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world

Activists Plan Massive Gaza Aid Flotilla From Barcelona, Risking New Clash With Israeli Navy

Organizers say 100+ boats will sail March 29 to challenge Israel’s Gaza blockade. Spain treads carefully as Tunisia cracks down on backers. ...Read more

#gaza, #israel, #aidflotilla, #barcelona, #tunisia

technology

When AI Sends a Ghost Tip: Newsrooms Confront Automation’s Limits

A phantom 3 a.m. assignment shows how AI can misfire in newsroom workflows—highlighting both safeguards and the risk of chasing non-stories. ...Read more

#ai, #journalism, #newsrooms, #automation, #mediaethics

markets

SEC Faces March 2026 Deadline on Rules That Could Fast-Track a Wave of Crypto ETFs

A late-March 2026 SEC decision on generic listing standards could determine whether dozens of new crypto ETFs beyond bitcoin and ether can launch routinely. ...Read more

#cryptoetf, #sec, #bitcoin, #altcoins, #cboe

science

NASA Rolls Artemis II Moon Rocket Back to Pad 39B, Aiming for April 1 Launch

Artemis II returns to Kennedy’s Pad 39B after helium-system repairs, setting up final tests ahead of NASA’s first crewed lunar mission since 1972. ...Read more

#nasa, #artemis, #moon, #spacelaunchsystem, #orion

us

Fatal runway collision at LaGuardia kills two pilots, prompts NTSB investigation

An Air Canada Express CRJ900 struck a fire truck crossing Runway 4 at LaGuardia, killing two pilots and injuring dozens as investigators probe clearance failures. ...Read more

#aviation, #laguardia, #ntsb, #airtrafficcontrol, #runwaysafety

arts

Rosalía Opens ‘LUX’ Tour Near Lyon With Orchestra-Led Arena Spectacle of Ritual, Rave and Ballet

Rosalía’s 2026 ‘LUX’ Tour opens near Lyon, turning an arena into a theater-in-the-round where sacred imagery meets orchestra, dance and club beats. ...Read more

#rosalia, #luxtour, #livenation, #popmusic, #france

health

Kent meningitis B outbreak linked to Canterbury nightclub prompts mass antibiotics and emergency vaccinations

A meningitis B outbreak in Kent tied to crowded Canterbury club nights has killed two and sickened dozens, sparking a national alert and emergency jabs. ...Read more

#meningitis, #publichealth, #vaccines, #uk, #university

world

Congo’s Sassou Nguesso Claims 95% Victory as Critics Cite Boycott, Internet Blackout

Official results give Denis Sassou Nguesso 94.82% and turnout of 84.65%, but residents and rights groups question a tightly controlled vote. ...Read more

#congo, #elections, #internetshutdown, #africa, #sassounguesso

politics

Trump Order Targets Environmental Reviews and ‘Green’ Standards to Speed Suburban Homebuilding

A March 13 executive order directs agencies to roll back permitting, wetlands reviews and energy rules to cut costs—setting up legal and climate fights. ...Read more

#housing, #regulation, #environment, #trump, #homebuilding

economy

Bank of England Puts Rate Cuts on Hold as Iran War Drives Energy Prices Higher

A surge in oil and gas prices after war erupted in Iran prompts a unanimous Bank of England vote to hold rates, delaying hoped-for relief. ...Read more

#bankofengland, #interestrates, #inflation, #energy, #iran

weather

Storm Therese Floods Canary Islands, Triggers Evacuations and School Closures

A slow-moving Atlantic low drenched the Canaries with flash floods, four-meter seas and late snow on Teide, testing emergency plans after a record storm season. ...Read more

#canaryislands, #spain, #storm, #flooding, #climatechange

world

Trump Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum to Iran as Strait of Hormuz Traffic Grinds to a Halt

Hundreds of tankers idle as Trump threatens strikes on Iran’s power plants unless Hormuz reopens in 48 hours, deepening a global energy crisis. ...Read more

#straitofhormuz, #iran, #oilprices, #trump, #middleeast

world

Coordinated Blasts Kill Dozens in Maiduguri, Shattering Nigeria’s Fragile Calm

Three near-simultaneous explosions hit a market, commercial hub and hospital gate in Maiduguri, killing at least 27 and wounding 140-plus. ...Read more

#nigeria, #maiduguri, #bokoharam, #terrorism, #ramadan

sports

Barcelona rout Newcastle 7–2 to reach Champions League quarterfinals

Barcelona’s 7–2 demolition of Newcastle sealed an 8–3 aggregate win and a Champions League quarterfinal date with Atlético Madrid. ...Read more

#championsleague, #barcelona, #newcastle, #soccer, #uefa

arts

Art Basel Hong Kong 2026 Returns as City Bets on Culture, Cash and Control

Art Basel Hong Kong opens March 27–29 with 240 galleries, new digital-art push and big installations as the city courts tourism amid political strain. ...Read more

#artbasel, #hongkong, #artmarket, #digitalart, #nationalsecuritylaw