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Sports Illustrated partnered with Minute Media, aiming to continue the print edition and broaden Sports Illustrated’s global presence.

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Sports Illustrated and Minute Media partnership secures print future

Early Monday, March 18, with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Seoul attending a democracy conference, North Korea resumed its missile testing after two months by launching several short-range ballistic missiles into its eastern seas. This move follows closely on the heels of a joint 11-day military drill between South Korea and the U.S., which Pyongyang has repeatedly condemned as a rehearsal for invasion.

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North Korea fires short-range missiles as Blinken visits Seoul

The U.S. State Department’s first charter flight from Haiti, carrying over 30 Americans fleeing escalating gang violence, landed in Miami on Sunday. This evacuation comes in the wake of the U.S. Embassy in Haiti’s urgent recommendation for Americans to depart from the country, which is currently grappling with severe gang violence and a vacuum of leadership, culminating in the closure of its main airport.

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US citizens fleeing Haiti gang violence land in Miami

With a landslide victory in an election without real competition, Russian President Vladimir Putin secures another term in power. And, following a downturn during the pandemic, marriage rates in the U.S. are on the rise.

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Vladimir Putin wins Russian presidential election, 6 more years in power: The Morning Rundown, March 18, 2024

The mayor of Paris wants world athletes competing in the Olympic Games to resist the temptation of air conditioning units.

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Paris wants a green Olympics, so there’s no air conditioning in athletes’ rooms

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., is calling for an election in Israel to replace Prime Minister Netanyahu.

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‘Netanyahu has lost his way’: Schumer calls for new elections in Israel

The Canadian government has introduced the Online Harms Act, a bill aimed at curbing hate speech and harmful content on social media platforms. The legislation has ignited a national conversation about the balance between ensuring digital safety and safeguarding individual freedoms.

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Canada’s Online Harms Act: Navigating digital safety and free speech

US funding pause to UNRWA could become permanent

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US funding pause to UNRWA could become permanent

A towering steel monolith appeared in Wales, sparking speculation and drawing comparisons to similar enigmatic structures in the U.K.

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Mysterious steel monolith appears in Wales, baffling locals

As tensions and civil unrest escalate in Haiti, the United States has heightened its security measures by deploying an additional team of Marines to the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince. This action comes in the wake of the turmoil that led to the resignation of Acting Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry, after a series of intense anti-government protests and violence swept through the nation.

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US deploys Marines to embassy in Haiti amid rising unrest

The House has passed a bill that would require TikTok to either abandon its ties with China or no longer be available in the U.S.

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Bill to force sale of TikTok easily passes House, critics question constitutionality

The UK's NHS banned prescribing puberty blockers to minors amid safety concerns; blockers will only be accessible as part of research trials.

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UK halts puberty blockers for minors, focuses on research trials

A Kairos rocket launched by the Japanese startup Space One exploded seconds after liftoff, marking a setback for the company’s ambitions. The incident occurred in a mountainous region of central Japan Wednesday, March 13. Videos captured the rocket’s ascent before it was engulfed in flames and smoke just five seconds into the flight.

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Japan’s Space One Kairos rocket explodes seconds after takeoff

Just days before Russia’s presidential election, in which Vladimir Putin is widely expected to secure another six years in power, the Russian president has declared the country’s readiness to deploy nuclear weapons if its statehood, sovereignty, or independence are threatened. In an interview aired today on Russia’s state television, Putin issued a warning to the United States, stating that sending troops to Ukraine would be perceived as a significant escalation.

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Putin says Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if threatened

President Biden and former President Trump clinch their parties' nominations, setting up a rematch for the White House, and a rocket explodes in Japan just seconds after liftoff. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, March 13, 2024.

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Biden, Trump set for historic presidential rematch after clinching nominations

In this Weapons and Warfare, the Air Force is trying to find and keep the best IT talent to defend against Russia and China's cyber attacks.

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US Air Force finding best cyber talent to use as defense: Weapons and Warfare

The Pentagon announced it will be sending $300 million in aid to Ukraine, as funding from Congress remains stalled.

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Pentagon announces $300 million in military aid to Ukraine

U.S. intelligence reports Netanyahu's leadership is at risk as public trust wanes and political pressures mount.

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US intelligence report: Netanyahu’s leadership ‘in jeopardy’

Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry, speaking from Puerto Rico, announced his intention to resign after the formation of a transitional presidential council. The announcement followed a high-level meeting in Jamaica that included members of the Caribbean trade bloc and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

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Haitian prime minister to resign amid rising gang violence

U.S. intelligence officials warn of threats at home and abroad. And, changes are coming for groceries with that 'Made in the USA' label.

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U.S. intelligence chiefs warn of threats at border, abroad

Israel is getting ready to take the fight to Hezbollah. Meanwhile, the USAV Besson is on its way to start building a pier near Gaza.

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Israel taking fight to Hezbollah, US sends troops to build pier in Gaza

Russia production of munitions is outpacing Ukraine and its allies at a pivotal time.

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Russia munitions outmatch Ukraine and allies as funding remains stalled

The flight, operated on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, managed to land safely at Auckland Airport despite the mid-air drop.

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Trouble mid-flight: Another Boeing incident amid federal scrutiny

Portugal's national elections marked a major shift to the right as the Socialist Party lost to the center-right Democratic Alliance.

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Portugal’s political landscape swings right in latest national elections