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politics

Blue state Dem candidate who made 'affordability' a key issue in campaign ripped for charging $13 for water

By Fox News | | 3/18/2026 9:32 AM

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi faced mockery after his Senate campaign charged supporters $13 for water at his election party, despite championing affordability. ... Read full Story

politics

Two dozen House Republicans go to war with Senate GOP over SAVE America Act

By Fox News | | 3/18/2026 9:31 AM

A group of House Republicans is putting Senate leadership on notice, vowing to "filibuster" all Senate measures until the Trump-backed SAVE America Act reaches the president's desk. ... Read full Story

finance

It’s a ‘black swan’ moment in oil but nowhere else. The stock market is at risk of a 20% fall, say these strategists.

By MarketWatch.com | Steve Goldstein | 3/18/2026 9:31 AM

Almost everything except for bonds – stocks, interest rates, credit, gold and the U.S. dollar – is having “very normal white swan types of moves.” ... Read full Story

music

‘Descendants,’ ‘ZOMBIES’ & ‘Camp Rock’ Stars Join Forces for 2026 Worlds Collide Concert Tour: See Full List of Dates

By Billboard | Annie Harrigan | 3/18/2026 9:30 AM

This year's lineup includes Worlds Collide alumni Malachi Barton (ZOMBIES 4, Camp Rock 3), Dara Reneé (Descendants: The Rise of Red) & Mekonnen Knife (ZOMBIES 4). ... Read full Story

soccer

Senegal government alleges ‘corruption’ at Caf and calls for inquiry into Afcon chaos

By Yahoo Sports | | 3/18/2026 9:30 AM

Morocco were awarded a 3-0 win after The Confederation of African Football (Caf) found that Senegal had forfeited the Africa Cup of Nations final when they walked off the pitch in protest ... Read full Story

upstate

Poughkeepsie man admits to causing death of his 16-month-old child

By NEWS10 ABC | Cassie Abel | 3/18/2026 9:29 AM

A Poughkeepsie man accused of causing the death of his daughter has pleaded guilty. According to the Dutchess County District Attorney's Office, Haitham Dasan entered a guilty plea to criminally neglient homicide. ... Read full Story

lifestyle

Watch Kim Kardashian grab 'old lady' in dramatic fall in 8-inch heels at Oscars party

By Hello! Magazine | Jenni McKnight | 3/18/2026 9:28 AM

Kim Kardashian took a dramatic stumble while she tried to walk into the Vanity Fair Oscar party in her eight-inch, $80 heels. Watch the video ... Read full Story

soccer

🚨Official: Argentina v Guatemala to be played at La Bombonera

By Yahoo Sports | | 3/18/2026 9:27 AM

La Bombonera will be the venue for the friendly match between the national teams of Argentina and Guatemala on March 31, as confirmed by the AFA. The match will be the last game in Argentina for the t... ... Read full Story

sports

We reviewed the first week of NFL free agency: Additions, subtractions and questions for all 32 teams

By ESPN Inc. | NFL Nation | 3/18/2026 9:27 AM

Let's break down the main free agency signings, latest buzz on moves and biggest remaining questions for every team. ... Read full Story

finance

It’s time to sell this fertilizer stock that’s been the S&P 500’s top gainer, analyst says

By MarketWatch.com | Tomi Kilgore | 3/18/2026 9:26 AM

Mizuho turned bearish on CF Industries’ stock, saying it has rallied too much since the Iran conflict started. ... Read full Story

people

Afroman courtroom clash goes viral after an officer was left in tears

By marca.com | Raíz | 3/18/2026 9:24 AM

Rapper Afroman faces emotional testimony in court over satirical video lawsuit Leer ... Read full Story

soccer

Jeremy Doku insists Man City will bounce back after Champions League exit

By Yahoo Sports | | 3/18/2026 9:23 AM

Man City are out of the Champions League after losing 5-1 on aggregate to Real Madrid in the last 16 ... Read full Story

politics

DNI Tulsi Gabbard says Trump acted because he concluded the Iranian regime 'posed an imminent threat'

By Fox News | | 3/18/2026 9:22 AM

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard stated in a post on X that President Donald Trump moved against Iran based on his conclusion that the regime "posed an imminent threat." ... Read full Story

nation

Cyberattack on med-tech company a 'wake-up call' to threats to U.S.

By upi.com | | 3/18/2026 9:22 AM

A cyberattack by Iran-linked hackers on the medical technology company Stryker last week highlighted the modern threats facing the United States. ... Read full Story

politics

Trump resurfaces old tweet from intel official who resigned

By Fox News | | 3/18/2026 9:20 AM

President Trump pointed to a 2020 tweet by Joe Kent after he resigned from the position of National Counterterrorism Center director due to his opposition to the Iran war. ... Read full Story

soccer

La Liga chief reacts to Laporta’s landslide victory in Barcelona elections – ‘With the difference in votes…’

By Yahoo Sports | | 3/18/2026 9:20 AM

The landscape of Barcelona has been officially settled for the next five years following a decisive presidential election on Sunday.Joan Laporta has emerged victorious, securing a powerful mandate fro... ... Read full Story

upstate

Proctors book hunt engages Capital Region for 'Water for Elephants' show

By NEWS10 ABC | Courtney Ward | 3/18/2026 9:20 AM

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- First it was a book. Next came the movie. Then it was on Broadway. And now, "Water for Elephants" is the focus of a local treasure hunt, courtesy of Proctors. The musical will be on the Main Stage at Proctors in April. To spark interest, 20 copies of the book were [...] ... Read full Story

technology

US clears flying taxis for limited use as FAA launches nationwide pilot program

By Interesting Engineering | Chris Young | 3/18/2026 9:19 AM

The grind towards operational, commercial flying taxis might finally come to an end this summer.... ... Read full Story

golf

How to watch 2026 PGA Valspar Championship on ESPN

By ESPN | Keith Jenkins | 3/18/2026 9:14 AM

It's time for the 2026 Valspar Championship! Here's how to catch the PGA action on the ESPN App. ... Read full Story

politics

One little-known meeting helps decide what Americans can afford — and what they can’t

By Fox News | | 3/18/2026 9:12 AM

The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged, leaving borrowing costs high for Americans buying homes, cars and other big-ticket items as inflation risks remain. ... Read full Story

animal

Sharks are ingesting drugs in the Bahamas

by Science News | Mar 18 2026

connecticut

Lawmakers consider changes to health care, nutrition in CT prisons

by CT Mirror | Mar 18 2026

entertainment

Laurie Hernandez Says Her 2016 'Final Five' Olympic Teammates Are Ready for Her '& Juliet' Broadway Debut

by ET Online | Mar 18 2026

fashion

‘Real Housewives’ and Broadway star Kandi Burruss on her spring break packing list

by NY Post | Mar 18 2026

finance

Wave of sports-betting scandals proves the need for an independent watchdog to protect a $165 billion market

by MarketWatch.com | Mar 18 2026

knowledge

Is It Really Rude to Wear Headphones in Public?

by Reader's Digest | Mar 11 2026

long_island

Oceanside driver drank whiskey before fatal parkway crash, records show

by greaterlongisland.com | Mar 18 2026

mental

Brie Larson’s Self-Care Secret Weapon for Party Hosting Success

by thehealthy.com | Feb 26 2026

music

Is Zane Lowe Teasing a BTS Interview? Here’s Why ARMY Thinks Yes

by Billboard | Mar 18 2026

nation

Pulse Nightclub in Orlando demolished decade after mass shooting

by upi.com | Mar 18 2026

new_jersey

Op-Ed: When child care costs more than the rent, we all lose

by NJ Spotlight | Mar 18 2026

odd_fun

21 Cringey Things Celebrities Did At The Beginning Of The Pandemic That Are Weird To Look Back On Now

by BuzzFeed, Inc. | Mar 18 2026

soccer

Enzo Fernandez to Liverpool suddenly seems real

by Yahoo Sports | Mar 18 2026

technology

Chinese humanoid robots could soon beat the fastest human ever in sprinting: Report

by Interesting Engineering | Mar 18 2026

world

20-year-old U.S. tourist goes missing in Spain during spring break trip

by Global News | Mar 18 2026

Word of the Day

jejune

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 18, 2026 is:

jejune • \jih-JOON\ • adjective

Jejune is a formal word that means "uninteresting" or "boring." It is also used as a synonym of juvenile to describe things (such as behaviors, attitudes, etc.) that are immature, childish, or simplistic.

// The movie adaptation employed surreal visual effects to tell the story, making the plot, jejune in the novel, archetypal rather than artless.

// The professor made rude and jejune remarks about the students' artwork.

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Examples:

"While [author Helen] Garner has journaled most of her life, she burned her early diaries in a bonfire having deemed them too embarrassing or jejune." — The Irish Times, 29 Mar. 2025

Did you know?

Starved for excitement? You won't get it from something jejune. The term comes to us from the Latin word jejunus, which means "empty of food," "hungry," or "meager." When English speakers first used jejune back in the 1600s, they applied it in ways that mirrored the meaning of its Latin parent, lamenting "jejune appetites" and "jejune morsels." Something that is meager rarely satisfies, and before long jejune was being used not only for meager meals or hunger, but also for things lacking in intellectual or emotional substance. It's possible that the word gained its now-popular "juvenile" or "childish" sense when people confused it with the look-alike French word jeune, which means "young."

Blue state Dem candidate who made 'affordability' a key issue in campaign ripped for charging $13 for water

Two dozen House Republicans go to war with Senate GOP over SAVE America Act

It’s a ‘black swan’ moment in oil but nowhere else. The stock market is at risk of a 20% fall, say these strategists.

‘Descendants,’ ‘ZOMBIES’ & ‘Camp Rock’ Stars Join Forces for 2026 Worlds Collide Concert Tour: See Full List of Dates

Senegal government alleges ‘corruption’ at Caf and calls for inquiry into Afcon chaos

Poughkeepsie man admits to causing death of his 16-month-old child

Watch Kim Kardashian grab 'old lady' in dramatic fall in 8-inch heels at Oscars party

🚨Official: Argentina v Guatemala to be played at La Bombonera

We reviewed the first week of NFL free agency: Additions, subtractions and questions for all 32 teams

It’s time to sell this fertilizer stock that’s been the S&P 500’s top gainer, analyst says

Afroman courtroom clash goes viral after an officer was left in tears

Jeremy Doku insists Man City will bounce back after Champions League exit

DNI Tulsi Gabbard says Trump acted because he concluded the Iranian regime 'posed an imminent threat'

Cyberattack on med-tech company a 'wake-up call' to threats to U.S.

Trump resurfaces old tweet from intel official who resigned

La Liga chief reacts to Laporta’s landslide victory in Barcelona elections – ‘With the difference in votes…’

Proctors book hunt engages Capital Region for 'Water for Elephants' show

US clears flying taxis for limited use as FAA launches nationwide pilot program

How to watch 2026 PGA Valspar Championship on ESPN

One little-known meeting helps decide what Americans can afford — and what they can’t

Sharks are ingesting drugs in the Bahamas

Lawmakers consider changes to health care, nutrition in CT prisons

Laurie Hernandez Says Her 2016 'Final Five' Olympic Teammates Are Ready for Her '& Juliet' Broadway Debut

‘Real Housewives’ and Broadway star Kandi Burruss on her spring break packing list

Wave of sports-betting scandals proves the need for an independent watchdog to protect a $165 billion market

Is It Really Rude to Wear Headphones in Public?

Oceanside driver drank whiskey before fatal parkway crash, records show

Brie Larson’s Self-Care Secret Weapon for Party Hosting Success

Is Zane Lowe Teasing a BTS Interview? Here’s Why ARMY Thinks Yes

Pulse Nightclub in Orlando demolished decade after mass shooting

Op-Ed: When child care costs more than the rent, we all lose

21 Cringey Things Celebrities Did At The Beginning Of The Pandemic That Are Weird To Look Back On Now

Enzo Fernandez to Liverpool suddenly seems real

Chinese humanoid robots could soon beat the fastest human ever in sprinting: Report

20-year-old U.S. tourist goes missing in Spain during spring break trip

Word of the Day

10 Odd & Fun

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