- Where was Team USA's star closer?! How pitching restrictions rocked an otherwise epic WBC
The 2026 World Baseball Classic was another success story. But issues with pitcher usage are still holding it back.
Alden Gonzalez. ESPN. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:22:28 EST.
- Mystery drones fly near DC-area military base as Iran tensions escalate
Unidentified drones reportedly detected near Fort McNair military base in Washington D.C., where top officials reportedly have been housed, sparking security concerns.
Fox News. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:30:32 -0400.
- Bloody NYC Khamenei vigil reveals anti-US protest network linked to Iran
Report links NYC Khamenei vigil that had bloody clash to Iran-aligned network.
Fox News. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:26:54 -0400.
- U.S. Encourages Flow of Iranian Oil While It Battles Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said removing sanctions on Iranian oil would lower global prices.
Alan Rappeport. New York Times. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:25:59 +0000.
- Patel Says F.B.I. Agents Who Worked Mar-a-Lago Case Were Fired for Ethics Violations
The assertion by the F.B.I. director to a House committee is likely to be challenged in court.
Devlin Barrett. New York Times. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:14:10 +0000.
- House passes bill that would deport noncitizens for harming police animals
The House on Thursday passed a bill that would make foreign nationals and noncitizens inadmissible to the U.S. and subject to deportation if they are convicted of, or admit to, harming animals used in law enforcement. ...
Sudiksha Kochi. The Hill. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:56:54 +0000.
- ICE detainee deaths on record pace, with Afghan refugee latest to die
Even after accounting for record-high detention populations, the rate of deaths per 10,000 ICE detainees was the highest in 2025 than in any year since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020.
CBS News. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:20:40 -0400.
- What Prompted Japanese Automakers to Export US Vehicles to Japan?
Nissan to export U.S.-built Murano to Japan as eased import rules under a U.S. trade deal reshape automakers??? strategies.
Lavina Shahu. Zacks. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:18:00 GMT.
- Klarna's French Connection: 1 in 7 Adults, and Counting
KLAR hits 7M users in France as app usage surges 221% and merchant growth accelerates, highlighting a major shift from traditional lending.
Kaibalya Pravo Dey. Zacks. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:08:00 GMT.
- Epstein's longtime lawyer testifying before House Oversight Committee
A lawyer who worked closely with Jeffrey Epstein for decades before becoming an executor of his estate is being questioned Thursday by the House Oversight Committee.
CBS News. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:03:44 -0400.
- Trump warns U.S. will 'blow up' South Pars gas field in Iran if strikes against Qatar energy continue
World leaders are scrambling to contain a spiraling Middle East conflict on Thursday after Israel and Iran traded strikes on gas production facilities.
CNBC. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:43:47 GMT.
- Rivian Shares Rally 8% After Uber Invests Up To $1.25 Billion In Robotaxi Deal
The robotaxis will deploy across 25 U.S. cities by 2031, starting with San Francisco and Miami, the companies said.
By Ty Roush, Forbes Staff. Forbes. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:07:12 -0400.
- Analysis Of Newly Crafted AI Laws And Underway Bills At The State-Level Reveals Quite Eyebrow-Raising Insights
In the U.S., states are rapidly pursuing all sorts of new AI laws. A new analysis usefully looked at them. I recap the analysis and add my thoughts. An AI Insider scoop.
By Lance Eliot, Contributor. Forbes. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:30:00 -0400.
- 'Dangerous escalation': UAE denounces Iran's attacks targeting Habshan gas facility
The United Arab Emirates early Thursday denounced Iran's attacks targeting its Habshan gas facility and Bab field as a "dangerous escalation" as Israel and the United States escalate their war on the Islamic Republic.
Jon Gambrell, Sam Metz and Julie Watson. Washington Times. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:47:09 -0400.
- House rejects proposed balanced budget amendment to the Constitution
The House on Wednesday rejected a proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would require Congress to balance the federal budget within five years of its ratification.
Lindsey Mcpherson. Washington Times. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:18:17 -0400.
