Monday, March 30, 2026
Brian Nathan wins Florida state Senate upset
politicsBrian Nathan wins Florida state Senate upset
Brian Nathan, an electrical workers union leader and Navy veteran, was certified winner in a tight Republican‑leaning Florida state Senate race.
Trump convenes ‘God Squad’ to seek endangered species exemptions
politicsTrump convenes ‘God Squad’ to seek endangered species exemptions
Administration will consider overriding Endangered Species Act protections in the Gulf to clear the way for expanded offshore energy work.
Washington enacts millionaires' tax
politicsWashington enacts millionaires' tax
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a 9.9% tax on income over $1M to fund free K‑12 meals and expand the Working Families Tax Credit.
Trump willing to end Iran campaign without reopening Strait of Hormuz
politicsTrump willing to end Iran campaign without reopening Strait of Hormuz
Trump told aides he’s willing to halt the U.S. military campaign against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces ethics and rhetoric scrutiny
politicsDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces ethics and rhetoric scrutiny
Hegseth draws scrutiny after his broker looked into a multimillion dollar defense fund buy before strikes; his Christian rhetoric is also questioned.
Mario Kart World adds Bob‑omb Blast in Version 1.6.0
gamingMario Kart World adds Bob‑omb Blast in Version 1.6.0
Patch 1.6.0 adds Bob‑omb Blast battle mode, adjusts item probabilities and fixes gameplay bugs.
Iran strikes Kuwaiti oil tanker in Dubai anchorage, sparks fire
newsIran strikes Kuwaiti oil tanker in Dubai anchorage, sparks fire
A Kuwaiti oil tanker at anchor near Dubai was struck, damaging the hull and igniting a fire, Kuwait Petroleum says.
Israel approves death‑penalty law for Palestinian attackers, Ben‑Gvir celebrates
politicsIsrael approves death‑penalty law for Palestinian attackers, Ben‑Gvir celebrates
The Knesset passed a law making death the default for certain lethal attacks by Palestinians; National Security Minister Itamar Ben‑Gvir toasted the vote.
Organizers call for a national May Day general strike on May 1
politicsOrganizers call for a national May Day general strike on May 1
Groups including May Day Strong and Indivisible urge a US general strike, 'No work, no school, no shopping', planned for May 1, 2026.
Chaos at Mike Lawler town hall as veterans are escorted out
politicsChaos at Mike Lawler town hall as veterans are escorted out
At a Rockland County town hall, veterans confronted Rep. Mike Lawler over his positions and were removed after heated exchanges.
U.S. Army investigates Apache flyovers near Kid Rock's Nashville home
musicU.S. Army investigates Apache flyovers near Kid Rock's Nashville home
Probe opened after two AH-64 Apaches performed low-altitude maneuvers over Kid Rock's 'Southern White House' and nearby No Kings rallies.
Tetris 99 Maximus Cup gets Super Mario Galaxy theme April 3
gamingTetris 99 Maximus Cup gets Super Mario Galaxy theme April 3
Tetris 99's 52nd Maximus Cup runs Apr 3, 6; earn 100 event points to unlock the Super Mario Galaxy theme.
Fed Chair Powell warns energy shocks could shift inflation outlook
financeFed Chair Powell warns energy shocks could shift inflation outlook
Powell told a Harvard class energy supply shocks are manageable but could change inflation expectations; his Fed term ends in May.
Jacob Rees‑Mogg appears on BBC Newsnight and praises Trump and Orbán
politicsJacob Rees‑Mogg appears on BBC Newsnight and praises Trump and Orbán
GB News presenter Jacob Rees‑Mogg told BBC Newsnight viewers he supported Donald Trump and Hungary's Viktor Orbán on migration policy.
Vincent van Gogh's birthday marked alongside World Bipolar Day
artVincent van Gogh's birthday marked alongside World Bipolar Day
Museums and artists share tributes for van Gogh's 1853 birthday while linking observances to World Bipolar Day.
Las Vegas set to host Super Bowl LXIII at Allegiant Stadium in 2029
sportsLas Vegas set to host Super Bowl LXIII at Allegiant Stadium in 2029
NFL owners approved Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas as the site for Super Bowl 63 in 2029.
Ukrainian drones crash in Finland, strike Russian targets
newsUkrainian drones crash in Finland, strike Russian targets
Finland identified one crashed drone as a Ukrainian AN‑196; separate Ukrainian strikes hit Russian sites, killing at least one in Taganrog.
Cody Ponce carted off during Blue Jays debut with knee injury
sportsCody Ponce carted off during Blue Jays debut with knee injury
Right-hander Cody Ponce was carted off in the third inning of his Blue Jays debut with right knee discomfort.
Rob Schneider calls for U.S. military draft to be reinstated
comedyRob Schneider calls for U.S. military draft to be reinstated
The actor urged reinstating conscription for young Americans amid the Iran war debate.
The Amazing Digital Circus fandom surges after pilot and fan dubs
tvThe Amazing Digital Circus fandom surges after pilot and fan dubs
Fans share comic dubs, alternate endings and edits following The Amazing Digital Circus pilot and episode 8 moments.
Eidos Montreal Cuts 124 Jobs, Studio Head David Anfossi Exits
gamingEidos Montreal Cuts 124 Jobs, Studio Head David Anfossi Exits
Deus Ex studio lays off 124 staff amid Embracer restructuring; longtime head David Anfossi has departed.
Joni Mitchell honored at 2026 Juno Awards
musicJoni Mitchell honored at 2026 Juno Awards
Joni Mitchell received a Lifetime Achievement tribute at the JUNO Awards, with performances and a tribute led by Sarah McLachlan and Allison Russell.
TSA workers asked to return $1,000 gift cards from Tyler Perry
moviesTSA workers asked to return $1,000 gift cards from Tyler Perry
Tyler Perry handed $1,000 gift cards to TSA employees at Atlanta airport; federal ethics rules have prompted officials to ask workers to return them.
Victorian Liberal Dinesh Gourisetty denies withdrawal amid party move to dump him
politicsVictorian Liberal Dinesh Gourisetty denies withdrawal amid party move to dump him
Gourisetty, WHO beat Moira Deeming for preselection, rejects claims he quit after controversy over a court character reference.
Harrison Bader's solo homer gives Giants a 1-0 lead vs Padres
sportsHarrison Bader's solo homer gives Giants a 1-0 lead vs Padres
Bader's 389‑ft solo home run in the third inning provided San Francisco's first lead of the game.
Shirley Manson calls Guides' ban on trans girls 'cruel and nonsensical'
cultureShirley Manson calls Guides' ban on trans girls 'cruel and nonsensical'
Singer Shirley Manson sharply criticized a policy excluding transgender girls from the Girl Guides as unjust and illogical.
Drone tracked near Air Force One as Trump defends $400M White House ballroom
politicsDrone tracked near Air Force One as Trump defends $400M White House ballroom
An unidentified UAV was tracked near Air Force One; aboard the plane Trump defended his $400M ballroom, saying military work will be built underneath.
Government halves fuel excise for three months to cut pump prices
politicsGovernment halves fuel excise for three months to cut pump prices
The government reduced the fuel excise by 26.3 cents for three months to lower petrol and diesel costs at the pump.
NASA's Artemis II crew targets April 1 lunar flyby
scienceNASA's Artemis II crew targets April 1 lunar flyby
Four astronauts aim for a 10‑day crewed flyby of the Moon, NASA's first deep‑space human mission since Apollo in 1972.
John Cena set to return to WWE for WrestleMania 42
sportsJohn Cena set to return to WWE for WrestleMania 42
John Cena will make a return appearance for WrestleMania 42, reportedly in a non‑wrestling role.
Bob Dylan launches a Patreon, posts AI lectures and Old West pieces
musicBob Dylan launches a Patreon, posts AI lectures and Old West pieces
Dylan joined Patreon and has been posting unexpected AI-tinged lectures and Old West/Mark Twain content that left fans puzzled.
Trump says he wants to 'take the oil' in Iran, cites Kharg Island
politicsTrump says he wants to 'take the oil' in Iran, cites Kharg Island
In an interview Trump said his 'preference would be to take the oil' in Iran and suggested Kharg Island could be seized 'easily.'
Disney Adventure World opens at Disneyland Paris
cultureDisney Adventure World opens at Disneyland Paris
Disneyland Paris unveils Disney Adventure World, including a new World of Frozen, as part of a €2bn park reimagining.
Magnitude 5.3 earthquake strikes off Nicaragua coast
newsMagnitude 5.3 earthquake strikes off Nicaragua coast
Seismic agencies report a M5.3 quake near Nicaragua's coast on March 30, epicenter at ~74 km depth
Riverside Sheriff Chad Bianco halts probe after seizing ballots
politicsRiverside Sheriff Chad Bianco halts probe after seizing ballots
Sheriff Bianco seized over 500,000 ballots in an election‑fraud probe and paused the investigation amid legal challenges.
Amazon pauses Tomb Raider production after Sophie Turner injury
tvAmazon pauses Tomb Raider production after Sophie Turner injury
Prime Video has halted filming on the live‑action Tomb Raider series while Sophie Turner recovers from an on‑set injury.
Ken Burns premieres three‑part Henry David Thoreau documentary on PBS
writersKen Burns premieres three‑part Henry David Thoreau documentary on PBS
Ken Burns' new Thoreau series debuts on PBS, featuring contributions from Don Henley and Ted Danson.
Russia expels British diplomat over spying allegations
politicsRussia expels British diplomat over spying allegations
Moscow revoked a UK diplomat's accreditation and ordered them to leave within two weeks, citing economic espionage.