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USA Keeps World Baseball Classic Dream Alive After Italy’s Upset

March 12, 2026

The United States has avoided a first‑round exit at the 2026 World Baseball Classic thanks to an unexpected victory by Italy over Mexico. The Italians, who finished the pool with a perfect 4‑0 record, outscored Mexico 9‑1 in Houston’s Daikin Park. That result also secured a spot for the U. S. team,

finance

Oil Prices Soar as Middle East Tensions Rise

March 12, 2026

Oil markets surged early Thursday, pushing the benchmark Brent crude above $100 a barrel after recent spikes near $120 triggered by attacks on shipping routes. The surge reflects growing worries that supply could be cut off from the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint where about one‑fifth of world oil p

politics

TSA Workers Face Pay Cuts While Senate Stands Still

March 12, 2026

The debate over how to end the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown has stuck in Washington, leaving TSA agents among those who will not receive their first full paycheck this week. Airports are already feeling the strain: travelers line up longer at security checkpoints because many agent

politics

School Strike Sparks U. S. Accountability Calls

March 12, 2026

The United States is under scrutiny after a missile attack on an Iranian elementary school killed more than 165 people, most of them children. A U. S. official and another briefed on the preliminary military probe suggest that outdated intelligence from the Defense Intelligence Agency led U. S. Cent

politics

The New Voting Law: What It Means and Why Trump Cares

March 12, 2026

Trump’s latest push, called the SAVE America Act, wants to change how people vote in the U. S. The bill was already hard to pass in the Senate, but Trump is making it tougher by adding more controversial rules. He wants to stop most mail‑in voting and add limits on transgender athletes and medical c

politics

Iran’s Strength Shown While Trump Claims Victory

March 12, 2026

The U. S. has learned that the Iranian government remains solid, a fact that clashes with President Trump’s repeated claims of a finished war. After eleven days of fighting, intelligence reports say the regime still holds power over its people and is far from collapsing. On the first day of confl

business

ExxonMobil Plans Texas Move to Keep Growth Strong

March 12, 2026

ExxonMobil, the biggest oil producer in America, is planning to shift its legal base from New Jersey to Texas. The decision comes after the company’s board agreed that a Texan address would better match its business climate. Shareholders will decide at the annual meeting on May 27 whether to appr

weather

Snowstorm Hits Northern Midwest: What You Need to Know

March 12, 2026

A big winter storm is set to hit parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin this weekend, bringing heavy snowfall, strong winds, and possible travel delays. The weather alert runs from 1 p. m. Thursday until 1 p. m. Friday, so plan ahead if you’re in the affected areas. In Minnesota, counties like Koochichin

celebrities

Big Dogs, Big Hearts: How a Star‑Lit Event Aimed to Endoverpopulation

March 12, 2026

A trio of celebrities gathered at a private venue in Palm Beach to raise funds for an animal rescue that has already saved nearly 90, 000 dogs. The event lasted three days and pulled in about $5 million, a sum that will help the organization open new shelters across Texas, California and North Carol

entertainment

Simmons Says Celebs Should Keep Politics to Themselves

March 12, 2026

Simmons told a reporter that people in show business should focus on their work instead of talking about politics. He said the public does not care about what celebrities think on voting or other issues, even if they are well‑known. Simmons added that fans do not want “lectures” from those who