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Mar 12 2026SPORTS

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

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,

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Mar 12 2026POLITICS

California Faces Uncertain Drone Threats

The FBI sent a note to California police about possible drone attacks from Iran. The memo said that, as of early February 2026, Iranian forces might try to strike California if the U. S. hits Iran first. Law enforcement officials who saw the memo say it is unverified information. California

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Mar 12 2026POLITICS

TSA Workers Face Pay Cuts While Senate Stands Still

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

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Mar 12 2026POLITICS

School Strike Sparks U. S. Accountability Calls

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 A U. S. official and another briefed on the preliminary military probe suggest that outdated intelligence from the Defense Intelligence Agency led U. S. Cent

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Mar 12 2026POLITICS

Irritated Waters: Boats, Mines and a Burning Question

The Gulf of Oman saw a night of chaos when small boats, said to be from Iran and packed with explosives, struck two fuel tankers near Iraq. The attacks set the ships ablaze and killed a crew member, while four other vessels were hit by projectiles in nearby waters. The tankers carried fuel from Iraq

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Mar 12 2026SPORTS

Bam Adebayo’s 83‑Point Night: Fans Cheer, Critics Question

The Miami Heat were already winning by 25 points when Bam Adebayo drew an offensive foul that would normally be ignored. Coach Erik Spoelstra, however, challenged the call because Adebayo had already scored 77 points in a previous game and the team wanted even more. The challenge failed, but it show

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Mar 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Two Long‑Term Actors Exit “Virgin River” Before Season 8

The beloved series is set to lose two core characters after its seventh season. Marco Grazzini, who joined the cast in season three and became a regular for four years, will not return next year. Likewise, Lauren Hammersley, who has played Charmaine for all seven seasons, will step away from the sho

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Mar 12 2026CELEBRITIES

René Redzepi Steps Down Amid Growing Calls for Change

The famed chef behind Copenhagen’s Noma has announced he will leave the restaurant and resign from his own nonprofit, following a wave of abuse claims that surfaced last month. The decision comes after a New York Times report detailed alleged physical and verbal abuse in the kitchen between 2009

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Mar 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

Google Maps’ New 3‑D Driving Makeover

The latest version of Google Maps promises the most substantial change for drivers in more than ten years. Instead of a flat map, it now displays a lively three‑dimensional view that mirrors real buildings, bridges and hills. This visual overhaul helps drivers see exactly where they are on the road.

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Mar 12 2026BUSINESS

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

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.

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