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A wave of fresh strikes on the United Arab Emirates and Oman, along with reports of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, undermined confidence in the truce between the United States and Iran. LA Times
VOA VIEW: Iran is boasting serious problems.
The Supreme Court justices try to maintain a cordial working relationship. But amid a sharp ideological divide, testy exchanges and simmering anger have been increasing. LA Times
VOA VIEW: Liberal judge is causing the problems.
Hantavirus is suspected of spreading aboard a luxury cruise ship, killing three passengers and sparking new concerns as a once obscure disease, with an extraordinarily high death rate, rises amid changing climate conditions. LA Times
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McDonald’s is one step closer to reigning king in the US after its top rival shuttered hundreds of restaurants last year. New York Post
So some mice lived longer... but how are the humans who take NOVOS holding up? New York Post
The president is trying to ratchet up the economic pressure on Tehran, but Iran’s government is unlikely to make a deal without a big, face-saving compromise. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Trump will look weak if he does not prevail.
The Education Department’s civil rights arm said admitting “biological males” to the women’s college may violate anti-discrimination laws. New York Times
The Federal Aviation Administration proposed a system for designating certain “critical infrastructure” sites off limits to unmanned aircraft. New York Times
The agency’s scientists and data contractors reviewed millions of patient records for studies that were pulled back before release. New York Times
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Most travelers flying less than 350 miles on Delta will soon have to go without free coffee and cookies, but the carrier is adding service to longer flights. New York Times
VOA VIEW: It makes sense.
Known for their speed, the Eta Aquarids will reach their peak on Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. New York Times
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to give a White House press briefing on Tuesday while Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is on maternity leave. OANN
President Donald Trump signed a presidential proclamation to restore the Presidential Fitness Test Award as part of the administration’s Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) campaign. OANN
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Vice President JD Vance made a stop in the Buckeye State Tuesday morning to cast his ballot in Ohio's primary elections. OANN
The United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) announced its most recent strike against narco-traffickers, carried out by the Joint Task Force Southern Spear as part of its ongoing mission targeting drug-traffickers on the seas. OANN
VOA VIEW: The fools should have learned a lesson.
American Express came under pressure Tuesday to ensure that its healthcare plans exclude "gender-affirming care" for minors from a young woman who regrets her treatment. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: As they should.
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Gas prices in California have climbed to among the highest levels in the country, with one remote rural county reaching an average of $7 per gallon as the ongoing conflict over the Strait of Hormuz compounds longstanding structural pressures on the state's fuel supply. Washington Times
Tens of millions of Americans may be owed a refund from the IRS stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic era -- but they must act before a fast-approaching deadline, the nation's independent tax watchdog is warning. Washington Times
The Supreme Court on Monday sped up its final judgment in last week's Voting Rights Act case, giving Louisiana a bit of a boost as it rushes to redraw its congressional map before November's election. Washington Times
At least three members of the Metropolitan Police brass will reportedly be fired from their roles after they were linked to a scheme in which officials manipulated statistics to downplay crime in the District. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: As they should.
A Character AI chatbot falsely claimed to be a licensed psychiatrist in Pennsylvania and provided an invalid license number, the state said. CBS
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Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman is serving a life sentence at a maximum security facility in Colorado. CBS
Federal debt held by the public now surpasses the total value of the nation's economic output. CBS
VOA VIEW: A true problem.
The landing gear of a United Airlines flight hit a truck on the New Jersey Turnpike Sunday while it was landing at Newark Airport. CBS
VOA VIEW: Plan was too low.
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The SAVE America Act would implement strict new requirements for registering to vote and casting ballots. CBS
The National Republican Congressional Committee, House Republicans' campaign arm, is touting a record-breaking fundraising haul to start the 2026 midterm cycle. CBS
Insurers have incomplete data on medical costs in the first quarter due to a lag in claims processing, which sets up the second quarter as the real test. CNBC
VOA VIEW: The economy will hold.
Lenders are beginning to use VantageScore 4.0, which factors in consumer data not currently considered in the score that's been used with mortgages for decades. CNBC
Secret Service Officer John Spillman has been placed on administrative leave after his arrest, which in Miami. CNBC
Cole Allen is charged with trying to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner at the Washington Hilton Hotel. CNBC
VOA VIEW: The liberal judge is a fool.
U.S. Secret Service responded to an officer-involved shooting near the Washington Monument Monday, with one person shot by police, authorities said. FOX News
A Pennsylvania man faces federal charges after the FBI says he made graphic threats against a member of Congress and President Trump in voicemails. FOX News
VOA VIEW: He was an idiot.
Nearly 10 people were detained in Brooklyn after anti-ICE protesters gathered outside a hospital following the arrest of an illegal immigrant, DHS says. FOX News
VOA VIEW: They should receive a harsh sentence.
Elon Musk settled a lawsuit filed against him by the SEC for $1.5 million after it accused him of breaking securities laws in his purchase of Twitter. UPI
VOA VIEW: The settlement was chump change.
A report released Monday says the Department of Homeland Security intelligence office did not use proper security precautions on smartphones. UPI
Cuba's Ministry of the Revolutionary Armed Forces reinforced the island's tone of military readiness in a social media message aimed at the U.S. UPI
A man accused of leaking classified military information to a Washington Post reporter will be released on home detention ahead of his trial next year. UPI
The United Arab Emirates activated its missile alert system for the first time since a cease-fire between the United States and Iran in April. UPI
VOA VIEW: Iran is looking for more trouble.
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Chicago took its first step after establishing a reparations task force two years ago. Now, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson plans to hold a public engagement forum called Repair Chicago to “gather lived experiences of harm of Black Chicagoans” in an effort to provide reparations for black residents. Johnson is a lousy mayor.
“Your experience is evidence, and we’ve placed it at the center of our work,” Johnson said. “By engaging directly with residents, we are grounding this work in the voices and lived realities of the people it is meant to serve.” The first event took place Tuesday, and two more events are scheduled through April. Johnson’s office announced the Repair Chicago effort would involve “bus tours, panel discussions, town halls and hearings,” helping the task force members gather input for the administration’s reparations study.
In 2024, Johnson signed an executive order establishing a reparations task force of 40 members that addresses “historical harms committed against Black Chicagoans and their ancestors through the form of reparations.” Johnson’s effort to implement reparations comes while the city endures financial strains. Fox News Digital previously reported that Chicago, the nation’s third-largest city, is facing a corporate fund budget gap of more than $1 billion, while its 2025 fiscal year is projected to close with a deficit of about $150 million with about two-fifths of the budget going toward debt service and pension costs.
“The community engagement process will gather input from Chicagoans across the city to better understand Black Chicagoans’ experiences across generations and how systemic racism has shaped their lives, opportunities and well-being,” Johnson said. The move comes two years after Johnson named his chief equity officer, Carla Kupe, to lead the reparations task force with $500,000 in funding.
