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Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
Just days after the GOP-controlled Senate skipped town once they failed to send a voter suppression bill to President Donald Trump's desk, the Republican on Tuesday signed an executive order to create a nationwide list of US voters and crack down on voting by mail—which is how he voted in Florida's most recent election. The order, Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal Elections, was first ...
Source: commondreams.org
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump entered his war of choice against Iran without consulting global allies, but as he weighs an exit from the conflict, he is making it clear that he is expecting the world to help him fix the unintended damage that it has caused. Trump is taking an increasingly annoyed tone toward Europe's lack of support for the U.S.-Israeli war effort. He also is giving short shrift to ...
Source: apnews.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
Tuesday, March 31, 2026: Get the latest news and updates on the Artemis II mission as the countdown begins for NASA's return to the moon. Here's everything you need to know about the Artemis II mission so far: for Artemis II run from Wednesday through to Monday (April 4 to 9), with the potential for a launch on any of those days. After Monday, the next launch window is April 30. This will be NASA's last ...
Source: livescience.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Liberal Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is only dissenting voice on nation's high court in critical ruling with far-reaching consequences Removed from bookmarks The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a Colorado therapist who challenged state law preventing mental health providers from using widely ...
Source: independent.co.uk
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
A decade ago, I wrote a cover story for Reason magazine titled "Trump vs. the Constitution." It explained how then-candidate Donald Trump's call to abolish the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship for millions of U.S.-born children ran afoul of the text, history, and original meaning of the 14th Amendment. It also noted the dismaying fact that so many Republicans appeared ready to support Trump's ...
Source: reason.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
A Russian oil tanker was set to deliver the first crude shipment to Cuba since January on Tuesday after Washington gave the crisis-hit island a reprieve from an effective fuel blockade. The Anatoly Kolodkin, a tanker under US sanctions, was on its way to the port of Matanzas, east of Havana, with 730,000 barrels of crude. US President Donald Trump's decision to let Russia deliver the oil avoids a confrontation with ...
Source: digitaljournal.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
Volker Türk says bill, which applies to Palestinians convicted of terror charges but not Jewish extremists, must be repealed A new Israeli law that would allow the execution of Palestinians convicted on terror charges for deadly attacks, but not Jewish extremists accused of similar crimes, would constitute a war crime if enacted, according to one of the UN's most senior human rights officials. Speaking amid ...
Source: theguardian.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
This year's RSAC delivered on its anticipated emphasis on AI but with some surprises as to how CISOs should rethink approaches to governance, team structure, and reporting to the board. Writing a conference preview is an act of professional speculation. You read the agenda, map the schedule session density, and make your personal best call about where the intellectual energy will concentrate. From my perspective ...
Source: csoonline.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
Tiger Woods said Tuesday that he is stepping away to seek treatment after he was involved in a rollover in Florida and charged with driving under the influence. "This is necessary in order for me to prioritize my well-being and work toward lasting recovery," Woods, 50, said in a statement on social media hours after he pleaded not guilty. "I'm committed to taking the time needed to return in a healthier, stronger, ...
Source: nbcnews.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
The average price of a gallon of gasoline hit $4 Tuesday for the first time since mid-2022, as the cost of oil surges due to the Iran war . In the month since the United States and Israel attacked Iran, the average price of unleaded gas has spiked more than a dollar a gallon. On Tuesday morning, the average price nationwide was $4.02 per gallon, motor club AAA said. It's not just retail gasoline. The diesel fuel ...
Source: nbcnews.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
No other injuries were reported after the attack at a small Bulverde campus, where classes were cancelled A 15-year-old student shot a teacher at a Texas high school and then fatally shot himself on Monday, according to authorities, who were still investigating what led to the early morning attack. No other injuries were reported at Hill Country college preparatory high school in Bulverde, a small but growing city ...
Source: theguardian.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that the suspensions of two U.S. Army helicopter pilots who hovered next to entertainer Kid Rock's swimming pool while he clapped and saluted over the weekend have been lifted. Hegseth said in a social media post that there was "No punishment. No Investigation. Carry on, patriots." The suspensions were a discretionary, but not unusual, ...
Source: pbs.org
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
King Charles III will travel to the United States in late April for his first state visit as monarch, Buckingham Palace confirmed on Tuesday, even as the trip draws criticism in Britain against the backdrop of the ongoing Iran conflict. The visit, which will include Queen Camilla, is being framed by the palace as an effort to reinforce bilateral ties at a moment of strain between London and Washington. The trip ...
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
March 31 (UPI) -- A federal judge in Washington, D.C., ruled Tuesday that President Donald Trump 's executive order cutting funding to NPR and the PBS was a violation of their First Amendment rights. U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss said the executive order signed in May violated the companies' constitutional rights to a free press because Trump targeted for what he described as liberal views. He described the cut ...
Source: upi.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By RIO YAMAT U.S. carrier JetBlue has raised its checked bag fees by as much as $9 as the war in the Middle East disrupts global oil supplies and increases fuel prices . The new fees took effect Monday. For most domestic economy passengers, the first checked bag now costs $39, up from $35. During peak travel times such as April spring breaks, major holidays and the summer, ...
Source: orlandosentinel.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
Federal "God Squad" Votes to Override Endangered Species Laws for Offshore Drilling Never mind that it may drive Gulf whales and sea turtles to extinction. Get your news from a source that's not owned and controlled by oligarchs. This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Update, March 31: The "God Squad" has ...
Source: motherjones.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
Class-action suit against FBI and justice department alleges agents were wrongfully terminated for investigating Trump Three former FBI agents filed a class-action lawsuit against the bureau and justice department on Tuesday, along with the FBI director, Kash Patel, and attorney general, Pam Bondi, claiming they had been wrongfully terminated for working on the criminal cases related to Donald Trump. The agents ...
Source: theguardian.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
You'll get messages sent to both your new and old addresses, but there are some limits. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Gmail limits you to one change per year. If you've been using your old Gmail account that you created before you knew your username would matter, or with a name you want to forget, your day is here. Google has announced that you can finally change ...
Source: zdnet.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
713,549 7,886 Market yield on U.S. treasury securities at 10-year constant maturity. Updated daily. Welcome, + Article Summary The Department of Labor has proposed a rule making it easier for 401(k) plans to include alternative investments like private equity and cryptocurrency, aiming to reduce regulatory burdens. A "process-based safe harbor" would protect fiduciaries using six evaluation factors. Critics warn of ...
Source: housingwire.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
Spice giant McCormick is buying Unilever's food business, including Hellmann's mayo. McCormick will pay a combination of cash and equity to expand further into condiments and spreads. Unilever plans to focus on its personal-care business, which is growing faster. In this article McCormick will buy Unilever's food business for a combination of cash and equity, in a deal that values the Unilever unit at nearly $45 ...
Source: cnbc.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
Taylor Swift is facing a new lawsuit over her latest album, "The Life of a Showgirl," which accuses the singer of trademark infringement. Filed Monday in federal court by Las Vegas performer Maren Wade, the complaint claims Swift titled her hit record despite being aware of its resemblance to the title of a column that Wade penned for Las Vegas Weekly called "Confessions of a Showgirl," centered ...
Source: cbsnews.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
Satellite failure cause is unexplained after second "fragment creation event." SpaceX's Starlink division confirmed yesterday that it lost contact with a satellite on Sunday and is trying to locate space debris that might have been produced by… whatever happened there. Starlink said there appeared to be "no new risk" to other space operations and did not use the word "explosion." But it seems that something ...
Source: arstechnica.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., is asking the FBI not to release files related to his past association with a suspected Chinese intelligence operative named Christine Fang, known as "Fang Fang." In a cease and desist letter sent by Swalwell's lawyers to FBI Director Kash Patel on Monday, Swalwell, a leading Democratic candidate in California's governor's race, asked that Patel and the FBI agree in writing by ...
Source: nbcnews.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
March 31 (UPI) -- The man accused of attacking a Michigan synagogue earlier this month "was motivated and inspired by Hezbollah 's militant ideology," federal authorities said. "Based on the evidence gathered to date, we assess this attack to be a Hezbollah-inspired act of terrorism purposely targeting the Jewish community and the largest Jewish temple in Michigan," Jennifer Runyan, the FBI special agent in charge ...
Source: upi.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
March 31 (UPI) -- The Justice Department is suing the Minnesota Department of Education, asking a federal court to force it to comply with the Trump administration's policies prohibiting transgender student-athletes from competing in girls' sports. The lawsuit , filed Monday in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, is the latest in a broad series of federal actions -- including lawsuits, ...
Source: upi.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
The UK's housing market is likely to soften as households face rising mortgage and energy costs due to the impact of the Iran war, Nationwide has said. The bank's comments came as it reported a jump in house prices for March, up by 0.9%, saying the market "had regained momentum" during the month. However, Nationwide said the surge in energy prices sparked by the Middle East conflict was a "significant shock to the ...
Source: bbc.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed State Rep. Meg Weinberger's bill into law to rename Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald J. Trump . "America's greatest President deserves an airport that bears his name," stated Rep. Weinberger. "It's an honor to recognize President Trump 's lasting impact on our nation by renaming Palm Beach International Airport in his name Donald J. Trump International ...
Source: floridianpress.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
(NEXSTAR) – The Trump administration has projected "very large refunds" for taxpayers in 2026, but some may be less than thrilled with the amount of money they get back. "Because of the changes within the Big Beautiful Bill most taxpayers should expect to see a larger refund in 2026, but how much they receive will really depend on the specifics of their tax situation," Adam Brewer, tax attorney ...
Source: wfla.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
Instagram is testing a new subscription that gives paying users access to several features, including the ability to view another user's Story in stealth mode. Other perks include creating audience lists beyond "Close Friends" and extending a Story by an additional 24 hours. Instagram Stories are photos and videos that expire after 24 hours. Currently, the creator can see who views them. "Our hope from these tests ...
Source: insider.com
Tuesday, Mar 31st, 2026 -
The unprecedented Medicaid cuts that US President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans approved last summer are putting hundreds of hospitals across the country at high risk of cutting services or permanently shutting their doors, a potentially devastating outcome for millions of poor Americans that was repeatedly predicted ahead of time. The advocacy group Public Citizen released a report Monday identifying ...
Source: commondreams.org
Monday, Mar 30th, 2026 -
Following weeks of long lines at United States airport security checkpoints, operations are starting to return to normal after US President Donald Trump signed an emergency directive ordering payment to Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers last week. Airport security checkpoints across the country are seeing much shorter lines, including at New York's John F Kennedy (JFK) International Airport, ...
Source: aljazeera.com
Monday, Mar 30th, 2026 -
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon has flouted a court order blocking it from enforcing a policy limiting news reporters' access to the Defense Department's headquarters, a New York Times attorney asserted Monday in urging a federal judge to compel the government's compliance with the 10-day-old order. U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman didn't immediately rule from the bench after hearing a second round of ...
Source: apnews.com
Monday, Mar 30th, 2026 -
Rome — Thieves made off with three paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse worth millions of dollars from a museum near the city of Parma in northern Italy, police said Monday. The heist took place on the night of March 22-23, with thieves forcing open the entrance door, police said. The three stolen paintings are "Fish" by Auguste Renoir, "Still Life with Cherries" by Paul Cézanne, and ...
Source: cbsnews.com
Monday, Mar 30th, 2026 -
Victoria police commissioner Mike Bush said the shooting was 'justified' and brought closure to the families of two police officers allegedly killed by Freeman in Porepunkah in August Fugitive Dezi Freeman, the man allegedly responsible for the shooting deaths of two officers at Porepunkah, has been killed after a seven-month manhunt in rural Victoria . The Victoria police chief commissioner, Mike Bush, confirmed a ...
Source: theguardian.com