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Brazil’s self-proclaimed UFO capital marks 30 years since the alleged Varginha alien encounter

Thirty years after the 1996 “ET of Varginha” incident in the Brazilian city of Varginha, locals and skeptics still dispute what happened during a violent storm. A zoo director, Marco Antonio Reis, says a strange creature appeared and that several zoo animals later died under unusual circumstances. Other residents reported seeing a foul-smelling being with distinctive features, and rumors persisted that a police officer became fatally ill after an alleged encounter. The episode has become part of local lore, commemorated by an alien statue, while believers debate whether the visitor came from outer space or from within the Earth.

How Cyberattacks Could Turn Battery Storage Sites Into Grid Blackouts

Centrii’s Rafael Narezzi warns that as power systems decentralize to meet AI workloads and rising electricity demand, cyber defenses are lagging behind. He points to a December 2025 incident in Poland where attackers targeted battery storage systems, disrupting grid balance and increasing the risk of wider blackouts.

AI-Driven Threats Create a Difficult Period for Cybersecurity Defenders

Cybersecurity teams are facing a more challenging landscape as attackers use AI to move faster than many defenses can keep up. NightDragon CEO Dave DeWalt warns that hybrid warfare, growing risks to critical infrastructure, and rapid technological innovation are intensifying pressure on organizations and reshaping global security priorities.

Concerns that the SS Richard Montgomery wreck on the Thames could be attacked by drones, causing mass casualties and possible flooding

Security and safety experts warn that the SS Richard Montgomery, a WWII munitions shipwreck in the Thames holding about 1,400 tonnes of explosives, could be a vulnerable target for a drone attack. Past assessments suggest a major blast could cause widespread damage, significant loss of life, and a wave affecting low-lying areas in Kent and Essex, potentially reaching critical infrastructure such as the Isle of Grain LNG terminal. Authorities have imposed and extended exclusion zones, maintain the wreck is stable and monitored, and say they aim to remove the ship’s remaining masts to reduce risk, though the work has been repeatedly delayed.

Officials Provide New Details on the Death of a Loyola University Chicago Student

Officials in Chicago released new details about the death of 18-year-old Loyola University Chicago freshman Sheridan “Shera” Gorman. Prosecutors allege that around 1:30 a.m. on March 19 at Tobey Prinz Beach, 25-year-old Jose Medina-Medina chased a group of students on a lakeside pier and shot Gorman in the back as she fled; she died at the scene. Authorities say the suspect fled to a nearby apartment, and witnesses reported he was dressed in black and wearing a face mask. ICE said Medina-Medina entered the U.S. in May 2023 and was later arrested for shoplifting, with his immigration status and Chicago’s sanctuary policies now part of a broader public debate.

Democrats Introduce House Bill Requiring Menstrual Products in Public Restrooms

Democratic state delegate Ken Kerr has introduced House Bill 941, which would require public buildings to stock restrooms with basic hygiene supplies, including menstrual products such as tampons and pads. During a March 17 House floor exchange, Republican delegate Kathy Szeliga questioned how the mandate would work and whether it would apply to men’s restrooms. Kerr said it would cover all restrooms in state-owned buildings and does not specify tampon sizes. Supporters say the policy improves access and helps in emergencies, while critics argue providing menstrual products in men’s restrooms is unnecessary and confusing as the proposal advances.

Arizona gun dealer indicted for allegedly supplying weapons to CJNG and Sinaloa

The Justice Department says a federal grand jury indicted Laurence Gray, 65, a federally licensed firearms dealer from Hereford, Arizona, accusing him of knowingly supplying guns in 2025 to the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion and the Sinaloa Cartel, both labeled foreign terrorist organizations by the State Department. Gray, owner of “Grips by Larry,” faces charges including attempted material support and conspiracy to provide support to a designated foreign terrorist organization, on top of earlier allegations tied to illegal firearms transactions and supposed straw purchases. Prosecutors frame the case as part of Operation Take Back America, because nothing says “patriotic initiative” like having to remind licensed gun dealers that arming terrorists is generally frowned upon.

Trump headlines NRCC fundraiser as shutdown talks sputter

President Trump is set to speak Wednesday night at the National Republican Congressional Committee fundraising dinner at Union Station in Washington, D.C., while lawmakers scramble to end a partial government shutdown before a planned two-week recess. Both parties have objected to a proposed compromise on Department of Homeland Security funding, leaving negotiations unsettled. Washington’s timeless two-step continues: hold the government hostage, then go raise money under fancy lights like it’s a normal Wednesday.

North Carolina hit-and-run death case, ICE detainer lodged

Authorities in Pitt County, North Carolina, say Ernesto Lopez-Gomez, 25, is charged with hit-and-run resulting in death after a March 11 crash in which a vehicle allegedly turned left in front of motorcyclist Christopher Babcock, 62, and the driver allegedly fled. Babcock later died from his injuries. The sheriff’s office says an ICE detainer has been lodged, and a USCIS source said Lopez-Gomez is a Mexican national who entered the U.S. illegally on an unknown date. He is being held on a $2 million secured bond.

Big airports strained as DHS shutdown drags on and TSA callouts rise

Major airports are reportedly taking the worst hits from the partial Department of Homeland Security shutdown, with longer lines and strained security operations as TSA officer absenteeism increases during the fifth week. Callout rates are up nationwide, but big hubs feel it more because high passenger volumes make staffing gaps harder to absorb. Congress has made no clear progress, proving once again that nothing motivates urgent problem-solving like leaving the public to marinate in a slow-moving logistics mess.

Ex-NCTC director claims FBI paused Charlie Kirk murder case work by order of Kash Patel

Former National Counterterrorism Center director Joe Kent said FBI Director Kash Patel ordered investigators to stop working on the Charlie Kirk murder case, calling it a top-down decision Patel allegedly confirmed in discussions with him. Kent said the FBI cited concerns that further investigative work could turn agents into potential defense witnesses, a rationale Kent said he did not accept. The FBI did not respond to a request for comment. The accused shooter, 22-year-old David Robinson, still faces aggravated murder and other charges in Utah as court proceedings continue.

Sacramento Chevron vandalized by large group of juveniles, store reports repeated incidents

A shift at a Chevron convenience store on Folsom Boulevard in Sacramento turned chaotic March 19 when about 25 to 30 juveniles entered and vandalized the store, throwing merchandise and leaving damage while a single employee tried to manage the situation. Police were notified of a disturbance but did not initially respond because no formal report was filed. The business reported stolen items March 23, and an investigation is ongoing. The store manager says similar incidents have happened repeatedly, leaving the business to eat repair costs and disruption, because nothing screams “community” like making one lone worker stand between retail anarchy and the snack aisle.

Russian oil exports disrupted, fuel prices look jumpy

Reuters-cited research estimates about 40% of Russia’s oil export capacity—roughly 2 million barrels per day—has been disrupted by Ukrainian drone strikes, pipeline damage, and tanker seizures in Europe. With crude trading above $100 a barrel amid Iran-related tensions and reported Strait of Hormuz closure risks, the disruption hits harder. Ukraine’s campaign has targeted key terminals like Novorossiysk, Primorsk, and Ust-Luga, while Druzhba pipeline issues and tanker seizures squeeze flows and push Russia toward more constrained routes to Asian markets.

Lukashenko lands in Pyongyang

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko arrived in Pyongyang for an official visit and is set to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un—because nothing says “serious diplomacy” like two sanctions magnets comparing notes.

Zimbabwe says 15 citizens died after alleged fraudulent recruitment to fight for Russia

Zimbabwe reported that 15 of its citizens died after being fraudulently recruited to fight for Russia in the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian officials estimate more than 1,700 people from African countries may have been similarly recruited under false pretenses.

Duffy to speak on camera about abduction and sexual assault in Disney+ documentary

Welsh singer Duffy, known for her 2008 album “Rockferry” and the hit “Mercy,” will recount her abduction and sexual assault on camera for the first time in a feature-length Disney+-commissioned documentary. The film follows her upbringing, rapid rise, and decade-long withdrawal from public life, using archival footage and interviews with friends, family, and music industry figures. No release date has been announced.

King Charles honors Nathan Newby for stopping hospital bomb plot

King Charles awarded the George Medal to Nathan Newby, 35, of Leeds, for persuading would-be attacker Mohammad Farooq to abandon a plan to detonate a homemade bomb at the maternity wing of St James' Hospital in January 2023. Newby spoke with Farooq for about two hours, moved him away to avoid panic, and got him to tell Newby to call police. Farooq was later sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 37 years.

Meta and YouTube found liable in social media addiction case

A jury found Meta and YouTube liable in a social media addiction case and awarded a woman $3 million in damages. The verdict is expected to reverberate across hundreds of similar lawsuits in the United States, which is the legal system’s way of saying, “Congrats, you unlocked the next boss level.”

Flyers injury update, Nikita Grebenkin unlikely vs Blackhawks

Flyers coach Rick Tocchet said winger Nikita Grebenkin is dealing with an upper-body injury and saw a doctor for further tests, making him unlikely to play Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks, pending a final call from trainers. Defenseman Emil Andrae is expected to return, while Noah Juulsen is likely to sit after a maintenance day.

European Parliament debate, how far Europe should respond to war in the Middle East

A new edition of “The Ring,” filmed at the European Parliament in Brussels, features MEPs Riho Terras of the EPP and Özlem Demirel of The Left debating how, and how far, Europe should respond to the ongoing war in the Middle East.

Brazil jury acquits woman who admitted killing boyfriend, citing protection of child

A jury in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, acquitted Erica Pereira da Silveria Vicente, who admitted killing her boyfriend, after accepting her claim that she acted to protect her young daughter. Prosecutors alleged premeditation, including drugging him, and attempts to dispose of and burn the body, but jurors cleared her of aggravated homicide and of destroying a corpse after a single day of testimony. Vicente had spent about a year in custody awaiting trial.

Mishandled Magnesium Flare Sparked 1966 USS Oriskany Fire That Killed 44 Sailors

A mishandled magnesium flare aboard the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Oriskany during the Vietnam War ignited a fast-moving fire on October 26, 1966, trapping crew members and killing 44 officers and sailors. The disaster prompted major changes in how the Navy stores and handles ordnance and conducts internal firefighting and damage control.

Watch Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton in the Netflix thriller "Apex"

"Apex" is a new survival action thriller starring Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton, and it begins streaming on Netflix in April.

White House Briefs Reporters as Iran Rejects a U.S. Ceasefire Proposal

The White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, is scheduled to brief reporters Wednesday afternoon as fighting in the Middle East continues and Iran dismisses a U.S. ceasefire proposal. The plan, described as a 15-point peace framework, was reportedly relayed to Iran through Pakistani intermediaries and is said to include sanctions relief and provisions related to Iran’s civilian nuclear program.

Why Tens of Millions of Americans Believe the World May End Soon

About one-third of Americans think the world will end within their lifetime, and that expectation is shaping how they interpret global threats and respond, with many adopting more extreme actions in an effort to prevent disaster.

Death of Neville Robert Kallenbach

Neville Robert Kallenbach died on March 22, 2026, at age 88, surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren. He was born on January 30, 1938, in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Iran Rejects a U.S. 15-point Ceasefire Plan and Escalates Attacks on Israel and Gulf States

Iran said on Wednesday it had rejected a U.S. 15-point ceasefire proposal while intensifying attacks on Israel and Gulf states. Tehran also presented its own conditions, including demands for reparations and control over the Strait of Hormuz.

Rising Veterinary Bills Are Undermining Pet Owners’ Trust, but Vets Are Not Profiting from Higher Fees

A UK Competition and Markets Authority review warns that rising veterinary costs, weak price transparency, and the growing dominance of corporate-owned practices are eroding trust between pet owners and vets, with some clients suspecting advice is driven by profit. Vets report increased hostility and stress, even though typical early-career salaries are closer to other graduate professions, and many vets have limited control over pricing and benefits. The CMA proposes mandatory published prices, written estimates, comparison tools, clearer information on prescriptions (including a £21 cap on prescription fees), and prominent disclosure of practice ownership and related businesses. The reforms aim to improve transparency and choice, but restoring trust will also require broader regulation and a better public understanding of the real costs of pet care.

Savannah Guthrie Speaks About Her Mother’s Disappearance: ‘We Are in Agony’

Savannah Guthrie said her family is “in agony” after her mother, Nancy Guthrie, 84, went missing from her home near Tucson, Arizona, on Feb. 1. Authorities are treating the case as a possible abduction, citing doorbell footage of a masked, armed suspect tampering with a security camera, a later camera disconnect, and blood found on the porch. State and federal agencies, including the FBI, are involved in the search as the family offers a $1 million reward and the FBI offers $50,000 for information. Guthrie remains on leave from the “TODAY” show while focusing on efforts to bring her mother home.

Downing Street Declines to Say Whether Key Mandelson Messages Were Lost After a Phone Theft

Downing Street has refused to confirm whether important text messages involving Peter Mandelson were lost when a phone linked to Morgan McSweeney, Sir Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff, was stolen, raising questions about what potentially vital information may be missing.

NHS Trust Acknowledges Two-Day Delay in Reporting Meningitis Outbreak

East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust admits it waited about two days before alerting the UK Health Security Agency to an initial suspected case linked to the Kent outbreak.

The first patient was received at Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital in Margate on a Wednesday evening, but the UKHSA was not contacted until Friday afternoon. Under Health Protection Regulations 2010, invasive meningitis is an urgent notifiable disease that should be reported immediately on suspicion, not after confirmation.

The trust’s acting chief executive, Dr Des Holden, said there was a missed opportunity to notify earlier, and acknowledged staff waited for test confirmation. Infectious disease specialist Professor Paul Hunter called the failure “indefensible,” stressing rapid reporting enables preventative antibiotics for close contacts and faster monitoring for additional cases.

UKHSA data indicated ten people developed symptoms between the first admission and a public alert on Sunday evening, 15 March. The outbreak peaked at 34 confirmed and suspected cases, mostly among teenagers and young adults, with two student deaths reported and four patients still in intensive care as of Monday.

Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the delay was “not good enough,” but added it did not have a “material impact” on containing the outbreak and said reporting improved afterward. One patient, Annabelle Mackay, said she was surprised her case was not flagged earlier and believed earlier reporting could have warned others to watch for symptoms.

Galaxy S26 Ultra earns a middling repairability score as Samsung keeps key parts hard to reach

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra received a 5/10 repairability score from iFixit, indicating the company has the know-how to make repairs easier but still leaves some of the most failure-prone components difficult to access.

Iran criticises Trump’s peace efforts as Tehran launches new attacks on US bases

Iran’s military mocked President Donald Trump’s claim that he is in contact with Iranian decision-makers and close to a 15-point deal to end the conflict, including an alleged commitment by Tehran to abandon any nuclear weapons programme. A spokesperson said the US appeared to be “negotiating with itself” and rejected any dialogue with the Trump administration, while Pakistani officials said Tehran had received the proposal. Reports also suggested Iran’s military and Revolutionary Guard may be acting independently of civilian leaders as fighting continues across the region and shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz threaten global energy supplies.

Trump Receives Daily Video Updates Showing Recent Strikes in the Iran War

U.S. military officials have reportedly provided President Donald Trump with a daily video montage highlighting the most significant strikes on Iranian targets from the previous 48 hours. Officials said the compilation typically runs about two minutes, sometimes longer, and consists largely of clips showing explosions from the strikes.

Hollie Davidson sets another milestone as her refereeing profile continues to grow

Hollie Davidson has made history again, with the Scottish rugby referee gaining wider recognition after breaking multiple records and becoming increasingly prominent in the sport.

PMQs: List of MPs Asking Questions

PMQs: Who’s Asking the Questions? The listed MPs include John Slinger, Chris Vince, Sojan Joseph, Andrew Ranger, Kim Leadbeater, Jacob Collier, Blair McDougall, Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi, Irene Campbell, Chris McDonald and Frank McNally for Labour, and Julian Lewis, Bradley Thomas and John Cooper for the Conservatives.

Reforming NASA Will Be Difficult but Essential

Reforming NASA is expected to be challenging, but it is seen as necessary, marking a new phase of the agency’s long-running push for “Faster, Better, Cheaper.”

Large Crowd in Buenos Aires Commemorates 50th Anniversary of Argentina’s 1976 Military Coup

Tens of thousands of people gathered in Buenos Aires to mark 50 years since Argentina’s 1976 military coup.

Newsletter: Poland and Hungary clash over allegations that Budapest leaked EU secrets to Moscow

Poland and Hungary are in a dispute following allegations that officials in Budapest passed EU secrets to Moscow. The newsletter also notes that Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen faces an uncertain political future after a setback in Tuesday’s snap vote.

Marseille’s Mucem explores 1,000 years of motherhood in art

Marseille’s Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations, the Mucem, is marking a millennium of motherhood by examining how mothers’ roles have evolved over time and how those roles have been portrayed in art.

New colonies of a stick insect once thought extinct have been discovered

New colonies of the Lord Howe Island stick insect, once believed extinct, have been found on a volcanic outcrop. After becoming so abundant they were even used as bait, the species is now showing signs of recovery from near extinction.

Senate Republicans Block Democratic Effort to Limit Trump’s Authority to Wage War Against Iran

Senate Republicans backed President Donald Trump’s military action against Iran, blocking a Democratic push to restrict his ability to wage war without explicit congressional approval.

New Archbishop of Canterbury to be enthroned today in a first for Christianity in England

A new Archbishop of Canterbury will be enthroned today at Canterbury Cathedral, marking the symbolic start of Dame Sarah Mullally’s ministry as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury. She is set to become the first woman to serve as the Church of England’s spiritual leader in its nearly 500-year history, and the first female leader of Christianity in England in about 1,400 years. The service is expected to draw around 2,000 guests, include multiple languages reflecting the Anglican Communion’s diversity, and feature her first sermon as Archbishop. Mullally succeeds Justin Welby following his resignation amid criticism over his handling of an abuse scandal, and has said safeguarding and tackling misogyny will be priorities.

Survey Finds 78% of Security Leaders Say Cyber Risk Must Be Reassessed in an AI-Driven World

A reported 78% of security leaders say organizations need to rethink how they assess and manage cyber risk as AI changes the threat landscape. The message is paired with a pitch for Unified Insights, which aims to help teams shift from reactive response to predictive operations through continuous monitoring and data-driven decision-making.

Moving Beyond Intelligence Sharing Toward Active Cyber Disruption

Beyond Intel Sharing: The Push Toward Cyber Disruption argues that simply sharing threat intelligence is no longer sufficient. Sandra Joyce, vice president at Google Threat Intelligence, says the cybersecurity industry should turn intelligence into action through coordinated takedowns and other active disruption measures, especially as AI-driven threats grow.

AI-Based Coding Is Reshaping Software Development

Cisco executive Jeetu Patel says rapid advances in AI coding agents are changing how software gets built, with tools that can now refactor decades-old enterprise code faster and at greater scale than traditional teams. He predicts many developers will shift into roles overseeing fleets of AI agents, while AI-generated software and machine-speed cybersecurity become key sources of competitive advantage.

Handing Security Operations to AI Depends on Trust

As AI adoption speeds up in cybersecurity operations, security leaders increasingly want clear proof that it works and can be trusted. Arctic Wolf CEO Nick Schneider says building that trust requires strong visibility into what AI is doing, data showing it delivers reliable results, and ongoing human oversight to keep outcomes accountable and effective.

Democrat Emily Gregory projected to flip Florida seat that includes Mar-a-Lago

Democrat Emily Gregory is projected to win a Florida legislative seat that includes Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago, flipping a district Republicans carried by 19 points in 2024. Nothing says “political realignment” like a district with a gilded clubhouse deciding it has seen enough.

Hong Kong expands National Security Law powers, police can demand device passwords

Hong Kong amended a bylaw under its National Security Law to let police demand phone or computer passwords from people suspected of violating the law. Refusal can mean up to a year in jail and a fine up to $12,700, while “false or misleading” information can bring up to three years in prison. The changes were gazetted Monday and announced by leader John Lee without going through the legislative council. They also expand customs powers to seize items deemed to have “seditious intention.” Authorities say it strengthens enforcement, critics say it further shrinks dissent, and everyone else can admire the audacity of calling this “normal governance.”

81-year-old grandmother says parking fine ballooned after payment machine would not accept cash or card

Krystyna Allen, 81, says she was fined after parking for 11 minutes in Stratford-upon-Avon when the ticket machine would not take cash or card. She moved her car after several attempts, challenged a £100 charge, and says she then received escalating demands, debt-collector letters, and court threats, with the amount rising to £270. Smart Parking says payment options were working, her appeal was rejected, and the charge escalated after she did not continue the process. If you ever wondered what the modern economy produces best, it is not convenience, it is fees.

Venture capitalist says AI’s real value is execution, not hype, especially in cybersecurity

Art Coviello of SYN Ventures argues that AI can boost cybersecurity, but only if investments stay disciplined and results are measurable. He says teams should focus on outcomes like faster product development, higher efficiency, and stronger defenses. In other words, do not buy the magic beans unless they come with a spreadsheet.

Quantum computing fears push faster encryption key rotation and quantum-resistant planning

As quantum computing advances, security teams are accelerating encryption key rotation and moving toward quantum-resistant algorithms. Alex Doll of Ten Eleven Ventures says investors and enterprises increasingly view “Q-Day,” when quantum systems could break today’s cryptography, as a near-term threat, prompting updates to key management, PKI, and cryptographic standards.

Australia’s national broadcaster journalists strike for 24 hours over pay

Journalists at Australia’s national broadcaster began a 24-hour strike, their first in two decades, after rejecting a proposed pay increase that would leave wages falling behind inflation. When the cost of living climbs and pay does not, people eventually stop “being reasonable,” also known as doing math.

Video shows ICE arrest at SFO, Democrats condemn, DHS says women had final removal orders

ICE arrested two women at San Francisco International Airport in an incident captured on video showing one woman sobbing and collapsing as officers took her into custody, with a child crying nearby. California Democrats condemned the arrest as cruel and warned it would heighten fear in immigrant communities, while San Francisco’s mayor called the footage upsetting but said it appeared to be an isolated case and reaffirmed the city’s sanctuary policies. The Department of Homeland Security said the two were in the U.S. unlawfully, had been under a final removal order since 2019, and that officers acted lawfully after one person allegedly tried to flee and resisted. Federal officials also said the arrests were not connected to any separate deployment of ICE agents to support TSA operations during the partial government shutdown.

DOJ indicts China-based firms and individuals over fentanyl precursor pipeline

The Justice Department says a federal grand jury in Dayton, Ohio, indicted Shandong Believe Chemical Company, Shandong Ranhang Biotechnology, and six Chinese citizens for allegedly marketing, selling, and delivering fentanyl precursor chemicals intended for traffickers and eventual smuggling into the United States. Prosecutors allege cryptocurrency payments routed through foreign financial institutions, and say some deals involved medetomidine, plus transactions tied to the Gulf Cartel, designated by the State Department as a foreign terrorist organization. Officials say the FBI-led Operation Box Cutter targeted the global precursor supply chain and received investigative assistance from China’s Ministry of Public Security.

“Reacher” star Alan Ritchson will not face charges after filmed altercation

Police say Alan Ritchson will not be charged after a Sunday altercation in Brentwood, Tennessee, captured on video, where he allegedly punched a man multiple times. Somehow, “streaming tough-guy energy” did not translate into “streaming criminal case,” and the legal system declined to greenlight the world’s least necessary sequel.

LaGuardia runway crash identifies two young Canadian pilots, investigators probe warnings and ATC

The pilots killed in a jet collision with a fire truck on a LaGuardia runway have been identified as Mackenzie Gunther and Antoine Forest, young Canadian pilots on an Air Canada-affiliated regional flight from Montreal. Roughly 40 of about 70 passengers and crew, plus two people from the fire truck, were taken to hospitals, with most released by Monday. Federal investigators are examining the cause, including reports a runway warning system did not sound an alarm, and reviewing air traffic control actions amid broader disruptions tied to a partial U.S. government shutdown.

Bengals agree to one-year deal with Joe Flacco as backup QB

The Cincinnati Bengals have agreed to a one-year contract with veteran quarterback Joe Flacco to serve as a backup, according to confirmation from his agency, JL Sports.

Illinois murder case sparks political blame fight over immigration and public safety

Commentary around the murder of Sheridan Gorman argues that Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s critics say he is using the case to assign blame to Donald Trump and frame it as a national failure, rather than focusing on Illinois policy choices. The piece claims the suspect, described as an undocumented immigrant, was released twice under the Biden administration and links the incident to sanctuary-style policies and public-safety problems in Chicago. It concludes that political messaging does not address crime and immigration problems or help victims, and references a video in which prosecutors describe the shooting.

Arm CEO hints at strategy shift beyond IP licensing, promises a trillion-dollar “TAM”

At Arm’s annual conference, CEO Rene Haas teased a future product strategy that could move Arm beyond its traditional IP-licensing model and boost growth, saying it could expand the company’s total addressable market to $1 trillion by the end of the decade. Nothing says “solid plan” like chanting TAM figures big enough to make a CFO levitate.

Cybersecurity M&A heats up as AI reshapes funding, scaling, and competition

Cybersecurity mergers and acquisitions are rising as AI accelerates product development and changes how companies scale. Momentum Cyber CEO Eric McAlpine says large funding rounds are flowing to fewer startups, with investors backing AI-native companies earlier, reshaping competition, growth paths, and deal activity across the sector.

AI-written code expands the attack surface, agentic AI pitched as a security counterweight

As AI speeds up software development, securing AI-driven code at scale is getting harder and the attack surface is widening. Pavel Gurvich of Tenzai says agentic AI can help security teams test faster, extend limited security expertise, and close gaps across code, deployment, and integration.

Trump says Iran gave the U.S. a major oil and gas-related benefit

President Trump said Tuesday that Iran provided the United States with a “very big present” connected to oil and gas as the two countries move toward a possible ceasefire. He did not explain what the benefit was or how it would affect energy markets or U.S. policy.

Retired Border Patrol official Greg Bovino criticizes Tom Homan and other Trump-era immigration leaders upon leaving

Newly retired Trump administration immigration official Greg Bovino publicly criticized border czar Tom Homan and other immigration leaders on Tuesday, saying they “do nothing.” Bovino previously served as Border Patrol commander-at-large and led immigration raids in Los Angeles and Minneapolis. After two Minnesotans were killed during operations under his leadership, he was demoted.

Senate Democrats reject Republican proposal to reopen Homeland Security and partially fund ICE

Senate Democrats rejected a Republican proposal backed by President Trump to reopen most of the Department of Homeland Security while withholding some funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, leaving the partial government shutdown—now in its 39th day—unresolved.

Murphy Calls Large Oil Stock Trade Before Trump’s Iran Announcement Potential Insider Trading

Sen. Chris Murphy said a massive oil-related stock trade placed shortly before President Trump announced a five-day pause on threatened strikes against Iran’s energy infrastructure appears to be possible insider trading. Murphy amplified a market watcher’s post on X, calling the timing “mind blowing corruption” and urging attention to whether anyone profited from advance knowledge of the announcement.

Russia launched nearly 1,000 drones at Ukraine in 24 hours in one of its largest attacks

Russia carried out one of its largest attacks since the start of the full-scale war, launching nearly 1,000 drones within 24 hours and targeting all regions of Ukraine, including western areas.

Keith Kellogg Says U.S. Ground Troops May Be Needed to Take Iran’s Kharg Island and Secure the Strait of Hormuz

Retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg said Tuesday that, as tensions over control of oil shipping routes escalate, the United States may ultimately need to deploy ground troops to seize Iran’s Kharg Island and secure the Strait of Hormuz. Kellogg, who served as President Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine until January, made the remarks in an interview on Fox News.

Martin Johnson’s son named in England squad for the Under-18 Six Nations Festival

Henry Johnson, the son of World Cup-winning England captain Martin Johnson, has been selected in Jonathan Pendlebury’s 26-man England U18 squad for the 2026 Six Nations Festival in Vichy, France. England will assemble at the Hazelwood Centre ahead of matches against Ireland on April 3, Georgia on April 7, and Italy on April 11. Pendlebury will rotate the captaincy during the tournament, and a largely inexperienced group is set to gain international experience.

Trump says the Iran war is won and blames 'fake news' for wanting it to continue

President Trump said the U.S. war in Iran has been won, while adding he could not say exactly when it would end. He also claimed that only “fake news” wants the conflict to keep going.

OpenAI Foundation commits $1 billion in grants to support broad public benefit from AI

OpenAI Foundation, the nonprofit that controls OpenAI and ChatGPT, said Tuesday it will distribute $1 billion in grants over the next year and expand its capacity as a philanthropic funder.

Blind Item #7 Revealed

Blind Item #7 is identified as Kanye West, with a claim that the A-list rapper is being heavily medicated to prevent him from acting out in court.

Epic Games to Cut 1,000 Jobs Amid Decline in Fortnite Engagement

Epic Games is cutting 1,000 jobs after CEO Tim Sweeney told employees in a Tuesday memo that engagement with its flagship game, Fortnite, has declined.

Summary of Vendor Announcements from Day 1 of the RSAC 2026 Conference

This rounds up the announcements vendors made on the first day of the RSAC 2026 Conference.

Dutch Diesel-Electric Submarine Simulated Sinking a U.S. Navy Carrier Strike Group in Exercise

A report highlights a naval exercise in which a relatively low-cost Dutch Walrus-class diesel-electric submarine, along with similar Swedish boats, reportedly penetrated U.S. carrier strike group defenses and achieved a simulated “sink” against a supercarrier. The incident is presented as evidence that ultra-quiet conventional submarines can exploit gaps in high-end anti-submarine warfare networks, underscoring the need to adapt detection and screening tactics.

WWE Raw: Roman Reigns Sends CM Punk Through a Table

On WWE Raw, tensions between Roman Reigns and World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk escalated as their rivalry reached a breaking point, with Reigns launching an aggressive attack and putting Punk through a table.

LLMs and creativity: AI-generated responses show less diversity than human responses

Researchers are examining whether using large language models can boost creativity, even as earlier findings suggest LLM-assisted work can become more uniform than human output. They note the sameness could be driven by a particular model’s behavior or by many people relying on the same model, which may amplify convergence.

Live Updates: Trump Backs DHS Funding Agreement; Mullin to Be Sworn In

President Trump is expected to swear in Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) as the new Department of Homeland Security secretary on Tuesday as a deal to fund DHS begins to come together. Growing pressure from worsening airport security lines and flight delays is pushing lawmakers to end the partial government shutdown.

Energy Secretary Wright Says the U.S. Has Additional Options to Lower Gas Prices

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the U.S. still has “a few more levers” it can use to bring down gas prices after they surged in the weeks following the U.S. and Israel’s late-June military campaign on Iran. Speaking on CNBC, Wright pointed to steps such as improving refinery efficiency as potential ways to ease prices.

The M1 Abrams Has Served in Five Wars and Has Not Been Destroyed by Enemy Tanks

Former intelligence analyst Isaac Seitz reviews the M1 Abrams’ combat record, from its prominent performance in Operation Desert Storm to the modern threat environment shaped by drones in Ukraine. The summary highlights how its advanced armor and crew-focused design have kept the tank effective for more than 40 years while improving crew survivability.

Former Dolton ‘super mayor’ Tiffany Henyard switches parties amid controversy

Tiffany Henyard, the former Democratic mayor of Dolton, Illinois who once called herself a “super mayor,” is now identifying as a Republican as she faces ongoing scrutiny over her controversial past.

Jon Bernthal’s Punisher Returns in a Disney+ Special on May 12

Emmy-winning actor Jon Bernthal will reprise his role as Frank Castle, also known as The Punisher, in a Disney+ special scheduled to premiere on May 12.

Nottingham victim's son learned of his father's death on Instagram after the killing

Ian Coates, 65, was stabbed to death by Valdo Calocane in the early hours of 13 June 2023. His son later said he found out about his father’s death through Instagram.

Kentucky firefighters rescue dog trapped 40 feet underground in a cave

Firefighters in Kentucky used their spelunking skills to rescue a dog that became trapped in a cave about 40 feet underground.

National Cheesesteak Day Deals Offer Discounts on Philadelphia’s Famous Sandwich

National Cheesesteak Day is being marked with special offers on Philadelphia’s iconic sandwich, including deals at two of the best-known cheesesteak shops in South Philadelphia.