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Sorry, the quiz is SO GROSS this week. You’ll see

Sorry, the quiz is SO GROSS this week. You'll see What could be more delightful than cannibal invertebrates and food-related weather events? A lot of things! From left: Lionel Messi, Michael B. Jordan, Kari Lake. Leonardo Fernandez/Getty Images; Amy Sussman/Getty Images for Vanity Fair; Paul Morigi/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Leonardo Fernandez/Getty Images; Amy

Board of Immigration Appeals reshaping U.S. immigration policy

Cases in immigration courts nationwide can be appealed to the Board of Immigration Appeals. Here, federal agents stand outside an immigration court in New York on March 6, 2026. Yuki Iwamura/AP hide caption toggle caption Yuki Iwamura/AP The Trump administration has reshaped a lesser-known corner of the Justice Department to set immigration policy and escalate

Why Leaders Can’t Quickly Lower Oil and Gasoline Prices

Gas and diesel prices are displayed at a Pilot Travel Center on March 17, 2026 in Pyote, Texas. Brandon Bell/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption Brandon Bell/Getty Images North America The near-total halt of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, the key waterway through which about a fifth of the world's oil and

10 tried-and-true ways to stay off your phone

Photo Illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR Photo Illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR How do you creatively limit your phone use? We asked NPR's audience this question last week in a story about how to resist the urge to keep checking your phone. Experts shared practical tips, like keeping your device outside the bedroom or downloading blockers that

UK–Nigeria relations in focus as London hosts Tinubu

The last Nigerian leader to visit the United Kingdom (UK) in an official capacity was General Ibrahim Babangida in 1989, when the country was still under military rule. Since then, much has changed in the relationship between Abuja and London. Since Nigeria gained its independence in 1960, the UK has come to regard the West African nation as a crucial player within the

Bus and tram strikes hit several German states

Live Published March 19, 2026 last updated March 19, 2026 A public transport strike has hit several German states, leaving commuters scrambling for alternatives. Meanwhile, it was revealed that some 30,000 people were turned away in border checks since last May. DW has more. https://p.dw.com/p/5Agfp Transport workers in Magdeburg with a banner meaning 'Without a

Thailand elects Anutin Charnvirakul as new prime minister

Thailand's parliament on Thursday elected Anutin Charnvirakul to be the country's new prime minister. Anutin received 293 of 498 votes in the Thursday tally, easily surpassing the 249 required to win a simple majority. He is expected to take office within days, but must first be formally appointed by King Maha Vajiralongkorn. A new Cabinet

How Fake Iran Images Misled News Outlets

Manipulated or recycled photos and videos frequently circulate during wars and crises — sometimes to deceive, sometimes simply to generate clicks. During the ongoing US‑Israel war with Iran, the problem has reached a new level. Photo agencies themselves were supplied with manipulated or fake images, which then ended up in newsrooms across Europe.  Some of the images appear to have been generated with

Suggestive song row reaches parliament

Skip next section WATCH: Tripura's young girls rescued from child marriage March 19, 2026 WATCH: Tripura's young girls rescued from child marriage In India, approximately four thousand five hundred underage girls are forcibly married every day. This story follows a real-time child rescue operation in Tripura’s Sepahijala district, where police and child protection workers intervene

Social media makes people unhappy — World Happiness Report

Finland once again showed the world the path to happiness even as heavy social media usage eroded personal well-being among young people across the planet, the World Happiness Report 2026 said on Thursday. The report, produced by the University of Oxford's Wellbeing Research Centre in partnership with Gallup and the United Nations, found life satisfaction
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