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Netanyahu: Israel 'acted alone' against Iran's South Pars gas field

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/20/2026 12:55 AM

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Israel "acted alone" in striking Iran's South Pars gas field, an attack that escalated the war in the Middle East. ... Read full Story

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Samsung to invest $82B in chips, AI as union warns strike

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/20/2026 12:41 AM

Samsung Electronics said it will invest more than 110 trillion won this year in capital expenditures and R&D, marking its largest annual investment ... Read full Story

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Low pay, burnout drive young South Korean police to quit

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/20/2026 12:36 AM

Growing workloads and limited compensation are driving rising attrition among younger police officers in South Korea, according to officials ... Read full Story

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Hyundai Mobis pivots to AI, autonomous driving in portfolio overhaul

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/20/2026 12:31 AM

Lee Kyu-seok is accelerating a strategic overhaul at Hyundai Mobis, shifting focus from traditional auto parts to autonomous driving, AI and robotics. ... Read full Story

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South Korea reviews 5-year plan for inter-Korean relations

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/20/2026 12:24 AM

S. Korea govt. reviewed a new 5 year roadmap for inter-Korean relations, outlining strategy focused on peaceful coexistence and joint economic growth ... Read full Story

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South Korea marriages rise for third straight year

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/20/2026 12:19 AM

The number of marriages in South Korea rose for a third consecutive year in 2025, driven by demographic shifts and changing attitudes toward marriage. ... Read full Story

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Iran drone swarms test limits of missile-based defenses

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/20/2026 12:13 AM

Iran's expanding use of low-cost drones and missile systems is exposing vulnerabilities in traditional air defense strategies, raising concerns ... Read full Story

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AI ‘fake applicant’ case raises North Korea job scam fears

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/20/2026 12:07 AM

Suspected deepfake job applicant infiltrated an online hiring interview at a Japanese IT company, raising concerns possible links to N. Korean schemes ... Read full Story

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Conservative party leader slams prosecution reform as ‘worst outcome’

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/19/2026 11:57 PM

Jang Dong-hyuk on Thursday criticized proposed prosecution reform bills backed by the Democratic Party, calling them "the worst possible outcome" ... Read full Story

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Busan mayoral hopeful vows maritime hub, youth retention plan

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/19/2026 11:28 PM

Joo Jin-woo, a preliminary candidate for mayor of Busan, pledged to transform the southern port city into a maritime hub ahead of local elections ... Read full Story

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‘Havana syndrome’ report doubting foreign role was flawed: U.S. officials

By Global News | Sean Boynton | 3/19/2026 4:52 PM

U.S. intelligence, military and law enforcement officials unanimously agreed that an intelligence assessment doubting a foreign role in the 'Havana syndrome' should be withdrawn. ... Read full Story

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Defence minister clarifies after saying he learnt of base strike from media

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 3/19/2026 4:27 PM

The federal Conservatives accuse the government of being too secretive about the war and point out that Canada's allies are sharing such information openly at daily briefings. ... Read full Story

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Goiás becomes first Brazilian state to sign minerals pact with U.S.

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/19/2026 4:09 PM

The U.S. signed a memorandum of understanding with the Brazilian state of Goiás to explore and process critical minerals and rare earth elements ... Read full Story

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F-35 makes emergency landing after combat mission over Iran

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/19/2026 3:51 PM

A U.S. F-35 aircraft made an emergency landing after a combat mission over Iran on Thursday, with Iranian forces taking credit for hitting it. ... Read full Story

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Canada and allies say they could ‘contribute’ efforts on Strait of Hormuz

By Global News | Adriana Fallico | 3/19/2026 3:08 PM

Canada is amongst several nations who 'condemn in the strongest terms recent attacks by Iran on unarmed commercial vessels in the Gulf.' ... Read full Story

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Gas prices in Canada keep going up. How high are they near you?

By Global News | Ariel Rabinovitch | 3/19/2026 1:46 PM

Gas prices in Canada have been climbing sharply since the Iran war began, but how much higher they could go is unclear as consumers struggle with the higher cost of living. ... Read full Story

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Prosecutors want 7+ years for Høiby, son of Norwegian princess

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/19/2026 1:34 PM

Prosecutors said that if Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norway's crown princess, is found guilty, he should serve more than seven years in prison. ... Read full Story

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Global aid flows to Cuba as energy crisis deepens

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/19/2026 12:35 PM

International groups began to send humanitarian aid to Cuba as it faces widespread blackouts due to an energy crisis worsened by fuel shortages, ... Read full Story

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Kent meningitis cases rise to 27, student vaccinations continue

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/19/2026 11:54 AM

The number of cases of meningitis in Kent has risen to 27, the United Kingdom Health Security Agency reported. Two have died since the oubreak began. ... Read full Story

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America’s next Indo-Pacific strategy cannot ignore the playing field

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/19/2026 11:39 AM

Strategic competition in the Indo-Pacific will unfold in boardrooms and naval exercises, but also on playing fields, courts and sailing waters. ... Read full Story

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Breezy Swathes of Fabric Dance Amid Landscapes in Thomas Jackson’s Photos

by Colossal | Mar 19 2026

auto

New Mercedes-AMG GT SUV Spied Hiding Big Power, Small Brakes

by carbuzz.com | Mar 19 2026

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FedEx Freight’s outlook lowered again

by FreightWaves | Mar 19 2026

finance

Super Micro co-founder engaged in backdoor scheme to divert Nvidia chips to China, U.S. government says

by MarketWatch.com | Mar 19 2026

game

Reinstated Subnautica 2 Dev Says Krafton's Release Date Announcement Was Potentially "Damaging"

by GameSpot | Mar 19 2026

health

New Resistance Training Guidelines Say Consistency Is Key for Stronger Results

by Healthline.com | Mar 19 2026

knowledge

Is It Really Rude to Lie About Being Busy to Get Out of Something?

by Reader's Digest | Mar 19 2026

mental

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

by thehealthy.com | Feb 26 2026

metro

From LLWS to varsity, Massapequa’s Ryan Huksloot keeps thriving ‘under that pressure’

by New York Post | Mar 20 2026

people

Metallica's NCAA bracket picks: Rock legends predict bold upsets and a shocking champion

by marca.com | Mar 20 2026

science

Should compulsive shopping and gaming be considered an addiction? Psychiatrists are considering expanding the definition.

by LIVE SCIENCE | Mar 19 2026

soccer

Galatasaray to sue UEFA for compensation after Noa Lang’s freak injury vs Liverpool

by Yahoo Sports | Mar 20 2026

technology

Hydrogen-electric aircraft inches closer toward industrial execution, design review completed

by Interesting Engineering | Mar 20 2026

wellness

The Unexpected Mental Health Effect of GLP-1 Medications

by Self.com | Mar 18 2026

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Netanyahu: Israel 'acted alone' against Iran's South Pars gas field

by United Press International, Inc. | Mar 20 2026

Word of the Day

eureka

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 20, 2026 is:

eureka • \yoo-REE-kuh\ • adjective

As an interjection, eureka is used to express excitement when a discovery has been made. When used as an adjective, eureka describes something (typically a moment) that is characterized by a usually sudden triumphant discovery. 

// After years of trying to piece together a concrete business idea, I had a eureka moment and everything made sense.  

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Examples:

“Back in 2020, Trautmann and fellow college student Max Steitz were lamenting the unrelenting loss of Louisiana wetlands, while sharing a bottle of wine. It was a eureka moment, as Trautmann and Steitz realized that by crushing wine bottles and other disposable glass into sand, they could relieve pressure on landfills and simultaneously help fend off coastal erosion.” — Doug MacCash, nola.com (New Orleans, Louisiana), 5 Dec. 2025 

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When people exclaim “Eureka!” they are harking back to a legendary event in the life of the Greek mathematician and inventor Archimedes. While wrestling with the problem of how to determine the purity of gold, he had the sudden realization that the buoyancy of an object placed in water is equal in magnitude to the weight of the water the object displaces. According to one popular version of the legend, he made his discovery at a public bathhouse, whereupon he leapt out of his bath, exclaiming in Greek “Heurēka! Heurēka!” (“I have found it!”), and ran home naked through the streets. The absence of a contemporary source for this anecdote has done nothing to diminish its popularity over the centuries. The English word eureka, which of course hails from heurēka, has also retained its popularity; its use as an interjection dates to the early 17th century, and it gained a brand-new use in the early 20th century as an adjective describing moments of discovery or epiphany.

Netanyahu: Israel 'acted alone' against Iran's South Pars gas field

Samsung to invest $82B in chips, AI as union warns strike

Low pay, burnout drive young South Korean police to quit

Hyundai Mobis pivots to AI, autonomous driving in portfolio overhaul

South Korea reviews 5-year plan for inter-Korean relations

South Korea marriages rise for third straight year

Iran drone swarms test limits of missile-based defenses

AI ‘fake applicant’ case raises North Korea job scam fears

Conservative party leader slams prosecution reform as ‘worst outcome’

Busan mayoral hopeful vows maritime hub, youth retention plan

‘Havana syndrome’ report doubting foreign role was flawed: U.S. officials

Defence minister clarifies after saying he learnt of base strike from media

Goiás becomes first Brazilian state to sign minerals pact with U.S.

F-35 makes emergency landing after combat mission over Iran

Canada and allies say they could ‘contribute’ efforts on Strait of Hormuz

Gas prices in Canada keep going up. How high are they near you?

Prosecutors want 7+ years for Høiby, son of Norwegian princess

Global aid flows to Cuba as energy crisis deepens

Kent meningitis cases rise to 27, student vaccinations continue

America’s next Indo-Pacific strategy cannot ignore the playing field

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Breezy Swathes of Fabric Dance Amid Landscapes in Thomas Jackson’s Photos

New Mercedes-AMG GT SUV Spied Hiding Big Power, Small Brakes

FedEx Freight’s outlook lowered again

Super Micro co-founder engaged in backdoor scheme to divert Nvidia chips to China, U.S. government says

Reinstated Subnautica 2 Dev Says Krafton's Release Date Announcement Was Potentially "Damaging"

New Resistance Training Guidelines Say Consistency Is Key for Stronger Results

Is It Really Rude to Lie About Being Busy to Get Out of Something?

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

From LLWS to varsity, Massapequa’s Ryan Huksloot keeps thriving ‘under that pressure’

Metallica's NCAA bracket picks: Rock legends predict bold upsets and a shocking champion

Should compulsive shopping and gaming be considered an addiction? Psychiatrists are considering expanding the definition.

Galatasaray to sue UEFA for compensation after Noa Lang’s freak injury vs Liverpool

Hydrogen-electric aircraft inches closer toward industrial execution, design review completed

The Unexpected Mental Health Effect of GLP-1 Medications

Netanyahu: Israel 'acted alone' against Iran's South Pars gas field

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