Eli Lilly’s next-generation obesity drug retatrutide clears first late-stage diabetes trial - CNBC
Lilly is betting big on retatrutide as the next pillar of its obesity portfolio after its weight loss injection Zepbound and its upcoming pill, orforglipron.
Japan PM to hold 'difficult' talks with Trump as Iran conflict looms large - BBC
It comes days after Trump criticised Japan for not answering his demands for help in the Strait of Hormuz.
Kevin Spacey Settles With Sexual Assault Accusers Before London Trial - Deadline
Kevin Spacey has settled with his sexual assault accusers before a London Trial that was due later this year including Ruari Cannon.
Here are 4 things to know for the start of the March Madness and the journey to the Final Four - CNN
The first round of March Madness begins on Thursday and there’s a lot to take in.
‘He has to justify what he did’: Black leaders slam JB Pritzker after Illinois primary - Politico
Hard feelings linger after the billionaire governor lifted Juliana Stratton to victory over the Congressional Black Caucus’ preferred candidate.
This tax season, there's a new deduction for interest on car loans - NPR
Taxpayers who purchased a new vehicle in 2025 may qualify for a new deduction on their taxes — even if they're not itemizing. But not everyone is eligible.
It's called 'private credit' — and it could lead to big trouble on Wall Street - NPR
The risky lending business has been booming — but now its problems are becoming increasingly visible on Wall Street and beyond.
TSA officers are the latest aviation workers to be used as ‘political pawns.’ They just want the shutdown to end - CNN
For over a month, Transportation Security Administration employees have been showing up to work at US airports without getting paid.
Iran war: What’s the Jones Act, and why has Trump suspended it for 60 days? - Al Jazeera
The move allows foreign-flagged vessels to transport goods between US ports for the next 60 days.
Israel and Iran attack gas facilities in a major escalation that rattles markets - NPR
President Trump said that Israel acted alone when it struck the South Pars gas field in Iran. Trump threatened Iran to halt its attacks on Qatar's facilities, or face a "blow up" of their South Pars field.
Trump tried to push Powell out, but now he may be stuck with him - The Washington Post
Powell says he would remain as Fed chief and stay on the board — as Trump’s efforts to reshape the Fed run into legal and political roadblocks.
Drones over base where Rubio, Hegseth live raise security concerns - The Washington Post
Lockdowns at U.S. bases and a global security alert underscore concerns that Iranian retaliation could extend to officials on American soil.
Israel is rapidly killing Iran’s top leaders. Experts warn the strategy could backfire - AP News
Israel has killed a string of senior Iranian leaders in airstrikes, aiming to weaken or topple the Islamic Republic. But past targeted killing campaigns show such tactics have limits. Hamas and Hezbollah have survived the loss of several top figures. Experts …
Horoscope for Thursday, March 19, 2026 - Chicago Sun-Times
FBI investigates ex-U.S. Counterterrorism Center head Joe Kent for alleged leaks - Axios
"He left quite an online paper trail and he has been monitored for months," one source familiar told Axios.
Tontitown police arrest former reality TV star Joseph Duggar, who faces sex crimes charges in Florida - Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
TONTITOWN -- Another member of the Northwest Arkansas family known for its popular reality TV show "19 Kids and Counting" is facing sex crimes charges.
2 tugboat crew members killed in ‘confined space incident’ on barge, Coast Guard says - AP News
Two crew members of a tugboat were killed and two others were injured in what the Coast Guard described as a “confined space incident” aboard a barge last weekend in southeast Alaska. The Coast Guard provided few details about what happened to the four. But i…
Tim Cook on iPhone's Future: 'There's So Much Left That We Can Do' - MacRumors
In an interview with Nikias Molina at New York's Grand Central Terminal last week, Apple's CEO Tim Cook briefly commented on the future of...
March Madness Picks: 2 ‘Tickle the Twine’ Bets for Thursday’s First-Round Games - Action Network
Read for college basketball model-based picks, including two bets from "Tickle the Twine" for Thursday's first-round games.