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Italy’s Power Play: Pasquantino’s Triple‑Homer Wins World Baseball Classic

March 12, 2026

Pasquantino hit three home runs in a single game, a first for the World Baseball Classic. His blasts helped Italy defeat Mexico 9‑1 and secure a spot in the quarterfinals. The win also allowed the United States to advance as the second team from their group. Italy’s victory broke a streak of

politics

New Iranian Leader Promises Retaliation in Ongoing War

March 12, 2026

The new supreme head of Iran, 56‑year‑old Khamenei, issued his first public statement after taking office. He did not appear on camera; state TV simply read the remarks, leaving viewers to wonder why he stayed off‑screen. Reports suggest he may have been wounded during the initial clashes of the con

crime

Cosby Faces New Civil Case After Prison Release

March 12, 2026

Bill Cosby, recently freed from prison, is now the focus of a civil lawsuit in Los Angeles. The case involves one woman who claims he drugged and assaulted her during a 1972 comedy event. She says that after receiving wine and a pill from him, she was unable to recall what happened and woke up disor

politics

Airport Lines May Stretch As TSA Staff Go Unpaid

March 12, 2026

Travelers heading to the airport this week are noticing longer waits than usual, especially in cities like Houston and New Orleans. The delay comes as the federal agency that checks passengers has about 50, 000 workers who have not been paid since mid‑February. The pay cut happened because lawmakers

sports

Basketball Bargaining: Players and League Work Toward a Deal

March 12, 2026

In Midtown, the WNBA and its players’ union kept talks going late into a third day to avoid delaying the league’s 30th season. After an earlier 12‑hour meeting that ended at dawn without agreement, both sides returned to the Langham Hotel for more talks. Players Nneka Ogwumike, Breanna Stewart, Bria

technology

Alpha Rocket’s Successful Test: A New Step Toward Bigger, Better Flights

March 12, 2026

Firefly Aerospace’s newest rocket launch proved that the company is ready for a major upgrade. The Alpha flight lifted off from Vandenberg’s Space Launch Complex 2 on March 11, reaching orbit and dropping a test satellite for Lockheed Martin. The mission also tested the rocket’s second‑stage engine

business

Fuel Price Surge: How the Iran Conflict Could Raise Everyday Costs

March 12, 2026

The recent tensions between Iran and Western forces have pushed oil prices sharply higher, a change that ripples through the entire supply chain. When diesel climbs, shipping companies add extra fees to keep their operations profitable, and those costs are quickly passed on to shoppers. In the U.

finance

Big Numbers, Big Dreams: Powerball’s March 11 Draw

March 12, 2026

The jackpot for the Wednesday, March 11 draw reached an estimated $58 million, with a cash option of about $26. 8 million. A similar delay hit the Monday night drawing, pushing it nearly an hour later than scheduled. The last time someone walked away with a Powerball prize was on March 2, when an Ar

technology

Cyberattack on US Medical Firm Sparks Global Shock

March 12, 2026

A hacker group linked to Iran attacked a U. S. medical equipment maker, Stryker, on Wednesday. The hit caused a worldwide break in Microsoft services the company uses. Stryker said there was no sign of ransomware or malware, and that it believed the problem was contained. Their teams were busy ch

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