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March 9, 2026

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Trump vows to resurrect global tariffs after Supreme Court strikes them down

The US Supreme Court has handed down a bombshell ruling against President Donald Trump’s global tariffs, deeming them illegal and killing them off. A furious Mr Trump responded by attacking the court’s justices as “fools and lapdogs” and vowing to resurrect the controversial import taxes. He later signed an order for a new global tariff of 10 per cent. The court ruled 6-3 to uphold a lower court’s previous finding that Mr Trump had illegally imposed tariffs under a law meant for national emergencies. The decision is the most significant and consequential court strike-down of a Trump policy since his

March 9, 2026

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India cricket scores record-breaking run total in T20 World Cup final

Updated March 8, 2026, 1:20 p.m. ET India cricket put together a historic performance in the 2026 T20 World Cup championship match vs. New Zealand. After New Zealand won the toss and elected to field first, India’s bats made the Kiwis instantly regret the decision. The “Men in Blue” scored a blistering 255 runs in the 20 over match. That is the third-highest score ever for a T20 match and the highest score in a final. REQUIRED READING: United States eliminated from 2026 T20 World Cup. USA stats, results India, which is the defending T20 World Cup champions, bested its

March 9, 2026

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Democrats break rank as US Senate advances bill to end government shutdown | News

Senators in the United States have voted to move forward with a stopgap funding package aimed at ending the longest government shutdown in the country’s history. In a procedural vote on Sunday, eight Democrats broke rank and voted in favour of advancing the Republican measure, which will keep the government open into January 30. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list The bill would also fund some parts of the government, including food aid and the legislative branch, for the next year. But there was no guarantee of an extension of expiring healthcare subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

March 9, 2026

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Supreme Court strikes down most of Trump’s tariffs in a major blow to the president

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court delivered a major blow to President Donald Trump, ruling Friday that he exceeded his authority when imposing sweeping tariffs using a law reserved for a national emergency. The justices, divided 6-3, held that Trump’s aggressive approach to tariffs on products entering the United States from across the world was not permitted under a 1977 law called the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The ruling invalidates many, but not all, of Trump’s tariffs. Follow along for live updates Speaking at the White House, Trump harshly criticized the Supreme Court majority, describing the decision as a

March 8, 2026

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Pentagon’s Break With Ivy League Leaves Colleges Bracing for Further Changes to Military Programs

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration’s campaign to end “wokeness” in the military is reshaping its relationship with U.S. higher education, breaking off longstanding ties with prestigious universities that have trained generals and admirals while building new bonds with Christian schools and public universities. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth forged ahead last week with his realignment, expelling more than a dozen elite colleges from a military fellowship that serves as a pipeline to the upper ranks of leadership. It’s a small but symbolic fracture that has left college leaders bracing for additional cuts that could pull service members from their classrooms.

March 8, 2026

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Iranian nuclear facility ‘severely damaged’ in US-Israeli attack

A radiation sterilisation plant in Isfahan province, central Iran, has been ‘severely damaged’ in a US-Israeli attack 16:09, 08 Mar 2026Updated 18:42, 08 Mar 2026 Smoke rises from various locations in Tehran, Iran, on Saturday(Image: Anadolu via Getty Images) An Iranian radiation sterilisation plant has been “severely damaged” in a US-Israeli attack. The gamma irradiation facility in Isfahan province, central Iran, was struck in an air and missile attack by Israel and the US on Saturday, Iranian state media said. The centre sustained “severe damage”, but no radiation contamination has been detected in the surrounding environment so far, according to

March 8, 2026

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Breaking down the bracket and path to March Madness

Conference tournament week has arrived, and the road to March Madness is officially underway in Conference USA. The 2026 Conference USA men’s basketball tournament begins Tuesday, March 10 and runs through Saturday, March 14. Twelve teams enter the bracket, but only one will leave with the conference championship and the automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. Liberty enters as the regular season champion and the No. 1 seed after a dominant 25-6 season. But as anyone who follows conference tournaments knows, the bracket format creates opportunities for upsets and Cinderella runs. The next five days should bring plenty of drama.

March 8, 2026

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Ex Coach Sherrone Moore’s Accuser Breaks Silence, Identifies Herself

The accuser of former Michigan football head coach Sherrone Moore is breaking her silence and identifying herself publicly for the first time. “Today’s no-contest plea in the criminal trespassing case involving disgraced former University of Michigan head football coach Sheronne Moore [sic] represents a critical moment of acknowledgment and accountability following a frightening and deeply disturbing incident,” lawyers for Paige Shiver said via a statement on Friday, March 2. “Not surprisingly, Sheronne Moore’s [sic] no-contest plea was entered a mere days following press reports alleging his failure to report sexual assault allegations against former Michigan assistant coach LaTroy Lewis.” In

March 8, 2026

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Dhurandhar: The Revenge Advance Booking Report: Film Set for Record-Breaking Opening With Massive Premiere Sales in USA and India | Bollywood News

The highly anticipated action sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, is currently witnessing an unprecedented rampage mode at the box office, setting the stage for a historic opening. With the film’s special premieres scheduled for March 18 and the worldwide theatrical release on March 19, the advance booking numbers from both the domestic and international markets indicate a massive wave of excitement.Early tracking data points toward a massive opening, with the film’s pre-sales momentum already rivaling some of the biggest hits of the post-pandemic era. In the North American market, the film is performing exceptionally well, showing immense strength in the United

March 8, 2026

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How long did Trump speak at State of the Union? Address broke record

Feb. 24, 2026, 11:20 p.m. ET President Trump’s State of the Union address was the longest on record. The speech lasted for more than 1 hour and 47 minutes. The previous record was held by former President Bill Clinton in 2000. President Donald Trump‘s State of the Union address was a marathon. “It’s going to be a long speech, because we have so much to talk about,” he warned ahead of the address. And it was, at least one person appeared to be dozing off. Some Democrats left before it was over. His speech surpassed both the record for the