Russia-U.S. tensions hit global markets as Putin lowers the threshold for a nuclear strike

Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced plans to cut nearly half of the Department of Education's workforce in order to eliminate "bureaucratic bloat" and shift power to the states, following President Trump's directive to eventually shut down the agency. The move aligns with Trump's campaign promise to promote school choice and reduce federal control over education, although Congress would need to officially dismantle the department. McMahon assured that essential programs and services would continue without...

Manchester United Football Club in Manchester, England, plans to build a new stadium with a capacity of 100,000 spectators, surpassing Wembley Stadium as the largest in the UK. The historic Old Trafford, with its leaky roof and rodent issues, will be demolished to make way for the new venue, which will feature a solar energy roof and cost over $2.5 billion to construct. The decision to move comes amidst financial struggles and fan protests against...

Saturn's rings will be invisible from Earth starting from March 23rd, due to the planet's orbit. NASA explains that Saturn's rings are comprised of icy and rocky particles, believed to be remnants of comets, asteroids, or shattered moons. The rings will reappear in about seven years, as they are slowly being pulled in by gravity and will eventually disappear. Full Article

During a House hearing, Rep. Keith Self misgendered Rep. Sarah McBride, the first openly trans member of Congress, by referring to her as "Mr. McBride." Rep. Bill Keating intervened, criticizing Self's remarks as indecent, leading Self to abruptly adjourn the hearing. McBride expressed disappointment over the incident, which stemmed from a larger issue of Republican lawmakers targeting her, including Rep. Nancy Mace introducing a resolution banning transgender women from using female bathrooms in the Capitol....

Neil Robson, owner of Genesis Fishing Ltd in Bridlington, known as the “Lobster Capital of Europe”, relies on the shellfish trade for his family business, catching crab and lobster for both UK and international markets. When a major collision between an oil tanker and cargo ship occurred in the North Sea, causing a large fire off the coast of Hull, Robson, who was on board his boat Genesis, expressed concern for the safety of those...

The Indian Air Force is expediting the procurement of medium, multirole fighter jets, aiming to have the first new aircraft in service within five years after accelerated trials involving seven likely contenders. The competition for 114 new fighter jets under the MRFA programme will involve limited trials due to previous testing of six contenders, with only the Boeing F15 EX needing evaluation against Indian requirements. Upgraded capabilities of contenders may also be assessed during the...