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Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom to replace the White House's East Wing . U.S. District Judge Richard Leon ruled that a legal challenge brought by a preservation group that sued to block President Trump's construction project was likely to succeed on the merits, because "no statute" the government used to justify the construction "comes ...
Source: cbsnews.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
A U.S. journalist has been kidnapped in Baghdad after threats by Iran-backed militias in the region against American citizens. The journalist was identified as Shelly Kittleson by one of the news organizations she reported for, Al-Monitor . Iraq's Interior Ministry said authorities have arrested one suspected kidnapper but others remain on the loose. The U.S. State Department said it had warned the journalist of ...
Source: npr.org
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
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Source: livescience.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson penned the lone dissent as the US Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Christian counselor challenging a Colorado law prohibiting conversion therapy for minors, warning the ruling could undermine states' authority to regulate medical care. In an 8-1 decision on Tuesday , the conservative-led court held that the Minor Conversion Therapy Law violated the free speech rights of licensed ...
Source: news.bloomberglaw.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
If a person is subject to the jurisdiction of both the United States and Mexico, are they subject to the jurisdiction of the United States? The answer — logically, linguistically, and legally — is yes. And that will spell near-certain doom for Donald Trump 's effort to decimate our century-and-a-half-year-old constitutional principle known as birthright citizenship , which goes before the U.S. Supreme ...
Source: nymag.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
A Russia-flagged tanker carrying 730,000 barrels of oil has docked in Cuba, marking the first time in three months that an oil tanker has reached the island nation. The administration of United States President Donald Trump allowed the Anatoly Kolodkin to proceed despite an ongoing US energy blockade. The Aframax tanker entered the Bay of Matanzas – the country's largest supertanker and fuel storage port ...
Source: aljazeera.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
The Israeli parliament's approval of a legislation that seeks the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks has stoked fears among the Palestinians and drawn condemnation from the international community, dismayed at the further entrenching of what rights groups have long described as Israel's "system of apartheid". The law, which does not apply to Jewish citizens of Israel, was met with jubilation ...
Source: aljazeera.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
6 signals from the front lines of AI deployment: Insights from the Practitioner interview series AI is moving from pilots to production, with enterprise AI execution increasingly shaped by integration rather than ideation. AI-first companies now have a chance to rethink core functions such as customer support, sales and finance from first principles instead of forcing new tools into legacy environments. The ...
Source: siliconangle.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
JUPITER ISLAND, Fla. – Tiger Woods said Tuesday he is stepping away to seek treatment, four days after his vehicle crashed in Florida and he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. He will miss the Masters for the second straight year. "This is necessary in order for me to prioritize my well-being and work toward lasting recovery," Woods said Woods pleaded not guilty in in Florida on ...
Source: news4jax.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
The average U.S. gas price has soared beyond $4 per gallon, up more than 30% since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran in late February. Diesel prices, meanwhile, have surged more than 40% to more than $5 per gallon with broad implications for the U.S. economy. Vice President JD Vance said a "rough road" lies ahead on gas prices, but promised the spike is temporary and will fade after the war. U.S. gasoline prices ...
Source: cnbc.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
No other injuries were reported after the attack at a small Bulverde campus, where classes were cancelled A 15-year-old student shot a teacher at a Texas high school and then fatally shot himself on Monday, according to authorities, who were still investigating what led to the early morning attack. No other injuries were reported at Hill Country college preparatory high school in Bulverde, a small but growing city ...
Source: theguardian.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
Update: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday the pilots' suspensions have been lifted and there won't be an investigation into the incident. Read more here. Our earlier story is below. The crew operating two Apache helicopters that were seen hovering outside the home of singer and rapper Kid Rock over the weekend has been suspended from flying, a spokesperson for the Army said ...
Source: cbsnews.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
No compatible source was found for this media. has lashed out at Britain, saying the US "won't be there to help you any more, just like you weren't there for us" in an extraordinary rant against his allies over The president told countries that did not take part in strikes against Iran to "get your own oil", saying they should attempt to reopen the Strait of Hormuz themselves now that the US had "done the hard ...
Source: news.yahoo.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Tuesday agreed to permanently block the Trump administration from implementing a presidential directive to end federal funding for National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service. U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss in Washington ruled that President Donald Trump's executive order to cease funding for NPR and PBS is unlawful and unenforceable. The judge said the First ...
Source: chicago.suntimes.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By RIO YAMAT U.S. carrier JetBlue has raised its checked bag fees by as much as $9 as the war in the Middle East disrupts global oil supplies and increases fuel prices . The new fees took effect Monday. For most domestic economy passengers, the first checked bag now costs $39, up from $35. During peak travel times such as April spring breaks, major holidays and the summer, ...
Source: orlandosentinel.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
A U.S. government panel was due to convene Tuesday for the first time since 1992 to consider exempting oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico from the Endangered Species Act due to unspecified national security concerns, a move critics say could doom a rare whale species and harm other marine life. Nicknamed the "God Squad" by groups who say it can decide a species' fate, the Endangered ...
Source: wfla.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
Three former agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have filed a class-action lawsuit alleging that they were wrongfully fired in retaliation for their work in the United States. The lawsuit, filed on Tuesday, marks the latest legal challenge against efforts under President Donald Trump to purge staff at the federal law enforcement agency. The three agents involved — Michelle Ball, Jamie Garman ...
Source: aljazeera.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
You've probably had the same Gmail address for years. Now, it's easy to make a name change without worrying about the transition. I was in middle school when I set up the personal Gmail account I still use today. Luckily, my still-developing brain picked a bland, straightforward option. At the time, I had no clue that this account would become so central to my digital identity years later. Not as happy with your ...
Source: wired.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
The Labor Department's proposed rule follows a Trump executive order and opens a 60-day public comment period before any final decision The Trump administration on Monday issued a proposed rule to allow retirement plans to offer alternative assets like private equity and cryptocurrencies as part of the investment options in 401(k) accounts . The Labor Department's rule aims to ease longstanding barriers to ...
Source: foxbusiness.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
By Todd Karpovich, The Baltimore Sun Maryland-based McCormick & Co. announced a sweeping deal to combine with Unilever's global foods business, a move that would create a $20 billion "flavor" giant while the company also reported solid quarterly earnings Tuesday. Under the agreement, McCormick will merge with Unilever's foods division - excluding India and certain other markets - bringing together brands across ...
Source: miamiherald.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
Taylor Swift's famously vigorous protection of her intellectual property has put her in an ironic position: Her bid to protect the title of her latest album hurts her ability to use a free-speech defense in a trademark suit over "The Life of a Showgirl." Swift was sued Monday by a Las Vegas performer who alleges the record-breaking pop star's album infringes the "Confessions of a Showgirl" trademark she had ...
Source: news.bloomberglaw.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
A Starlink satellite has apparently come apart in space, according to a social media post from SpaceX . The incident happened on Sunday, when satellite 34343 experienced what the company called "an anomaly on-orbit" about 560 kilometers above Earth. A representative for SpaceX did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The company said the breakup poses no danger to the International Space Station or ...
Source: cnet.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., is asking the FBI not to release files related to his past association with a suspected Chinese intelligence operative named Christine Fang, known as "Fang Fang." In a cease and desist letter sent by Swalwell's lawyers to FBI Director Kash Patel on Monday, Swalwell, a leading Democratic candidate in California's governor's race, asked that Patel and the FBI agree in writing by ...
Source: nbcnews.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
March 31 (UPI) -- The man accused of attacking a Michigan synagogue earlier this month "was motivated and inspired by Hezbollah 's militant ideology," federal authorities said. "Based on the evidence gathered to date, we assess this attack to be a Hezbollah-inspired act of terrorism purposely targeting the Jewish community and the largest Jewish temple in Michigan," Jennifer Runyan, the FBI special agent in charge ...
Source: upi.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
March 31 (UPI) -- The Justice Department is suing the Minnesota Department of Education, asking a federal court to force it to comply with the Trump administration's policies prohibiting transgender student-athletes from competing in girls' sports. The lawsuit , filed Monday in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, is the latest in a broad series of federal actions -- including lawsuits, ...
Source: upi.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
The UK's housing market is likely to soften as households face rising mortgage and energy costs due to the impact of the Iran war, Nationwide has said. The bank's comments came as it reported a jump in house prices for March, up by 0.9%, saying the market "had regained momentum" during the month. However, Nationwide said the surge in energy prices sparked by the Middle East conflict was a "significant shock to the ...
Source: bbc.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed State Rep. Meg Weinberger's bill into law to rename Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald J. Trump . "America's greatest President deserves an airport that bears his name," stated Rep. Weinberger. "It's an honor to recognize President Trump 's lasting impact on our nation by renaming Palm Beach International Airport in his name Donald J. Trump International ...
Source: floridianpress.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
(NEXSTAR) – The Trump administration has projected "very large refunds" for taxpayers in 2026, but some may be less than thrilled with the amount of money they get back. "Because of the changes within the Big Beautiful Bill most taxpayers should expect to see a larger refund in 2026, but how much they receive will really depend on the specifics of their tax situation," Adam Brewer, tax attorney ...
Source: wfla.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
Instagram is testing a new subscription that gives paying users access to several features, including the ability to view another user's Story in stealth mode. Other perks include creating audience lists beyond "Close Friends" and extending a Story by an additional 24 hours. Instagram Stories are photos and videos that expire after 24 hours. Currently, the creator can see who views them. "Our hope from these tests ...
Source: insider.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
More than 400 hospitals across the United States are at high risk of closing or cutting services because of the Medicaid cuts in President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill," according to an The fallout could make it harder for millions of people to get care and put thousands of health care workers' jobs at risk as hospitals lose a key source of federal funding. Medicaid covers of all hospital spending. come in ...
Source: news.yahoo.com
Monday, Mar 30th, 2026 -
Sunday marked an unwelcome milestone when the ongoing closure of the Department of Homeland Security became the longest federal shutdown in United States history. The weekslong funding impasse set off a spiraling crisis, as Transportation Security Administration workers began to call out of work en masse, sparking excessive wait times and long lines that snaked throughout the nation's airports. Congress appears no ...
Source: nymag.com
Monday, Mar 30th, 2026 -
While Washington spins the latest economic data and billionaires hedge their bets, working Americans are feeling the very real squeeze of rising costs, and sudden instability. HuffPost reports on the real economy – the one that impacts you. Already a member? A federal judge questioned the Pentagon's new press restrictions during a hearing on Monday. Earlier this month, Judge Paul Friedman of the U.S. District ...
Source: huffpost.com
Monday, Mar 30th, 2026 -
The thieves targeted the Magnani-Rocca Foundation, a private museum which lies in the heart of the countryside near the northern city of Parma. Three famous paintings worth millions have been stolen from a museum in northern Italy. The works by French artists Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Henri Matisse and Paul Cezanne were taken in an operation lasting less than three minutes, police said. The thieves targeted the ...
Source: news.sky.com
Monday, Mar 30th, 2026 -
Australian police said Monday they shot a fugitive wanted for killing two officers, ending a seven-month manhunt for one of the country's most-wanted criminals. Desmond Freeman fled into dense bushland in August last year after shooting and killing two police officers who came to search his rural home in Victoria state. Hundreds of police have pursued Freeman through the region's rugged terrain over the past seven ...
Source: cbsnews.com