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"War winds, oil moves and deadly storms collide with politics to define a tense, unsettled day."
WORLD
tense
Trump weighs winding down Iran war
At least 10 dead in South Korea factory fire
Nowruz marked by war for 300 million
War, disaster and political strain dominate from Iran talks to a deadly South Korea blaze and tense French and Sri Lankan shifts.
US
anxious
SF driver gets probation for killing family of four
Judge voids Pentagon press limits, backs journalists
Hawaii flash floods spur rescues, dam failure fears
Courts, Congress and storms jolt the US, from a press win and lenient sentence to Hawaii floods and stalled security funding.
BUSINESS
cautious
‘Zombie’ LNG ship spotted transiting Strait of Hormuz
Anti-war Democrat tries to woo MAGA voters
Iran may let Japanese ships use Hormuz
Hormuz tensions, Iran's shipping overtures and China's layoffs highlight fragile trade routes and uneasy politics in markets.
CULTURE
skeptical
‘Bachelorette’ gamble on Taylor Frankie Paul backfires
A risky reality TV casting bet misfires, fueling debate on influencer stardom and exploitation.
SPORTS
energetic
Reranking the 32 men's teams in March Madness
Florida starts title defense with 59-point rout
Miami (OH) run ends in blowout loss to Vols
March Madness reshuffles the field as powerhouses dominate while Alcaraz sails through in Miami tennis action.