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Mother Jones

FCC Chair Threatens to Revoke Broadcast Licenses Over Iran War Coverage

Amid surging oil prices and an unpopular war of choice in Iran, Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr is threatening not to renew the licenses of broadcasters for “running hoaxes and news distortions.” The Saturday post from Carr on X is not subtle: It explicitly warns broadcasters ...

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Mother Jones

FCC Chair Threatens to Revoke Broadcast Licenses Over Iran War Coverage

Mother Jones

The Other Iran War Crisis: It's Threatening Global Food Supplies

This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Up until the end of February, a steady flow of ships bound for destinations across the world would pass daily through the Strait of Hormuz. A narrow channel running between Oman and Iran, the ...

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Mother Jones

The Other Iran War Crisis: It's Threatening Global Food Supplies

Huffpost

White House Trollishly Thanks MS NOW For Amplifying Its Iran War Videos

Trump's communications director Steven Cheung did something you don't see every day from a Trump official: He praised a liberal media outlet.

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Huffpost

White House Trollishly Thanks MS NOW For Amplifying Its Iran War Videos

Huffpost

Stocks Fall As Iran War Keeps Oil Just Above $100, Upends Rate Outlook

Oil prices moderated somewhat after the U.S. issued a 30-day license for countries to buy sanctioned Russian oil and petroleum products that were stranded at sea.

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Huffpost

Stocks Fall As Iran War Keeps Oil Just Above $100, Upends Rate Outlook

Fox News

Iran arrests dozens accused of spying for Israel in new internal crackdown

Iran says it has arrested dozens of alleged spies linked to Israel across several provinces, accusing them of sharing the locations of military sites and economic infrastructure.

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Iran arrests dozens accused of spying for Israel in new internal crackdown

Fox News

US could take Iran’s main oil export hub ‘at a time of our choosing,’ Jack Keane says

Retired Gen. Jack Keane warns U.S. could seize Iran's critical Kharg Island oil hub "at a time of our choosing," potentially crippling Tehran's economy.

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Fox News

US could take Iran’s main oil export hub ‘at a time of our choosing,’ Jack Keane says

Slate

There’s One Simple Thing My Wife Could Do to Improve Our Sex Life, but She’s “Too Lazy.” I’m at My Wit’s End!

It's not that hard to trim.

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There’s One Simple Thing My Wife Could Do to Improve Our Sex Life, but She’s “Too Lazy.” I’m at My Wit’s End!

Slate

Our Son Just Discovered a Rude Hand Gesture. My Husband Is Thoroughly Amused. I Am Not.

After he spends time with his dad, we're back at square one.

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Our Son Just Discovered a Rude Hand Gesture. My Husband Is Thoroughly Amused. I Am Not.

Slate

My Mother-in-Law Is Threatening Our Son With a New Boogeyman—Except This One’s Real

I am running out of patience.

1 day ago

My Mother-in-Law Is Threatening Our Son With a New Boogeyman—Except This One’s Real

Slate

I Thought My Wife and I Had Put Our Infidelity Mess Behind Us. But I Just Got News That’s Threatening to Blow Everything ...

How is this happening?

1 day ago

I Thought My Wife and I Had Put Our Infidelity Mess Behind Us. But I Just Got News That’s Threatening to Blow Everything ...

Mother Jones

Hegseth’s Pentagon Is Trying to Turn a Newspaper for Troops into Propaganda

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon has come up with a plan to limit the independence of Stars and Stripes, the news publication for members of the US military that has been published continuously since World War II. Under the new policy, Stars and Stripes, which has historically operated ...

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Hegseth’s Pentagon Is Trying to Turn a Newspaper for Troops into Propaganda

Huffpost

Mark Kelly Blasts Hegseth For Promising 'No Quarter' To Iranians With 1 Prescient Callback

Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) was persecuted last year by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for reminding U.S. troops that they can defy unlawful orders.

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Mark Kelly Blasts Hegseth For Promising 'No Quarter' To Iranians With 1 Prescient Callback

Huffpost

Secretary Of Defense Hegseth Promises Iranians ‘No Quarter’ – A War Crime

The term is defined as refusing to spare surrendering troops and killing them instead, a clear violation of the Geneva Conventions.

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Secretary Of Defense Hegseth Promises Iranians ‘No Quarter’ – A War Crime

Huffpost

Pete Hegseth Trashes CNN Mid-Briefing: ‘The Sooner David Ellison Takes Over…’

The defense secretary dismissed CNN's reporting that the Trump administration underestimated Iran's response to the Israeli-U.S. attacks.

2 days ago

Pete Hegseth Trashes CNN Mid-Briefing: ‘The Sooner David Ellison Takes Over…’

Huffpost

Hegseth Claims Strait Of Hormuz 'Is Open' And Doesn't 'Worry' About It

In a particularly unhinged appearance, the former Fox News host said the strait was open but that Iran kept attacking shipping, and there was no need to worry about it.

2 days ago

Hegseth Claims Strait Of Hormuz 'Is Open' And Doesn't 'Worry' About It

Slate

Slate Pears Game 211: Mar. 15, 2026

Today's puzzle has six pears.

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Slate Pears Game 211: Mar. 15, 2026

Slate

Slate Mini Crossword for March 15, 2026

Take a quick break with our daily 5x5 grid.

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Slate Mini Crossword for March 15, 2026

Slate

Slate Pears Game 210: Mar. 14, 2026

Today's puzzle has eight pears.

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Slate Pears Game 210: Mar. 14, 2026

Slate

Slate Mini Crossword for March 14, 2026

Take a quick break with our daily 5x5 grid.

1 day ago

Slate Mini Crossword for March 14, 2026

Fox News

Oscars 2026 brings star-studded red-carpet fashion led by Heidi Klum and Rose Byrne

Oscars red carpet 2026 delivered glamorous fashion as Heidi Klum wore champagne crystal gown, Rose Byrne stunned in black mermaid dress, and Felicity Jones chose pale yellow tulle.

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Oscars 2026 brings star-studded red-carpet fashion led by Heidi Klum and Rose Byrne

Fox News

Ex-NBA star says Kobe Bryant gave him mysterious message about afterlife in 'vivid' dream

Lamar Odom revealed a vivid dream where the late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant delivered a surprising message about the afterlife during their competition together.

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Ex-NBA star says Kobe Bryant gave him mysterious message about afterlife in 'vivid' dream

Fox News

Rihanna shooting suspect’s disturbing posts emerge as star joins growing celebrity list facing fan threats

Unwelcome visitors for celebrities reach a dangerous new level as Rihanna joins a list of stars like Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande facing obsessed fans and attackers.

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Rihanna shooting suspect’s disturbing posts emerge as star joins growing celebrity list facing fan threats

Fox News

Ex-NFL star Troy Aikman drops theory about cause of early season injuries

Pro Football Hall of Famer Troy Aikman theorized the reason why early season injuries occur often in the NFL and suggested it had something to do with the rules.

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Ex-NFL star Troy Aikman drops theory about cause of early season injuries

Huffpost

Judge Dismisses Subpoenas In Criminal Investigation Into Fed Chair Jerome Powell

"The Government has offered no evidence whatsoever that Powell committed any crime other than displeasing the President," a judge ruled in dismissing the subpoenas.

2 days ago

Judge Dismisses Subpoenas In Criminal Investigation Into Fed Chair Jerome Powell

Fox News

FCC chair Brendan Carr warns broadcasters must 'correct course' on 'news distortions' before license ...

FCC chair Brendan Carr warned broadcasters running "fake news" could lose licenses during renewals, citing public interest requirements and media accountability.

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FCC chair Brendan Carr warns broadcasters must 'correct course' on 'news distortions' before license ...