborhood 10,000 light-years closer to the Milky Way's center than it is now. Today, the Sun harbors a planetary system in the galactic suburbs. How did it ...
Source: zmescience.com
Thursday, Mar 12th, 2026 -
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — René Redzepi, the founder and celebrity chef at the iconic Danish restaurant Noma that won three Michelin stars and other international accolades for its innovative "New Nordic" cuisine, has stepped down following allegations of abuse and assault at the Copenhagen landmark. Redzepi has been dogged for years by reports of mistreatment of his staff as well as his yearslong use ...
Source: bostonglobe.com
Thursday, Mar 12th, 2026 -
By Costco built its business around a fairly simple promise. People pay for membership, and they get the lowest possible prices the chain can deliver. The warehouse club offers the lowest prices of all major chains, according to a recent Consumer Reports study . The data showed that the warehouse club charged an average of 21.4% less than Walmart, which was used as the baseline for the report. "Prices were ...
Source: miamiherald.com
Thursday, Mar 12th, 2026 -
An individual appointed by Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to review the safety of coronavirus vaccines has no medical background, and his research has been widely criticized by experts, a new review of his work demonstrates. Retsef Levi, a professor of operations research and business at MIT, was selected by Kennedy for the role last year . Levi also serves on the Centers for ...
Source: truthout.org
Thursday, Mar 12th, 2026 -
HOUSTON — A day later than its manager originally proclaimed, the United States punched its ticket to the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic. The Americans got the help they needed from Italy and could start to relax by the middle innings as Italy routed Mexico 9-1 on Wednesday night, giving the Azzurri the top spot in Group B and assuring the Americans advancement as the second-place team.
Source: washingtonpost.com
Thursday, Mar 12th, 2026 -
The fox is said to be 'settling in well' after mischievous 3,400 mile journey from Southampton to New York A sly fox slipped on to a cargo ship and travelled from Southampton to New York, according to officials at Bronx Zoo. The zoo, which is looking after the animal, said it appears healthy after early examinations. It is unclear how the male red fox boarded the ship, which had been transporting cars, to make the ...
Source: theguardian.com
Wednesday, Mar 11th, 2026 -
Two people killed in Indiana as officials warn millions from Texas to Michigan remain at risk of severe weather A series of tornadoes hit parts of Texas, Illinois, and Indiana late Tuesday and overnight, as forecasters warn that the threat of severe weather, including flooding, will continue on Wednesday for tens of millions of people from Texas to Michigan. At least four tornado touchdowns were reported in eastern ...
Source: theguardian.com
Wednesday, Mar 11th, 2026 -
Expect to see more alerts about suspicious activities across Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Meta is introducing new tools to help keep users safe from scams. In a blog post detailing the new tools , Meta explained that in 2025 alone, the social platform giant removed more than 159 million scam ads for violating its policies and took ...
Source: zdnet.com
Wednesday, Mar 11th, 2026 -
WASHINGTON — Embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's top aide and alleged lover Corey Lewandowski bragged that he could do "whatever" he wanted as a powerful federal official because he believed President Trump would pardon him, The Post has learned. The political pit bull made the remark on multiple occasions tied to his work as a special government employee, sources revealed in the wake of the ...
Source: nypost.com
Wednesday, Mar 11th, 2026 -
The Global Entry travel program has been restored, the Trump administration said Wednesday, after it was paused in February amid the Department of Homeland Security shutdown . A DHS spokesperson said that Global Entry was reactivated as of 5 a.m. EDT Wednesday. Geoff Freeman, the president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, said the organization welcomed the decision to resume the program. "Over the last ...
Source: cbsnews.com