Watch: Israeli strikes are emptying Southern Lebanon of its civilian population
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Source:CNN
March 24, 2026 00:03 UTC
Thousands in taxpayer funds spent on horse, hair and makeup expenses for Kristi Noem’s Mount Rushmore ad
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem rides a horse while filming an ad at Mount Rushmore in South Dakota on October 2, 2025. - Tia Dufour/DHSTens of thousands of taxpayer dollars were spent on expenses for hair and makeup artists and a horse for the advertisement showcasing outgoing Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in front of Mount Rushmore, according to invoices seen by CNN. Upon becoming DHS secretary last year, Noem pledged to root out wasteful spending from her agency. The 60-second ad, which was filmed in October, shows Noem riding a chestnut-colored horse while wearing a cowboy hat and chaps in front of Mount Rushmore. The ad intersperses pivotal moments in American history with images of Trump, including after his July 2024 assassination attempt.
Source:CNN
March 23, 2026 23:57 UTC
CNN Host Makes Surprise Announcement On The Air
LOADING ERROR LOADINGIf CNN takes a rightward turn in the pending takeover by Paramount Skydance, Rahel Solomon won’t be a part of it. The host of the 5 a.m. “Early Start” announced Monday that March 27 will be her last day at the news network. “For now, a huge HUGE thank you to the team here on ‘Early Start,’” she continued. It has been such an honor, truly, to serve as a business correspondent for CNN.”A message from Rahel Solomon: pic.twitter.com/6HMOSZTdsZ — CNN Early Start with Rahel Solomon (@EarlyStart) March 23, 2026AdvertisementSolomon gave no reason for her departure. CNN is bracing for Paramount Skydance to clear regulatory hurdles in an acquisition of network parent Warner Bros.
Source:CNN
March 23, 2026 23:56 UTC
The resurgence of vinyl records
The resurgence of vinyl recordsShare via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp Copy Link URL Copied! PrintNo doubt about it – physical media is making a comeback. U.S. vinyl sales surpassed $1 billion last year for the first time since 1983, according to the Recording Industry Association of America. It seems like people can’t get enough of a return to basics, citing reasons like nostalgia and wanting to support artists rather than streaming services. @bexcastillo stopped by L.A.’s VinylCon to chat with some vinyl record enthusiasts and learn more.
Source:Los Angeles Times
March 23, 2026 23:43 UTC
Pit viper, flying snake and geckos among new species uncovered in Cambodian caves
Cambodia’s largely unexplored limestone caves stretch for thousands of miles, are home to countless undiscovered species and host unique ecosystems, with creatures found nowhere else on Earth. Now, a new survey of caves in the northwestern province of Battambang has uncovered a range of species that are new to science, including a turquoise pit viper, a flying snake, several geckos, two micro-snails and two millipedes. The viper and three of the newly discovered gecko species are still being formally named and characterized. The other finds have been officially recognized over the course of the biodiversity survey, which explored 64 caves across 10 hills between November 2023 and July 2025, and was published in a report Monday. Advertisement AdvertisementEach hill and cave in Cambodia’s rocky karst landscape –– a term for a landscape created when rocks break down, forming large cave springs, sinking streams and sinkholes –– is isolated from the others.
Source:CNN
March 23, 2026 23:11 UTC
Analysis: Who has the upper hand on the DHS shutdown?
At the time, CBS data showed the Democrats’ position was minus-12 (28% worth a shutdown vs. 40% not worth a shutdown), while the GOP’s was minus-22 (23%-45%). For one, some GOP lawmakers are trying to separate Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) spending from the rest of the DHS funding and pass the latter now. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer holds a press conference about Democrats demands for immigration enforcement reform, in February. And the administration has scaled back its immigration enforcement in Minneapolis and avoided similar high-profile controversies. Though somewhat ironically, Trump’s new move to put ICE agents at airports could seemingly remind people about their problems with aggressive immigration enforcement.
Source:CNN
March 23, 2026 23:10 UTC
Analysis: Trump’s suspiciously market-timed announcements on Iran
President Donald Trump’s recent reversal on his big red line for Iran is prompting some questions on what, exactly, is motivating his wartime decision-making. The press conference was scheduled for 4 p.m. Eastern time, but after talking for a while, Trump announced the actual details shortly after markets closed at 4:30 p.m. But after the markets closed, Trump had a very different message at a Republican gathering. That might have been wise, given how much Trump has warned Iran can’t be trusted. But now, Trump has conveniently delayed his own red line — as it happens, until after the markets are closed for the weekend.
Source:CNN
March 23, 2026 23:06 UTC
Trump rejected an off-ramp to the DHS shutdown – for now
Democrats have long argued that they’d be willing to fund everything except ICE as negotiations over reining in Trump’s immigration enforcement policies have stalled in the Senate. Advertisement AdvertisementDespite lawmakers having multiple meetings with White House border czar Tom Homan in recent days, aides warn progress has been tedious and slow. That process last summer allowed the GOP to inject billions into immigration enforcement last summer without Democratic support. Even before the Sunday night missive, Republicans — who’d been waiting for Democrats to respond to the latest White House offer in DHS talks — suggested negotiations had slowed. The White House said that it is waiting until Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin is confirmed as Department of Homeland Security secretary to continue negotiating with Democrats.
Source:CNN
March 23, 2026 22:16 UTC
Ohtani. Yamamoto. Sasaki. A 12-story 'cultural bridge' between LA and Japan to debut in California.
LOS ANGELES — Robert Vargas is in a bit of a time crunch. In two seasons with L.A., Ohtani has won two National League MVP awards and helped the Dodgers win two World Series championships. On Saturday afternoon, East Los Angeles resident Edgar Reyes came out to see the super-sized artwork being created in real time. Guerrero, who also visited the site on Saturday, said it is "mesmerizing" to watch Vargas work and called the mural "mind-blowing." ©2026 Los Angeles Times.
Source:Los Angeles Times
March 23, 2026 22:15 UTC
Trump says talks are happening. Iran says they’re not. Why a former Trump Iran negotiator says both might be true
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March 23, 2026 22:09 UTC
Video shows moment of Air Canada collision with fire truck
Black activist shocked by her FBI filesA powerful and emotional look at history through a deeply personal lens. In this clip from CNN Original Series Standoff: The FBI, Power and Paranoia, Fredrika Newton revisits her FBI files, uncovering the surveillance, tension, and fear that defined the 1960s. A member of the Black Panther Party and widow of activist Huey P. Newton, her story reveals what it meant to live under constant watch and the lasting weight of that scrutiny. Stream the series now on the CNN app.
Source:CNN
March 23, 2026 22:08 UTC
Plane Collides With Vehicle at LaGuardia Airport
Plane Collides With Vehicle at LaGuardia AirportEmergency crews swarmed a damaged Air Canada Express plane with a sheared-off nose at LaGuardia Airport, which was shut down early Monday. By Jiawei WangMarch 23, 2026
Source:New York Times
March 23, 2026 22:07 UTC
Video: ‘Green’ rattlesnake can be a poppy field surprise. What to know before you sit for a selfie
Your next visit to California’s poppy fields may come with a rattling surprise. VIDEO | 00:14 Mojave “Green” rattlesnake in the flower fieldThe snake appeared to be a Mojave rattlesnake, often called a “Mojave green,” known to inhabit areas of the Antelope Valley, which is part of the Western Mojave Desert. AdvertisementAbout 50 snake species can be found in California, according to the Department of Fish and Wildlife . Seven native rattlesnake species are in California, including the Mojave, Western diamondback, red diamond, Southern Pacific, Northern Pacific, Great Basin, and the speckled rattlesnake. For visitors heading to the poppy fields, currently in peak bloom through May, here’s what to do if you encounter a snake.
Source:Los Angeles Times
March 23, 2026 21:50 UTC
Jakarri Hamlin named a 2026 “Banking & Finance Visionary” by LA Times Studios
Mayer Brown counsel Jakarri Hamlin has been recognized as a 2026 “Banking & Finance Visionary” by LA Times Studios. Among this year's honorees are advisors, financial experts, bankers, and deal brokers who exemplify excellence in Southern California's financial sector. Jakarri has built a sophisticated financing practice at the forefront of private capital and institutional lending. His practice is distinguished by a cross product perspective that integrates fund finance, structured products, and synthetic finance to deliver commercially attuned solutions in evolving markets. View the full list of honorees here.
Source:Los Angeles Times
March 23, 2026 21:39 UTC
Bill Cosby loses civil sex assault lawsuit in Los Angeles County, faces $19-million judgment
Bill Cosby drugged and sexually assaulted a former waitress in 1972 after escorting her to one of his shows, a civil jury in California concluded Monday, awarding the woman $19.25 million in damages. He served about three years in a Pennsylvania prison on sexual assault charges before that case was overturned in 2021. Donna Motsinger, now 84, said in her lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court that Cosby had given her wine and a pill that left her unable to move. AdvertisementMotsinger didn’t consent to Cosby’s sexual contact and, having been rendered unconscious by drugging, she couldn’t consent to it to begin with, according to the complaint. Motsinger filed her suit half a century after the sexual assault — far beyond statutes of limitations in place for such cases.
Source:Los Angeles Times
March 23, 2026 21:30 UTC