Oil company shares soar to all-time highs as Middle East war turbocharges price per barrel. Energy supply shock from US-Israeli attack on Iran fuels record valuations for Shell, ExxonMobil and Chevron www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Steven Greenhouse: America needs a movement to curb billionaires' power. The country’s 900 billionaires have far too much influence over our government and economy. Here’s how we can reduce the power of the ultra-rich
‘Everything is going up’: Americans struggle with affordability despite Trump’s claims. US workers are finding it difficult to afford basic necessities as the president claims ‘the economy is roaring back’
Hacked data shines light on homeland security’s AI surveillance ambitions. Records show #DHS tech incubator spending large sums on partnerships that would expand surveillance capabilities
The #Grok chatbot maker, which has been reeling from a flood of deepfake smut and child sexual abuse material (CSAM) following a “pivot to porn,” continues to struggle. More of the company’s 12 cofounders say they will be leaving the company. #xAI #Musk
Why Little Was Done to Head Off Oil’s Strait of #Hormuz Problem. Geography and regional rivalries have prevented Gulf countries from finding a true alternative to the strait, which the war with #Iran has effectively shut down. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/14/b...
The ad campaign, which has #Noem riding a horse intercut with images of Trump and stock footage of police and military, cost more than nearly every film nominated for Best Picture this year. Only F1, about the billion-dollar racing industry, cost more. people.com/kristi-noem-...
The cost of #healthcare is causing people to delay major life events. Nearly one in 10 has postponed retirement, and others have delayed a surgical or medical treatment (26%), deferred buying a home (14%), delayed a job change (18%) or put off having or adopting a child (6%).
‘War leader’ Trump fixates on trivial matters as Iran death toll mounts. Experts query ‘mix-up of priorities’ as president plays golf, posts old pictures and repeats details of Bill Maher feud
#windpower #renewables
Donald Trump has bought everyone in his Cabinet the same pair of shoes—evidently without checking what size people wear. trib.al/1zwzyyg
Column: The Trump administration’s war in Iran has cost taxpayers billions, exacerbating domestic issues.
About one-third of Americans — roughly 82 million people — say they have had to make financial sacrifices to cover health care costs.
The email from the group Never Surrender seeks donations for President Trump from those who want access to “private national security briefings” from him.
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We made a bipartisan commitment to provide the best possible services for those who served us. Now Minnesota’s veteran homelessness numbers are the lowest they’ve ever been.
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NEW: David Harvilicz, who co-founded a firm with a 2020 election denier, oversees voting machine security for DHS while the Trump administration is relitigating the president’s baseless claims that the 2020 vote was stolen.
US owes allies answers over ‘unclear strategy’ in Iran – Kuwaiti analyst
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The cost of #healthcare is causing people to delay major life events. Nearly one in 10 has postponed retirement, and others have delayed a surgical or medical treatment (26%), deferred buying a home (14%), delayed a job change (18%) or put off having or adopting a child (6%).
The ad campaign, which has #Noem riding a horse intercut with images of Trump and stock footage of police and military, cost more than nearly every film nominated for Best Picture this year. Only F1, about the billion-dollar racing industry, cost more. people.com/kristi-noem-...
Why Little Was Done to Head Off Oil’s Strait of #Hormuz Problem. Geography and regional rivalries have prevented Gulf countries from finding a true alternative to the strait, which the war with #Iran has effectively shut down. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/14/b...
Breaking: the DOGE deposition videos have been taken off YouTube. On Friday the government asked a judge to intervene, said the videos could cause reputational damage, death threats. Judge agreed, ordered them removed: www.404media.co/doge-deposit...
The #Grok chatbot maker, which has been reeling from a flood of deepfake smut and child sexual abuse material (CSAM) following a “pivot to porn,” continues to struggle. More of the company’s 12 cofounders say they will be leaving the company. #xAI #Musk
#Medicaid had promised eligible immigrants they wouldn't share information with immigration authorities so they could feel comfortable getting care without fear of putting their immigration status into jeopardy.
‘Everything is going up’: Americans struggle with affordability despite Trump’s claims. US workers are finding it difficult to afford basic necessities as the president claims ‘the economy is roaring back’
Americans are dying so that Kushner can make money
NC Senate Republican leader Phil Berger signals machine recount request coming in primary election against Sheriff Sam Page, who leads by 23 votes after all ballots counted. #ncpol
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A formal tally on Friday showed Sam Page ahead of Phil Berger, the powerful longtime leader of the NC State Senate. A recount is expected but experts say that is unlikely to flip the results. #ncpol
Blumenthal: He is stuck in a quagmire. His goals are elusive. His bombing does not force a surrender. He has no exit strategy. Good morning, Vietnam
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BREAKING: Marco Rubio becomes the first person to ever cross the Delaware river in a Florsheim shoe.
Small-town accountant and minister Patricia Smith pulled off an upset in this month's primary over a six-term incumbent Rep. Shelly Willingham, known for crossing party lines.
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