March 12, 2026

The U.S. has carried out what it called “large-scale strikes” against ISIS in Syria, U.S. Central Command announced Saturday afternoon. The strikes, conducted at around 12:30 p.m. ET, were part of Operation Hawkeye Strike, which the Pentagon said was ordered by President Donald Trump on Dec. 19 in response to an ISIS ambush near Palmyra on Dec. 13. That attack killed two U.S. soldiers and a U.S. civilian interpreter, U.S. officials said. The military in December launched strikes against Islamic State group infrastructure and weapons. CENTCOM spokesperson Capt. Tim Hawkins told NBC News that more than 35 targets were struck … Read more

March 12, 2026

Home care crisis: How rising costs are breaking the middle class

admin

Home care and assisted living costs for older adults and people with disabilities have surged over the past five years, straining affordability for middle class families who struggle to pick up the tab, AARP said in a March 12 report. The AARP report said the cost of the most common type of long-term services − home care and assisted living services − surged nearly 50% from 2019 through 2024, far outpacing median income growth of 22% for senior households. Costs of other long-term services also grew more quickly than income for households that must pay for this care without public … Read more

March 12, 2026

The 5 cheapest car brands to buy right now under $40K

admin

March 10, 2026Updated March 11, 2026, 11:29 a.m. ET The average price for a new car in the U.S. was $49,353 in February 2026. New car prices in February 2026 were up 0.3% from the previous month. Only five major car brands had average transaction prices under $40,000. Only five major car brands averaged sales prices under $40,000 in the United States in February 2026 as new car prices continue to rise and car shoppers are filling the pinch. Car shoppers paid an average of $49,353 for new cars in February 2026, according to Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book. The average … Read more

March 11, 2026

World Baseball Classic tiebreaker explained: What needs to happen for U.S. to advance to quarterfinals after loss to Italy

admin

Team USA entered Tuesday’s World Baseball Classic game against Italy knowing that a win would clinch its spot in the tournament’s knockout round. Instead, Italy delivered USA a stunning 8-6 loss, and a U.S. team that entered Tuesday’s game 3-0 in pool play will now be forced to await its fate for the knockout round, which is out of its hands. Advertisement The loss drops Team USA to 3-1, while Italy improves to 3-0. Italy will face Mexico (2-1) on Wednesday in the Pool B finale that will determine who advances. Among the U.S., Italy and Mexico, only two teams … Read more

March 11, 2026

US Warns of “Most Intense Day” Yet in Iran War

admin

As the US-Iran war enters its 12th day, the US is bracing for its “most intense” day of strikes in the ongoing conflict. While Iranian forces are launching reportedly reckless missiles, the US is preparing to unleash the largest wave of coordinated air and military strikes yet. Amid these heightened tensions, both the crypto market and oil prices remain under pressure. With oil prices still volatile, Bitcoin and other risk assets are struggling to maintain momentum. US-Iran War To See the Most Intense Day According to the latest reports, the US is preparing to launch precision attacks designed to counter … Read more

March 11, 2026

Approximately 150 US Troops Wounded in Iran Conflict

admin

Approximately 150 American troops have been wounded during the United States’ conflict with Iran, Reuters reported on Tuesday. “The figure ​has ⁠not been previously reported ⁠and is far higher than the Pentagon’s ⁠publicly disclosed figure of 8 seriously wounded U.S. forces,” noted reporters Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that the number of service members wounded was in that “ballpark” during a briefing on Tuesday afternoon. “Reuters has reported that about 150 U.S. service members have been injured so far. Can you confirm that number and elaborate on that?” a reporter asked Leavitt. Advertisement … Read more