AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Illinois state primary

WASHINGTON (AP) — Multiple political storylines will converge in Illinois on Tuesday when the state holds primaries shaped by attempted comebacks, the retirement of longtime incumbents and the looming 2028 presidential campaign. Voters will choose nominees for

Nick Reed’s Must Read Headlines – 03.16.26

Iran: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Friday forcefully rejected a CNN report that said President Donald Trump’s national security team was unprepared for the possibility Iran would move to close the Strait of Hormuz after U.S. strikes.

Scientists made a breakthrough in the study of whale sounds. Here’s a look at the numbers

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Researchers on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, recently discovered the oldest known recordings of whale sounds and believe the discovery could help understand how the animals communicate. The recording is the song of a humpback

Oldest known whale recording could unlock mysteries of the ocean

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A haunting whale song discovered on decades-old audio equipment could open up a new understanding of how the huge animals communicate, according to researchers who say it’s the oldest such recording known. The

Teresa Younger, outgoing CEO of Ms Foundation, reflects on the pursuit of equality

NEW YORK (AP) — Teresa Younger’s term leading the Ms. Foundation, the first national philanthropy run by women and for women, has spanned the #MeToo movement and the rollback of national abortion rights and is now ending

Trump’s mass deportation agenda is at a crossroads with the Homeland Security shake-up

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Homeland Security will soon be under new management, an opportunity to reset President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda or to double down on his signature campaign promise to conduct the largest deportation

Oscars 2026: ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Sinners’ lead the list of winners

The 98th Academy Awards delivered a night of major victories and notable milestones, taking place on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre. Hosted by Conan O’Brien and broadcast live on ABC and Hulu, the ceremony celebrated a

See the trailer for ‘Imperfect Women’ on Apple TV+ starring Kerry Washington, Elisabeth Moss

Apple TV+ has unveiled the full trailer for Imperfect Women, an eight-part psychological drama led by Kerry Washington, Elisabeth Moss and Kate Mara. Adapted from the novel by Araminta Hall, the series was developed for television by

Iran hits Gulf neighbors and keeps stranglehold on oil shipping as concerns rise of energy crisis

BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) — Explosions echoed across Beirut early Monday as Israel struck the Lebanese capital. It also launched a new wave of attacks on Tehran, while Dubai was forced to temporarily close its airport after an

The Latest: Trump calls for allies to help reopen Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump said that he has demanded about seven countries send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, as Iranian strikes continued to rain down on Gulf countries early Monday. Dubai International Airport —