Storm clouds are gathering over Wall Street. 
U.S. stocks drifted lower in a slow grind over the past two weeks, as the conflict with Iran stoked worries about inflation and interest rates as oil pr… [+91 chars]

Options traders are signaling trouble, and systematic funds are expected to cut their exposure to U.S. stocks

MarketWatch

Panic is slowly gripping the stock market. Expect the selling to pick up next week. - MarketWatch

Some GOP senators are now openly predicting a tough battle to hold onto control as their party struggles to keep the focus on affordability policies that lawmakers want to make the centerpiece of the… [+6784 chars]

GOP lawmakers are struggling to keep their affordability message front and center on the campaign trail.

Politico

Senate Republicans worry they’re losing ground in the midterms - Politico

Disney and Pixar’s animal adventure “Hoppers” is holding strong in its second weekend, but it was Universal’s teary romance “Reminders of Him” that took the top spot on Friday.
“Reminders of Him,” t… [+2373 chars]

Disney and Pixar's “Hoppers” is holding strong in its second weekend, but it was Universal's "Reminders of Him" that took the top spot on Friday.

Variety

Box Office: ‘Reminders of Him’ Leads on Friday With $8 Million; ‘Hoppers’ Holds Strong With $7.1 Million - Variety

<ul><li> U.S., Israeli and Western officials say the situation at the strait has been the key concern for the Trump administration in recent days. </li></ul>What he is saying: "Many Countries, especi… [+2536 chars]

U.S., Israeli and Western officials say the situation at the strait has been the key concern for the Trump administration in recent days.

Axios

Trump claims international coalition will send war ships to reopen the strait of Hormuz - Axios

Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff has been branded a "class act" by fans after the Brackley outfit shared a video of the Austrian reacting to Lewis Hamilton securing third behind Kimi Antonelli and Geor… [+4057 chars]

Toto Wolff won praise from fans after warmly calling Lewis Hamilton “still our driver” following a 1-2-3 qualifying moment in China

Motorsport.com

Toto Wolff's 'Lewis Hamilton's still our driver' comment melts F1 fans after Mercedes 1-2 in China - Motorsport.com

Most people are shocked by whats unfolding in the world right now. Im not. Ive seen this movie before.As a global macro investor for over 50 years, Ive had to study the cause-and-effect relationships… [+7789 chars]

I believe the times ahead will be radically different from what most people have gotten used to—more like the era before 1945 than since.

Fortune

Ray Dalio: I've studied 500 years of history and fear we're entering the most dangerous phase of the 'Big Cycle' - Fortune

Meta is considering major layoffs that could affect 20% or more of the companys workforce, according to Reuters.
These layoffs could help the Facebook parent company offset its aggressive spending o… [+753 chars]

These layoffs could help Facebook's parent company offset its aggressive spending on AI infrastructure, as well as AI-related acquisitions and hiring.

TechCrunch

Meta reportedly considering layoffs that could affect 20% of the company - TechCrunch

When Kate Morrow gave birth to twins eight years ago, they were very premature, with compromised immune systems.
"We counted on the community to keep our children safe," Morrow says. She trusted tha… [+11990 chars]

In South Carolina, some parents embrace vaccines, others opt out. Why do people make such different choices? A mix of politics, distrust and misinformation is pushing neighbors apart.

As the risk of measles grows, why are parents so divided on vaccines? - NPR

March 13, 2026
PHOTOS
Apple hosts 50th anniversary celebrations around the world
On March 13, Apple kicked off celebrations for its 50th anniversary with a special performance by 17-time Grammy Aw… [+1189 chars]

Apple kicked off celebrations in New York for its 50th anniversary and will continue commemorating the milestone throughout the month.

Apple Newsroom

Apple hosts 50th anniversary celebrations around the world - Apple

Driving the news: Grenell, who also serves as Trump's envoy for special missions, will still be active in the organization as an unpaid consultant.
<ul><li>The change is set to be announced at a Tru… [+2409 chars]

Grenell will be succeeded by Matt Floca, who currently oversees bulding operations.

Exclusive: Ric Grenell departing as Kennedy Center head - Axios

The strikes destroyed more than 90 military targets, including missile facilities, but preserved oil infrastructure, U.S. Central Command said Saturday.
Updated March 14, 2026 at 12:29 p.m. EDT19 mi… [+8 chars]

The strikes destroyed more than 90 military targets, including missile facilities, but preserved oil infrastructure, U.S. Central Command said Saturday.

The Washington Post

Trump says U.S. struck Kharg Island, core of Iran’s oil economy - The Washington Post

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Former U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema acknowledges having a romantic relationship with a member of her security detail that began while she was a lawmaker, according to legal documents. … [+2593 chars]

Kyrsten Sinema says in a legal document that she had a romantic relationship with a member of her security detail, but her lawyer argues a lawsuit seeking damages against her should be dismissed.

The Seattle Times

Sinema admits a romance with her security guard as she fights ex-wife’s lawsuit - The Seattle Times

"The crater is still providing new insights every year, so continued studies there are really important."

Space.com

Arizona's Meteor Crater is still revealing new secrets 50,000 years later - Space

HOUSTON (AP) The United States is heading to the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic after a different level of focus helped this All-Star-studded team rebound from a shocking loss.
The U.S. be… [+2884 chars]

The United States is heading to the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic after a “different level of focus” helped this All-Star-studded team rebound from a shocking loss. The Americans beat Canada 5-3 on Friday night for a spot in the semifinals Sunday a…

Associated Press

Refocused US rebounds from Italy shocker, beats Canada to reach WBC semifinals - AP News

Vatican News
On Saturday afternoon, March 14, Pope Leo XIV will take possession of the apartment in the Apostolic Palace, as he moves, with some of his closest collaborators, into the rooms used by … [+935 chars]

The Director of the Holy See Press Office confirms Pope Leo XIV’s move to the Apostolic Palace after having resided at the Palazzo del Sant’Uffizio since the beginning of his pontificate.

Vatican News

Pope Leo takes possession of apartment in Apostolic Palace - Vatican News

Several Republican lawmakers are ramping up anti-Muslim comments and facing little to no response from their leadership.
"Muslims don't belong in American society," Rep. Andy Ogles posted on Monday.… [+6657 chars]

A growing number of Republicans in Congress are embracing rhetoric against Muslims. Their remarks have faced little public pushback from leadership.

House GOP leadership silent as more members post anti-Muslim statements - NPR

A father and Transportation Security Administration officer said he crumbled when one of his children asked whether he needed money in the wake of the four-week-long government shutdown of the Depart… [+8987 chars]

A father and Transportation Security Administration officer said he “crumbled” when one of his children asked whether he needed money in the wake of the nearly four-week-long government shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.

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