Looking a Gift Horse in the Mouth – Outside the Beltway
According to the Wall Street Journal, the president has taken to handing them out to Cabinet members, advisors and White House VIPs. He even makes it a game: guessing people’s shoe size, placing an order and then signing the box. At Cabinet meetings, Trump jumps in to ask, “Did you get the shoes?” As one female staffer noted, “All the boys have them.”But this isn’t the type of gift horse you can safely look in the mouth. Another female White House staffer joked, “It’s hysterical because everybody’s afraid not to wear them.” Like Stalin, Trump is paying attention to see who stops clapping first. Trump’s shoe test borders on humiliation ritual.
Source:Washington Post
March 16, 2026 01:50 UTC
Mets Shortstop Lindor Returns from Hand Surgery
›New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor made his spring training debut on Sunday, going 1 for 3 with a run scored in his first game back after undergoing hand surgery on February 11. His performance in spring training will be closely watched as an indicator of his readiness to contribute at a high level. Lindor made his spring training debut on Sunday, March 15, 2026. The players Francisco Lindor New York Mets shortstop who is a key player for the team. Overall, it's a good day for me.” — Francisco Lindor (washingtonpost.com)What’s nextLindor will continue to be monitored closely in spring training as he works to regain full strength and mobility in his hand.
Source:Washington Post
March 16, 2026 01:47 UTC
Sean Penn wins supporting actor Oscar for ‘One Battle After Another’
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Source:Los Angeles Times
March 16, 2026 00:56 UTC
No. 2 Arizona Earns No. 1 Seed in West Region
2 Arizona Wildcats have earned the No. 1 seed in the West Region of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. Arizona and Long Island University will play their opening round game on Friday, March 21, 2026 in San Diego. 1 seed in the West Region of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Long Island University The Northeast Conference tournament champion, who earned an automatic bid to the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
Source:Washington Post
March 16, 2026 00:55 UTC
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ takes best animated feature at 2026 Oscars
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Source:Los Angeles Times
March 16, 2026 00:49 UTC
Opinion | When those who swore to protect choose to end a life
I also worked for 28 years as an art teacher, working primarily with at-risk, learning-disabled students, including some with autism. What students (and the wider American public) might not realize is that young people aren’t the only ones using it. Maryland should be lauded for mandating emission reductions in the school bus fleet. The limited delivery of electric school buses is not a fatal flaw of the program. And Montgomery County is not the only jurisdiction in the region that has been forced by budget constraints and timelines to purchase new diesel school bus fleets rather than alternative fuel fleets.
Source:Washington Post
March 15, 2026 23:49 UTC
Hollywood’s biggest night is full of intrigue, predictions led by best picture nomination
All the predictions, drama and pageantry of Hollywood’s biggest night will play out at the Dolby Theatre this afternoon as the 98th Academy Awards get underway. And will Coogler win best director? AdvertisementWhen the red carpet viewing gets underway“Chicken Shop Date” host Amelia Dimoldenberg will return, for a third-straight year, as social media ambassador and correspondent for the official red carpet, which will kick off at 3:30 p.m. on ABC and Hulu. will begin its red carpet broadcast at 1 p.m. ABC’s coverage begins at 12:30 p.m., followed by “The Oscars Red Carpet Show,” hosted by Tamron Hall and Jesse Palmer. Nicholson believes “Sinners” should win for best picture.
Source:Los Angeles Times
March 15, 2026 22:30 UTC
Teen Shot at Dockweiler Beach in Apparent Gang Dispute
›A 15-year-old boy was shot and wounded during an apparent gang dispute at Dockweiler State Beach in Los Angeles on Saturday evening. Why it mattersWhile Dockweiler Beach is known as a popular hangout spot, the surrounding area has historically had lower violent crime rates than other parts of the city. This incident highlights the ongoing challenge of gang violence in some Los Angeles neighborhoods, even in typically safer public spaces. The players LAPD The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the shooting incident at Dockweiler Beach. 15-year-old victim The 15-year-old boy who was shot and wounded during the apparent gang dispute at Dockweiler Beach.
Source:Los Angeles Times
March 15, 2026 22:18 UTC
The best looks from the 2026 Oscars
(Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)(Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)Natalie Qasabian and Sev OhanianMarried producers Natalie Qasabian and Sev Ohanian arrive at the Oscars. (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)AdvertisementElle FanningElle Fanning looks like a princess in a white ballgown. (Christina House / Los Angeles Times)Audrey NunaIt’s only fitting that Audrey Nuna and the women of Huntrix coordinated their gold looks. (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)Miles Caton“Sinners” breakout Miles Caton will perform the film’s Oscar-nominated original song “I Lied to You.” (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)Joe AlwynJoe Alwyn opts for a nontraditional necktie. (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)Rei AmiRei Ami, who voices Zoey in “KPop Demon Hunters,” looks golden at the Oscars.
Source:Los Angeles Times
March 15, 2026 22:01 UTC
Pacers' Ivica Zubac: Will play Sunday
Zubac (ankle) will play Sunday against the Bucks, Tony East of Forbes.com reports. Zubac is set to play in his third consecutive game, and it'll be interesting to see if his playing time continues to rise. He logged 29 minutes during Friday's loss to the Knicks and finished with 11 points, eight rebounds, one assist, one steal, one block and two turnovers.
Source:Forbes
March 15, 2026 21:29 UTC
Pacers' Obi Toppin: Cleared to play Sunday
Toppin (foot) is available for Sunday's game against the Bucks, Tony East of Forbes.com reports. Toppin will shake off a questionable tag and suit up for the eighth time over Indiana's past nine games. Since returning to action at the end of February, Toppin has played limited minutes and scored in double figures only once.
Source:Forbes
March 15, 2026 21:29 UTC
Pacers' Pascal Siakam: Won't play Sunday
Siakam (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game in Milwaukee, Tony East of Forbes.com reports. This will be the fourth consecutive game on the inactive list for Siakam, and with Tuesday's game being the first of a back-to-back set, Siakam could be slated for at least one more game on the bench. Kobe Brown should continue to start sans Siakam, and there will be more minutes available for Obi Toppin and Micah Potter.
Source:Forbes
March 15, 2026 21:17 UTC
Bill Plaschke: Get all beaned up and enjoy the surprisingly profound World Baseball Classic
It's been like when baseball was part of the Olympics, only the players are all truly the best in the world. "I expect it to be one of the best games of all time," said Team USA Manager Mark DeRosa. First, he admitted he was surprised at how bad he felt about abandoning Team USA. But they didn't win, losing 8-6 in a shocking upset. Then, imagine if Team USA wins and plays Japan on Tuesday night for the championship?
Source:Los Angeles Times
March 15, 2026 21:09 UTC
Iran wages economic war in hopes of outlasting U.S. and Israel
Over the past quarter century, Dubai, the UAE’s largest city, emerged as a center of global trade, finance and tourism, attracting wealthy expatriates. Iran enters an economic war with little to lose. The U.S. for years has tried to isolate Iran from the global economy, maintaining at least eight separate sets of financial sanctions. Businesses and individuals in Iran, a nation of 93 million, are prevented from using the U.S. dollar, the global reserve currency. Iran has launched thousands of missiles and drones against an ever-widening array of targets, achieving relatively modest results.
Source:Washington Post
March 15, 2026 21:01 UTC
Arkansas Tops Vanderbilt to Win SEC Tournament Title
Darius Acuff Jr. scored 30 points and had 11 assists to lead Arkansas to its first SEC Tournament title and automatic NCAA Tournament berth since 2000. The SEC Tournament championship game was played on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Arkansas' last SEC Tournament title came in 2000. Arkansas Razorbacks The men's basketball team from the University of Arkansas that won the 2026 SEC Tournament title, securing an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. Vanderbilt Commodores The men's basketball team from Vanderbilt University that lost to Arkansas in the 2026 SEC Tournament championship game.
Source:Washington Post
March 15, 2026 21:00 UTC