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Trump’s Trip Postponed as U. S. , China Tangle Over Hormuz and Iran

March 18, 2026

The United States has pushed back a planned meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, citing concerns over the ongoing conflict in Iran and the need to address a stalled passage through the Strait of Hormuz. This move shows that Washington may have overestimated its influence in a region where Chin

entertainment

Disney’s Big Hand‑Off: What Comes Next for Bob Iger

March 18, 2026

Bob Iger will leave the Disney CEO role on Wednesday, handing it to Josh D’Amaro. The move ends a long tenure that began in 2005, paused for two years, and resumed in 2022. Iger’s return saw him tackle tough issues: the rise of artificial intelligence, labor strikes, and a wave of layoffs across the

opinion

Crime Numbers Drop, but the Sound of Guns Remains

March 18, 2026

Across many U. S. cities, serious crime rates are falling faster than they have in years. Homicides and other violent offenses have slipped, thanks to joint efforts by police, community groups, and new technology. Data from federal crime reports show a nearly 10‑percent decline in violence between l

entertainment

Weekend Highlights: Fair, Festival and Arts in Arkansas

March 18, 2026

The 53rd Territorial Fair opens Saturday from ten to four on the historic Arkansas Museum grounds. A partnership with the Quapaw Nation showcases native traditions and early settlers. Visitors can learn how to dry, pound, and cook corn while playing dice games and running foot races. Crafts include

business

New Disney Boss Focuses on Stories, Tech and Unity

March 18, 2026

The new chief of Walt Disney Company says that storytelling is the heart of everything they do. He reminds employees that the magic began when he first rode a Disney ride as a child, and that memory still drives his vision. He says the company’s biggest strength is its mix of film, TV, sports

crime

Power Struggles: Why Cutting Off Cartel Leaders Fails

March 18, 2026

Trump’s call for a “military coalition” against drug cartels in Latin America has sparked debate. The idea of eliminating cartel bosses—an approach likened to cutting off a Hydra’s heads—seems simple, but history shows it often backfires. When one leader dies, others step up, and the power vacuum ca

technology

New AI‑Powered Payment System Debuts on Tempo Blockchain

March 18, 2026

Tempo, a crypto company backed by Stripe, has launched its own blockchain and an AI‑driven payment protocol that can work across different blockchains. The network began in a testing stage for about three and a half months before going live on Wednesday. The team says the idea of “agentic payment

science

Malaria Makes Worms More Productive

March 18, 2026

In tropical regions, millions of people carry intestinal worms that can linger for years and cause serious health problems. When these worm infections overlap with malaria, the outcome is not simply additive; one disease can change how the other behaves inside the host. Researchers used mice to stu

technology

Sky‑High Test Flights: Eight States Picked to Pilot Flying Taxis

March 18, 2026

The Federal Aviation Administration has chosen eight projects from a pool of more than thirty to test electric vertical take‑off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles in real airspace. These projects, spread across 26 states, will experiment with everything from city rides to cargo drops and medical transpor

science

Risk of Chikungunya Returns to French Polynesia

March 18, 2026

The chikungunya virus has come back in some overseas areas of France and on the mainland, which worries health officials about a possible spread to French Polynesia. Scientists studied how people mix in the islands and found that certain patterns could let the virus travel more easily. For exa