- Trump: Iran should skip WC 'for their safety'
U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that the Iran national team is "welcome" to compete at the FIFA World Cup in the United States, but advised it not to participate for "their own life and safety."
Espn. ESPN. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:32:08 EST.
- Police Respond to Shooting at Temple Israel in Michigan
It was not immediately clear if anyone had been injured, though smoke could be seen pouring from the building.
Neil Vigdor, Alexandra E. Petri and Mitch Smith. New York Times. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:49:19 +0000.
- Fallout From Iran War and Oil Shock Deliver Another Blow to World Economy
Countries already walloped by a breakdown of the international trading order, war in Ukraine and chaotic U.S. policymaking are facing potentially lasting economic damage.
Patricia Cohen. New York Times. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:19:01 +0000.
- 'The Key Word Is Uncertainty': Top Economist Reacts To Shocks From Iran War, Oil Price Spikes
On "Forbes Newsroom," Senior U.S. Economist at Oxford Economics Matthew Martin shared his response to the market shocks caused by the Iran War.
By Forbestv, Forbes Staff. Forbes. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:12:47 -0400.
- Shooting in Old Dominion University hall injures two; gunman dead
A suspected gunman in Virginia was killed Thursday after opening fire inside Constant Hall at Old Dominion University, injuring two individuals.
Fox News. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:03:08 -0500.
- Operation Epic Fury runs on critical minerals and we're getting them from our adversaries
The U.S. Senate must pass a resolution to overturn the Biden administration's mining ban in order to secure the critical minerals needed to maintain American air dominance and reduce reliance on foreign adversaries.
Rep. Pete Stauber (r-minn.), Opinion Contributor. The Hill. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000.
- Kidnapped child found alive after years hidden under fake name: police
Kidnapped girl found safe in North Carolina after nearly six years missing from California. The now-11-year-old was discovered living under a fake name in Washington County.
Fox News. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:52:18 -0500.
- Iran live updates: 1st purported message from new supreme leader read on state TV
Mojtaba Khamenei was chosen on Sunday to replace his father, Ali Khamenei, the former supreme leader, who was killed on the first day of the U.S.-Israeli strikes.
ABC News. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:26:02 -0400.
- Parents and staff back phone restrictions in Edinburgh schools
A consultation found staff and teachers were in favour of restricting pupils' phone usage during the day.
BBC News. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:17:29 GMT.
- Northern Trust Taps ICE ETF Hub to Enter U.S. ETF Servicing Market
NTRS is expanding into U.S. ETF servicing. It is partnering ICE to use its ETF Hub platform to streamline operations and tap rising institutional ETF demand.
Zacks Equity Research. Zacks. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:53:00 GMT.
- South Korea's $350B U.S. Investment Pledge: ETFs That Could Gain
South Korea's $350B U.S. investment pledge could lift the country's export momentum while boosting key U.S. sectors. Here are some ETFs that may benefit.
Yashwardhan Jain. Zacks. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:45:00 GMT.
- Strait of Hormuz must remain closed as 'tool to pressure enemy,' Iran's new supreme leader says
Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has said all U.S. military bases in the Middle East should close immediately as those bases will be attacked.
CNBC. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:20:41 GMT.
- Iran's supreme leader gives first statement as oil prices go up, markets down
Iran's relentless attacks on Gulf states and infrastructure appear to be overshadowing interventions by the U.S. and its allies aimed at easing energy prices.
CBS News. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:19:35 -0400.
- First week of Iran war cost U.S. over $11 billion, military told lawmakers
Yahoo. 2026-03-12T14:11:53Z.
- NYPD officer thought "catch the bad buy" when running toward suspect who threw homemade bomb
Two NYPD officers who jumped into action when they spotted a smoking improvised bomb at a protest outside the mayor's official residence are speaking about their response and the viral moment that followed. Jericka Duncan reports.
CBS News. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400.
