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Mar 27, 2026 • 12min
A Breakthrough for T.S.A. Funding, and How the War in Iran Will Hit Grocery Prices
Discussion of how a conflict in Iran could quickly push up prices for perishables like raspberries. Market turmoil from disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and sharp stock drops. Coverage of unpaid TSA workers and a funding vote aimed at ending a partial shutdown. Reports on tech firms building off-grid power, shifting sports TV deals, and a quirky look at Candyland’s origins.
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Mar 26, 2026 • 9min
A Landmark Verdict on the Danger of Social Media, and Trump’s Call to Punish ‘Rogue Judges’
A jury found Meta and YouTube negligent over addictive app designs, sparking talk of big tech accountability. Israeli strikes and U.S. concerns about escalation with Iran are explored. ICE agents have begun checking IDs in airport security lines. A political push to punish so-called rogue judges and a proposed crime bill is discussed. The founder of OnlyFans is reported dead at 43.
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Mar 25, 2026 • 8min
An Increase in U.S. Troops to the Middle East, and a String of Attacks on Jewish Sites
U.S. officials reportedly sent Iran a 15-point plan to end the regional war. Thousands of American paratroopers and Marines are being deployed to the Middle East. Iran launched missile volleys across the region while denying talks. Investigators are probing arson and attacks on Jewish sites in Europe. Tech news includes a major A.I. video tool being shut down and a big liability verdict against a social media company.
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Mar 24, 2026 • 9min
A New Phase of the War in Iran, and the Latest on the LaGuardia Plane Crash
Reports on missile strikes damaging regional oil infrastructure and how long repairs could threaten global energy supplies. Coverage of conflicting signals about US-Iran contacts and political maneuvering over DHS funding. A probe into the LaGuardia crash and possible air traffic control issues. A lighter segment on tango therapy helping Parkinson’s patients regain balance and confidence.
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Mar 23, 2026 • 10min
A Deadly Collision at LaGuardia Airport, and Trump Postpones Strait of Hormuz Deadline
A jet collides with a vehicle on a busy runway, causing casualties and major flight disruption. Tensions escalate with threats to critical infrastructure and strikes across the Middle East. Concerns rise about missile defenses and intensified demolitions displacing civilians. Officials plan to deploy immigration agents to airports amid shutdown challenges. Hunters race to recover meteorite fragments after a fiery Ohio streak.
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Mar 20, 2026 • 13min
Silicon Valley’s Big Bets on War Pay Off, and the Trump Family Business Looks to Transylvania
Coverage of U.S.-Iran conflict moves and a massive Pentagon funding request. Exploration of tech firms pivoting into defense and lucrative military contracts. Reporting on a surprising Trump family real-estate turn toward Transylvania. A look at people selling plasma to make ends meet and a high-profile novel cancellation tied to suspected A.I. use.
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Mar 19, 2026 • 10min
The Abuse Allegations Against a Civil Rights Icon, and a 48% Rise in Oil Prices
A major investigation alleges long‑term abuse by a celebrated civil rights leader. Sharp attacks on Middle East energy sites send oil prices soaring. New details about Iran’s missile timeline raise questions for intelligence briefings. A homeland security nominee shifts tone on immigration. A blockbuster drug is set to go generic, and oceanfront homes come with hidden landslide risks.
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Mar 18, 2026 • 10min
Israel’s ‘Decapitation’ Strategy, and the Trump Official Who Resigned Over the War
Coverage of Israel’s targeted strikes on Iranian commanders and the strategy behind them. A senior U.S. counterterrorism official resigns in protest over U.S. policy toward the Iran war. Warnings about airport staffing and possible closures amid a shutdown. Rising car payments make ownership feel out of reach for many. Birds use cigarette butts in nests to fend off parasites.
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Mar 17, 2026 • 10min
U.S. Allies Reject Trump’s Demands for Warships, and Bovino to Retire From Border Patrol
Allies refuse requests for warships and the fallout over pressure on international partners. Heated rhetoric and media clashes as officials threaten outlets and defend press freedoms. A Border Patrol leader announces retirement amid scrutiny of tactics. Changes to Medicaid help prisoners reenter society. Coverage of a judge overturning vaccine panel shifts and a piece on Swedish death cleaning.
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Mar 16, 2026 • 12min
Trump Asks for Help With Strait of Hormuz, and Israeli Forces Kill Family in West Bank
David M. Halbfinger, Jerusalem bureau chief for The New York Times, provides on-the-ground reporting and interviews from the West Bank. He discusses the deadly family shooting and eyewitness accounts. The conversation also covers attacks around the Strait of Hormuz and strategic dilemmas facing U.S. and allied naval responses.
