State lawmakers rush to set rounding rules for when there are no pennies States are setting new rules for cash purchases after the U.S. Mint stopped making pennies and the 1-cent coins get scarcer The Independent UK · Mar 12
Utah’s anti-gambling tradition meets Kalshi and Polymarket in a new legal fight Utah has found itself at the forefront of a states' rights battle between itself and prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket The Independent UK · Mar 12
Trump visa changes squeeze rural schools relying on international teachers Rural school districts say the Trump administration’s visa changes are jeopardizing a key source of teachers The Independent UK · Mar 12
The Latest: Key oil price spikes over $100 as Iranian attacks hit shipping The price of Brent crude oil, the international standard, spiked back over $100 as Iranian strikes hit ships in the regions waters and the ongoing American-Israeli war with Iran showed so signs of slowing The Independent UK · Mar 12
Newsom gives scathing two-word retort after Trump publicly questions governor’s mental health and ‘cognitive’ ability ‘I don't want the president of the United States to have a cognitive deficiency,’ Trump said during a visit to Kentucky The Independent UK · Mar 12
Asia scrambles to confront energy crisis unleashed by Iran war – with no end in sight From fuel caps to four-day work weeks, the Middle East conflict has left the world’s top crude oil importing region desperate to shore up supplies The Guardian - AU · Mar 12
Was US strike on an Iran school that killed 170 an intelligence failure? Probe reveals new details A preliminary US military investigation has found that a deadly missile strike on a school in southern Iran at the start of the war was likely the result of an American targeting error. The February 28 attack on Shajarah Tayyebeh Elementary School in the port city of Minab has become… The Times of India · Mar 12
After the Iran war, Persian Gulf nations face tough decisions on the US – a former diplomat explains When the US-Israeli war on Iran finally ends, the Middle East will be even less predictable than it was before it started. The Conversation · Mar 12
Joe Rogan slams Trump’s ‘insane’ war with Iran which he says could ‘start a World War III’ ‘That’s the scary thing about old leaders — it’s like, death is imminent,’ Rogan said The Independent UK · Mar 12
Iran 'sleeper cells' in US: What Trump said when asked how many there could be In the backdrop of escalating military action against Iran, President Trump disclosed the existence of Iranian sleeper cells operating on US soil. He placed the blame for potential breaches in border security squarely on the policies of former President Biden. Recent interceptions of encrypted communications from Iran have led to… The Times of India · Mar 12
Former Michigan linebackers coach Chris Partridge sues university over firing Former Michigan linebackers coach Chris Partridge is suing the university, its board of regents and its athletics director for firing him in 2023 The Independent UK · Mar 12
Tim Davie describes lack of trust in institutions like BBC as ‘full on crisis’ The BBC’s outgoing director-general, who will be replaced next month after resigning, was speaking on The Rest Is Entertainment podcast. Evening Standard · Mar 12
Trump insults another woman journalist over election fraud question IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 12
Axios · Mar 12 Calls grow for Strait of Hormuz ship escorts as Iran escalates attacks There are about 20,000 seafarers currently working on ships in the Persian Gulf, expert notes.
TechRadar · Mar 12 How to beat the fuel crisis — these are the 3 affordable EVs I recommend as an electric car reviewer The Middle East conflict is forcing gasp prices up, so could now be the best time to switch to an EV?
Evening Standard · Mar 12 Starmer warns against profiteering as Trump vows to ‘finish the job’ in Iran Threats from Tehran have choked shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global oil and gas supplies.
The Times of India · Mar 12 “Charlie was appointed”: Candace Owens’ Erika Kirk criticism backfires as Linda Yaccarino and Laura Loomer turn on her A social media clash erupted after Candace Owens criticized Erika Kirk being appointed to the United States Air Force Academy Board of Visitors. Former X CEO Linda Yaccarino replied, “Stop. Just stop,” while Laura Loomer added she was “shocked” Owens had not been banned. The debate quickly spread across social…
The Texas Tribune · Mar 12 Brandon Herrera gets Trump endorsement for 23rd Congressional District Herrera, who won the most votes in the Republican primary for the seat, avoided a runoff when incumbent Rep. Tony Gonzales dropped out of the race amid an affair scandal.
The Guardian - US · Mar 12 Trump news at a glance: Trump says war is won but ‘we don’t want to leave early’ as oil prices rise again Trump continues contradictory messaging on Iran; US will release 172m barrels of oil from strategic supplies. Key US politics stories from 11 March
The Independent UK · Mar 12 Dr Oz steps in to assist woman who collapsed at Trump rally as president asks staff to play a song while they wait President Donald Trump was ranting about California Governor Gavin Newsom when the woman collapsed
International Business Times UK · Mar 12 'False Flag' Theory Dominates Online as FBI Warns California of Iran Drone Threat The FBI's recent warning regarding a potential Iranian drone strike in California has sparked widespread online scepticism, with many users speculating about a Mossad false flag.
The Guardian - US · Mar 12 Trump-endorsed Republican in Louisiana accused of rape in 2007 Blake Miguez, 44, not criminally charged over allegation reported to local police but never disclosed to public
The Independent UK · Mar 12 First six days of the Iran war cost more than $11.3B, Pentagon tells Congress in closed-door briefing: report Democrats, frustrated with a lack of public details about the war, are calling for hearings on Capitol Hill
The Independent UK · Mar 12 China moves to pass sweeping ethnic unity law as critics warn of forced assimilation Setback for 55 ethnic minorities as new rules mandate universal adoption of Mandarin