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Mar 23, 2026 Tense international brinkmanship over the Strait of Hormuz and threats to critical infrastructure. A deadly tarmac collision at LaGuardia and unfolding rescue details. ICE agents move into airports amid shutdown staffing gaps. A new life-saving intra-abdominal foam is used for the first time. An entrepreneur with Down syndrome builds a thriving spice business.
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Strait Of Hormuz Ultimatum Raises Global Energy Risk
- U.S. ultimatum raised acute global economic risk tied to the Strait of Hormuz.
- President Trump warned of striking Iranian power plants while Iran threatened full closure and retaliation, risking oil supply and humanitarian fallout.
Deadly LaGuardia Runway Collision Details
- A landing Air Canada jet collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia, killing both pilots and injuring others.
- Air traffic control had cleared the truck to cross responding to another flight's odor report, then tried to stop it seconds before the collision.
ICE Deployment Intended To Shore Up TSA Shortages
- ICE agents are being deployed to airports to cover gaps from TSA staffing shortages during the partial government shutdown.
- Officials say ICE will guard exits so TSA can screen, while unions call the move a dangerous escalation amid 400+ TSA quits.