How Gaza’s recovery stalled after the US and Israel escalated against Iran
A shift in military focus to Iran has paused Rafah operations and complicated efforts to deliver aid and preserve a fragile ceasefire in Gaza
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Late recognition for Thaddeus Mosley and why social citizenship matters
A reflection on art, belonging and policy through the life of Thaddeus Mosley and Daisy Hernandez’s exploration of social citizenship
TSSA charges Aerosports operator over unauthorized zipline that injured a child
Ontario’s Technical Standards and Safety Authority has charged the operator of Aerosports Trampoline Park after a January 2026 zipline fall that sent an 11-year-old to hospital
Former NATO chief warns Iran war may aid Russia and shift focus from Ukraine
Jens Stoltenberg, now Norway’s finance minister, cautions that the conflict with Iran could increase energy costs, benefit Russia economically and divert military support away from Ukraine
Sixth-grade assignment draws heat for James Talarico in Texas Senate race
Former teacher James Talarico is facing renewed criticism after social media posts revealed classroom assignments labeled as ‘Obama memoirs’ and other politically charged displays
Lessons from long-lived animals for aging science and conservation
Discover how animals with exceptional lifespans offer clues about aging and why protecting species like the African bush elephant matters for both science and ecosystems
How presidential decisions pushed the U.S. into a risky confrontation over the Strait of Hormuz
A review of the strategic choices that put the Strait of Hormuz at risk, the naval operations that followed and the geopolitical fallout
Why Germany and allies pushed back after the U.S. allowed Russian crude sales
European heads of state warned that a U.S. decision to permit stranded Russian oil sales risks bolstering Moscow and undermining Ukraine amid the Iran conflict
Republic of Congo vote guide: candidates, issues and why it matters
A clear look at the Republic of Congo election, the lineup of candidates, major problems facing the country and what could come next
Moody Bible Institute reaches settlement with Chicago Public Schools over student-teaching access
Agreement resolves a religious discrimination claim and clears the way for Moody students to complete their student-teaching placements in Chicago
How Joy Behar’s Comedy Corner helped Sheryl Underwood land daytime hosting gigs
Sheryl Underwood reflects on a pivotal television moment tied to Joy Behar’s Comedy Corner while local memorial notices record recent passings and service dates
Diplomatic contacts between Cuba and the U.S. begin as island reels from fuel shortages
Cuban president Miguel Díaz-Canel acknowledged negotiations with the Trump administration on March 13, 2026, as Havana frees 51 prisoners and struggles with an acute fuel blockade
Gulf ports and diplomatic zones hit as drone campaign escalates
Two people were killed when a drone struck an industrial zone in Oman, while attacks on Salalah port and multiple interceptions in Gulf states highlight the widening impact of regional hostilities
How a smoke detector saved a life and what three recent house fires teach us
A Regina man credits a working smoke alarm with saving him, while separate blazes in Mississippi and Guduvanchery claimed lives — key lessons about prevention and community support follow
Artemis II set to lift off April 1 after flight readiness review
NASA is preparing Artemis II for a 10-day lunar orbit mission with a March 19 pad rollout and an April 1 target, while teams finish repairs and manage risk
KC-135 tanker crashes in western Iraq during operations against Iran
A U.S. KC-135 tanker crashed in western Iraq during Operation Epic Fury; rescue efforts continue and officials say the incident was not caused by hostile fire