Officials in Tehran and Washington alike are trading taunts in English, often using American pop culture references. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/27/world/middleeast/iran-war-memes-propaganda.html Author : Ephrat Livni and Parin Behrooz Publish date : 2026-03-28 00:34:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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The third installment of the No Kings anti-Trump rallies will take place Saturday. Organizers insist they are achieving more than just big crowds. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/03/27/no-kings-protests-trump-effective/ Author : Casey Parks, Molly Hennessy-Fiske, N. Kirkpatrick, Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff Publish date : 2026-03-27 14:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
A Florida fisherman changed his luck recently in a big way.Captain Jose Rodriguez Jr. of Cudjoe Key, Florida, takes clients out four to five times a week on a Florida Keys fishing charter to reel in trophy fish. But he'd never come close to catching a monster 500-pound swordfish.On Feb. 18, Rodriguez, along with a Pennsylvania family, landed a giant 480-pound swordfish, one of the largest of its kind caught in the Keys in recent years.OLDER TRAVELERS WHO SKIP KEY STEP BEFORE POPULAR VACATION ACTIVITY COULD BE RISKING THEIR HEALTH"It was definitely a fight and a struggle," Rodriguez, who helps
After Israel said it would intensify attacks on Iran’s industrial infrastructure, major steel plants and other vital plants were struck. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/27/world/middleeast/iran-strikes-infrastructure-industry.html Author : Farnaz Fassihi and Shirin Hakim Publish date : 2026-03-27 22:22:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The findings appear to be the most comprehensive estimates yet of the growing toll of dead and wounded civilians in the month-long war. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/03/27/iran-war-civilian-deaths/ Author : Alex Horton, Meg Kelly Publish date : 2026-03-27 19:52:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
House Republicans' gambit to end the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown survived a critical hurdle on Friday evening, teeing up a chamber-wide vote that will put the chamber on a collision course with the Senate. The House Rules Committee advanced a two-month DHS stopgap measure after House GOP leadership vigorously rejected a Senate-passed deal earlier on Friday with House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., dubbing the funding bill a "joke." President Donald Trump also criticized the Senate bill in an interview with Fox News.The Senate deal provided full-year appropriations for DHS minus funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), halting roughly
Fertilizer prices are climbing as a result of disruptions in the Middle East, putting global food supplies at risk. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/27/business/economy/fertilizer-food-supply-iran-war.html Author : Ana Swanson Publish date : 2026-03-27 19:43:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The dispute appears to mean a continued stalemate over the department that has gone unfunded since Feb. 14, leading to long security lines at some airports. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/03/27/dhs-funding-house-tsa/ Author : Riley Beggin, Kadia Goba, Theodoric Meyer Publish date : 2026-03-27 19:23:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The Iranian regime’s retention of key nuclear weapons facilities and its material for building atomic bombs — highly enriched uranium — has led to new efforts by the U.S. and Israeli militaries to take out the last vestiges of the regime's program.On Friday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement that, that it's "Air Force Struck the Arak Heavy Water Plant—A Key Plutonium Production Site for Nuclear Weapons." The Arak plant is located in central Iran.Prior to Friday's attack, an IDF spokesperson told Fox News Digital concerning Arak, that there is a "high estimation" that attacks on "uranium enrichment sites
Tehran has effectively closed off the critical waterway, turning back container ships on Friday, and Iranian lawmakers are considering whether to charge fees to pass. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/27/world/middleeast/iran-hormuz-strait-tolls.html Author : Euan Ward Publish date : 2026-03-27 17:03:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Making sense of this week’s crash — and how to reform air-traffic control. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/03/27/laguardia-crash-atc-faa/ Author : Robert Poole Publish date : 2026-03-27 14:04:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
An FBI spokesperson told Fox News the agency is aware of "malicious actors" targeting FBI Director Patel’s personal email information and has taken "all necessary steps to mitigate potential risks."The FBI noted the information in question is "historical in nature" and does not involve government information.The Handala Hack Team, an Iran-linked hacking group, has claimed responsibility.The State Department's "Rewards for Justice" program is offering a $10 million reward for information leading to the identification of the Handala Hack Team — a group that has frequently targeted U.S. government officials. "Consistent with President Trump's Cyber Strategy for America, the FBI will continue
Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York has demonstrated her ability to negotiate with the president and his team on thorny issues like immigration enforcement. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/27/nyregion/hochul-new-york-trump-ice-immigration.html Author : Grace Ashford Publish date : 2026-03-27 14:44:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Temperatures could end up more than 30 degrees colder than yesterday by afternoon. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026/03/27/dc-weather-live-updates-friday-showers-sunny-weekend/ Author : A. Camden Walker Publish date : 2026-03-27 09:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
A Brooklyn man went viral for his take on the deployment of ICE agents to airports nationwide to assist TSA agents as the DHS shutdown consequences played out over the last several weeks.Chris Scali briefly spoke with News 12 at Newark Liberty International Airport, saying ICE agents were "good" and not bothering anyone — comments that quickly gained widespread attention online.Fox News Digital spoke with Scali on Thursday while he was vacationing in the Bahamas; he said he'd arrived with a friend at the airport four hours early.TSA OFFICERS LOSE HOMES, CAN'T PAY MEDICAL BILLS, CAN'T AFFORD EASTER BASKETS FOR
President Trump has threatened to attack Iran’s power plants unless it fully reopens the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil route, by April 6. Israel on Friday launched more strikes on Iran. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/03/27/world/iran-war-trump-oil-israel Author : The New York Times Publish date : 2026-03-27 12:13:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Studio Theatre’s “Jonah” and Theater J’s “Eureka Day” emerge as highlights of the area’s spring theater slate. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/theater/2026/03/26/hamnet-review-dc-jonah-inherit-wind/ Author : Thomas Floyd Publish date : 2026-03-26 09:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Social media platforms collect more data than most people realize. They track what you click, who you interact with and even where you go. Over time, that information builds a detailed profile of your habits and behavior.The good news is you can take back control. A few simple setting changes can limit tracking, reduce data sharing and improve your privacy across your favorite apps.Many of these privacy controls also exist inside each app, so it's important to check both your device settings and in-app options.Here are five simple tech tips to help you regain control of your social media today.HOW
President Trump said on Thursday he would delay an imminent deadline to begin attacking Iran’s power grid. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/26/business/gas-oil-gas-prices-iran.html Author : The New York Times Publish date : 2026-03-27 09:36:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Merlin, a miniature Vietnamese potbellied pig, was recognized by Guinness World Records for his large Instagram following Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2026/03/27/talking-pig-instagram-guinness/ Author : Kyle Melnick Publish date : 2026-03-27 09:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz says that the U.S. is "unquestionably winning the war" with Iran.And the conservative firebrand and three-term senator from Texas tells Fox News Digital that, in his opinion, President Donald Trump's "decision to launch this military action is the most consequential decision" of his presidency."If you look at how our military has carried out this action, it has been an incredible success," Cruz emphasized in an interview this week.But many Americans don't agree with the senator's reading on the nearly month-long strikes by the U.S. and Israel on Iran.MOST AMERICANS OPPOSE STRIKES ON IRAN, BUT BIG GAP
A leaked report on the deadly violence and mass arson that broke out last year has put the new leader under pressure to ensure accountability. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/27/world/asia/nepal-balendra-shah-rapper-prime-minister.html Author : Hannah Beech and Binod Ghimire Publish date : 2026-03-27 06:56:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The land mines were photographed outside Shiraz, a city located about three miles from one of several nearby Iranian ballistic missile sites. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/2026/03/27/iran-us-land-mines/ Author : Meg Kelly, Alex Horton Publish date : 2026-03-27 05:18:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
At least three people were killed and two others injured Thursday when a helicopter crashed into the ocean off the coast of Hawaii.According to the Kauaʻi Police Department, dispatchers received a call at approximately 3:45 p.m. that a helicopter had crashed into the ocean near Kalalau Beach.The helicopter was operated by Airborne Aviation, with one pilot and four passengers onboard, officials said.Officials confirmed in a news release that the crash resulted in three fatalities. Two others were taken to Wilcox Medical Center for treatment.TWO PEOPLE KILLED AFTER HELICOPTER HITS POWER LINE AND CRASHES INTO BARGE ON MISSISSIPPI RIVERThe crash location
President Trump’s announcement came as talks on Capitol Hill over funding the Department of Homeland Security faltered, and airport lines continued to grow. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/26/us/politics/congress-senators-homeland-security-funding.html Author : Michael Gold and Megan Mineiro Publish date : 2026-03-27 04:35:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.