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First‑Day Votes Show Early Voters Lead

March 17, 2026

The primary on Tuesday saw many people voting early, but the numbers on Election Day matched last year’s turnout. At a school in Evanston, an 18‑year‑old student tried voting for the first time. She said it felt normal because her parents had voted before. The student liked meeting candidat

politics

$60M Subway Money Fight: New York Goes to Court

March 17, 2026

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which runs New York City’s subway system, has taken the federal government to court over a missing $58‑million payment that could hold up the Second Avenue line’s long‑awaited expansion. The lawsuit, filed in Washington’s Court of Federal Claims, alleges

politics

Airport Shutdown Risk as TSA Workers Face Pay Gaps

March 17, 2026

The Department of Homeland Security’s budget dispute has left thousands of TSA agents without pay, creating a ripple effect that could bring smaller airports to a halt. When the last full paycheck was delayed, security staff began taking leave in search of other jobs, pushing lines far beyond air

technology

Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a Starlink Launch

March 17, 2026

The day began early in Florida, where a Falcon 9 rocket was set to lift off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The mission, called Starlink 10‑46, carried 29 new satellites that will join the growing network of low‑Earth orbit internet nodes. Launch time was fixed for 9:27 a. m. , and the c

politics

France Will Join Hormuz Mission Only If Iran Agrees

March 17, 2026

President Macron has signaled that France is ready to help escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, but only after fighting stops and with Iran’s approval. The statement follows comments from former President Trump suggesting France might get involved in a future operation. Macron’s wording

business

Airlines Keep Prices Up as Fuel Costs Rise, Yet Travelers Stay Hungry

March 17, 2026

A recent meeting of airline leaders showed that soaring fuel prices are pushing ticket costs higher, but the demand from passengers remains strong. The war in Iran triggered a jump in jet fuel prices, reaching about 50 % more than before the conflict started on February 28. Major carriers like

politics

US Warships Disappear, Reemerge Far From Gulf: A Strange Shift

March 17, 2026

A pair of U. S. Navy vessels, the Tulsa and Santa Barbara, were last seen in Bahrain’s waters in early February as part of a mine‑clearing task. In mid‑March, photos taken by a Malaysian observer showed both ships docked in Penang, more than 3, 500 miles away. The move raised doubts about U. S. abil

politics

Israel Claims to Have Killed High‑Rank Iranian Officials

March 17, 2026

Israel says it has eliminated Ali Larijani, the top aide on Iran’s security council, and Gholamreza Soleimani, a senior Basij commander. The claims came from Defence Minister Israel Katz and the Israeli military’s public statement on X. Iran has neither confirmed nor denied the reports, leaving the

entertainment

A New Space Adventure: How Fear Turned Into a Film Plan

March 17, 2026

The plan to turn Andy Weir’s book into a movie made the writer, Drew Goddard, feel uneasy. He was worried that the story would be too big and complex for a film, especially compared to the earlier adaptation of The Martian. Goddard feared he might disappoint Weir and that audiences would not enjo

celebrities

Production Stopped as Reality Star Faces Legal Trouble

March 17, 2026

The new season of a popular reality show has been put on hold after one of its stars, Taylor Frankie Paul, is under investigation for alleged domestic violence. The show’s producers confirmed that filming has been paused while the situation is sorted out, saying they will wait for the outcome before