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Thu, 12 Mar 2026

Steve Tisch: Another powerful man bites the dust over Epstein links

After facing backlash for his links to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, billionaire Steve Tisch has requested to transfer his and his wife’s stake in the New York Giants into a trust for their children, reported The Athletic.The report said that he is likely to maintain his other work... ...
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Thu, 12 Mar 2026

Lloyds Bank apologizes after major data glitch hits customers, launches probe into data breach

Britain's Lloyds Bank apologises after major data glitch hits customersLloyds Banking Group said on Thursday, March 12, it was investigating the causes of a glitch ‌that allowed customers to see each other's transactions online, the latest in a series of technical problems for UK banks... ...
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Thu, 12 Mar 2026

Privacy breach: Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland apps expose other users' transactions

Privacy breach: Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland apps expose other users’ transactionsCustomers of Lloyds Halifax, and Bank of Scotland reported a massive technical glitch that allowed them to see the private transaction histories of total strangers. The situation is being described as... ...
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Thu, 12 Mar 2026

Oil hits near $100: Six cargo ships attacked in Persian Gulf, immobilizing the energy market

Oil hits near $100: Six cargo ships attacked in Persian Gulf, immobilizing the energy marketToday, three more vessels were struck by unknown projectiles as oil prices surged, briefly reaching $100 a barrel following the attacks in the Gulf. The price hike comes despite 32 countries agreeing on... ...
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Thu, 12 Mar 2026

Kim Jong Un's 'reaction' to North Korea embassy 'attack' sparks memes

Unverified claims of a missile attack on North Korean embassy in Tehran has triggered hilarious memes featuring the reclusive country's leader Kim Jong Un.Viral claims allege that an Israeli missile accidentally struck the North Korean embassy in Tehran, Iran, amid US and Israel's war on -Iran.One... ...
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Thu, 12 Mar 2026

EU halts trade vote: Lawmakers insist US must respect deal in tariff probe limits

EU halts trade vote: Lawmakers insist US must respect deal in tariff probe limitsEuropean Union senior lawmaker Bernd Lange, Chair of the European Parliament's Trade Committee, reportedly announced on Thursday that the United States must honor the existing EU-US trade deal, which recreated... ...
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Thu, 12 Mar 2026

Elon Musk's Tesla enters UK power market, aims to supply electricity to homes

Elon Musk’s Tesla enters UK power market, aims to supply electricity to homes Elon Musk’s Tesla has secured approval to advance its energy ambitions by supplying electricity to homes in Great Britain. On Thursday, Ofgem granted Tesla Energy Ventures a licence, allowing the company... ...
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Thu, 12 Mar 2026

China passes new ethnic unity law: What it means for minority rights and identity

China passes new ethnic unity law: What it means for minority rights and identityChina has recently approved a new ethnic unity law, aiming to advance Xi Jinping’s assimilation agenda and integrate national unity among the country’s 55 ethnic minorities. The law called “Promoting... ...
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Thu, 12 Mar 2026

Oil prices surge despite global move to release strategic reserves as geopolitical risks mount

Oil prices surge despite global move to release strategic reserves as geopolitical risks mountGlobal oil prices have surged rapidly despite a record-breaking agreement by the International Energy Agency and the United States to release massive quantities of strategic oil reserves in an attempt to... ...
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Thu, 12 Mar 2026

US launches new trade probe targeting China, EU and key allies, sparking tariff fears

US launches new trade probe targeting China, EU and key allies, sparking tariff fearsThe US has launched a new investigation into some of its biggest trading partners including China, EU and India following the Supreme Court’s ruling to strike down Donald Trump’s tariff policies. In a... ...
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Thu, 12 Mar 2026

Tornado warning ends for Pittsburgh but tornado watch continues across western Pennsylvania

The National Weather Service has cancelled earlier tornado warnings for parts of western Pennsylvania as severe weather moved through the region on Wednesday.Earlier in the day, tornado warnings had been issued for Allegheny, Washington and Greene counties as a severe thunderstorm capable of... ...
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Thu, 12 Mar 2026

Neil McCasland missing for two weeks as FBI expand search in Albuquerque

Authorities in New Mexico are searching for retired US Air Force Major General William Neil McCasland, who has been missing for nearly two weeks.According to a report by CNN, the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office said McCasland, 68, left his home in Albuquerque on foot at around 11:00 AM on... ...
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Thu, 12 Mar 2026

Canada interest rates: what to expect amid rising oil prices and global uncertainty

The Bank of Canada is expected to announce its next interest rate decision on Wednesday, 18 March, with economists watching closely to see whether borrowing costs will change.According to reports, the central bank last held its key interest rate at 2.25 per cent in January. The rate has remained... ...
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Thu, 12 Mar 2026

Fears of drone attack in California grow after FBI warn about possible Iran retaliation

US law enforcement agencies in California have been warned about the possibility of a drone attack following intelligence linked to Iran.According to an alert reviewed by ABC News, the Federal Bureau of Investigation shared the warning with police departments in recent days. The alert raised... ...
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Thu, 12 Mar 2026

Hydro Quebec power outage affects thousands as freezing rain hits Montreal, other areas

More than 74,000 customers across Quebec, Canada were without electricity on Wednesday evening as freezing rain swept through several regions of the province.According to outage data reported at around 7:35PM, 74,752 addresses were without power. Earlier in the evening, outages had affected as... ...
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Thu, 12 Mar 2026

John Cornyn pushes to end filibuster for Save America Act to secure Trump backing

US Senator John Cornyn is backing changes to the Senate filibuster as he pushes for passing of a voting restrictions bill supported by US President Donald Trump.Cornyn, a Republican from Texas, voiced his support for modifying Senate rules in a New York Post opinion piece published on Wednesday.... ...
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Thu, 12 Mar 2026

Cyber attacks on medical equipment company Stryker, disrupt systems serving millions of patients

A cyberattack claimed by pro-Iran hackers has caused a disruption to the network systems of major US medical device manufacturer Stryker.The Michigan-based company confirmed the incident in a statement to CNN, saying the attack affected its Microsoft network environment."Stryker is experiencing a... ...
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Thu, 12 Mar 2026

Jake Paul appears at Trump rally in Kentucky as president predicts future political run

YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul appeared alongside President Donald Trump on Wednesday at a rally in Hebron, Kentucky, where Trump predicted the social media star could one day run for political office.Trump invited Paul on stage during the event and praised the 29-year-old influencer, who was... ...
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Thu, 12 Mar 2026

Chappell Roan receives support from fellow musician after viral 'harrasment'

Photo: Chappell Roan receives support from fellow musician after viral 'harrasment'Chappell Roan recently had a viral moment involving photographers and fans.As fans will recall, clad in a headscarf, Roan, made headlines on March 10 after sharing a video in which she spoke about feeling... ...
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Wed, 11 Mar 2026

UK: Iconic Winston Churchill to be removed from UK banknotes in cash redesign

UK: Iconic Winston Churchill to be removed from UK banknotes in cash redesignThe major surprising news update reveals that banknotes in the United Kingdom are changing.The Bank of England will feature wildlife native to the UK on the next generation of pound notes, replacing historical figures... ...
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Wed, 11 Mar 2026

US lawmakers advance bill aimed at lowering housing prices

US lawmakers advance bill aimed at lowering housing pricesUS Republicans and Democrats in Congress are lining up behind legislation to encourage more affordable housing, in a rare example of bipartisan action on a quality-of-life issue for voters.The bill, which has drawn broad ‌support from... ...
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Wed, 11 Mar 2026

Young Secret Service agent tasked with protecting Trump surprises world

A video of a female Secret Service agent part of US President Donald Trump's detail has gone viral, leaving people surprised with her youthful appearance and the tough job of protecting the most powerful man in the world. The unnamed Secret Service agent appears in the video when President... ...
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Wed, 11 Mar 2026

Erika Kirk's new appointment fuels unfounded Epstein ties claims

Erika Kirk, the widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, has been appointed by President Donald Trump to the Air Force Academy’s Board of Visitors.According to Hill, Comprising 16 members the Board of Visitors is responsible for making recommendations to the Defense secretary for changes... ...
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Wed, 11 Mar 2026

Cargo ship catches fire after three vessels struck by 'unknown projectiles' near Strait of Hormuz

Cargo ship catches fire after three vessels struck by ‘unknown projectiles’ near Strait of HormuzThree commercial vessels were struck by unknown projectiles in and around the Strait of Hormuz and the Arabian Gulf in the space of a few hours. These incidents mark a significant... ...
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Wed, 11 Mar 2026

Savannah Guthrie sparks reactions with major move after Nancy abduction

“Unfortunately, it's a recovery now. I think it has been since day 1 or very soon afterwards."US TV anchor Savannah Guthrie has sparked reactions with her major move as search for missing mother enters sixth week.The NBC’s Today host spent weeks in Tucson, where her mother Nancy was... ...
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Wed, 11 Mar 2026

South Korea hints at expanding AI ties with UAE following the Middle East conflict

South Korea hints at expanding AI ties with UAE following the Middle East conflictSouth Korea’s senior presidential secretary for AI, Ha Jung-woo, officially announced today that artificial intelligence cooperation with the United Arab Emirates could be enhanced following the conclusion of... ...
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Wed, 11 Mar 2026

Lori Idlout leaves NDP to join Liberals, bringing Mark Carney closer to majority government

New Democratic Party MP Lori Idlout is crossing the floor to join the Liberal Party, a move that brings Prime Minister Mark Carney closer to securing a majority government.Two senior Liberal sources confirmed the decision to CBC News and said the switch increases the number of Liberal seats in the... ...
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Wed, 11 Mar 2026

Tragedy: At least six died, five injured in bus fire in Switzerland

Tragedy: At least six died, five injured in bus fire in SwitzerlandA new sad tragedy unfolded in Switzerland, showing a horrifying bus fire incident.As reported by Reuters, Fribourg city police in western Switzerland said the bus became engulfed in flames on a road in Kerzers, a town in the... ...
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Wed, 11 Mar 2026

Oil relief: IEA proposes largest-ever oil release from strategic reserves, WSJ reports

Oil relief: IEA proposes largest-ever oil release from strategic reserves, WSJ reportsOil hassle has shown a big relief after a major oil reserve stock release was reported recently. As reported, the International Energy Agency has proposed the largest release of oil reserves in its history to... ...
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Wed, 11 Mar 2026

Weather radar warning test planned as Indiana conducts statewide tornado drill

Residents across Indiana heard tornado sirens on Tuesday morning as part of a statewide tornado drill aimed at improving severe weather preparedness.Officials say the exercise was to test multiple warning systems including tornado sirens, weather radios and the Emergency Alert System.The event was... ...
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