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How US Leaders Changed Their Story on the Iran War

March 21, 2026

Early in the conflict, the US aimed to weaken Iran’s military power and nuclear options. Leaders claimed Iran’s weapons could soon reach Europe or even America—though experts and intelligence reports disagreed. They also pushed for Iranian citizens to take control of their government, calling it the

politics

City Safety Leader Fired Over Workplace Issues

March 20, 2026

The city’s top safety officer was let go this week after concerns about a toxic workplace and personal self‑promotion surfaced. The deputy mayor of community safety, who had been praised for cutting violent crime, was dismissed by the mayor’s chief of staff and senior aides. The decision came as the

business

Rebooting Denim: How One Brand Turned Back the Clock

March 20, 2026

True Religion’s comeback began when its new CEO, Michael Buckley, took the helm in 2019 after the company was emerging from bankruptcy. He saw that the old ways—selling pricey jeans in luxury department stores and targeting high‑income shoppers—were no longer working. The brand’s sales had stalled,

politics

Israel’s Opponent Stands With the Government Over Iran

March 20, 2026

In a surprising turn, Yair Lapid—once a fierce critic of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu—has voiced strong support for Israel’s military actions against Iran. Lapid argues that the Iranian leadership, described as a terrorist organization rather than a conventional government, poses an existential

sports

How Penn State Became a Wrestling Powerhouse

March 20, 2026

Penn State’s wrestling team is aiming for its 13th NCAA title this weekend, but the path to that goal isn’t just about training hard. It starts with a coach who grew up in Utah among four brothers and a father‑coach, learning early that wrestling is as much about character as it is about technique.

environment

How the U. S. Tried to Control the Weather, and Why People Still Don’t Buy It

March 20, 2026

In the mid-1900s, the U. S. government spent serious money on weather control. Not just for fun—it was a Cold War move. Think of it like a tech race, where the prize was making rain on demand or stopping storms. One 1965 report, kept secret for decades, showed how the government planned to double or

politics

A Major Shift in Student Loan Management Raises Questions

March 20, 2026

The federal government is making a big change in how it handles student loans. Starting now, the Treasury Department will take charge of loans where borrowers haven’t made payments in months. This covers about $180 billion of the government’s $1. 7 trillion student debt. Eventually, the Treasury wi

politics

A new plan for handling student loans shifts focus to the Treasury

March 20, 2026

The government just announced a three-step plan to move control of student loans to the Treasury Department. First, it will focus on loans that are already in default. Next, it will handle loans that are not yet in default, as long as it’s legally possible. Finally, the Treasury will help make sure

politics

Temporary Rule Break Helps U. S. Shipments Flow

March 19, 2026

The United States has lifted a long‑standing shipping law for 60 days. The rule, known as the Jones Act, usually keeps all U. S. domestic cargo on American‑built and -crew vessels. President Trump said the change will let foreign ships move oil, gas, fertilizer and coal between U. S. ports. The Jon

politics

TSA Workers Face Pay Cuts While Politicians Argue

March 19, 2026

The TSA has seen its employees work without pay for more than a month, a result of repeated funding gaps that have turned these workers into bargaining chips in Washington. In the last six months, three separate budget stalls have left TSA staff unpaid, with many of them struggling to cover re