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Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi’s Senate campaign has been blanketing the Illinois airwaves for months. For his final TV ad before the March 17 Democratic primary, he focused on standing up to President Donald Trump and Immigration and Customs Enforcement.So did the TV ad before that.

Illinois Senate primary tests Democrats' anti-ICE message

"Hamnet" has been bubbling under the surface all award season but became a strong contender alongside other popular films, such as "Sinners" and "One Battle After Another."The historical drama, directed by Chloé Zhao, was nominated for eight Oscars, including best picture and best actress for Jessie Buckley.

How many Oscars did 'Hamnet' win? See the full list

After 4½ months of predicting which teams would make up the 2026 women's NCAA tournament field, we're no longer projecting which teams are in the bracket. It's time to pick the winners for every game in it.Put down the pencil. This exercise is about your brain and gut working as one and going with your first instinct.

2026 March Madness women's bracket: Predicting every game

Oil prices remain over $100 a barrel as President Trump's demand that other countries help reopen the Strait of Hormuz — a vital shipping lane Iran has paralyzed for over two weeks despite relentless U.S. and Israeli strikes — draws no immediate offers of help.

Trump calls on other countries to help secure Strait of Hormuz as war with Iran enters week 3

Stars are arriving for the 98th annual Academy Awards, the final stop on Hollywood's monthslong awards season.The Oscars double as an evening to honor the best films from the previous year and a glamorous parade of fashion.This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

See photos of stars arriving for the Oscars

Three Popeyes stores have closed after a Popeyes franchisee filed for bankruptcy earlier this year.Sailormen Inc. filed for bankruptcy on January 15, 2026, a court filing showed.According to the March 10 filing seen by Newsweek, the franchisee closed three locations before it filed for bankruptcy but the closures were revealed in a motion which Sailormen Inc. filed to reject the unexpired leases of these locations.

Popeyes Closure Ticks Up After Largest Franchise Files for Bankruptcy

Even when he's off duty from Oscars hosting duties, Jimmy Kimmel is eager to use the stage to get political.While presenting the best documentary short award at the 98th Academy Awards Sunday, March 15, the late-night host and four-time Oscars emcee took the opportunity to sound off on the media landscape amid the Trump administration.

Jimmy Kimmel takes jab at CBS, Melania Trump at the Oscars

ATLANTA — Long security lines snaked through the domestic terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Sunday, leaving some weary travelers frustrated as they waited to reach their checkpoints.The crowds formed just days after TSA agents missed their first full paycheck as the Department of Homeland Security continues to go without funding.

Long security lines form at airports as TSA agents miss first full paycheck amid DHS standoff

Nearly 16,000 workers at Meta may be getting pink slips soon in what would amount to one of the internet company's largest layoffs ever, according to a Reuters report.The potential layoffs, which Reuters said could affect 20% or more of the company, are part of Meta's efforts to leverage AI tools internally to cut its operating costs—and to offset the massive capital expenditures it's making in AI data centers (the company plans to double capex this year to as much as $135 billion, compared to $72.2 billion in 2025).

Meta could layoff 20% of company

The U.S. State Department has updated travel advisories for Americans, warning them to reconsider traveling to additional Middle Eastern countries as the conflict in the region continues.The State Department has updated Level 3 travel advisories for both Oman and Saudi Arabia, meaning Americans are advised to change their travel plans and avoid going to the two countries.

US Travel Warnings Updated Over Iran Threat

Months after the death of her "The Way We Were" costar Robert Redford, Barbra Streisand is honoring him at the Academy Awards.Streisand, who played the neurotic, political firebrand Katie Morosky opposite Redford's WASPy Hubbell Gardiner in the 1973 romantic drama, performed a song and delivered a speech honoring him during the Oscars' In Memoriam segment.

Barbra Streisand leads emotional tribute to Robert Redford at Oscars

Erika Kirk, the CEO of Turning Point USA, stepped into a storm of controversy this week. She joined Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders at the Governor’s Mansion for an announcement about expanding conservative student groups in schools.What started as a routine event quickly blew up online thanks to Kirk’s choice of words.

Erika Kirk Under Fire After Controversial Remarks About “Young White Male Man” at Arkansas Event

Tornado and lightning are seen in northern Arkansas county Stuttgart, as part of a powerful storm system is tracking across the eastern US.

Tornado and lightning tear across the sky in northern Arkansas

Mojtaba Khamenei is said to have been injured in the initial US-Israeli airstrikes that targeted Tehran on February 28 - and saw his father and former leader Ali Khamenei killedMojtaba Khamenei is reportedly injured(Image: KHAMENEI.IR/AFP via Getty Images)Iran's new supreme leader has reportedly flown to Moscow for leg surgery which was "personally offered by Putin" after he was injured in airstrikes.

Iran's new leader 'flown to Moscow' for surgery after being 'seriously injured'

A clip of a dog being "dognapped" has left the internet in stitches.Merna Makdisi (@ablondestyling), from Detroit, shared footage of her Shih Apso, Bailey, appearing to be taken by a mobile groomer—before scrambling to escape and sprinting back inside the house.

Dog Thinks He’s Being ‘Dognapped’—Response Leaves Viewers in Hysterics

Jennifer Lopez continues to defy age.Jennifer Lopez has still got it at 56.The singer continues to defy time with her looks and certainly knows how to get eyes on her.Lopez has refused to fall into the background despite being at the top end of 50.

56-Year-Old Jennifer Lopez Knew What She Was Doing When She Took This Thirst Trap Selfie From a Risky Angle [PHOTO]

The fire broke out in the hospital's trauma department on Monday, March 16NEED TO KNOWThe fire at SCB Medical College in Odisha, India, started in the trauma ICU and spread to adjacent wardsState officials announced financial compensation for victims’ families and launched a high-level inquiry into the incident

10 Patients Dead, 11 Staff Injured After Fire Breaks Out in Hospital ICU

It's helped "sustain his political career," one expert said.For years, mental health professionals have argued that President Donald Trump’s behaviors, which some have called “malignant narcissism,” are a detriment to the nation.Much has been written about the president’s tendency to gaslight ― a form of psychological manipulation weaponized by narcissists to make victims question their own reality, memory and perceptions.

Donald Trump Won't Stop Using A Technique Psychologists Associate With Narcissists

A Massachusetts magnet fisher reeled in something very unexpected that had him immediately picking up the phone to call the police.Magnet fishing, the practice of fishing for metallic, ferromagnetic objects using a high-powered Neodymium magnet attached to a strong rope, is a popular hobby in the U.S.

Man Goes Magnet Fishing—What He Reels In Has Him Immediately Calling Police

Welcome to the Daily Briefing. Start with these stories:Can Congress pass the SAVE Act?The American dream used to mean mobility. Now it means stability.WNBA player negotiations may bleed into the upcoming season.Nicole Fallert here. The "Bridesmaids" cast are my "Avengers."

'One Battle' for best picture

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American voters’ feelings on Israel and the Palestinian territories have shifted dramatically in recent years, in a sea change that is transforming the Democratic Party and shaping its primaries.A new NBC News poll underscores the depths of the shift. More registered voters view Israel negatively than positively, a change from a few years ago.

Poll: Israel's standing plummets among Democrats, fueling primaries on the left

Trump adviser says Iran tensions historically added $5–$15 a barrel via risks to Strait of HormuzReport says Iran risk premium lifts crude 7%–21% above fundamentalsUniversity of Houston economist disputes claims and warns war costs could outweigh benefitsPALM BEACH, Florida, March 16 (Reuters) - Neutralizing Iran could make crude oil much cheaper ‌because the threat posed by Tehran imposed a "terror premium" that inflated global oil prices for decades, a top White House adviser said in a report to be released on Monday.

Trump adviser says Iran 'terror premium' inflated oil prices for decades

New research suggests theobromine could have anti-aging properties.New research suggests that a chemical compound in antioxidant-rich dark chocolate may have an anti-aging effect.The study, conducted at King’s College London and published today in the journal Aging, found that people with higher levels of theobromine (a caffeine-like compound in cocoa beans) in their blood had fewer markers of biological aging.

Caffeine-Like Compound in Dark Chocolate Tied to Slower Biological Aging

From portable chargers and Apple iPads to Stanley tumblers, USA TODAY Shopping has the scoop on all the top discounts available before the sale ends.Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is back for round two! Now through the end of Wednesday, October 8, Prime members can shop the biggest discounts on holiday gifts, fall essentials and more.

Day two: We're live-tracking the best Amazon Prime-exclusive deals with up to 76% off

Lunch of grilled chicken, brown rice and steamed broccoli, and then dinner of salmon, sweet potato, and a green salad dressed with only olive oil. Oh, and keep each element under 4 ounces and the whole day of eating at about 1,500 calories.Does that sound like enough food for any 15-year-old boy you know?

Teens using AI to diet may be told to eat almost 700 fewer daily calories than they need

Tehran's foreign minister defends Iran's military response, while accusing the Trump administration of starting a war of choiceIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi claimed on Sunday, on "Face the Nation," that President Donald Trump launched attacks against Iran "because it is fun," accusing the United States of starting what he called an "illegal war" during an interview with CBS host Margaret Brennan.

Iranian foreign minister claims Trump launched war 'because it is fun'

Car technicians reveal the big mistakes they see again and again.Your car can be one of the most expensive and important investments you’ll ever make, but many of us don’t give our vehicles the kind of maintenance attention they need. Mechanics and technicians would know: As the doctors of cars, they see it all.

We're Mechanics. Here Are 10 Things We'd Never Do With Our Own Cars.

Chicago —The retirement of Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin after nearly 30 years in office sparked an expensive three-way Democratic primary that has showcased the party’s divisions over how to confront President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown and introduced pro-crypto forces as an influence seeking to shape the midterm elections.

A Democratic fight for an Illinois Senate seat is testing the sway of JB Pritzker, pro-crypto forces and anti-ICE messaging

A passenger flying from Denver to Seattle says a tense exchange unfolded midflight after they asked another traveler to stop using her speakerphone, prompting the traveler to cite her airline status in response.The moment was described in a brief post on the United Airlines subreddit by user palmfronds303, who wrote about the encounter during United flight 1424.