Rare protest in Cuba triggered by blackouts
Kuwaiti footballer mourned after deadly Iranian drone strikeHundreds in Kuwait turned out to mourn a 33-year-old former national footballer and Border Force major killed in an Iranian drone strike. As Iran retaliates against US-Israeli airstrikes with attacks across the Gulf, Kuwait has become one of the deadliest locations for service personnel. CNN’s Nic Robertson reports. A previous version of this video was posted with a misspelling of Fahad Al-Majmad’s name.
Source:CNN
March 15, 2026 11:04 UTC
Kristi Noem's Ex-Aide Tricia McLaughlin Struggles to Land Fox News Job After $220M DHS Ad Scandal
While defending the costly ads, Noem claimed President Donald Trump had personally approved the initiative. Within hours of the exchange, Noem was dismissed from her cabinet position — becoming the first cabinet official fired during Trump's second presidential term. Despite the mounting controversy, a senior White House official insisted McLaughlin was not forced out of DHS. the official told the outlet. Trump wrote on Truth Social in December after one of her television appearances.
Source:Fox News
March 15, 2026 11:00 UTC
Appointee wants to replace White House columns with the ones Trump prefers
They have long been deployed on Trump’s properties, and the president has handpicked them for his planned White House ballroom, too. “Why the White House didn’t originally use them, at least on the north front, which is considered the front door, is beyond me.”A White House spokesperson told The Washington Post that while Trump prefers Corinthian columns in new construction, there are no plans to change the existing Ionic columns outside the White House. Asked whether he had spoken with Trump about using Corinthian columns on other White House projects, Baranes declined to comment. Cook, who publicly proposed changing the White House columns in a meeting last month as he voted to approve Trump’s ballroom, said he was conscious of the discrepancy between the ballroom’s planned Corinthian columns and the White House mansion’s Ionic columns. “It’s not fundamentally making a big change,” such as proposing a postmodern style addition to the White House, Onyango said.
Source:Washington Post
March 15, 2026 10:31 UTC
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers for March 15 #1008
Click here for today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles. Read on for clues and today's Connections answers. Read more: Hints, Tips and Strategies to Help You Win at NYT Connections Every TimeHints for today's Connections groupsHere are four hints for the groupings in today's Connections puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group. Answers for today's Connections groupsYellow group: Greedily control. Read more: Wordle Cheat Sheet: Here Are the Most Popular Letters Used in English WordsWhat are today's Connections answers?
Source:New York Times
March 15, 2026 09:43 UTC
March Madness is here: How do college basketball pools generally work?
Selection Sunday has arrived, and with it comes one of America’s most beloved sporting rituals: the mad scramble to fill out an NCAA Tournament bracket. [1]The American Gaming Association estimates the average bracket entry fee is $29, with approximately $2.4 billion wagered in pools alone. Bracket pools that require an entry fee and offer cash prizes are, technically speaking, illegal in most states, including Nevada. 16 seeds, the result was always the same: the top seed won. In the official NCAA Bracket Challenge Game, only 2.18% of entries had picked UMBC to win that game.
Source:CNN
March 15, 2026 09:32 UTC
State Department Urges Americans to Leave Middle East Amid Airspace Closures
›The U.S. State Department is urging Americans in the Middle East to leave the region immediately as escalating conflict and widespread airspace closures disrupt travel and evacuation efforts. Ben Suster An American newlywed who was on his honeymoon in Israel when the conflict began. And, I think I really tried to instill that into them [Fonberg and Toledo] day one. I was like, 'Everything's going to be fine,'” — Blake (foxnews.com) “Obviously, sitting in a gloomy garage was not how we expected to end our honeymoon.” — Ben Suster (foxnews.com) “We don't even know what tomorrow's going to look like. We were told what the final destination would be, but when that happens, how we're getting there, not a clue.” — Ben Suster (foxnews.com)What’s nextThe State Department continues to monitor the situation in the Middle East and urge Americans to leave the region as soon as possible.
Source:Fox News
March 15, 2026 08:44 UTC
TSA workers miss first full paycheck
Suspect in Michigan terror attack was on federal watch listCNN has learned that Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, the assailant in Thursday’s attack on a Michigan synagogue had previously been flagged in US government databases for connections with suspected members of the militant group Hezbollah, although he was not believed to be a member himself. CNN’s John Miller breaks down what we know.
Source:CNN
March 15, 2026 08:38 UTC
Punch the monkey is finally making friends and fitting in
But finally, Punch the monkey is fitting in. During CNN’s recent visit to the zoo, the baby monkey was spending most of his time alone. Videos popping up on social media occasionally show hairy moments. Melanie Fortier, also from the US, said she just couldn’t pass up the “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity to see the baby monkey. For her, Punch gives hope at a time when negative news around the world fills her social media feed.
Source:CNN
March 15, 2026 08:34 UTC
Will One Piece Get A Season 3? Everything We Know About The Franchise's Future
Netflix's live-action adaptation of One Piece is finally back NetflixOne Piece is the show that everyone is talking about right now – and the franchise is only getting bigger. Between the new second season of Netflix’s hit live-action adaptation and various spin-offs and sequels in the works, it’s a good time to be a fan of One Piece. Will there be any new additions to the cast in One Piece season 3? Recently, a new website centred around Tony Tony Chopper was launched, which will feature stand-alone adventures that show the talking reindeer dealing with everyday-life situations. AdvertisementThere is more One Piece anime content in the works, tooAnother One Piece animation on its way to hold you over, too.
Source:Huffington Post
March 15, 2026 07:25 UTC
High winds cause power outages in Rust Belt, fuel fires in Nebraska
Hundreds of thousands of people were left without power Saturday after high winds raked eastward from the Great Lakes region, leaving trees down and substantial property damage in their wake. Nearly 450,000 customers were still affected by midafternoon in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Michigan, according to PowerOutage.us, which tracks outages nationwide. High winds fueled wildfires across a broad swath of Nebraska’s range and grassland, causing one death in Arthur County, officials said. What state officials have dubbed the Morrill County fire has burned at least 735 square miles across four counties since Thursday. The strong winds have kept firefighters from containing any of the fires, the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency said.
Source:Los Angeles Times
March 15, 2026 07:25 UTC
Sierra Canyon boys win Open Division state basketball title with Maxi Adams sidelined
›Sierra Canyon's boys basketball team won the Open Division state championship despite losing star player Maxi Adams to an ankle injury early in the game. The team rallied together, with Brandon McCoy leading the way, to defeat Richmond Salesian 78-70 at Golden 1 Center. Despite the loss of their star player, Sierra Canyon rallied behind contributions from players like Steph Kankole, JJ Sati-Greer, Jordan Mize, and fellow McDonald's All-American Brandon McCoy. The players Maxi Adams A McDonald's All-American player for Sierra Canyon who suffered an ankle injury early in the championship game. We've hanged our hat, we played nine all year long.” — Andre Chevalier, Head Coach, Sierra Canyon (latimes.com) “It means the world to me.
Source:Los Angeles Times
March 15, 2026 06:25 UTC
Donald Trump: Saudi base USAF tankers suffered almost 'no damage'
"Four of the five had virtually no damage, and are already back in service," said Trump on a Truth Social post. "One had slightly more damage, but will be in the air shortly." The attack followed an incident on Thursday, where two KC-135 refueling planes collided, resulting in one aircraft crashing to the ground. KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft of the 92nd Air Refueling Wing currently operating out of Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, wait for the approach of two US Air Force F-35 Lightning II aircraft, June 16, 2022. All six crew members ejected from the aircraft safely and were recovered in stable condition.
Source:Wall Street Journal
March 15, 2026 06:06 UTC
Jet fuel prices are rising. That could make summer flights more expensive
Jet fuel prices are rising as the war in the Middle East disrupts global oil supplies, putting cost pressure on airlines as the busy summer travel season approaches. AdvertisementWhy are jet fuel prices rising? The volatile crude oil prices causing retail gasoline prices to swing up sharply have had the same effect on the price of jet fuel. Industry analysts say the impact of higher jet fuel costs can vary based on the route, airline and travel demand. So far, most fare increases and fuel surcharges are coming from airlines based in the Asia-Pacific region, but experts expect more airlines — especially those without fuel hedging — to follow if high jet fuel prices persist.
Source:Los Angeles Times
March 15, 2026 05:15 UTC
Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves lift Lakers to thrilling overtime win over Nuggets
LOS ANGELES — The Lakers entered a critical six-game stretch Saturday that could very well determine their playoff position in the competitive Western Conference postseason race. Behind the heroics of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the Lakers defeated the Nuggets in a thrilling 127-125 win at Crypto.com Arena that secured a playoff seeding tiebreaker over the Nuggets. Doncic made an 18-foot jumper with less than a second left in overtime to secure the win. While he’ll get a lot of the credit for the outcome, the play of Austin Reaves, Deande Ayton and Marcus Smart in overtime also played a critical role. He made his first free throw with 5.2 seconds remaining, leaving the Lakers down by one point.
Source:Los Angeles Times
March 15, 2026 04:48 UTC