The Unexpected Reason Your Clocks Change Involves Coldplay's Chris Martin
“For nearly half the year the sun shines for several hours each day, while we are asleep, and is rapidly nearing the horizon when we reach home after the work of the day is over. There then remains only a brief spell of declining daylight in which to spend the short period of leisure at our disposal... The brief period of daylight, now at our disposal, between the hours of work and sleep, is frequently insufficient for mostforms of recreation, but the daily addition of an hour after 6 o’clock in the evening, would multiply several times, the usefulness of that which we already have, and the benefits afforded by parks and openspaces would be doubled.”
Source:Huffington Post
March 12, 2026 12:03 UTC
What the Iran war could mean for gas prices, flights and your wallet
Gas prices keep rising Return to menuOil prices soared as war broke out, pushing the cost per barrel above $100 temporarily, and sending U.S. gas prices up. Higher prices from Persian Gulf oil are buoying prices for oil produced in the U.S., leaving American motorists reeling. President Donald Trump pegged his campaign and the first year of his presidency on a pledge to lower prices for Americans, and falling gas prices have been a key talking point for the administration. Snarled shipping routes promise higher prices Return to menuCargo container ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has ground to a near-total halt. Demand for air travel remains high, and airlines were able to raise prices when Russia’s invasion in Ukraine first sent oil prices soaring, TD Cowen analyst Tom Fitzgerald wrote in a note.
Source:Washington Post
March 12, 2026 12:01 UTC
Most LA voters undecided about mayor's race, with support for Bass at 20%, poll finds
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Source:Los Angeles Times
March 12, 2026 11:57 UTC
‘We shouldn’t be picking up hoses': LAFD testimony raises questions about mop-up before Palisades Fire
A firefighter picking up hoses on Jan. 2 found crackling, red-hot coals in the dirt and warned colleagues that a more thorough mop-up was needed. Also that morning, a captain cautioned his chief that it was too soon to pick up the hoses. “We both walked the whole area,” Garcia said. Engineer Edward Rincon, who had been on Engine 23 retrieving hoses the day before, pulled up to the same cul-de-sac. He also said he did not suggest to his captain, Cesar Garcia, that they walk the whole perimeter.
Source:Los Angeles Times
March 12, 2026 11:18 UTC
Forbes reveals world's richest people of 2026. See where Oklahomans ranked
March 12, 2026, 5:00 a.m. CTFive billionaires from Oklahoma appear on Forbes' most recent list of the world's richest people. With a net worth of $16.2 billion, George Kaiser was the highest-placing Oklahoma resident on Forbes' list of billionaires for 2026. The richest person in the world overall was again Tesla founder Elon Musk, with a net worth of $839 billion, according to Forbes. Chad Richison (3,017th richest in the world): Founder and CEO of Paycom, net worth of $1.2 billionWho are the top 10 richest people in the world? These are the 10 richest people in the world, according to Forbes:Elon Musk: $839 billion net worth Larry Page: $257 billion net worth Sergey Brin: $237 billion net worth Jeff Bezos: $224 billion net worth Mark Zuckerberg: $222 billion net worth Larry Ellison: $190 billion net worth Bernard Arnault and family: $171 billion net worth Jensen Huang: $154 billion net worth Warren Buffett: $149 billion net worth Amancio Ortega: $148 billion net worthTo see the full list, visit https://www.forbes.com/billionaires/.
Source:Forbes
March 12, 2026 11:03 UTC
Pussycat Dolls Tour: Dates, Line-Up And Everything You Need To Know
Kimberly Wyatt, Nicole Scherzinger and Ashley Roberts are set to tour as the Pussycat Dolls later this year. RankinThe worst-kept secret in pop has finally been confirmed – the Pussycat Dolls are heading back on tour later this year. AdvertisementWhat are the Pussycat Dolls’ upcoming arena tour dates? AdvertisementHang on a second, weren’t the Pussycat Dolls supposed to tour back in 2020? AdvertisementBack in 2020, three of the Pussycat Dolls also teamed up to release a festive cover of the Christmas hit Santa Baby.
Source:Huffington Post
March 12, 2026 10:04 UTC
After Iran assault, Russians say U.S. can’t be trusted in Ukraine talks
And Russia, like Iran, knows that it is viewed as a threat by the United States and NATO allies. With the White House now focused on Iran, it is unclear when the American, Russian and Ukrainian negotiators will resume their talks. A new round had been expected in Turkey this week but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said it was delayed at the behest of Washington. He’ll keep his eye on the ball.”The chaotic spread of airstrikes across the Middle East also presents Moscow with some potential benefits in its fight against Ukraine, officials and analysts said. Washington is pushing for an arrangement in which Ukraine gives up control and accepts a demilitarized zone there, Ukrainian officials say.
Source:Washington Post
March 12, 2026 10:02 UTC
Trump touts economic agenda on tour as Iran war stirs prices, GOP dissent
The war-induced turmoil this week only added to GOP anxieties as the Trump administration has issued conflicting messages about how long the strikes will last. Prichard also said he supported the Iran war, even though he knows that fuel for his lawn and tree business might cost more this year. At Tuesday’s news briefing, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the administration “fully expected” the spike in oil prices. He said rising gas prices could pose a challenge in the midterms if the conflict is drawn out. Amid anxiety within his own party, Trump warned that he frequently seeks challengers to politicians who oppose his policies.
Source:Washington Post
March 12, 2026 09:55 UTC
Analysis: ‘Boom Boom’ US propaganda vs. the emerging Iran war reality
The US government doesn’t simply want Americans to support the war it launched with Israel on Iran; it wants to pump people up. The bending of reality with propaganda videos to defend the Trump administration’s most controversial moves should feel familiar by now. Iranian Press Center/AFP/Getty ImagesIn war, it is becoming increasingly difficult for the administration to deny that an American Tomahawk missile struck a girls’ school, as a CNN analysis suggests. White House via YouTubeThe war will end, Hegseth has repeated, when the US decides to end it. White House video via XMoments of sadnessInterspersed with videos that get the blood pumping are those that tear at the heart strings.
Source:CNN
March 12, 2026 09:30 UTC
Satellite companies restrict access to Middle East imagery amid Iran war
Two leading spatial intelligence companies say they are restricting access to satellite images of the Middle East in response to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Planet Labs and Vantor, which are based in the United States and have federal contracts, say they were not ordered by any government to restrict image access. A spokesperson for California-based Planet Labs, which operates more than 200 satellites in orbit, shared a message sent to affected customers this week. It is Planet’s decision.”Spatial intelligence company Vantor also confirmed that it has instituted controls over access to satellite images of “parts of the Middle East” consistent with its existing policies. “During times of geopolitical conflict, Vantor may implement enhanced access controls to prevent the misuse of sensitive geospatial intelligence and to help protect allied forces and civilians.
Source:Washington Post
March 12, 2026 09:26 UTC
Beyond the balance sheet: Afreximbank unveils Season II of ‘Impact Stories,’ showcasing transformative projects across two continents
Cairo, 12 March 2026: – African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is pleased to launch the second season of its documentary series, Impact Stories. Produced by Afreximbank in partnership with Create, CNN International Commercial’s branded content studio, Season Two takes viewers on location to Grenada, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and Nigeria. By showcasing the entrepreneurs, communities, and national economies we partner with, we are sharing a vision of a prosperous and integrated Global Africa. The series will be promoted in high impact formats across CNN.com and in a long-form TV campaign across CNN International. ENDSAbout AfreximbankAfrican Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is a Pan-African multilateral financial institution mandated to finance and promote intra- and extra-African trade.
Source:CNN
March 12, 2026 09:02 UTC
Pentagon bars press photographers over ‘unflattering’ Hegseth photos
It was also the first time the defense secretary had appeared from the briefing room podium since June 26. In a statement, Pentagon press secretary Kingsley Wilson wrote: “In order to use space in the Pentagon Briefing Room effectively, we are allowing one representative per news outlet if uncredentialed, excluding pool. They later received a December meet-and-greet with Hegseth and a press briefing with Wilson. It is unclear whether one particular photo — or the sum total of the day’s shots — led to consternation among Hegseth’s staff. Ask The Post AIDive deeperThe National Press Photographers Association (NPPA), which advocates for photographers’ rights, condemned the Defense Department’s decision in a statement after this article was published, and called upon the Pentagon to restore access to banned photographers.
Source:Washington Post
March 12, 2026 08:56 UTC
Nations agree to release oil reserves as war in Iran hits global economy
Israel and the United States continued to strike Iran on Wednesday, and Iran appeared to dig in, declaring on state media that it had launched its “most intense” wave of operations against Israel. But if they did so, she added, that would be with each other and the Europeans, before Israel or the United States. Oil prices have soared to heights not seen since the pandemic and threaten to push average gasoline prices in the United States above $4 per gallon. There are thousands of threats, including deeply buried munitions and drone storage sites, that the United States has now begun to hit with bombers carrying 2,000-pound munitions. Japan maintains one of the world’s largest strategic oil reserves, covering approximately 254 days.
Source:Washington Post
March 12, 2026 08:55 UTC
Tornado kills 2 in Indiana as dangerous storms make their final push
Here’s the latest:Tornado kills two: A married couple in their 80s died in Lake Village, Indiana, after a tornado hit the rural community around an hour south of Chicago, the Newton County, Indiana, coroner said. Several tornadoes reported: Over 20 tornadoes have been reported since Tuesday in six states: Texas, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Arkansas and Louisiana. Authorities identified Ed and Arlene Kozlowski as the two victims killed in a tornado that hit Lake Village, Indiana on March 10, 2026. An employee emerges from the rubble of a Family Dollar destroyed by a tornado in Lake Village, Indiana, on March 10. Advertisement AdvertisementDrone video from Kankakee County, Illinois, showed buildings torn apart and debris scattered across neighborhoods after the tornado moved through.
Source:CNN
March 12, 2026 08:45 UTC