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China restarts military flights near Taiwan

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/15/2026 6:24 PM

Taiwan's defense ministry said it detected 26 Chinese military aircraft and 7 naval vessels near the island after a period of few such incursions. ... Read full Story

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Canadian Paralympic Committee CEO calls for more investment after dip in medals

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 3/15/2026 6:08 PM

Canada finished eighth in the gold-medal standings with just three. As for total medals, Canada placed sixth, with four silver and eight bronze. ... Read full Story

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Kenyan flooding leads to dozens of deaths, displacement

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/15/2026 12:49 PM

Heavy rains and flooding in Kenya over the past weeks have left dozens of people dead and damaged homes and public infrastructure. ... Read full Story

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Israel, Iran trade strikes as world seeks to reopen Hormuz Strait

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/15/2026 11:52 AM

Israel said it launched a wave of airstrikes on Iran on Sunday as Iran carried out its own attacks in the Gulf region at large. ... Read full Story

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Canada to release additional 140K barrels of oil per day starting in April

By Global News | Mackenzie Gray | 3/15/2026 11:44 AM

Canada produced on average 5.3 million barrels per day of crude oil in 2025, according to the Canada Energy Regulator, making the upcoming production jump a 2.6 per cent increase. ... Read full Story

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Iran threatens to widen war as Gulf Arab states intercept new missiles

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 3/15/2026 9:45 AM

Iran's foreign minister said the U.S. attacked Kharg and Abu Musa islands from locations in the United Arab Emirates, a claim the UAE rejected. ... Read full Story

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Canada, Nordic leaders aim to deepen ties as trade being used as ‘coercive tool’

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 3/15/2026 9:16 AM

Prime Minister Mark Carney is concluding his time in Norway meeting with that country’s prime minister, along with the leaders of Denmark, Iceland, Sweden and Finland. ... Read full Story

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N. Korea launches series of missiles in show of force

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/14/2026 6:12 PM

North Korea launched missiles into the sea -- which landed near Japan's economic zone -- in a show of force amid a U.S.-South Korea military exercise. ... Read full Story

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Trump: Affected countries to help open Strait of Hormuz back up

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/14/2026 4:44 PM

President Donald Trump on Saturday said that a coalition of nations affected by Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz will assist in opening it back up. ... Read full Story

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Russian attacks on Kyiv kill 4, injure at least 15

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/14/2026 12:14 PM

Russian attacks on Kyiv overnight left at least four people dead and 15 injured, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Saturday. ... Read full Story

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Jewish school explosion in Amsterdam was 'targeted attack,' mayor says

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/14/2026 10:46 AM

An explosion early Saturday at a Jewish school in Amsterdam was a "targeted attack" fueled by anti-Semitism, the city's mayor said. ... Read full Story

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Unification minister warns war preparation raises conflict risks

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/13/2026 9:07 PM

Minister Chung Dong-young warned that preparing for war could increase the likelihood of conflict, emphasizing that "peace itself is the path forward" ... Read full Story

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U.K., Ireland to test readiness for incidents involving undersea cables

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 3/13/2026 4:12 PM

Citing "a more contested environment", British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Irish counterpart Micheal Martin said the exercises would begin in September. ... Read full Story

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61 per cent of Canadians disapprove of U.S. military actions in Iran: poll

By Global News | Adriana Fallico | 3/13/2026 2:02 PM

Only one in four (23 per cent) Canadians approve while, 16 per cent are unsure either way. Forty-two per cent were found to strongly disapprove. ... Read full Story

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Should you cancel March break travel amid Iran war? Ask these questions

By Global News | Ariel Rabinovitch | 3/13/2026 1:53 PM

One of the busiest travel periods of the year is about to begin and could be more volatile amid the Iran war, which has impacted air travel. ... Read full Story

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Oil price spike from Iran war could help Canada in CUSMA talks, experts say

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 3/13/2026 9:19 AM

Countries around the world are grappling with skyrocketing costs for key commodities like oil and fertilizer as the war with Iran continues to upend global trade. ... Read full Story

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All 6 crew on U.S. military plane that crashed in Iraq dead

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 3/13/2026 8:33 AM

The U.S. Central Command said the crash followed an unspecified incident involving two aircraft in “friendly airspace,” and that the other plane landed safely. ... Read full Story

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Britain releases files on Epstein probe about ex-ambassador to U.S.

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/11/2026 4:36 PM

The British Cabinet Office has released files from its investigation into former ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson on Wednesday. ... Read full Story

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Three killed in drone strike in Democratic Republic of Congo

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/11/2026 2:12 PM

A drone strike in the city of Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, killed three people, including a United Nations aid worker from France Wednesday. ... Read full Story

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Keir Starmer was warned of ‘reputational risk’ in appointing Mandelson, files show

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 3/11/2026 2:11 PM

Concerns were raised in a document sent to British Prime Minster Keir Starmer in December 2024 when he was considering appointing Peter Mandelson. ... Read full Story

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Myth, Masks, and LEGO: Ekow Nimako’s Elaborate Afrofuturistic Sculptures

by Colossal | Mar 17 2026

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These 8 Bad Habits Are Killing Your Kitchen Knives

by CNET | Mar 17 2026

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Is It Really Rude to Wear Headphones in Public?

by Reader's Digest | Mar 11 2026

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Outback Steakhouse in East Setauket permanently closes

by greaterlongisland.com | Mar 17 2026

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Monster who raped step-daughter, got her pregnant could walk free under Gavin Newsom law

by New York Post | Mar 17 2026

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Carly Rae Jepsen Announces Birth of Baby No. 1 With Husband Cole M.G.N.: ‘Welcome to the World Little One’

by Billboard | Mar 17 2026

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Irish PM Micheál Martin visits White House for St. Patrick's Day

by upi.com | Mar 17 2026

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Syrup spill closes California highway for nearly 9 hours

by United Press International, Inc. | Mar 17 2026

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Mamdani’s 15 mph speed limit isn’t about safety, it’s a money grab

by New York Post | Mar 17 2026

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Kiki Shepard's cause of death: Actress and TV host dies at age 74

by marca.com | Mar 17 2026

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A Respected Audiophile Brand Just Went Big on Affordable Hi-Fi

by Gear Patrol | Mar 17 2026

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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is becoming Chelsea's worst nightmare 🫣

by Yahoo Sports | Mar 17 2026

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Flying, crawling robots to boost US Navy readiness in $71 million Gecko deal

by Interesting Engineering | Mar 17 2026

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Cohoes HS to implement new security screening procedures

by NEWS10 ABC | Mar 17 2026

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Popular Pre-Workout Supplements Could Be Wrecking Your Sleep

by Self.com | Mar 17 2026

Word of the Day

Erin go bragh

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 17, 2026 is:

Erin go bragh • \air-un-guh-BRAW\ • phrase

Erin go bragh is an Irish phrase that means “Ireland forever.”

// They proudly waved the Irish flag during the parade, shouting “Erin go bragh!”

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Examples:

“Dressed in full Irish regalia, Fitzgerald rode his horse, Jack, through the streets of Clinton every St. Patrick’s Day. Jack was also dressed for the occasion, with green ribbons on his mane and a green blanket with gold lettering, ‘Erin Go Bragh.’” — Craig S. Semon, The Worcester (Massachusetts) Telegram & Gazette, 22 Dec. 2025

Did you know?

March 17th is the feast day of the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick. In the United States, it is also the day of shamrocks, leprechauns, and green beer (and green everything else). Blue was once the color traditionally associated with St. Patrick, but the color green has several links to Ireland, including its use on Ireland’s flag in the form of a stripe, its symbolism of Irish nationalism and the country’s religious history, and its connection to Ireland’s nickname, The Emerald Isle. On St. Patrick’s Day, people turn to their dictionary to look up Erin go bragh, which means “Ireland forever.” The original Irish phrase was Erin go brách (or go bráth), which translates literally as “Ireland till doomsday.” It’s an expression of loyalty and devotion that first appeared in English during the late 18th-century Irish rebellion against the British.

China restarts military flights near Taiwan

Canadian Paralympic Committee CEO calls for more investment after dip in medals

Kenyan flooding leads to dozens of deaths, displacement

Israel, Iran trade strikes as world seeks to reopen Hormuz Strait

Canada to release additional 140K barrels of oil per day starting in April

Iran threatens to widen war as Gulf Arab states intercept new missiles

Canada, Nordic leaders aim to deepen ties as trade being used as ‘coercive tool’

N. Korea launches series of missiles in show of force

Trump: Affected countries to help open Strait of Hormuz back up

Russian attacks on Kyiv kill 4, injure at least 15

Jewish school explosion in Amsterdam was 'targeted attack,' mayor says

Unification minister warns war preparation raises conflict risks

U.K., Ireland to test readiness for incidents involving undersea cables

61 per cent of Canadians disapprove of U.S. military actions in Iran: poll

Should you cancel March break travel amid Iran war? Ask these questions

Oil price spike from Iran war could help Canada in CUSMA talks, experts say

All 6 crew on U.S. military plane that crashed in Iraq dead

Britain releases files on Epstein probe about ex-ambassador to U.S.

Three killed in drone strike in Democratic Republic of Congo

Keir Starmer was warned of ‘reputational risk’ in appointing Mandelson, files show

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Irish PM Micheál Martin visits White House for St. Patrick's Day

Syrup spill closes California highway for nearly 9 hours

Mamdani’s 15 mph speed limit isn’t about safety, it’s a money grab

Kiki Shepard's cause of death: Actress and TV host dies at age 74

A Respected Audiophile Brand Just Went Big on Affordable Hi-Fi

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is becoming Chelsea's worst nightmare 🫣

Flying, crawling robots to boost US Navy readiness in $71 million Gecko deal

Cohoes HS to implement new security screening procedures

Popular Pre-Workout Supplements Could Be Wrecking Your Sleep

Word of the Day

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