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Politics
Senate Republicans released an online ad this week in which a real-looking but fake version of a Democratic candidate, fabricated with artificial intelligence, appears to speak directly into the camera for more than a minute.
https://cnn.com/2026/03/13/politics/james-talarico-ai-deepfake-republicans-midterms President Donald Trump disputed a recent report that he has bought members of his Cabinet dress shoes but then offered detailed thinking on why he has replaced top officials’ footwear, saying he doesn’t want his Cabinet sporti...
https://cnn.com/2026/03/13/politics/trump-shoes-cabinet-rubio As deadly tornadoes tore through the Midwest and Plains last weekend, state and local search-and-rescue crews rushed to the devastated areas to look for survivors. It wasn’t until the teams deployed that they realized they were ...
https://cnn.com/2026/03/13/politics/fema-response-tornado-tracking-tool-kristi-noem A person has been arrested and is facing federal charges for allegedly selling the rifle used in the deadly shooting during an ROTC class at Old Dominion University, according to court documents.
https://cnn.com/2026/03/13/politics/arrest-gun-sold-old-dominion-attack In the war the US launched on the Islamic Republic, the US secretary of war, as he prefers to be called, likes to talk about how the Christian God is on his side.
https://cnn.com/2026/03/13/politics/hegseth-iran-israel-war-american-crusade-analysis
Economy
US economic growth was even weaker than previously reported at the end of last year, dragged down by the historic government shutdown and a slowdown in consumer spending.
https://cnn.com/2026/03/13/economy/us-consumer-sentiment-gdp About a year ago, President Donald Trump asked Americans to deal with some short-term pain over tariffs. Now he’s doing the same on Iran and oil prices.
https://cnn.com/2026/03/13/politics/americans-economy-trump-war-tariffs GLOBAL ECONOMY
https://foxnews.com/category/world/global-economy The end of penny minting impacts businesses and consumers with new rounding rules and price adjustments.
https://pjmedia.com/rick-moran/2026/03/13/theyre-not-minting-pennies-anymore-and-thats-a-problem-for-businesses-and-consumers-n4950612 Amid an unpopular war with Iran and slumping poll numbers linked to a sluggish economy, President Donald Trump resorted to name-calling Wednesday in a bid to boost Ed Gallrein in his GOP primary against Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie...
https://rollcall.com/category/energy/
Tech
Ukraine uses anti-drone tech to counter Iran's UAV attacks, aiding US and allies in the Middle East.
https://hotair.com/headlines/2026/03/13/ukraine-is-getting-revenge-on-iran-n3812811 For sharp opinion from big names on politics, entertainment, technology, media and more, stay informed with the latest columns from The Daily Beast.
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https://usatoday.com/tech/internet/ Follow FRANCE 24’s coverage of events in Paris and across France, Corsica and the French overseas territories. An insider look at French politics, culture, society, technology and sport through on-the-ground…
https://france24.com/en/france/ FRANCE 24’s analyses of the economic events and technological innovations shaping our world, including economic trends, energy markets, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and space exploration.
https://france24.com/en/business-tech/
Sports
Check the NY Daily News collection of photo galleries featuring sports photography, news photos, celebrities, autos and pics from around the world.
https://nydailynews.com/tag/photos-and-videos/ Follow FRANCE 24’s coverage of the major sporting events from across the globe, including match results, portraits and interviews. From the Olympics to the World Cup to the African Cup of Nations, follow…
https://france24.com/en/sport/ Latest US news, world news, sports, business, opinion, analysis and reviews from the Guardian, the world's leading liberal voice
https://guardian.co.uk/preference/edition/us From violent collision contests to celebrity-backed offshoots, spin-off sports are finding captive audiences. Their spectacle masks something more sinister
https://guardian.co.uk/sport/2026/mar/13/run-nation-power-slap-carjitsu-tgl-golf-typti-sports-exploitation The Daily Caller is a 24-hour news publication providing its audience with original reporting, thought-provoking commentary and breaking news.
https://dailycaller.com/section/sports/
Space
From breaking news to in-depth analysis and opinion on breakthroughs in science, medicine, space, and more, stay informed with the latest innovation news from The Daily Beast.
https://thedailybeast.com/category/innovation/ FRANCE 24’s analyses of the economic events and technological innovations shaping our world, including economic trends, energy markets, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and space exploration.
https://france24.com/en/business-tech/ Explore the Seven Sages constellation, astrophotography, and cosmic wonders in this Sky Candy feature.
https://pjmedia.com/charlie-martin/2026/03/13/the-seven-sages-of-sky-candy-n4950623 A key Pentagon official on Thursday brushed off criticism from senators over the department’s role in an episode that led the Federal Aviation Administration to briefly close the airspace over El Paso, Texas, earlier this month....
https://rollcall.com/category/transportation/ Justin Chang reviews “Project Hail Mary,” an adaptation of an Andy Weir novel directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller and starring Ryan Gosling and Sandra Hüller.
https://newyorker.com/magazine/2026/03/23/project-hail-mary-movie-review
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