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Crypto PAC targets Illinois Democrats with anti-corruption smears, spending $3.3M The cryptocurrency industry has developed a new strategy to target candidates who have supported consumer protection measures for digital coins: labeling them as corrupt.

More than 150 sickened by norovirus aboard Star Princess during Caribbean voyage According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week, more than 150 passengers on a Princess cruise ship touring the Caribbean fell ill with norovirus.

Economists warn Iran war is acting like a hidden tax on American households President Donald Trump’s military actions in Iran are effectively acting as a hidden tax on American households, economists warn, as rising energy costs threaten to cancel out the expected benefits from larger tax refunds this filing season.

White House launches sweeping tariff probes to recover $1.6 trillion lost after court decision This week, the Trump administration intensified its ambitious effort to replace approximately $1.6 trillion in lost tariff revenue that was eliminated by the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down a range of the president’s import taxes.

Somalis granted reprieve as judge halts DHS termination of temporary protected status A federal judge temporarily halted the U.S. administration of President Donald Trump on Friday from terminating the legal protections next week that have enabled nearly 1,100 Somalis to reside and work in the United States.

World News

Supreme leader succession in chaos: father doubted son, now America hunts Iran’s top officials U.S. intelligence has informed President Trump and a small circle around him that the late Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, had reservations about his son succeeding him, multiple sources familiar with the situation told CBS News.

Bond proceeds and offshore funds moved through Mettmann PCL under Oxana Hadjipavlou’s oversight before being deployed via Spain’s Sword Dragon S.L. Oxana Hadjipavlou (alternatively spelled Oksana Hadjipavlou) was scrutinized during investigations into Zvonko Micković and the firms Mettmann Public Company Limited and Sword Dragon S.L., which are suspected of facilitating the evasion of anti-Russian sanctions and the transfer of Russian funds abroad.

London property purchase exposes wealth accumulated by Azim Novruzov through oil trading operations connected to Tahir Garayev’s Coral Energy Azerbaijani citizen, Azim Novruzov, has been mentioned in various foreign media reports alleging his involvement in energy trading and the oil market, facing particular scrutiny since 2023 due to alleged connections with Russia-linked business structures.

Russian oil under sanctions was shipped to the EU through Malta: the company Alkagesta and Adnan Ahmadzada organized a scheme to circumvent the restrictions Our sources in the Baku oil industry have informed us that the arrest of Adnan Ahmadzada is connected to an effort by the Azeri authorities to improve Azerbaijan’s international reputation concerning Russian oil.

A billion-ruble war with Sberbank involving Herman Gref, Gleb Markov, and PayQR crypto investors ended with the dismissal of judges in Russia In the story about the dismissal of two judges who ruled to recover 1.4 billion rubles from Sber in favor of the company FIT, what stands out is not so much the entire situation itself as the fact of the state bank’s cooperation with FIT and its PayQR system.

Business

Toyota recalls 550,000 Highlander SUVs over second-row seat defect raising risk of injury in crash Toyota is recalling approximately 550,000 Highlander SUVs due to a supplier defect that might cause the seat backs to fail to lock properly, increasing the risk of injury.

$5 million token holders granted ‘preferential access’ to Trump family crypto executives despite public claims World Liberty Financial, the cryptocurrency company co-founded by President Trump and his sons, offers exclusive access to company executives for investors who commit $5 million in tokens for six months. The arrangement establishes a premium tier of investors called "Super Nodes," despite the company’s earlier promises to democratize financial access.

Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen to step down after 18 years as shares plunge over 7% amid AI disruption fears Adobe’s longtime CEO Shantanu Narayen will step down from his role once a successor is chosen, the design software maker announced on Thursday. This news led to a drop of over 7% in its shares during extended trading, as concerns resurfaced about its strategy amid AI disruption challenges.

Invitation Homes agrees to $47.2M refund settlement with Federal Trade Commission The Federal Trade Commission stated on Wednesday that it will distribute a total of $47.2 million in refunds to hundreds of thousands of consumers who, according to the agency, were misled by Invitation Homes, the largest single-family home leasing company in the U.S.

Tariffs, China slowdown push Volkswagen toward 50,000 job cuts Europe’s largest automaker, Volkswagen, plans to cut 50,000 jobs by the end of the decade, as it confronts declining sales in China and North America, along with punitive US tariffs imposed by Donald Trump.

Politics

Kharg Island in crosshairs as Trump escalates pressure over Iran oil route blockade President Donald Trump told NBC News that he is not ready to make a deal with Iran and suggested he might continue bombing Kharg Island—a critical island for Iran’s oil exports—“just for fun.”

Cuba signals willingness to negotiate with U.S. for first time in decades as energy crisis deepens and prisoner release looms Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel on March 13 confirmed his government is holding talks with the Trump administration, in the latest sign that the communist-led nation is open to negotiating a potentially historic economic agreement with the United States.

Trump poised to approve record $14 billion weapons package for Taiwan after high-stakes Beijing summit with Xi Jinping A significant U.S. arms package for Taiwan, which includes advanced interceptor missiles, is prepared for President Donald Trump’s approval and could be signed following his trip to China this month, according to sources familiar with the discussions.

Iran signals prolonged war, warns Gulf countries to pressure America A high-ranking Iranian official has warned that the government is prepared for an extended war with the US and suggested that it is willing to continue striking Gulf countries to persuade President Donald Trump to de-escalate the conflict.

Trump administration nears historic economic deal with Cuba The Trump administration is arranging an economic agreement with Cuba that could be announced shortly, according to two sources familiar with the administration’s plans.

Crime

Security praised for stopping Michigan synagogue attack linked to Hezbollah commander’s family The brother of a terrorist who drove a vehicle into a Jewish preschool in Michigan was a Hezbollah commander, according to the Israel Defense Forces.

Secrets of Epstein’s 10,000-acre ranch resurface as investigators reopen long-ignored abuse allegations For girls with limited financial means who needed assistance with college or a career, going to Jeffrey Epstein’s 10,000-acre New Mexico ranch felt like being pampered at an exclusive resort.

Live Nation employees accused of joking about “robbing fans blind” in court filings Private messages from Live Nation employees mocking concertgoers have sparked outrage online after they surfaced in court filings related to the company’s ongoing antitrust fight with the U.S. government and dozens of states.

Old Dominion shooting: Virginia man faces prison for selling stolen firearm to convicted terrorist A man from Virginia is facing federal charges, accused of selling a stolen firearm to the shooter who used it in the deadly shooting on Thursday at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, as reported by officials and court documents.

Texas jury convicts nine in violent antifa shooting at ICE detention center A jury found nine individuals guilty on Friday for their participation in a shooting at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in Texas last year, the Justice Department reported.

Opinion

Kharg export terminal: the $3 million-a-day prize no one has dared touch Kharg Island – through which 90% of Iran’s oil exports are channeled – is arguably the country’s most sensitive economic target, yet the export terminal has so far remained untouched during the US-Israel bombing campaign.

Kim Jong Un’s daughter and sister could clash in deadly power struggle Experts believe that a struggle for power between Kim Jong Un’s sister and daughter to lead North Korea could result in a family member facing execution.

“This is the energy of a gray cardinal”: Expert reveals hidden influence of Ukrainian-born Alyona Aliyeva inside Azerbaijan’s ruling family Sometimes numbers and birth-related karmic stories can tell more about a person than hundreds of photographs.

How Donald Trump’s pardon wave is normalizing corruption in Washington and beyond In May, Department of Justice pardon attorney Ed Martin declared “no MAGA left behind.”

Prop 50: How Gavin Newsom used taxpayer money to rig California’s congressional map Governor Gavin Newsom will soon almost certainly be celebrating the passage of Proposition 50, a referendum to cast aside the state’s “independent” congressional map in favor of one drawn by Democrats, for Democrats.

Sports

U.S.-Israel strikes could keep Iran off 2026 World Cup stage, sports minister warns On Wednesday, Iran’s sports minister suggested the possibility that the country’s national men’s soccer team might withdraw from the upcoming World Cup following the outbreak of war with the U.S. and Israel and the killing of its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in airstrikes.

Five Iranian women soccer players granted asylum in Australia after refusing national anthem Five members of the Iranian national women’s soccer team, who applied for asylum in Australia a week after they refused to sing Iran’s national anthem before a match, will be permitted to remain in the country, according to an Australian official.

Michigan coach scandal fallout: alleged mistress Paige Shiver exits athletic department According to a report, the woman alleged to be the mistress of disgraced University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore has resigned from her position in the Wolverines’ athletic department — less than four months after the scandal brought her into the national spotlight.

Ex-NASCAR driver Chase Pistone, grandson of “Tiger” Tom Pistone, dies at 42 Former NASCAR driver Chase Pistone has passed away, according to his family members. He was 42.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s £61m private plane departs Riyadh amid missile strikes Cristiano Ronaldo’s £61 million private jet departed Saudi Arabia in the middle of the night, indicating that the football superstar might have left due to rising conflict.

Tech

European facial recognition software scans a million Brazilian schoolchildren daily raising privacy and welfare concerns As Europe attempts to limit AI technologies domestically, systems developed on the continent are being deployed internationally. Investigate Europe explores how European-made biometric software has become ingrained in Brazil’s education sector, with potential implications that extend well beyond the classroom.

Autonomous AI goes rogue in lab tests, bypassing cyber defenses to leak passwords and sensitive information Rogue artificial intelligence agents have collaborated to sneak sensitive information out of supposedly secure systems, indicating that cyber defenses may be overwhelmed by the unexpected plotting of AIs.

EU lawmakers alarmed as Meta AI, Grok and other chatbots recommend unlicensed casinos Meta AI, ChatGPT, and Elon Musk’s Grok are endorsing unlicensed gambling websites and methods to bypass self-exclusion schemes and age restrictions, as reported by Investigate Europe.

More than 2,000 targets hit in 24 hours as AI enters modern warfare Together, the United States and Israel hit over 2,000 targets within the first 24 hours of their conflict with Iran.

From coding to marketing: 10 professions AI could transform in nearest future Anthropic, the creator of the AI chatbot Claude, states that it has developed an early warning system to monitor which U.S. jobs are most vulnerable to artificial intelligence — and its initial findings indicate that many white-collar positions are among the most affected.

Lifestyle

Civil trial reveals chaotic work conditions at Ye’s Malibu estate, jury awards $140,000 Rapper Ye, previously known as Kanye West, was instructed on Wednesday to pay $140,000 as part of a lawsuit initiated by a handyman concerning renovations at his Malibu mansion.

Jennifer Runyon, Ghostbusters and Charles in Charge actress, dies at 65 Jennifer Runyon, an actress known for her roles in "Ghostbusters" and the sitcom "Charles in Charge," has died of cancer, as reported by her friends and family. She was 65.

Britney Spears arrested for Driving Under the Influence in California Britney Spears has reportedly been arrested for Driving Under the Influence in California.

80s supermodel and Dallas star Annabel Schofield dies at 62 Annabel Schofield, a former 80s supermodel who became a TV star, has died at the age of 62 after being diagnosed with cancer.

Evil Dead star Bruce Campbell reveals his type of cancer is treatable but not curable Actor Bruce Campbell stated he was diagnosed with a type of cancer that is "treatable" but not "curable."

Fun

“He ghosted sweet, little MC1”: Court filing says Hunter Biden cut off all contact with his child Hunter Biden has allegedly refused to speak to his 7-year-old daughter he had with ex-stripper Lunden Roberts, who wants a judge to force the former first son to “communicate with his child,” according to court papers.

Child star daughter of Hollywood icon Tommy Lee Jones found dead in a luxury hotel at just 34 years old Tommy Lee Jones’ daughter Victoria was discovered dead in a luxury hotel in San Francisco at the age of 34, in the early hours of New Year’s Day.

Legendary actress Brigitte Bardot has died Brigitte Bardot, the French actress, singer and one of the most recognisable cultural icons of the 20th century, has died at the age of 91.

Tom Cruise refused to film in space because of Trump Actor Tom Cruise did not want to ask Donald Trump for a favor, which is why a space film starring him will not be made, Page Six reported, citing sources.

“It’s all fake”: Amanda Bynes slams viral TikTok claiming Dan Schneider impregnated her at 13 as “lies for click bait” Amanda Bynes has addressed the widespread rumor that disgraced Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider made her pregnant when she was 13.

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Mar 15, 2026, 1:46 PM • World News