Welcome to this week’s edition of the Surge.
https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2026/03/ayatollah-khamenei-iran-war-trump-news-taco.html
Test your wits on the Slate Quiz for March 16, 2026.
https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2026/03/trivia-quiz-daily-slate-vocabulary-sports-lingo-idioms-latin.html
Here's what I wish I'd known.
https://slate.com/technology/2026/03/breastfeeding-sad-health-depression-baby-d-mer.html
“Chinamaxxing” is the latest absurdist internet meme that reveals just how disillusioned younger generations are.
https://slate.com/technology/2026/03/meme-tiktok-china-chinamaxxing-gen-z.html
Bottoms up!
https://slate.com/life/2026/03/protein-drinks-seniors-shakes-coffee-vodka-water.html
GLOBAL ECONOMY
https://foxnews.com/category/world/global-economy
Keep informed about the latest economic news and financial news with constantly updated information available at the Washington Times.
https://washingtontimes.com/news/business-economy/
Traffic through the strait, normally the conduit for a fifth of global oil output, has been severely curtailed since the start of the Iran conflict. But Iran itself is shipping oil through the waterway in almost the same volumes a...
https://cnn.com/2026/03/16/business/iranian-oil-exports-hormuz-strait-intl-cmd
Analysis of blue states' high taxes on millionaires harming economies and workers nationwide.
https://hotair.com/betsy-mccaughey/2026/03/15/blue-state-suicide-n3812821
Massachusetts faces population decline as wealthy residents and businesses leave due to high taxes and economic challenges.
https://hotair.com/tree-hugging-sister/2026/03/16/please-come-to-bostonor-anywhere-in-massachusetts-okay-n3812907
https://abcnews.go.com/alerts/climatechange/
Here's what I wish I'd known.
https://slate.com/technology/2026/03/breastfeeding-sad-health-depression-baby-d-mer.html
“Chinamaxxing” is the latest absurdist internet meme that reveals just how disillusioned younger generations are.
https://slate.com/technology/2026/03/meme-tiktok-china-chinamaxxing-gen-z.html
Here are PC Gamer's hardware picks, based on years of experience and expert knowledge, all in an easily digestible but admittedly big ol' list.
https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/this-is-all-the-best-pc-gaming-gear-we-recommend-in-one-techie-tier-list/
Catch up on latest technology news and learn more about how technology is impacting your life every day with the Washington Times technology section.
https://washingtontimes.com/culture/technology/
Get the latest news on Travis Kelce's apology for the incident involving Coach Andy Reid. Stay updated with the latest developments in the sports world.
https://splashnewsonline.com/entertainment/travis-kelce-apologizes-for-incident-with-coach-andy-reid/
Test your wits on the Slate Quiz for March 16, 2026.
https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2026/03/trivia-quiz-daily-slate-vocabulary-sports-lingo-idioms-latin.html
Yahoo’s CEO discusses the company’s profitable revival and its role in prediction markets, advertising, and AI-powered search.
https://theverge.com/podcast/895221/yahoo-jim-lanzone-scout-ai-sports-finance-open-web
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/
They had the resumes to be in the bracket, but these squads fell just short of making the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
https://usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/tourney/2026/03/15/march-madness-snubs-ncaa-tournament-bracket-bubble-oklahoma/88832352007/
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/
Virginia Woolf put forward an enduring vision of women with the space and financial stability to write. But it’s also a sad vision—of isolated writers, cut off from peers or mentors.
https://thenewrepublic.com/article/206731/loneliness-room-one-virginia-woolf-hold-up
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/
PMG’s space will focus on AI and tech through programming and experiences such as hackathons.
https://adage.com/events-awards/cannes-lions/aa-pmg-takes-over-wpp-beach-space/
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
