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March 12, 2026

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U.S. launches large-scale strikes on ISIS targets across Syria

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

March 12, 2026

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

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

March 12, 2026

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

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

March 12, 2026

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Donald Trump threatens tariffs on countries that oppose US Greenland takeover

US President Donald Trump says he may impose trade tariffs on countries that do not support his plans to take over Greenland, which is part of the territory of NATO ally Denmark. “I may put a tariff on countries if they don’t go along with Greenland, because we need Greenland for national security,” he said at a health roundtable at the White House. Mr Trump has said Greenland is vital to US security because of its strategic location and large supply of minerals. He has not ruled out the use of force to take it. It has heightened tensions with

March 12, 2026

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Here’s how much it’ll cost to cross Ontario’s record-breaking U.S. border bridge

The massive new Gordie Howe International Bridge is set to finally welcome cross-border traffic this year, and while no opening date has been announced as of March 2026, the price motorists will pay to transit this new record-breaking $6.4 billion crossing has finally been revealed. The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority announced toll fees for the new bridge on Wednesday, revealing that it will cost most cross-border travellers a flat rate of $8 to use the new crossing between Ontario and Michigan. Bridge tolls will be charged based on vehicle type, and travellers will be able to save up to 25 per cent

March 12, 2026

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Israel’s breaking bad in USA

. There have been social media rumours that Trump decided to wage this unprovoked and illegal war against Iran because of the need to divert the national attention away from the Epstein Files. Specifically, one social media rumour I came across was that Netanyahu threatened Trump to wage the war against Iran or else he would release all the compromising videos that Epstein made of him since Epstein was a Mossad agent. While that rumour sure is a strong conspiracy theory, it caught my attention for a different reason: the use of fear. The Jewish Zionists of Israel have this

March 11, 2026

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FBI warns California of Iran’s ‘aspiration’ to strike California with drones, Gavin Newsom responds

Iran’s aspiration to conduct a surprise drone strike on the United States has been revealed, with the FBI urgently warning local law enforcement over the threat. The shocking intelligence was reportedly obtained by officials in the hours before US President Donald Trump directed the commencement of Operation Epic Fury in late February, something that may have played a part in his decision to strike first. Mr Trump has said he “believed” Iran was about to conduct strikes on the US before he approved the US-Israeli military action on Iran, with the FBI’s move marking the first proof of his claim.

March 11, 2026

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Nick Young Slams Bam Adebayo For Breaking Kobe Bryant’s 81-Point Record: “That Was Nasty”

The debate around Bam Adebayo’s historic 83-point performance continues to divide the basketball world, and former NBA guard Nick Young has now joined the chorus of critics who were not impressed with how the record was broken. Adebayo shocked the league with his massive scoring explosion in the Miami Heat’s 150-129 win over the Washington Wizards, surpassing the legendary 81-point game recorded by Kobe Bryant in 2006. The performance now stands as the second-highest scoring game in NBA history, trailing only Wilt Chamberlain’s iconic 100-point game. But Young, a former teammate of Bryant on the Los Angeles Lakers, did not

March 11, 2026

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Breaking down the potential tiebreaker scenarios for Team USA to advance in the WBC

Yahoo Sports senior MLB analysts Jordan Shusterman and Jake Mintz examine the tiebreaker scenarios for Team USA as their World Baseball Classic fate now rests on the result of the Italy vs Mexico game. Hear the full conversation on the “Baseball Bar-B-Cast” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Advertisement Video Transcript So because Team USA lost this game, they are not guaranteed a spot in the quarterfinals. They have not punched their ticket to Miami. What is going to happen? Tonight, Mexico and Italy will face off at Dyken Park. Because the

March 11, 2026

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

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