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Trump Says Iranian Women’s Soccer Team Is Being ‘Cared For’ by Australia
Trump offered asylum to the Iranian team after hearing players were threatened for not singing the Iranian national anthem.
Hims & Hers, Novo End Dispute and Announce Collaboration on Wegovy and Ozempic
‘This agreement with Hims & Hers is a meaningful win for patients in the United States,’ the Novo Nordisk president said.
Trump Says He Won’t Sign Any Bill Until SAVE America Act Passes
Some Republicans have called for changing the filibuster rules to give the voter ID bill a path to passage.
Medi‑Cal Spending at ‘All‑Time High,’ LAO Gives Recommendations to California Lawmakers
Budget estimates for the upcoming 2026–2027 fiscal year propose $222 billion in total funds for Medi-Cal, a 13.1 percent increase from the current year.
Uber Expands Women-Only Ride Option Nationwide
Uber is facing one of the largest waves of passenger sexual-assault lawsuits in U.S. history, involving 3,700 plaintiffs across 30 states.
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‘Small Price to Pay,’ Trump Says as Oil Shoots Past $100
Gas prices have risen by more than 16 percent from a week back.
Coming to a School District Near You: ‘Portrait of a Graduate’
Advocates say academic achievement alone won’t prepare young people to keep up with the changing society and technology.
San Francisco Mayor Lurie’s Security Involved in Physical Altercation in Tenderloin Neighborhood
The officers had non-life-threatening injuries and were treated by paramedics at the scene, the San Francisco Police Department said.
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‘Ardent and Affectionate’: The Friendships That Shaped Thomas Jefferson
From boyhood companions to fellow founders, Jefferson’s enduring friendships influenced both his character and the nation he helped build.
Ending Iran War Will Be Mutual Decision With Israel, Trump Says
U.S. President Donald Trump told The Times of Israel that Iran was ‘going to destroy Israel and everything else around it.’
Iranian Regime Names Khamenei’s Son as New Leader
President Donald Trump said earlier on March 8 that Iran’s new leader is ‘not going to last long’ if he is not approved by the United States.
Opposing Sides of Gun Debate Pen Compromise Public Safety Policies
Members of ‘Bridging the Divide on Firearm Policy’ say getting to know one another was key to cutting through angry rhetoric and drafting serious policy.
6 Dead as Michigan and Oklahoma Hit by Severe Weather Outbreak
At least four people were killed in Michigan and two others died in Oklahoma.
Daylight Saving Begins on Sunday—What to Know About Efforts to Lock the Clock
Clocks across America will jump an hour back at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday morning.
Trump to Host Miami Summit With Latin American Leaders to Advance ‘Donroe Doctrine’
More than a dozen Latin American leaders will join the U.S. president to launch a new security initiative, called ‘The Shield of the Americas’ on Saturday.
FDA Defends Demand for New Trial for Rare Brain Disease Therapy
Regulators have asked the company, which says there is already sufficient data, to run a placebo-controlled trial.
IRS, Social Security Agency Release List of Common Scams
Scammers can impersonate the IRS to dupe taxpayers, with the agency reporting more than 600 instances of social media impersonations during FY 2025.
Report Shows Wide Disparity in Hospital Drug Prices
Patients may be charged more than 2,000 percent more for the same drug at the same hospital. Researchers say price transparency is the key to change.
US Issues India 30-Day Waiver to Buy Russian Oil Amid Iran Conflict
India has been one of Russia’s largest crude oil importers since the invasion of Ukraine.
House Passes DHS Funding Bill Amid Shutdown
Republicans say that funding the department is urgent amid the war in Iran and the risk of retaliatory terrorist attacks.
